🇵🇭 How to Make Sure an Overseas Job Offer is Legit
Many Filipinos today aspire to work abroad for better job opportunities, higher income, and personal growth. With the internet making it easier to find overseas job openings, it’s also easier for scammers to take advantage of unsuspecting applicants.
Before applying for a job abroad, it’s important to verify if the offer and the recruitment agency are legitimate. Always ensure that the job posting is accredited by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to avoid scams and illegal recruitment.
💼 The Role of DMW (formerly POEA)
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is the government agency that helps Filipino jobseekers find legitimate overseas employment through licensed recruitment agencies. The DMW ensures that all job orders are verified and that employers abroad are accredited.
You can check job offers, agency licenses, and job orders directly through the official DMW website.
🌐 Follow These Steps to Verify a Job Offer:
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Visit the official website:
Go to www.dmw.gov.ph. Familiarize yourself with the homepage and scroll down to find “Verification of Agency’s Job Orders.”
This feature allows you to browse verified job openings abroad by country, agency, or position. -
Search by job position:
Type the position you’re interested in and click Submit. Use relevant keywords to broaden your search and get more accurate results. -
Check the posting date:
Prioritize job openings posted recently (preferably within the last six months) to ensure the listing is still active and valid. -
Verify the agency details:
Note the names of recruitment agencies listed for your chosen position. Then, click on the “Recruitment Agencies” section of the website to check:-
Agency license status
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Contact details
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Office address
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Employer and job order validity
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🕵️♀️ Additional Tips to Avoid Scams:
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Never deal with recruiters through social media or messaging apps alone. Always confirm their legitimacy through the DMW site.
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Do not pay any placement fees unless it is through an authorized DMW-licensed agency.
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Check the company’s official website, contact details, and business registration.
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Be wary of “too good to be true” job offers—especially those that don’t require interviews or proper documentation.
✈️ Final Reminder:
Protect yourself from illegal recruiters. Before applying for or accepting any overseas job offer, verify first with the Department of Migrant Workers via www.dmw.gov.ph.
Your dream job abroad should help you grow—not put you at risk. Stay informed, stay safe, and make sure your future overseas is built on legitimate opportunities.
