30 points about looking for overseas contracting jobs and some about actually working - Close Protection Forum and Surveillance Forum

tazape · 29-08-2008, 08:32 PM

Had this forwarded onto me some interesting points raised

Learn about the Company before applying.
How long has the Company been in business?
How many employees?
What Contracts has the company been awarded?
How long are the Contracts? It will not benefit you long if you get a big salary for 4 or even 6 months and you are out of work because the the contract has ended.
What is the leave policy for R&R? Sick Leave? Emergency Leave?
What are the promotion policies? How often does the Company promote?
How High is their attrition rate?
Does the Company promote within Theatre (overseas)? Or does the Company hire new Bods from Home country (Where the contractor comes from) to be placed in promoted positions?
Always keep your CV updated.
Always check internet sites for other companies that offer Contract Positions for your qualifications. Also research other positions that offer cross qualifications for you.
If possible speak with Contract Employees presently with the Company you want to apply to for employment. Ask these Contract Employees how they like the Company? Big task "JUST LISTEN" do not give your opinions concerning their statements. Be neutral and absorb the information like a Sponge.
Once you accept the position and start to work with the Company overseas, be alert for warning signs.
How are you treated by co-workers, supervisors?
How is the work environment with the staff? Professional or unprofessional?
Is the company downsizing in Theatre giving the job positions to the TCN'S after you train them because it is cost effective for the Company?
Set your goals. Save your money, Remember this is not a job forever, it can end tomorrow without notice.
Keep alert with the News regarding who takes office in six months. It may mean the difference of how long jobs are available in theatre for contractors.
Remember you are here to work. There is nothing else but work and sleep.
You are responsible for your SAFETY first. Be alert.
Living conditions will vary from tents, chicken coups, trailers, wooden hatches, barracks and apartments. You will have to share.
You will meet people from all cultures.
Your behavior, dress, and speech will have to adhere to the policies of your company.
Be prepared that some individuals who may be supervisors may or may not be knowledgeable about the work. Employees may or may not be related to persons in the company.
Some staff may receive preferential status.
Keep focused on your goals and family.
Important to stay in touch with family it will help you keep matters real and in perspective.
You are not home any more and your "Rights" may not matter to the customs and traditions of the country you are working and residing in at the present time.
Keep your CAC card, Passport, and at minimum $100.00 US dollars on you at all times.
You will learn a lot about yourself if you choose to learn and listen.
Remember this, "There are No Friends, There are No Enemies, ONLY TEACHERS."

STAY SAFE.

kenpsd · 29-08-2008, 08:35 PM

Great advice tazape, only thing I would add, remember, nature gave you two ears but only one mouth.....there has to be a reason for that!!

tazape · 29-08-2008, 08:38 PM

Well!! you would think that most people would know that. But your right, Mouth Shut and Ears wide open.

DarkHorse · 30-08-2008, 04:22 AM

Great advise for someone new and excellent refresher for an old school.

Thanks for the post.

DH....

tapmaster · 30-08-2008, 11:34 AM

Very well said SIR. Excellent advise.

yoda · 30-08-2008, 06:27 PM

Excellent advise and well put.

Thank you for a good post.

Disco3 · 31-08-2008, 10:27 AM

One more to add guys. Do not waffle or bullshit on your CV or when you are in the company of others. You will get found out sooner or later and apart from looking like a cock your name will be remembered and you won't get work. Have come across a few in the last 6 months. " I'm ex ......" "I was on Operation......." The guy who you are bullshitting may have been on that Op or served in that unit....as happened a few months back!
Tell the truth....and just be yourself!

24/7 · 04-09-2008, 11:16 AM

Good info mate

Quote:

Originally Posted by tazape

Had this forwarded onto me some interesting points raised

Learn about the Company before applying.
How long has the Company been in business?
How many employees?
What Contracts has the company been awarded?
How long are the Contracts? It will not benefit you long if you get a big salary for 4 or even 6 months and you are out of work because the the contract has ended.
What is the leave policy for R&R? Sick Leave? Emergency Leave?
What are the promotion policies? How often does the Company promote?
How High is their attrition rate?
Does the Company promote within Theatre (overseas)? Or does the Company hire new Bods from Home country (Where the contractor comes from) to be placed in promoted positions?
Always keep your CV updated.
Always check internet sites for other companies that offer Contract Positions for your qualifications. Also research other positions that offer cross qualifications for you.
If possible speak with Contract Employees presently with the Company you want to apply to for employment. Ask these Contract Employees how they like the Company? Big task "JUST LISTEN" do not give your opinions concerning their statements. Be neutral and absorb the information like a Sponge.
Once you accept the position and start to work with the Company overseas, be alert for warning signs.
How are you treated by co-workers, supervisors?
How is the work environment with the staff? Professional or unprofessional?
Is the company downsizing in Theatre giving the job positions to the TCN'S after you train them because it is cost effective for the Company?
Set your goals. Save your money, Remember this is not a job forever, it can end tomorrow without notice.
Keep alert with the News regarding who takes office in six months. It may mean the difference of how long jobs are available in theatre for contractors.
Remember you are here to work. There is nothing else but work and sleep.
You are responsible for your SAFETY first. Be alert.
Living conditions will vary from tents, chicken coups, trailers, wooden hatches, barracks and apartments. You will have to share.
You will meet people from all cultures.
Your behavior, dress, and speech will have to adhere to the policies of your company.
Be prepared that some individuals who may be supervisors may or may not be knowledgeable about the work. Employees may or may not be related to persons in the company.
Some staff may receive preferential status.
Keep focused on your goals and family.
Important to stay in touch with family it will help you keep matters real and in perspective.
You are not home any more and your "Rights" may not matter to the customs and traditions of the country you are working and residing in at the present time.
Keep your CAC card, Passport, and at minimum $100.00 US dollars on you at all times.
You will learn a lot about yourself if you choose to learn and listen.
Remember this, "There are No Friends, There are No Enemies, ONLY TEACHERS."

STAY SAFE.

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fluffy · 10-09-2008, 08:53 PM

As disco3 says ,walts beware.there was a 23yr old who started contract same time as me 6 months ago,at the grand age of 23 he was ex para-ex reme-ex marine-ex Rmp all in that order ...oh yes and ex 23 sas!!!!!
he blagged his way through an interveiw in london and lasted a full rotation in country
im sure his cv was a good read!!!

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