I Can Use Some Advice On Job Hunting In Bkk :)

[Angkar]

talking about (bad) attitudes i witnessed the same in China.

yanks, ozzies, and euros landing right off the boat pretending

to either find quick highly paid jobs or to be the kings of the hill

just because yet another multinational sent them in Beijing for a

few months.

the last straw is the americans trying to teach the chinese

how to make business "the american way", with obvious

disastrous results for both.

and the naive idea of "taking a plane from Belgium and going in BKK to find a job"

is just plain crazy : this guy will learn many lessons the hard way

before going back home empty handed next month.

[scorecard]

It is definitely possible to find a "normal" job here in Thailand, it requires a bit of hunting though, e.g. through networking events, trade shows, and straightforward door-knocking - i.e. sending your CV around to companies that you see as potential employers, or even getting on the phone and calling them. This is how it more commonly works over here, rather than going to a recruitment agency or similar: although they do also exist and may be useful if these other methods aren't bearing any fruit.

Try browsing around online for recruitment agencies and headhunting agencies also (Google "recruitment company bangkok" and other similar terms), and you could use online networking sites also such as LinkedIn and Ecademy.

This website can be a useful source of info, but only if you ask for specific targetted information. Any question that you post which requires an opinion, e.g. "what are my chances of finding job XYZ" or "what do you think of this offer" will almost certainly be met with a barrage of criticism and negativity, as this seems to be the general atmosphere on this board. This thread itself is a pretty good example of what I mean, and it can be quite disheartening, so it's better to use ThaiVisa when you have a specific question about the legalities of working, or about obtaining work permits, visas, etc.

This webboard is very gentle compared to many others where downright very nasty abuse is the norm.

[barsie]

You could try an international hotel- ie Hilton. They recruit on their website for worldwide positions and being such big hotels they have a wide range of jobs available.

I have often wondered what sort of job I could get in Thailand, but have no desire to work there.

Just on a side note- why Thailand? You are telling us you speak English and French, why not make use of this and go to Cambodia or Vietnam. Your chances would instantly be improved.

[Soutpeel]

if op did research he wouldnt do what he is doing.

he has no special skill. if he did get a job it would pay very little,yadda,yabba, doo..............

- You mean that I should look before I leap and plan this a year in advance?

Fortunately not everyone is alike.

- And yes, I do have a special skill. One where you have never heard of. Wanna bet?

(by the way, I'm not going to Thailand to get rich)

I leave because I'm looking for a different mentality, opposite of yours (if you feel the need to post in a malicious way like you apparently need to do, then i really feel sorry for you).

There are others ways to say that you don't think it's a smart idea to do it the way I do.

Growing up would be better than throwing up in your case (if I may say so)....

Why don't you just tell us what your 'special skill' is and we can give you some advice....its like pulling teeth from some people. A word of advice for job interviews OP....you need to sell yourself and every skill and ability you have.....and you're failing to do that here imo.

You missed out on something smokie!

I don't have to sell myself here AT ALL as you are not employers (fortunately)

My skills and abilities are of no importance for this thread.

My question was which channels are the best to use in order to find a job.

Nothing more, nothing less.

(if you didn't understand the opening post then you could have said so right away, but I guess you're just pretending not to

understand).

I'm off. I've lost enough time here.

Thank you all for your input.

Nice to meet you

With the arrogance and atitude shown to date, you are certainly going to be a whole bag of fun at an interview.....My advice go and sell timeshare....if you walked into my office with that attitude, would be going out on your ar*se

[scorecard]

if op did research he wouldnt do what he is doing.

he has no special skill. if he did get a job it would pay very little,yadda,yabba, doo..............

- You mean that I should look before I leap and plan this a year in advance?

Fortunately not everyone is alike.

- And yes, I do have a special skill. One where you have never heard of. Wanna bet?

(by the way, I'm not going to Thailand to get rich)

I leave because I'm looking for a different mentality, opposite of yours (if you feel the need to post in a malicious way like you apparently need to do, then i really feel sorry for you).

There are others ways to say that you don't think it's a smart idea to do it the way I do.

Growing up would be better than throwing up in your case (if I may say so)....

Dear OP, Your pretty quick to jump all over the replies, but like many others here i'm not surprised at the replies you've received.

Have a look at the way you wrote the title of the thread:

"I Can Use Some Advice On Job Hunting In Bkk"

Perhaps it might have been more productive to write something like:

"Would appreciate some advice......"

