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Moving and Finding Work in Saigon

Antoinette Lacson

Hi, I'm from the Philippines and I've been interested to move to Saigon after visiting. I'm currently a Senior Account Manager for one of the biggest advertising agencies in the Philippines, and I've been trying to look for opportunities in advertising in Saigon. Are there recommendations for creative or advertising agencies who take in expats who do not speak the native language but can communicate well in English?

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jayrozzetti23

Well, you don't know until you try but you probably won't get much info on this website.

You should go to VietnamWorks


and change the language to English to register, see who is listed and advertising for open positions.

LinkedIn may also be useful. Good luck!

nobinVIET NAM

Hi Antoinette,

Based on my 16 years of working overseas in 5 countries, including in South East Asian countries, let me share a few thoughts:

1. At the cost of sounding old fashioned, you need to know someone already working in your desired location. Then try to get leads. Typically in South East Asian countries like Thailand and Indonesia, employers will employ you only if someone known to them can vouchsafe your capability for the post to be filled up.

2. Alternatively, look for a job thru known head hunting agencies. When I say "known", I am suggesting agencies which will place you in companies having sound business and more important, sound personnel policies. Lot of companies referred by head hunting agencies can be shady -- erratic pattern of salary payment, pursuing unethical business practices, defaulting on written commitments made to you as an employee, retaining employees' passports ( this is rampant in the Middle East), and so on.
3. Finally, please avoid making tall claims in your CV. You have to be as good as your CV; else, you will see locals resenting your presence apart from your employer revisiting your employment.
Hope my two-bit helps you in your efforts to get relocated to Vietnam.

Good luck, Antoinette.

Nobin