The last blog post I made was a Budget Friendly Graduation Makeup Tutorial to help those Octoberian ladies look and feel pretty on their graduation day. Now that the emotional and unforgettable graduation day is over, the reality of life kicks in. For most of us, it is inevitable to look for a job immediately after graduation since most of us Pinoys look at this event as pay back time; a time to repay all our parents/guardians sacrifices :) So for this post, I would like to share to you some of the important Do's and Don't's in job hunting and job application. Having been a part of the Sourcing, Recruitment, and Training Department for 3 years now, I have already bumped into different types of applicants and aspiring professionals. While there are those who are very passionate, there are also those who are very passive and not showing even a little interest on their job application (as if they were forced to apply). There are those who act and talk as if they know every single thing present on earth, the Mr and Miss "Know It All", and there also those who seem to just woke up and have no idea what the hell is going on (-_-) So, as an applicant or a job hunter, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? 1. Before you even start looking for a job, you first have to SIT AND THINK. Think of the things you LIKE- your interest and the things you CAN do- your skills. Once you know what you want and the things you are capable of doing, then you can start looking for a job. As cliche as it sounds, I strongly believe in this: "Make your Passion your Profession". This way, your life as an employed individual would be a lot easier, just trust me on this :) For instance.. **If you are nocturnal, loves to converse, has loads of patience, and finds satisfaction in helping people, then being a Call Center Agent is one of your options. **If you love drawing and being creative, then you may want to be a graphic artist. **If you love to read and has an itchy hand to correct sentences, words, and phrases that needed correction, then be an editor. 2. In the event that the current job vacancies aren't closely related to what you want to do and you don't have a choice but to get a job, make sure that you will only apply to those jobs where you are QUALIFIED. How? by READING AND UNDERSTANDING THE ENTIRE JOB ADVERTISEMENT. Don't waste both of your time and the recruiter's time. Okay, let's just put it this way, just DON'T APPLY FOR THE SAKE OF APPLYING, simple :) 3. Now that you found a job vacancy that's okay for you, TAKE TIME TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE JOB AND THE COMPANY YOU'RE APPLYING AT. Why? **Know more about the job for you to to be aware if you really can DO the job or if that specific job is something you can consider doing for at least a year or more. A JOB HISTORY with very short length of stay from the companies you worked with would lead the employer to question your commitment and behavior. **Know about the company as there are a lot of fly by night companies that exist today. You don't want to be a part of those companies, do you? AND isn't it an insult to the interviewer/manager/owner of the company if you would say "I don't have any idea about your company" or if you would say something not accurate about the company. For instance, I'm currently working with Human Factor- a Sourcing and Recruitment company. It's just funny and at the same time disappointing when candidates share what they know about us (the company). Here are some of their answers: "It's all about people, maam" "What I know is it's all about human, the welfare of human" "It's like selling herbal medicine for betterment of humans" "I'm sorry maam but I don't know anything yet about the company" Uhm yah, ok..I just really have to use this emoji here :) 4. Once you gathered all the information needed, go ahead and prepare a WELL WRITTEN RESUME. Keep in mind that your resume speaks a lot about you. FEW TIPS IN CREATING A RESUME 1. Remember that a resume is a ONE OR TWO PAGE "SUMMARY" of your skills, experience, and education. Anything longer than that is already called Curriculum Vitae or CV. Most companies here in PH ask for a resume than a CV so learn how to do the former. Begin with writing your correct basic personal information i.e. address, contact details (number and e-mail address). These details are tagged as basic but a lot still fail to be accurate on this. 2. If you want to add an "Objective" to your resume, make sure it is specific. Do avoid using these used and abused Objectives. *To seek entry level position and career-growth in the organization. Instead: To obtain a Call Center Agent position where I can use my skill in customer service and provide excellent product knowledge and problem resolution *To use my skills in best possible way for achieving the company’s goal. Instead: To obtain an IT position at a top-tier organization and utilize the educational qualifications and skills I have obtained from University of San Jose-Recoletos. 3. Your Educational Background should be in this order: Collegiate Secondary Education Primary Education Don't forget to note your highest educational attainment. What I mean here is please specify if you hold a degree or not, especially if the company accepts undergraduates. Recruiters are not fortune tellers :) Some resume I have encountered have this format: University of Purple Canine AB English Instead, make it look like this: School: University of Purple Canine Course: Bachelor of Arts in English Graduated: October 2010 or School: University of Purple Canine Course: AB English Undergraduate: Completed 2 years 4. If you have work experiences, start from the very RECENT one. 5. Done? Now submit your resume online, send it via mail, or be ready to walk-in (depends on the company's preference) ADDITIONAL NOTE: Once you have submitted your resume, always be ready to be interviewed or to be called anytime of the day, unless you have clearly stated on your application letter that you prefer a specific day and time to be contacted for an interview. I have encountered applicants who asked me to just call them back because of these reasons:
* I am not yet ready for an interview, I'm sorry * Call me back, I am still sleeping * I am not prepared because I just woke up, can you call back? * Maam, I'm not really expecting you to call, I'm not yet ready for this Say what?? (insert the sarcastic emoji here again) There you go my friends, these are just some of the basic things you need to know when you are at your job hunting stage. Questions? ask below :) Let me know if you want me to do a separate blog post on how to ace a job interview by posting a comment below:) -JEN- Like my FB page here to be updated on my latest blog posts. |
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