Finding a job in Indonesia during the pandemic

Diksha Moderator

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5 years ago

Hi everyone,

Looking for a job in Indonesia is not something you can take lightly, especially now. If you found a new job in Indonesia during the pandemic or if you are currently searching for one, we would like to know how it went.

How did you go about it? Which job board do you recommend? Did you use a headhunter?
In which sector did you find a job?

Did you train in order to find a new position? If so, which training course(s) did you follow and why?

What about your package? How does it compare with your previous jobs and are you satisfied with it?

What are the most important elements to prioritise or negotiate in a package for a job in Indonesia in 2021?

Thanks for your contribution!

Diksha,
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GuestPoster171 Guest

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5 years ago

Degler wrote:
I'm looking for a full time cook.
Indonesians or foreigners.

SOULSPIN
Kalideres, Jakarta Barat
***

Better u post ur job offer here
https://www.expat.com/en/jobs/asia/indonesia/bali/
The regulations of this forum dont allow to share personal contacts, so ur phone number will be delete, its for ur own safety.

farazahmad37 Member

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5 years ago

Hello,

Thanks for your message, I am still looking for work in Indonesia.

Thanks,
Rgds.
Faraz

ericsaganski Member

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5 years ago

I got interviewed for a teaching position but it was given to someone already on a KITAS and already in Indonesia. That's the way it is right now.

ranjankumar Member

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5 years ago

Finding a job in Indonesia during the pandemic is almost zero. I see many friends retuning back to own country, could be due to job cuts. Management bodies slowly trying to replace expats to locals and the process shall keep continuing. But, those having extraordinary skill or high demand in their field, may get good opportunity. Keep hope, stay safe, stay healthy, stay at home, stay blessed.

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kestutisgrabliauskas New member

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5 years ago

Good afternoon,
I am a doctor from europe, l would love to find a job in Indonesia.
Is there a way to do that?
My email : ***

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GuestPoster171 Guest

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5 years ago

Im sorry, foreigners are not allowed to work in the medical sector.

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kestutisgrabliauskas New member

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5 years ago

Here is your personal opinion on whether such are the laws?!!

GuestPoster171 Guest

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5 years ago

#10

kestutisgrabliauskas wrote:
Here is your personal opinion on whether such are the laws?!!

Its the law, I already posted the list of the Jobs allowed to foreigners in I ndonesia, u can find it on the forum Indonesia.

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scouser59 Contributor

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5 years ago

#11

Contact the indonesian embassy as you do not believe the members on here .

DrDavid Member

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5 years ago

#12

I was going to suggest you contact an organization such as SOS International. My friend was mostly correct..... You cannot work as practicing physician, however, my understanding is you can be employed as a consultant- supervisor to Indonesian physicians. My understanding is that you would require supervisory experience and board certification, beyond that, I cannot help. Good luck.

Freedom Chiremerie New member

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5 years ago

#13

Hello everyone
I'm Freedom by name
I'm still looking for a job in Indonesia.
Please how can I get a barber hairdresser job Indonesia ?

GuestPoster171 Guest

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5 years ago

#14

Hi Freedom, Sorry but that kind of job Is not available for foreigner in Indonesia.

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PFJJAMES New member

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5 years ago

#15

A expat Barber never seen one in my 32 years here in Indonesia and dont be expecting to see any in the near future some people come on this forum expecting just to come to Indonesia and walk in to a job.
Marcello keep up the good work on the advice you give to people here on this site

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GuestPoster171 Guest

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5 years ago

#16

Tks James, Ill try to do my best.

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martinaston906 Active member

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5 years ago

#17

Hello Marcello,
A little message of support and respectability down below.

I wholeheartedly agree with the opinion and information previously edited by PfffJames.

We can't stop people from dreaming, but every country has laws and rules.
Whoever does not want to respect them, no dream will be able to come true.

If you want to start a legal consultancy firm? I shall be glad to collaborate.

Keep strong Marcello.

martinaston906 Active member

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5 years ago

#18

Keep strong Marcello.

GuestPoster171 Guest

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5 years ago

#19

Tks for the nice words Martin, and I completely agrre with ur statement.
Stay healthy mate.

martinaston906 Active member

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5 years ago

#20

LAW GR48 Indonesia

GuestPoster171 Guest

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5 years ago

#21

Ya Martin, I already know that changes but the law has not yet been applied and will not be until the end of the pandemic.
Also, the amount to be paid as a deposit to obtain the stay home visa is not specified, it will be interesting to know.

MaryamS Member

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5 years ago

#22

As far as i understand you need to complete an adaptation year as well as learn indoneisan. This adaptation year can either be 1 or 2 years and it is unpaid and you must pay the university hospital that is letting you work. and then you go onto specialization which again as i understand is unpaid and you must also pay for your years of specialization and then you become a consultant where you are finally paid.

MaryamS Member

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5 years ago

#23

hello, correct me if im wrong. but it is my understanding that foreign medical graduates can do something called an adaptation year that ranges from one to two years and take an exam in medicine and in Indonesian language and after that they are eligible to be registered as a physician that can work in Indonesia.

MaryamS Member

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5 years ago

#24

Hello Dr David, correct me if i'm wrong, but it is my understanding that medical graduates having completed medical school abroad can take something called an adaptation year which can range from one to two years in which they pay a certain amount to the university hospital that they are enrolled in and actually work as a physician but without getting paid. once these one or two years are up they must take an exam in medicine and in the bahasa Indonesian language and pass both. upon completion of these two exams they are given a license to practice in Indonesia as a physician. They can then go into GP training or specialist training depending on their preference. If they so choose to enter specialist training the specialty which they enter depends on their preference and their score in these module medical tests that they took during their adaptation years. If this is not true or not in fact the pathway from international medical graduates to become registered working physicians here in Indonesia, please let me know.

GuestPoster171 Guest

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5 years ago

#25

MaryamS wrote:
hello, correct me if im wrong. but it is my understanding that foreign medical graduates can do something called an adaptation year that ranges from one to two years and take an exam in medicine and in Indonesian language and after that they are eligible to be registered as a physician that can work in Indonesia.

The procedure Is correct, but after completed, the foreign cannot pactise, only speak at seminars, and work in hospitals strictly to transfer and share knowledge.
They can also open their own private clinic, but they cannot treat the patients, theymust hire Indonesian doctors
https://www.asiaone.com/health/indonesi … gn-doctors

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MaryamS Member

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5 years ago

#26

Thanks a lot

Looking for the best job opportunities in Indonesia?

Contact a recruitment agency

PFJJAMES New member

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5 years ago

#27

Worked and Lived in Indonesia for a couple of JV International remote site catering companies for 32 years and was paid off due to the company reducing from 49 contracts to 26 with Covid and i became a high price employee they could not afford so I was paid off in Jan
I managed to get a job with a local Company in May
The salary local was 60% less that i was getting before with an international Company
The main thing is to survive during these tough times during Covid

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