Dad: "Patubuin Mo Muna Ang Sungay Mo Bago Ka Tumanggi"
The quote of the day. Hahaha Daddy, du bist die Beste!
Some realizations (that should have sunk in months ago and hopelly would sink in):
1) Your school's name would really take you only as far as it can go.
- as long as you're a fresh graduate and with no experience whatsoever. You're a candidate for the minimum wage earner - particularly in the metropolis according to the HR person I had an interveiw with. To my surprise, 17k is too high for a fresh grad. Ok parents, you win. You really have no choice but to go with the minimum salary for the entry level and as you gain experience, you'll have the right to ask for a raise. This is also the time to prove what you're worth.
2) Outsourcing vs. Manpower
- as explained by the HR person. Both do recruitment, selection, and placement the difference lies with the salary. Manpower firms take a portion of the applicant's salary once hired while Outsourcing firm does not. This is a relief for me because I've been to my third outsourcing company already.
3) If you have pending applications and the interviewer asks about the status of these, just say that they are still pending or for follow-up.
- you don't want negative impressions from the employer.
4) If you could not get the position you want from the company, try applying for a different position then when there is an opening for that dream job of yours apply for that job.
- I got this from Bonn last month and she has a point. So don't be discouraged if an employer is offering you a position in the company that has nothing to do with your course. Think of it this way, one of the ways to get into UP with the course you want is by applying for a different course. Once there - shift! Hahaha.
5) Review your resume
- Most of the questions in an interview would come from whatever is written in your resume. Make sure that you are able to give an answer should they ask more details.
6) Practice writing a cover letter
- hahaha I had an interview this afternoon and I was asked to write one. It's a good thing I checked on my Orient 2 book on how to write a cover letter. This is also a chance to show how good your penmanship is. I was just lucky my sentences are in a straight line. If you have a not so good handwriting then start practicing. Make sure you know your strengths, major accomplishments and other characteristics that would deem you fit for the position you are applying for.
- You are only given a sheet of paper so avoid erasures. Use the block style of letter writing.
7) For fresh grads: Don't mind much of the money that you would be earning. It is best to invest first in your expericences.
- Dad: "Kahit mababa ang sweldo, tanggapin mo. Ang kelangan mo diyan yung experience." This is also what my mother has been telling me a long time ago. Go with the salary range for the entry level first.
- It's ok to apply for a contractual position. You'll be needing all the experience you can get for your next application. These experiences will give you a competitive edge over the others.
8) Never show your urgency for the job.
- No matter what happens, you should not look nor sound desperate to the interviewer even when you're desperate to find a job.
9) Always be in business attire even for walk-ins and job fairs.
- I've mentioned this before and it's self-explanatory. Oh, open-toe shoes are a no-no's (no matter how fashionable they are), don't forget to put on light make-up and don't put too much perfume/cologne. If you wear nail polish, wear neutral colors (and not those sexy red colors that I wish I could wear so it matches with my toes. Hahaha) For guys, do wear a tie.
10) Curriculum vitae vs. Resume
- A resume should not exceed 3 (according to Orient 2) or 6 (according to jobstreet) pages. The contents of the seminars and/or trainings section should be at most 2 years old. For example, you attended seminars on the years 2005-2008. You should only include those seminars upto 2006. Gets?
- A curriculum vitae is similar to a resume only with more detail. I believe in writing a curriculum vitae you should include all the seminars or trainings that you have attended. If I'm wrong please tell so. Hahaha I'm not so sure about this.
11) Update your picture on your resume. NEVER EVER PHOTOCOPY your resume.
12) Don't be afraid to ask about the job description of the position and NEVER ask about the salary (and befenits) on the first interveiw not even the salary range.
- these questions are (most often) entertained on the final interview when you've come face to face with the manager (this is according to one interview I had with a company).
13) Do research about the company.
- There would be instances that the interviewer would ask you about your knowledge of their company. It's best to be prepared.
14) In exams, answer the easiest items first.
15) Submit to the requirements.
- I've been such a rebel refusing to totally submit myself to the requirements of the job. Nathan can be quoted on this one (he replied on one of my earlier posts regarding total submission). My parents have been reminding me about this. To me it sounds like you have to say "yes" to every question relating to the position you are applying for. This is where I got the title for this entry.
- CAUTION: Make sure that you can live up to those "yes". You don't want to be a false negative (inpsych term) do you? Also if you can prove that you are worth more than what your current job status is, chances are the company would make you a regular employee and face it, a lot of companies are offering contractual positions.
*pikit-matang tinatanggap ang katotohanan*
16) Be pro-active (or I think courteous is the word).
- Be the first to greet your interviewer. Don't forget to shake hands before and after the interview (return the grip of the interviewer's hand to you) and don't forget to say "thank you."
17) Review your majors and the reason why you chose your course.
