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Thousands of Venezuelans, who are already professionals in areas such as design, music or engineering, have had to adapt to other tasks such as selling empanadas and delivering homes in order to survive in Colombia, the country that welcomed them.
But what if there was a way to get a job to the best of your knowledge that we can all profit from? There is, but misinformation and lack of guidance are an obstacle.
Today there is a route to help migrants find work. How does it work? Here we provide you with a guide thanks to the information compiled by the Ministry of Labor, the Special Administrative Unit of the Public Employment Service, the National Apprenticeship Service (SENA), the International Labor Organization, the Corona Foundation, the Pan-American Foundation for the Development (PADF) and the Family Compensation Fund Compensar under the leadership and coordination of the United Nations Agency for Refugees (UNHCR) Colombia.24 happenings
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Oh! You are helping Venezuelans and Colombians also need help. On the contrary, we are not making an alternate route to make life easier for Venezuelans. Colombians have access to all this, they just don't know about the institutional offer or the public employment service. What we do is transmit the same information to the migrant and needy population, so that we are on an equal footing and have the same knowledge.
The first thing is to know who can work: Venezuelan people, of legal age, who have a work visa or a document such as the Special Permit of Permanence (PEP), the Special Complementary Permit of Permanence (PECP), the Special Permit of Permanence for the Promotion of Formalization (PEPFF) or the Permit for Temporary Protection (PPT).
Other documents such as the passport, even if it is stamped, or the National Identification Document of Venezuela will not work. The second thing is to see that there are differences between the working life of Venezuela and Colombia. These are the points that you should be clear about.
📄 What are the types of contract in Colombia?
Work-by-work contract , which is carried out for a specific task and ends when it comes to an end. If the contract is terminated earlier, without just cause, the employer must pay the contractor compensation equivalent to the time remaining for the contracted work. In terms of benefits and discounts, this contract works the same as the fixed term. 24 happenings
Fixed-term contract , which must have a duration not exceeding three years and can be extended indefinitely when its validity is greater than one year. It can have two modalities: greater or less than one year. In the case of the first, if a trial period is established, it cannot be longer than two months, and in the case of the second, a prior notice of thirty days is required for its termination.
Indefinite term contract , which does not have a stipulated completion date or this does not require the nature of the service to be executed.
Apprenticeship contract , which is not properly an employment contract, but one through which a person has theoretical and practical training in an authorized entity, and for this he receives monthly support that is at least the equivalent of 50% of a current minimum wage.
Temporary , occasional or accidental contract, which is not very frequent in Colombia. It is a temporary contract for tasks other than normal activities for a period of no more than thirty days.
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✏️ Now that we know what the types of contract are, other questions arise
What is the minimum wage? The current legal monthly minimum wage (SMLMV) is agreed between the National Government, the employers and the unions. For 2021 it has been set at $ 908,526.
What is a transportation aid? It is a right that workers who earn between one and two minimum wages have. It is an aid so that the employee can be transported. It is set for 2021 at $ 106,454.
And the endowment? Workers who earn between one and two minimum wages and have been working for the company for more than three months are entitled to receive a pair of shoes and a dress for work every four months. 24 happenings
What are contributions? As a worker, you must make a contribution of 4% of your salary to have access to Health Promotion Entities, 12.5% will be given by your employer. You will also have to make a contribution to a Pension Fund Administrator (AFP) or to the Colombian Pension Administrator (Colpensiones); the remaining 12% will be given by your employer.
Now that we have resolved these doubts, let's see how a hiring process works, which is a little different from Venezuela. This consists of seven stages.
1. Presentation of the resume and preselection. The resume, or "curriculum vitae", is the document in which the worker's profile is presented to a company.
2. Job interview. This is the step that follows after reviewing resumes and preselection. The company will choose those profiles that meet the requirements to fill the vacancy they have.
3. Technical and psychotechnical tests. They are a series of tools with which companies measure the personality traits, behaviors, aptitudes, capacities and abilities of the worker. Knowledge tests can also be carried out to measure the applicant's levels of the needs of the position for which he is presenting.
4. The selection of the candidate. If the company has already chosen and evaluated your capabilities for the position, the process is on the right track, but it is not all over.
5. Presentation of certifications of studies, work and experience. The employer could ask the candidate to present documents that certify what they have put on their resume. It should be noted that in Colombia there is no regulation that requires the candidate to present the certifications of their experience. But in case they ask for it, and you do not have your legalized study certificate, you can validate your studies through an evaluation of the Ministry of Education, which has no cost. You just have to go to the headquarters of the Secretariat that is close to you.
