Tips For The Newly Graduates

[bene_factor]

my tips:

 

have someone look at your resume. keep it short, and remove any references to anything you did in elementary or even in high school, unless these are really of note.

 

dont put your hobbies, or even height or weight. this is not a slum book or a friendster survey. unless you are really pretty/handsome there is no point putting in physical statistics, or risking you get rejected based on looks.

 

write a cover letter to accompany your resume. include what position or department you are looking to apply. if you cant specify these, then you probably have no business applying to that company.

 

use a 'normal' e-mail address for applying. anything that looks like an mtc handle will probably create a bad impression to employers.

[Guest bleeding_angel]

tip for the new grads... allow yourself to rest for at least 3 months... it's like a gift to yourself for completing 14 or more years of school... that is if you can financially afford the rest... for those who can't, that is a different story.

[Pietro Maximoff]

:thumbsupsmiley: :thumbsupsmiley: :thumbsupsmiley:

 

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

 

- job hunting (information and techniques)

If you are dead set on practicing what you took up in college, it is essential that your credentials give you an edge over other applicants in the same field, because it is likely that your preferences will limit the choices available to you. On the other hand, if you are open to exploring other opportunities, your chances of getting hired will increase exponentially. Oftentimes, people do not know the career they will be happy with until they have exercised their options.

- job interviews (usual questions and best answers)

General questions typically explore nothing related to the job but your ability to communicate. Apply with the least-preferred employers first; by the time you reach the top of your list, your experience will enable you to tackle the interview more effectively.

- resume

Ascertain the requirements for the job you are applying for and reflect your qualifications in the resume. Keep it simple.

- self confidence (what to do when you're oh-so-nervous)

Gain adequate experience in the application process before going for your target employer.

- starting salary and employers

The salary is usually discussed upon being accepted for the job (if it was not already posted in the want ad.) If your prospective employer is not an established company or is new in the industry, you will have to rely on your better judgment. Gather information on them from reliable sources.

- sss, tax, tin, benefits etc etc etc

Most companies already facilitate the maintenance of employees' SSS and TIN records, as well as the filing of income tax. Benefits are made available to regular employees.

- freelancer (may money ba dito?)

Yes, but demand for this is either seasonal or irregular. You'll rely heavily on volume to make up for the slack.

- call centers

Competitive compensation package, career growth, refinement of communication skills, no age limit. A good place to start for new graduates, as well as a viable fall-back for those who are in-between jobs (if one is amenable to working odd hours.)

[buttstreetboy]

take BS Nursing as a second course. :thumbsupsmiley:

 

If you came from those school that mass produced computer programmers, computers scientist, computer engineers etc., it is most likely that you will not have a chance to practice what you have learned in college. You will come to the realization that you had just wasted your time and your parents money, so another suggestion of mine is to enroll yourself in those shortcources on how to become a good customer service operator or something or enroll yourself in a medical transcriptionist course.

[detective kyuu]

go back to school do some masters or sumting take other courses damn its a hard knock life in the wonderful world of unemployment

[nasty_parak]

Wag kagad maghangad ng juicy positions!

you will earn it as years pass by!

[mark_pogi]

just read a lot.

[hornet18]

Be in proper clothes and be on time for the interview. Personally I don't even like to interview applicants who are late in coming.

[G T]

1.0 be polite during interview.wag mayabang.first impression matters.

2.0 dress appropriately.

3.0 dont slouch.sit upright but not too stiff.

4.0 smile.this gives an impression that you're confident on your answers.

5.0 be at least 5 minutes early for your scheduled interview.

6.0 dont rush in answering questions.think about them carefully before answering. some of them questions to throw you off balance.

[stankyou]

once you are are done with academics, prepare your self for the real world. its a jungle out here. think first before doing something. hindi na ito tulad ng school na may summer courses option to do things right once magloko ka sa mga decisions mo during the regular semester. one false move and it could mean your entire career. here you are actually going to do something for your self , that is to earn a living. no need to rush at the start of your career. whatever position you will get, make the most of it. learn everything that you can. it is an investment that will pay off eventually if you strive for it. if you are looking for a fat paycheck and you are just a new graduate, 95% of the time, it aint gonna happen. stop dreaming. just like what i've said from the start, this is the real world.

[TheGame01]

pay close attention not only to your aptitude or intelligence, but to your appearance as well. remember, the medium is the message and first impressions last.

[overman]

wag mapi;i sa trabaho... eventually darating din ang para sayo...

[Guest Seph]

during my fresh grad days and after my licensure exam, I saw to it that I had about a month's rest which I deserve after going through those grueling reviews, long hours of memorization and years of studying.. then after, it was of to my destiny (whatever that was).. I remember going through every newspaper to scan every prospective jobs available relevant to what I've finished and then listing them down.. with a number of options in hand, I went to Makati and personally handed my cv to each and everyone of these prospective employers.. I recall having to walk for hours so as not to spend to much on transpo fare while trying to find each of these offices.. doing this while perspiring under the heat of the sun and in my long sleeves and tie.. undergoing nerve wrecking interviews then rejections..

 

bottomline is you have to be mentally and physically prepared to what you're getting into.. a good nights sleep before D day, having an idea about the company and their job requirement.. making a well-rounded cv and looking your best are just a few of those things which will be of help.. as fresh grads we are beaming with hopes and sometimes tend to become idealistic of what work we should land into.. minsan mas maganda na di tayo masyado mapili unless of course your one of the topnotchers in your field.. with determination and a little luck, you'll eventually get that nod from an employer and even land your dream job.. then comes another picture; keeping your work and succeeding in it which is another story

 

nowadays it is very helpful if you know how to use the internet in searching and applying for a job..

[Waterbearer]

Habaan ang pisi pagnagtrabaho ka na.....maraming nagkakahighblood later on in people's lives dahil sa kunsomisyon sa opisina.

 

Always be prepared to be betrayed. You are all vying to be promoted. In the end, it's every man for himself

 

Start from the entry level....kung gusto mo maging boss agad e di magnegosyo ka

 

Kung pwepwede mag grad studies ka na.....

[ibirp]

based on some experience, take your 1st job as your background for Work experience. then use this when applying for a better job...