I wonder what generation you are from, it's well documented that the younger generations are totally focused on themselves and start your thread with "I" seems to be telling.

[lazygourmet]

You could try an international hotel- ie Hilton. They recruit on their website for worldwide positions and being such big hotels they have a wide range of jobs available.

I have often wondered what sort of job I could get in Thailand, but have no desire to work there.

Just on a side note- why Thailand? You are telling us you speak English and French, why not make use of this and go to Cambodia or Vietnam. Your chances would instantly be improved.

We do not fancy amateur in the Hospitality Industry.

[HappyMyriad]

the redshirts have an opening 4 a loud mouthed opinionated ex military general position to lead their cause if thats where your competencies lie:lol:

sir....has it ever crossed your mind(simple) that you not getting any good help becoz their is none.7 hrs a day on research and pray tell you said you couldnt find anything. you dont go to thailand and find a job other than teaching.

I did, although to be more accurate I didn't come here looking for a job, I came on holiday and landed a job a few days after arriving.

And I'm not a teacher, or a timeshare salesman.

OP should start with all the agencies and also build up a network of contacts in the field that he wants to work, some positions get filled without ever being advertised.

Thanks for your good advice PP.!

I know it is possible to find jobs other than teaching

I will make a list of BKK agencies before I leave.

Networking is highly recommended, I know. Unfortunately that will have to wait until I'm there.

[HappyMyriad]

the problema is that the situation is quite the same all around Asia unless

you've got years of proven experience, knowledge of asian languages and culture,

and skills that companies can't find locally.

finding a job in BKK is no difference from finding a job in Kuala Lumpur

or Tokyo or Seoul or Beijing, with the only exception that in China

there's a bit more western companies seeking farangs for software

and import/export, but for anything else it all boils down to

english teaching (legally or not) and/or other shady activities

you should better stay away from.

and finally, the days of fat "expat salaries" are almost over

unless you're an executive for a multinational.

That's definitely not the reason why I decided to come to Thailand.

I'm looking for civilization. The opposite of the ranting in this topic.

end for nothing else.

[Soutpeel]

I'm looking for civilization.

Attitude, arrogance and delusion all in one package...the companies are going to love you here...

[PattayaParent]

What's the best way to find a legal job in BKK in my situation ? ( recruitment offices, focussing on int'l companies, ...? )

What is the best way...? Being open with your skill set, then we can help.

You already show your naivety focusing on International companies....most of them hire Thai's and are managed by Thai's, quite competently.

Thanks for your advise!

I guess teaching English is out.

He doesn't say he's focussing on international companies, he's asking what would be the best way to find a job, recruitment offices?, focussing on international companies?, any other suggestions?

Note his use of the comma and question mark in the original post.

[HappyMyriad]

What's the best way to find a legal job in BKK in my situation ? ( recruitment offices, focussing on int'l companies, ...? )

What is the best way...? Being open with your skill set, then we can help.

You already show your naivety focusing on International companies....most of them hire Thai's and are managed by Thai's, quite competently.

Thanks for your advise!

I guess teaching English is out.

I don't think you're willing to help at all. Bashing is what most of you guys are interested in.

And again, my skills are of no importance at all as you're not an employer.

I'm not ONLY focusing on international companies. It's one out of many channels.

Too bad!

[Angkar]

I'm looking for civilization.

Attitude, arrogance and delusion all in one package...the companies are going to love you here...

hahaha ! but the most funny thing is he's looking for civilization in ... THAILAND !!!

[Soutpeel]

And again, my skills are of no importance at all as you're not an employer.

I'm not ONLY focusing on international companies. It's one out of many channels.

Too bad!

I am...and based on your remarks to date...couldnt care less what your skills are....I wouldnt employ you

TOO BAD....

[whybother]

I don't think you're willing to help at all. Bashing is what most of you guys are interested in.

And again, my skills are of no importance at all as you're not an employer.

I'm not ONLY focusing on international companies. It's one out of many channels.

Too bad!

How do you expect people to help if you don't give any information?

I know a number of employers and recruitment companies (along with my own company), but given your "so special" attitude, I wouldn't recommend you to anyone.

Edited September 6, 2010 by whybother

[Moonrakers]

And again, my skills are of no importance at all as you're not an employer.

How the bloody hel_l do you expect help if you won't answer a simple question? You complain about people not helping but then you give everybody nothing to go by. How do you know that he, or anybody else on this board, is not an employer or somebody who can point you in the right direction?

Had you not been so arrogant you might have even had a couple of pointers or links by now. I could have given you a couple of links to look at myself but sod that, why should I? There are far more deserving people out there.

