Tips For The Newly Graduates

[stormwatch]

Dont always go for the money. Experience will bring you more in the long run. You might get stuck in a position or a company for along time becuase it pays well but you don't grow professionally. Expect to have lesser spending money than what you had when you were in college!

[rey.etder]

work for experience, and learn or study in parallel to upgrade your degree.

[Boss James]

Huwag muna umasa magkaroon ng malaking sahod. Kumuha ka muna ng experience dahil mas importante yun. At syempre mas ok kapag mag-apply ka sa mga top companies may factor din kase yun sa growth mo. Good luck nlng po.

[Google]

 

share naman kayo ng tips, do's and dont's, and views about :

 

- job hunting (information and techniques)

- job interviews (usual questions and best answers)

- resume

- self confidence (what to do when ure oh so nervous)

- starting salary and employers

- sss, tax, tin, benefits etc etc etc

- freelancer (may money ba dto?)

- call centers

Job Hunting:

• Go for something that is related to your course.
• Be reasonable in asking for your starting salary.
• Learn, learn, learn.
• If opportunities arise, go for training... Dyan ka mag invest, maski personal mo... Don't wait for the company to send or give you one.
• Be cooperative, practice good teamwork.
• Always communicate... Ask questions if you don't understand what you are doing.
• Look for your own personal purpose.

Money

 

• Save. As much as possible, scrimp on parties, inuman sessions.
• Invest in investment products. Do not go for whole life insurance products.
• Don't invest in a car first. But if you can, invest in real estate like condo units, lots, etc.

CV

 

• Keep it simple and clean. Hwag ka maglagay ng mga personal stuff (e.g. weight, height, etc...)

Self Confidence

 

• You are there to learn.. To get new experiences. Don't bloat it, and don't overhype everything.
• Dress properly.
• Observe good personal hygiene.
• Try to practice communicating in English... And make your verbal skills straight to the point.

SSS and Other Benefits

 

• Automatic naman yan. Walang tips dyan.

Freelancer

 

• Although no one is stopping you to do that, kuha ka ng mainstream work muna and do freelancing on the sides. Remember, you need the experience and skills in the corporate environment.

Call Centers

 

• Wala namang masama dyan. But as I've said above, try to look for something that you enjoy doing, so that work will not be a chore.

[Barenaked-NoMre]

 

share naman kayo ng tips, do's and dont's, and views about :

 

- job hunting (information and techniques)

- job interviews (usual questions and best answers)

- resume

- self confidence (what to do when ure oh so nervous)

- starting salary and employers

- sss, tax, tin, benefits etc etc etc

- freelancer (may money ba dto?)

- call centers

 

Job Hunting / Resume / Self Confidence

• It pays to get the word out there that you are on the "job hunt" ... family, friends, neighbors
• Search ONLINE even the Classifieds of the major dailies ... especially on Sundays
• Know what KIND of job you WANT or can DEAL with
• Research on the company, even techniques on HOW TO do things (dressing up, writing your resume/CV, etc)
• If you have a GOOD friend or family member you can PRACTICE with ... do like a MOCK interview, so you wont be TOO nervous & the answers will FLOW during the ACTUAL interview.
• Zero in on the companies you're interested to apply with ... or JOIN your friends/fellow grads when they are applying. Try to SHARE info on companies to send your CV or apply with
• It pays to list down EXTRA CURRICULAR activities you may have had ... or also part-time jobs
• The CRITICAL part really is the INTERVIEW itself ... some schools get the graduates PREPARED with MOCK interviews but this is RARE. So, it would be VITAL for you to KNOW how to "sell" yourself and this is by EXPRESSING yourself to the person assigned to interview you. Be CONVERSATIONAL ... Being NERVOUS is a NORMAL bodily reaction. You can SHAKE it off or VISUALIZE (in the bathroom) how CONFIDENT you are when answering questions from the interviewer

SSS, TIN, PAGIBIG, etc.

• Before even attempting to go in for an interview/applying ... already ENSURE that you get the relevant government IDs that would be required from you: SSS, TIN, PAGIBIG, NBI/Police Clearance, etc.
• Get GOOD ID photo(s) ... 2X2 and 1X1

Freelance

• Even before you GRADUATE ... having "part-time" work is a PLUS, especially during the SUMMER time. This gives the interviewer an impression that you're the type who likes making the MOST of their IDLE time ...
• Freelance work is GOOD when/where you can get it ... MAXIMIZE your skills/talents/interests

Call Centers

• This isnt for EVERY one ... so, try ASSESS if you CAN handle the GRAVE YARD shift (that you're actually a NIGHT person)
• Even the STRESS that comes along with answering calls & supporting the other person on the other line ... you may get IRATE callers. Those who arent used to being shouted at ... DONT go into this industry. People think that the TRAINING will help you into it ... NOPE! So, KNOW what you're GETTING into ... as with anything, this applies.

Good luck!

[westhoratio]

After graduating, take a vacation na matagal. siguro mga up to a month. Think of it as a reward for yourself. Tapos kapag may trabaho ka na, try to take a vacation at least every three months.

[Genesis_MD]

"Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." - Confucius

Edited March 9, 2016 by Genesis_MD

[camus]

Get a masters degree. A masters degree is definitely an advantage. In some cases you will even be behind if you don't have it because everyone else does. In some companies it's required for promotion to manager level.

 

If you don't have funds, there are many options. You can request your company foot the bill, of course in exchange for lock in period. Tiis ka nlang, it's a worthy investment. You can also try various scholarship funds, madami. Most large companies and rich businessmen have education funds. It doesn't hurt to inquire if you are eligible.

 

You can also try embassies. Many offer free study abroad. Europe, Australia, Japan, etc. mag inquire ka Lang, wala mawawala syo.

 

My advice is huwag Tamad or mahina loob. Dami opportunity sayang if Tamar or takot ka kunin. Be hardworking and aggressive, and most of all maintain integrity, and you will go far in this world.

[kuneho92]

wag mapili sa trabajo.

[sudo.spectrum]

Look for a career na gusto mo talaga

[camus]

Wag Kayo mapili sa trabaho or mabilang sa oras. Trust me, majority of bosses will reward you. There are some boss na gago, in that case, you should find other opportunities. But you should do that with all your bosses. It should always start with you. Di pwede Mauna yung reward.

[MTC Hunter]

follow your passion

[docpepin]

Hanaping mong unang work yung marami ka matutunan at gawin mong stepping stone ito sa next work mo.

[camus]

It okay to look for career na gusto mo, have a goal, or follow your passion. But understand that you probably won't get there right away. Be patient. Unless you're lucky enough to have the right connections, you will have to start at the bottom and work your way up.

 

So don't be mapili sa trabaho and don't be mabilang sa oras. You will get promoted faster. If your boss is an a-hole, ayaw ka promote, then look for another job. But leave quietly, don't burn your bridges. Thank your boss for the opportunity khit gago sya, just keep it to yourself. You can use him as reference on a new job.

[THE DESTROYER]

take MBA or masteral degree