6. Additional processes. The employer could take additional tests for the candidate, such as a home visit, safety studies, or even a polygraph test. 24 happenings
7. Medical entrance exams. In this step, the employer will identify the physical and mental health conditions of the candidate. That is why you must attend a medical examination, but beware: they will not be able to request pregnancy or HIV tests, and these tests must be paid for by the employer depending on the type of contract. If it is a contract for the provision of services, the expenses must be covered by you.
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📌 Job boards
You can connect with management and job placement agencies that carry out public and private entities, or public-private partnerships. Job boards are public organizations that provide free services to help people find work. To find out the agencies and exchanges authorized by the Public Employment Service Unit (SPE), consult the website https://www.serviciodeempleo.gov.co/busca-empleo/puntos-atencion and locate the nearest employment center .
If you want to know all the available vacancies and apply to those that interest you, enter the Unique Employment Exchange https://buscadordeempleo.gov.co/.24 happenings To receive more information, you can also contact the SPE Unit through the website https://www.serviciodeempleo.gov.co/, social networks: servicioempleocol on Instagram, @ServiciodEmpleo on Twitter, @SPEColombia on Facebook and Service of Employment on YouTube. If you do not have internet access, you can call from a landline or mobile phone to 601 756 0009 extensions: 1100 and 1611.
And remember: all these services provided by agencies or job boards are free. Don't pay any "trader".
📎 Tips
I don't know how to make a resume in Colombia, what do I do?
The first thing is that you do not title the document as "resume". Use a single font style, such as Arial, and keep a simple design, such as a white background and black letters. Try to be precise. Make your resume in three sheets maximum. This document must have good spelling and writing. Keep in mind that this is your cover letter. You do not have to attach a photo. Neither personal documents, unless they are requested. Include your outstanding achievements and the results of past work experiences.
You can have the following scheme: a header with your name, contact details and identity document (mentioned before); your profile, in which you must include skills and competencies (in no more than seven lines); your work experience, where you must mention the functions for which you are prepared and that are related to the position to which you aspire; academic training and other studies, where you must show your level of studies and the courses you have taken and can contribute to your application.
And for the interview?
Before introducing yourself, gather as much information as possible about the company you are introducing to. Identify the best route to get to the interview location and arrive fifteen minutes before the appointment; If it is a virtual interview, connect five minutes before the agreement.
Prepare your personal presentation. You can take as an example the style of people who occupy a position similar to the one you aspire to. If you don't know how to dress, favor formal attire.
Be prepared to answer frequently asked questions, such as what are your strengths and weaknesses or what is your motivation for this position, but do not memorize the answers. Take data and ask questions about the vacancy you are applying for, such as the hours, salary, or workplace.
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Keep your language formal. Avoid colloquialisms and actively listen to the interviewer. Be cordial throughout the meeting: say hello, ask permission, say thank you and say goodbye, but not before requesting a contact to have information about the progress of your process.
What obligations does my employer have?
First, it must provide the workers with the necessary elements to carry out their tasks. Protect them from accidents and occupational diseases and provide first aid if necessary.
The employer must pay the remuneration under the conditions and times agreed upon and, upon expiration of the contract, deliver to its employees a certification that certifies their time of service if they request it.
Very important: the employer must grant its workers a mourning leave to their employees in the event of the death of their permanent partner or relatives up to the second degree of consanguinity. It must also grant paid leave to pregnant women from one to two weeks before the probable date of delivery.
And what are my obligations as an employee?
Carry out your work under the stipulated terms, complying with the regulations and complying with the orders of your superiors. Keep the tools and tools that have been provided for your work and do not communicate information about the company with third parties.
Finally, keep morals in your relationships with your superiors and communicate in a timely manner the observations that you consider necessary to avoid damages.
You will not be able to take your work supplies without the employer's permission, show up in a drunken state, miss work without just cause, or intentionally slow down the work performance. It is forbidden to carry out collections or raffles in the workplace or restrict the freedom to work or not of your colleagues.
🔎 Now we have some tips if you are already in your work life:
Do you feel that you are being discriminated against in your work?
You can go to the Ministry of Labor and report a situation of discrimination to a labor inspector, if you are in the private sector. If you are in the public sector, you can go to the Ombudsman's Office, the Attorney General's Office or the Public Ministry.
What do I do if my labor rights are violated?
The Ministry of Labor has the Collabora Labor Orientation and Attention Centers, which you can go to for legal guidance. Free national line: 01 8000 112 518. Bogotá: (57-1) 377 9999. Or from your cell phone anywhere in the country, dial: 120.
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