Stay home.

Edited September 6, 2010 by Moonrakers

[HappyMyriad]

I have a crazy idea...........

Find a company in your home country that also has a presence in Thailand.

Get a job with that company in your home country.

Express your interest in being transferred to Thailand when a position here becomes available.

Id say that's how 90% farang get good jobs here in Thailand.

I'm in contact with the Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber of Commerce and have a list of Belgian companies based in Thailand.

[Angkar]

That's definitely not the reason why I decided to come to Thailand.

I'm looking for civilization. The opposite of the ranting in this topic.

end for nothing else.

Having travelled and worked in many asian countries this is getting

more and more funny and i can't avoid getting puzzled about it sometimes.

WHY there's no shortage of people like you wanting to settle down, work,

or whatever, not in china not in korea not in japan but in ... THAILAND ?

The mythical "land of smiles" (or scams ?) and yadda yadda.

I repeat, go in China, it's easier, tons of opportunities

there for farangs as long as they play by the game.

Farangs in Thai aren't welcome anymore, we're out of fashion,

and there's rampant anti-farang racist and xenophobia even

here in BKK.

Just throw around the magical word "Farang Ki Nok" and see

the thai laugh their asses off.

After all your avatars says it all ... dirty feet .. farang ki nok !

[whybother]

I have a crazy idea...........

Find a company in your home country that also has a presence in Thailand.

Get a job with that company in your home country.

Express your interest in being transferred to Thailand when a position here becomes available.

Id say that's how 90% farang get good jobs here in Thailand.

I'm in contact with the Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber of Commerce and have a list of Belgian companies based in Thailand.

I met the Pres of the BLTC at the Landmark Hotel last week (he runs it). I'll mention to him to avoid you.

[Angkar]

I'm in contact with the Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber of Commerce and have a list of Belgian companies based in Thailand.

This is getting comical.

Every european country has rep-offices like that, but unfortunately for you

all they do is consultancy work for huge corporations willing to invest

millions or billions in Thailand, and if they seek farangs is at the very

least for executive or managerial positions with proven experience in the field

and in asia.

I've never heard of any CoC hiring or recommending school drop-outs or anyone without at least

what it takes to succeed here because any other "junior" position is reserved for

local people and paid accordingly (read : peanuts).

Deal with it, in Asia, not just here in BKK, there's no "junior jobs".

Farangs either setup their own business, or are executives or managers, or journalists/media/whatever,

or are english teachers, no more no less and nothing in between.

It's also because of people like you that farangs have such a bad name here.

[GarryP]

There are a number of associations/professional clubs/chambers/informal groups in Thailand, but without knowing what the hel_l you do, how can anyone point you in the right direction. You already know to check recruitment agencies, classified ads, etc. Nothing really beats networking, but you need to network with the right group.

[HappyMyriad]

I have a crazy idea...........

Find a company in your home country that also has a presence in Thailand.

Get a job with that company in your home country.

Express your interest in being transferred to Thailand when a position here becomes available.

Id say that's how 90% farang get good jobs here in Thailand.

That is assuming this "highly specailized skill" that the OP has, is required by his employers, and his employers are a multi-national company with a prescense in Thailand.... and then they would want this individual, with no experience or back ground in Asia studies, culture, economics etc, to come and work in Thailand....

Luckily I have a more positive state of mind.

Your life must be a pain...

[Moonrakers]

I have a crazy idea...........

Find a company in your home country that also has a presence in Thailand.

Get a job with that company in your home country.

Express your interest in being transferred to Thailand when a position here becomes available.

Id say that's how 90% farang get good jobs here in Thailand.

That is assuming this "highly specailized skill" that the OP has, is required by his employers, and his employers are a multi-national company with a prescense in Thailand.... and then they would want this individual, with no experience or back ground in Asia studies, culture, economics etc, to come and work in Thailand....

Luckily I have a more positive state of mind.

Your life must be a pain...

Another potential employer that you have just alienated.

Well done.

[PattayaParent]

OP, I think you get the drift by now.

Most posters on this board have never worked in Thailand and are not likely to be able to. Or the ones that do are low paid teachers and they're jealous of someone who wants to actually have a go at finding a decent well paid job here.

Ignore them. Come here and give it a go. If you suceed then good on you, and if you don't then you've had a great holiday. If you make the right contacts then even if you don't get a job this trip something may come of it in the future. Just don't come here because it's your last chance saloon or expecting it to be easy, you have to be lucky and be in the right place at the right time.

