Things can get pretty tough when you’re looking for a job. That’s especially true when you’re in a point in time where unemployment rates are high and there aren’t enough jobs to match your skill set and preferences. Despite apparent difficulties though, you can still manage to put yourself at an advantage over other applicants…
A big thank you to Carol Landa for this great news for job seekers in Cagayan de Oro and Misamis Oriental. Xavier University through the efforts of the Guidance and Counseling Department will conduct its annual JOB FAIR this coming February 3-4, 2012 (Friday and Saturday) from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Xavier…
I was on my way to Cogon when I saw a banner announcing a Job Fest by Convergys. Details of the event are as follows: Gloria Maris Hall, LimKetKai Mall December 28 to 30, 2011 10am to 5pm Place of assignment for successful applicants will be at Makati City. Relocation packages will be offered. Premium…
The city of Cagayan de Oro will be holding the 2nd Job Fair sa Cagayan de Oro 2011 from November 30 to December 1. The venue for the event will be at the City Tourism Hall. Applicants are asked to bring their resume with picture (3 sets), TOR (if graduate) and certificates (if any). Initial…
This news just came in. Convergys will be having a Job Fair from November 22-24, 2011 at the Gloria Maris function hall in Limketkai. Applicants will be entertained from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please be advised that successful candidates will be assigned in Cebu. To any of our readers who may know more about…
I know a good number of people who enroll in college courses they absolutely love and expect to later gain a perfect job match. While this isn’t entirely impossible, it’s not always possible either. You might be setting yourself up for disappointment if you absolutely demand that circumstance serve you your preferred kind of employment….
These tips were requested by Jen, one of our readers. What you do the night before and hours before your scheduled job interview can help ease your tension during the interview itself. Simply put, you have to prepare for your big day. Here are a few things that you can do to help you reduce…
No day can be happier for applicants than when they get a call for an exam or an interview. Many applicants do not know though that the first impressions that they give recruiters help determine if they pass the first few levels of screening. Many interviewers and potential employers assign points for appearance, neatness and…
First, let me show you how recruiters like me see your job applications. My team at ExeQserve and I receive hundreds of applications everyday, sometimes they even reach a thousand. In order to manage our work and our time, we need to implement methods for efficiently seeping through those bundles and bundles of job applications….
Last week, we gave you a brief look at what you should expect when you get called for an exam. This time, we’ll take a look at what you should look forward to when you’re scheduled for an interview and what happens after that. Interviews Job interviews don’t always happen after an exam. In some…
Do you ever wonder how employers pick the right persons for jobs? If you are new to the job hunting world, the days that you spend after you get the initial call from a prospective employer can be filled with anxiety. Often, anxiety can stem from wondering what will happen next. Find out how employers…
This is a question from one of readers, Carlos. Here is an extended version of his question: Q: I am asking you if you could point out some good and straight tips in answering interview questions like, “Tell me something about yourself?” Don’t you think it’s a very vague question and most HRs ask the…
A: One of our readers recently posted a comment on the chat box. She was wondering how to find her career. I’ll try my best to shed some light on this. There are a couple of things you might want to check out when you’re on the verge of establishing your career. Among these are…
A: This is a question from Cathy. Being asked to be interviewed is a special opportunity that not everyone can have.You should therefore give such invitations top priority. Asking for a reschedule is something you should try to absolutely avoid. Most employers and their recruitment personnel are very busy people and sometimes they follow a…
A: This is a question from one of our readers, RR. If you’re asking if its okay to resign, the simple answer is that no one can stop you if you want to go. Although employers can appeal to you to stay, any probationary or regular employee has the right to resign from a job…
A: Here is another question from one of our readers. Employers usually require college graduates for these seemingly simple or routine jobs because they may feel that college graduates have an edge when it comes to certain desirable qualities such as intelligence, maturity, initiative, experience, etc. Since many companies cannot carefully supervise their employees, they…
The best places to find financially rewarding jobs in Misamis Oriental are Tagoloan and Villanueva. These two places contain the companies that applicants drool over while half awake beside the telephone on a warm and dry jobless day. Getting into companies like Philippine Sinter, Pilipinas Kao and Steag State Power will not just give employees…
Ring, Ring… “Hello? Is this the Museo ng Maynila?” I asked nervously. “‘Tis. How may I help you?” the lady asked. “This is Webster and I’m just inquiring if the position of a museum researcher is still available?” “‘Tis!” “I wanted to apply, ma’am,” I said shyly. “Sure you can come here anytime from Mondays…
I am a professional applicant. Meron bang ganon? I’ve applied for so many jobs that I’ve stopped having nosebleeds every time I take pre-employment tests. I’ve been to so many interviews that I’ve stopped stalling like a Miss Universe candidate with a fake smile looking for the answer that will give me the crown and…