- Believe me, I was caught off-guard and had the proponents mixed up.
Some realizations (that should have sunk in months ago and hopelly would sink in):
1) Your school's name would really take you only as far as it can go.
- as long as you're a fresh graduate and with no experience whatsoever. You're a candidate for the minimum wage earner - particularly in the metropolis according to the HR person I had an interveiw with. To my surprise, 17k is too high for a fresh grad. Ok parents, you win. You really have no choice but to go with the minimum salary for the entry level and as you gain experience, you'll have the right to ask for a raise. This is also the time to prove what you're worth.
2) Outsourcing vs. Manpower
- as explained by the HR person. Both do recruitment, selection, and placement the difference lies with the salary. Manpower firms take a portion of the applicant's salary once hired while Outsourcing firm does not. This is a relief for me because I've been to my third outsourcing company already.
3) If you have pending applications and the interviewer asks about the status of these, just say that they are still pending or for follow-up.
- you don't want negative impressions from the employer.
4) If you could not get the position you want from the company, try applying for a different position then when there is an opening for that dream job of yours apply for that job.
- I got this from Bonn last month and she has a point. So don't be discouraged if an employer is offering you a position in the company that has nothing to do with your course. Think of it this way, one of the ways to get into UP with the course you want is by applying for a different course. Once there - shift! Hahaha.
5) Review your resume
- Most of the questions in an interview would come from whatever is written in your resume. Make sure that you are able to give an answer should they ask more details.
6) Practice writing a cover letter
- hahaha I had an interview this afternoon and I was asked to write one. It's a good thing I checked on my Orient 2 book on how to write a cover letter. This is also a chance to show how good your penmanship is. I was just lucky my sentences are in a straight line. If you have a not so good handwriting then start practicing. Make sure you know your strengths, major accomplishments and other characteristics that would deem you fit for the position you are applying for.
- You are only given a sheet of paper so avoid erasures. Use the block style of letter writing.
7) For fresh grads: Don't mind much of the money that you would be earning. It is best to invest first in your expericences.
- Dad: "Kahit mababa ang sweldo, tanggapin mo. Ang kelangan mo diyan yung experience." This is also what my mother has been telling me a long time ago. Go with the salary range for the entry level first.
- It's ok to apply for a contractual position. You'll be needing all the experience you can get for your next application. These experiences will give you a competitive edge over the others.
8) Never show your urgency for the job.
- No matter what happens, you should not look nor sound desperate to the interviewer even when you're desperate to find a job.
9) Always be in business attire even for walk-ins and job fairs.
- I've mentioned this before and it's self-explanatory. Oh, open-toe shoes are a no-no's (no matter how fashionable they are), don't forget to put on light make-up and don't put too much perfume/cologne. If you wear nail polish, wear neutral colors (and not those sexy red colors that I wish I could wear so it matches with my toes. Hahaha) For guys, do wear a tie.
10) Curriculum vitae vs. Resume
- A resume should not exceed 3 (according to Orient 2) or 6 (according to jobstreet) pages. The contents of the seminars and/or trainings section should be at most 2 years old. For example, you attended seminars on the years 2005-2008. You should only include those seminars upto 2006. Gets?
- A curriculum vitae is similar to a resume only with more detail. I believe in writing a curriculum vitae you should include all the seminars or trainings that you have attended. If I'm wrong please tell so. Hahaha I'm not so sure about this.
11) Update your picture on your resume. NEVER EVER PHOTOCOPY your resume.
12) Don't be afraid to ask about the job description of the position and NEVER ask about the salary (and befenits) on the first interveiw not even the salary range.
- these questions are (most often) entertained on the final interview when you've come face to face with the manager (this is according to one interview I had with a company).
13) Do research about the company.
- There would be instances that the interviewer would ask you about your knowledge of their company. It's best to be prepared.
14) In exams, answer the easiest items first.
15) Submit to the requirements.
- I've been such a rebel refusing to totally submit myself to the requirements of the job. Nathan can be quoted on this one (he replied on one of my earlier posts regarding total submission). My parents have been reminding me about this. To me it sounds like you have to say "yes" to every question relating to the position you are applying for. This is where I got the title for this entry.
- CAUTION: Make sure that you can live up to those "yes". You don't want to be a false negative (inpsych term) do you? Also if you can prove that you are worth more than what your current job status is, chances are the company would make you a regular employee and face it, a lot of companies are offering contractual positions.
*pikit-matang tinatanggap ang katotohanan*
16) Be pro-active (or I think courteous is the word).
- Be the first to greet your interviewer. Don't forget to shake hands before and after the interview (return the grip of the interviewer's hand to you) and don't forget to say "thank you."
17) Review your majors and the reason why you chose your course.
- Believe me, I was caught off-guard and had the proponents mixed up.