Good luck.

[UberBraun]

I take it you have never been to Thailand before.  That being the case, you really do not even begin to comprehend the situitation here.  Many posters have already stated that Thailand is racist and xenophobic, and it is very true.

Come for your 28 day holiday and enjoy it.  Look around and try to make some contacts, and (very important) try to understand the Thai mentality and way of doing things.  Then go home and make appropriate plans for a return at a later date.

Also, why you have such a hard time saying what your 'special skill' is, I have no idea.  But I can honestly tell you, as a business owner and hence an employer, that it would help you considerably to make your 'special skill' known.  Who knows, someone on this forum may even be looking for a new hire with just such a 'special skill'.  But by not only declining to reveal your 'special skill', you are also telling everyone that you have a bad attitude, and that will get you nowhere.

Good luck, you will need it.

[whybother]

OP, I think you get the drift by now.

Most posters on this board have never worked in Thailand and are not likely to be able to. Or the ones that do are low paid teachers and they're jealous of someone who wants to actually have a go at finding a decent well paid job here.

Ignore them. Come here and give it a go. If you suceed then good on you, and if you don't then you've had a great holiday. If you make the right contacts then even if you don't get a job this trip something may come of it in the future. Just don't come here because it's your last chance saloon or expecting it to be easy, you have to be lucky and be in the right place at the right time.

Good luck.

So are you in the "Not worked here" or "low paid teacher" category?

There are plenty of people on here with knowledge of working in Thailand in various industries, from small business to corporates. If the OP wants to alienate them, that's up to him.

Edited September 6, 2010 by whybother

[PattayaParent]

OP, I think you get the drift by now.

Most posters on this board have never worked in Thailand and are not likely to be able to. Or the ones that do are low paid teachers and they're jealous of someone who wants to actually have a go at finding a decent well paid job here.

Ignore them. Come here and give it a go. If you suceed then good on you, and if you don't then you've had a great holiday. If you make the right contacts then even if you don't get a job this trip something may come of it in the future. Just don't come here because it's your last chance saloon or expecting it to be easy, you have to be lucky and be in the right place at the right time.

Good luck.

So are you in the "Not worked here" or "low paid teacher" category?

There are plenty of people on here with knowledge of working in Thailand in various industries, from small business to corporates. If the OP wants to alienate them, that's up to him.

Neither, as you would konw if you've kept up with the previous posts,

but I'm betting youare.

[samran]

OP, I think you get the drift by now.

Most posters on this board have never worked in Thailand and are not likely to be able to. Or the ones that do are low paid teachers and they're jealous of someone who wants to actually have a go at finding a decent well paid job here.

Ignore them. Come here and give it a go. If you suceed then good on you, and if you don't then you've had a great holiday. If you make the right contacts then even if you don't get a job this trip something may come of it in the future. Just don't come here because it's your last chance saloon or expecting it to be easy, you have to be lucky and be in the right place at the right time.

Good luck.

Yes - count me in the 'never worked in Thailand, but if I could I'd want to be a low paid teacher' category (jealous of others who are trying to make it subcategory).

[whybother]

So are you in the "Not worked here" or "low paid teacher" category?

There are plenty of people on here with knowledge of working in Thailand in various industries, from small business to corporates. If the OP wants to alienate them, that's up to him.

Neither, as you would konw if you've kept up with the previous posts,

but I'm betting youare.

2 wrong posts out of 2.

Keep away from the casinos.

[Moonrakers]

OP, I think you get the drift by now.

Most posters on this board have never worked in Thailand and are not likely to be able to. Or the ones that do are low paid teachers and they're jealous of someone who wants to actually have a go at finding a decent well paid job here.

Ignore them. Come here and give it a go. If you suceed then good on you, and if you don't then you've had a great holiday. If you make the right contacts then even if you don't get a job this trip something may come of it in the future. Just don't come here because it's your last chance saloon or expecting it to be easy, you have to be lucky and be in the right place at the right time.

Good luck.

So are you in the "Not worked here" or "low paid teacher" category?

There are plenty of people on here with knowledge of working in Thailand in various industries, from small business to corporates. If the OP wants to alienate them, that's up to him.

but I'm betting youare.

Why? Because he, along with others whom clearly do not have low paid jobs, object to such rudeness and arrogance?

Is such behaviour the appropriate way to act if you want to find work in your trade? If you were an employer yourself, would you choose somebody with the OP's attitude or somebody who acts more professionally?

[PoorSucker]

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