Construction trades
Reinforcement cutting and fixing to a bar bending schedule, blockwork and plastering finish, tile setting to level, shuttering assembly.
For job seekers
What to expect on test day.
A trade test proves what a CV can only claim. This page explains how the assessment runs, how interviews are conducted and what happens after the results.
Trade test
Assessed on the tasks you will actually do
Assessments are practical, time-bound and scored against written criteria. Where a client supplies its own test procedure, that procedure is used instead.
Welding & fabrication
Welding coupons in the client-specified position, root and cap pass inspection, fabrication to a drawing within tolerance.
Electrical & instrumentation
Wiring a control panel to a schematic, conduit and gland work, cable termination, fault-finding on a test rig.
Mechanical & machining
Machine setting and trial on a CNC or lathe, component measurement against tolerance, pump or rotating equipment fitting.
Drivers & operators
Practical road test on the class of vehicle, vehicle inspection routine, forklift or material-handling trial.
Healthcare & hospitality
Clinical or kitchen skills assessment as per the destination standard, plus a structured interview on communication and grooming.
Bring your own hand tools where the trade requires them, and any certification the client has asked to see. Safety equipment is provided at the centre.
Interview
Preparation that changes the outcome
Most rejections at interview are avoidable — the candidate had the skill but not the detail to show it.
Before the interview
- Know your trade specifics: tools, materials, tolerances and safety practice.
- Bring originals of your passport, certificates and experience letters.
- Be ready to describe real projects — site type, role, crew size and duration.
- Ask about wage, hours, overtime, accommodation and food; the employer expects it.
- Dress as you would for a formal interview; presentation matters in client-facing trades.
- Arrive 30 minutes early. Late arrivals lose their interview slot to the next candidate.
Video interviews
- Confirm your time zone and dial in early to test the link
- Use a stable connection with a plain background and good light
- Keep your passport and certificates beside you
- Speak clearly and slowly — panels may include non-native English speakers
After the test
Results and next steps
- Your assessment is scored and documented the same day.
- Scored candidates are submitted to the client with trade test evidence.
- Selected candidates receive a written offer with wage and contract terms.
- Panel medical, attestation and emigration clearance follow in sequence.
- Ticketing and a pre-departure briefing are arranged before travel.
Questions
What candidates ask us
Do I have to pay a fee to get a job through Galaxy Overseas?
No. We do not charge candidates a placement fee. Legitimate costs — a medical examination, passport renewal, police clearance — are paid directly to the service provider at published government or panel rates, and are explained to you in writing before you spend anything.
Which countries do you recruit for?
Our largest markets are the Gulf countries — Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain — with selected requirements in Southeast Asia and Europe. Live openings are published on our Search Jobs page.
What documents do I need to apply?
A passport with at least 18 months of validity, an updated CV, passport-size photographs, qualification and experience certificates, and a police clearance certificate. Trade roles may also require certification or a licence.
How long does the whole process take?
From shortlisting to visa stamping usually takes six to twelve weeks, depending on the client, the destination and how quickly medicals and attestations are completed. You receive a stage-wise timeline once your documents are in.
Is there a trade test or interview?
Usually yes. Most skilled and technical roles include a practical trade test at our centre and an interview with the employer, either in person at our office or over video.
Register first
You will be told when your test is due.
Register your CV with your trade and we will invite you to a trade test only when a matching mandate is open — with the date, the trade and the client requirement explained in advance.