JOB HUNT (DB)

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WORK is a means to connect oneself within and around the family circle, be it in theform of doing household chores like washing and ironing clothes, or simplyfulfilling ones specific duties in the office;

y WORK is sharing of oneself with the rest of Gods creation

y WORK is a therapy

y WORK is a buffer to ones financial and social life

y WORK is an expression of ones creativity

y WORK is a road to realizing ones dream

y WORK is an opportunity to gain and polish virtues

y

WORK is a source of satisfaction and happinessy WORK is a right that should not be denied of any person

Just as God is a worker via his awesome creation, he likewise intends the humanperson to possess the basic freedom to work, using all the talents he is endowed

with, so as to reach his true destiny which is called, self actualization.


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1. Prepare your personal strategic plan(PSP).y Dream.y Do not just find a job. Build a career.

2. Do your personal SWOT.y Inventory of your talent, strengths, weakness, opportunities, and

threats.

3. Arm yourself with up to date knowledge and skills.y Competencies or capabilities

4. Network. Network. Network.y

Meet, write or call 2 to 3 personsy Join professional clubs or trade associationy Use the magic of email, cellular phone

5. Be equipped with a lot of positive thinking and upbeatdisposition.y What your mind can conceive, your body can achieve.


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y The biggest single employer in the country.

y One million and a half manpower

However the CSC, may refuse to admit applicant who:

y Lacks the minimum qualification

y Has been found guilty of moral turpitude or immoral

conduct, drunkenness, and addiction to drugs.y Has been dismissed from service for a cause.


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y Accountants and auditors

y Call center operators and mass communicators

y Computer programmers, operators, and technicians

y Electrical and Electronic engineers and technicians

y Lawyers and legal assistants

y Entertainers

y Marketing and public-relations specialist

y Medical practitioners and hospital administrators

y Police and correction officers

y Seafarers and marine engineersy Securities and financial analysts

y Teachers and professors


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y Agents pre-need, real estate, insurance

y Architects

y Flight attendants and airline frontline

clerksyMail carriers and postal clerks

y Realtors

y Stenographers and typistsy Telephone installers and repairers

y Travel agents

y

Truck and trailer operators


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y Send out resume

y Go to campus job placement office

y Look through classified ads

y Ask friends/family members/professors

y Attend job fairs

y Look at Job boards in employment offices; DOLE,

PESO, DMDP, POEAy Contact head hunters, employment agencies

y Place own classified in the internet

y Subscribe to trade journals


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INTERNATIONAL

y On-line career center http://www.occ.com

yAmericas Job Bank http://www.ajb.dni.us

y Yahoo.com website http://www.yahoo.com

y Netscape.net website http://www.netscape.com

y E-span Interactive EmploymentNetwork

http://www.espan.com


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LOCAL

y http://www.jobstreet.com

y www.JobsDB.comy www.trabaho.com

y www.manpower-philippines.com.ph

y

http://phil-jobnet.dole.gov.phy www.abs-cbn.com

y www.inq7.com


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While waiting for answers to the dozens of resumes thatyou have sent, do not stop reading, observing, and

learning. Read motivational books likeC

hickenSoup for the Soul and Seven Habits of Highly EffectivePeople. Try harder to meet successful people andstudyhow they are succeeding in their career.

Nurture your aspirations and have a vision.Continuouslyenkindle the fire in your heart, thedrive and the zest to realize your dream.


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y The primary differences between a resume and a curriculumvitae (CV) are the length, what is included and what each is usedfor. Aresume is a one or two page summary of your skills,experience and education. While a resume is brief and concise -no more than a page or two, a CurriculumVitae is a longer (atleast two page) and more detailed synopsis.

y ACurriculumVitae includes a summary of your educational andacademic backgrounds as well as teaching and researchexperience, publications, presentations, awards, honors,affiliations and other details. In Europe, the Middle East, Africa,

or Asia, employers may expect to receive a curriculum vitae.

y In the United States, a curriculum vitae is used primarily whenapplying for academic, education, scientific or researchpositions. It is also applicable when applying for fellowships or

grants.


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y First person introduction

y Professional looking

y

Job hunting tool, like a net for a fisherman


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1. Begin with soul-searchingy Pinpoint selling points and strengthsy Never mind the frustrations (Rizal, Ninoy, clinton, Bill Gates)y Evaluate your past, the activities you were in, the skills you have

cultivated and the achievement earned

2. Honesty is the best policyy State facts and only factsy Never document a liey Be accurate in mentioning dates

3. Analyze your data and organize themy

Checklist: work history, education, personal skills, competencies,achievements.y Must be crisp, have a punch/kick, have deep impact

4. Edit, re-edit and rewrite your draft.


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y NAME, ADDRESS, CONTACTNUMBERS, ANDPOSITIONDESIRED

Example:

WINNALYN P. ACOMPAADOConcorde Street, North Fairview Subdivision

Fairview, Quezon City

936-0097, [email protected]

Position Desired: Computer Programmer


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y EDUCATIONANDTRAINING.y Name, location of school and degree earned

y List in reverse chronological order

Example:

2000-2004 Bachelor of Science in EducationMajor in Social Sciences (cum laude)Dominican College

F. Blumentritt Street, San Juan

1996-2000 Secondary Education (Valedictirian)RamonMagsaysay High SchoolEspaa, Manila


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y

COMPENTE

NCIES

ANDSKILLS.

y Aside form self-initiative, ability to cope with deadlinepressure and high energy level, the ff are sought after:y Information technology skills

y Ability to write and communicate well

y Leadership for changey Flexibility under pressure

y Intelligence and practical wisdom

y PR and interpersonal skills

y Accountability

y Organizing and planning skillsExample:

Technical Competencies:Extensive use of various software applications,FOX pro and database

Skills in wireless LAN

/WAN

and mainframe access


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y ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONy Interests, special activities, awards or Christian

achievements

Example:

Member - Society ofInformation TechnologyStudents (SITES)National Capital Region, Years 2002 2004

Officer - Computer Society ( Com Soc)De La Salle University Lipa,Years 2002-2004

Coordinator - PPCRVandVoters EducationDivine MercyShrine, MandaluyonhCity, 2004Elections


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y Inexperienced job seekers impress with your potentialrather than your past

y Make the most our of your scholastic and extra curricularactivitiesy Have participated in a student government org?y Become one of its officers? Were you the vice president?y Have been active in organizations? Which one?y Have participated in summer programs, social clubs,

community or parish organizations?

y Have been a Deans lister? Astaffer of school publication?Edited yearbooks?

y Make your resume a picture of achievements andaccomplishments


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y Laser print on plain white paper

y Use high quality 8 X 11 paper

WINNALYN P. ACOMPAADOWestside Street,VistaVerde Country Homes

Felix Avenue , Cainta, Rizal736-1766, 0918-258-1959

[email protected]

PositionDesired: COMPUTER PROGRAMMER

Education____________________________________________________________________1999-2004 BACHELORIN COMPUTER ENGINEERINGMapua Institute of TechnologyManila

1995-1999 SECONDARY EDUCATION, SalutatorianDon Bosco Technical CollegeKalentong,MandaluyongCity

Co-curricular Activities__________________________________________________________Member - SITES (Society ofIT Students)

NationalCapital Region, Years 2002-2004

Officer - ComSoc (Computer Society)Mapua Institute ofTechnology, Years 2002-2004

Special Skills____________________________________________________________________

Good communication skills (oral written)Extensive use of computer software applications and programsBeen responsible for managing various information technology programs with minimum supervisionHave a knack on planning and a capacity to systematically meet simultaneous deadlines


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First Impression is LastingFirst Impression is Lasting


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WEAR

SMARTCASUAL /FORMAL ATTIRE


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DONTS FOR WOMEN

wear loud & bold colors

wear sleeveless, spaghetti strap blouse

mini skirts or see thru blouses

low-neckline shirts

wearMaong pants, t-shirts

heavy makeup

too much bangles and accessories

heavy perfume

wear step ins, slippers or flat sandals


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PROPERDECORUM ON

ANINTERVIEW


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Before the interview date, takeBefore the interview date, take

time to know about thetime to know about thecompany you are applying withcompany you are applying with


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Come 10 minutes before

the set interview


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Inform the receptionist of your arrival


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If given the time, fix yourself

before the interview


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* Read and follow direction for

the Push & Pull sign at the door

* When entering the room, hold* When entering the room, holdthe door knob properly & do notthe door knob properly & do not

bang the door.bang the door.


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Do not sit down when notoffered to do so


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Compose yourself,

Relax & BEYOURSELF


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Maintain eye contact

while talking


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Be prepared to answer questions

&talk about yourself


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Stay focused with the questions

and answer for 2 to 3 minutes


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Be pleasant and articulate in

your speaking


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You may inserthumor

in your answersbut dont overdo it


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Leave street language in the street


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Sit straight

&do not slouch


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Minimize mannerisms


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Dont shake hands unless the intervieweroffers his hand


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When you leave, thank theinterviewer for his time


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POSSIBLE CATEGORIES FORQUESTIONING DURING INTERVIEWS

PERSONAL / FAMILYBACKGROUND

EDUCATION

EXPERIENC

E /CA

REERAS

PIRATI

ONS

INTERESTS


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PERSONAL /FAMILYBACKGROUND

What does your father or spouse do for a living?


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How old are you?


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How many children do youhave?


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Who are you living with?


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Tell me about your family


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What are your strength &weaknesses?


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How would you describe yourself?


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Sell yourself


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EDUCATION

Who was your favorite teacher? Why?

How well did you do in your

academics?


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What subject did you like best in school?


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In what ways did schoolprepare you for work?


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How well did you do in youracademics?


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EX[PERIENCE / CAREERASPIRATIONS

What do you expect to be doing 5/10 years

from now? How do you see yourself 10 yrs. from now?

Why did you leave your job?

What have you learned from your present/pastjobs?


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INTERESTS

How do you spend your time when youare not working?

Have you ever organized activities foryour people?

What organizations have you joined inhigh school / college?


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PRACTICAL MATTERS

Do you mind working long hours?

What starting salary would youexpect?

When would you be able to start work?

Can you work on Saturdays?

Why do you think should we hire you? What are your achievements in life?

If given another life, who would you

want to be and why?


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How to Prepare Oneself for a

Job Interview Equip yourself with the docs. How to Start for a Job Hunt

ProperAttire for an Interview

Proper InterviewDecorum

PossibleCategories for Questioning Probable QuestionsAsks in an

Interview


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Basketball superstarMichael Jordan was not allowed tojoin his high school basketball team because he wastold that he could not play good enough. In 1905, theuniversity of Bern received a doctoral thesis in Physicsand judged it as without merit and too fanciful. Thestudent who wrote the thesis was Albert Einstein.

What am I driving at? It is this. To be rejected the first,second, and third times is a real frustration. But justkeep on sending your power and f lawless resume, orbetter your PSP. These rejections are just a postponedsuccess. All jobseekers have to pass the same trial.

Lucrative cosmetic tycoon Mary Kay once said: Oneof the secrets of success is to refuse to let temporarysetback defeat us.


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