"From The World of Schools to the World of Work"
Targets young job seekers should have:
1) Stepping into the world of reality
2) Employment opportunities
3) Planning Career and Employment
Ask yourself these:
1) What job I want?
2) Where do I want to work?
3) Will I land a job soon?
4) Am I good enough?
5) What do I need to do?
6) When do I start?
Deal with and answer these questions in order to achieve career satisfaction and success:
Targets young job seekers should have:
1) Stepping into the world of reality
2) Employment opportunities
3) Planning Career and Employment
Ask yourself these:
1) What job I want?
2) Where do I want to work?
3) Will I land a job soon?
4) Am I good enough?
5) What do I need to do?
6) When do I start?
Deal with and answer these questions in order to achieve career satisfaction and success:
- What do I want in a career?
- What kind of tasks appeal to me?
- Where do I want to work?
- What things are important to me?
- What kind of job would I like to have?
- What kind of people will I enjoy studying with and working with in the future?
- What kind of working conditions will be rewarding to me?
- What salary level of position is important for me to attain?
World of School vs. World of Work
Course curriculum and classes --------------------------------- Job rules, duties, responsibilities
Term papers, requirements -------------------------------------- Projects, meetings, deadlines
Exams, tests, quizzes ---------------------------------------------- Results, output, production
Grades, report cards ----------------------------------------------- Performance appraisal, evaluation
Medals, Awards ----------------------------------------------------- Promotions, Rewards
Long hours of study research ------------------------------------ Long hours of work (overtime)
Interact with people of same age ------------------------------- Interact with different people (diversity)
Extra curricular activity --------------------------------------------- Clubs, associations, organizations
Teachers, advisers, deans --------------------------------------- Boss, superiors, managers
School rules and policies ----------------------------------------- Office procedures, decorum
Allowance from parents -------------------------------------------- Salaries and benefits
What employers want:
Good academic performance
Organizational or community involvement
Leadership experience
Team commitment
Good communication skills
Passion for leadership
Where are the jobs? What to try when job seeking:
Career counseling office
Job fair (inside and outside the campus)
Online Job sites
Newspapers and other print ads
Network or family, friends, and contacts
On the job training
Company and government websites and bulletin board
What is a career?
- It is a profession or occupation you built over time. It is one's progress through life.... a journey. Your career is one long journey that starts with your first job.
Good Advice:
Keep in mind that perhaps most new graduates will begin their careers in non-managerial positions and assume managerial responsibilities as they advance in their chosen organization.
Find a challenging position in an attractive organization, and then use that to prove your ability to manage and lead.
To survive as a new graduate, you should be equipped and be much ahead of others.
" The Best Interviews Tips"
Preparing:
Do research on the company
research on the function of the position
Know the jargon of the industry
Read up on current events
What to bring:
Your professional license (driver's, PRC, etc.)
Your reliable ballpoints
Several Id's
several pictures
several resumes
Recent NBI clearance
Portfolio of your best work
Safety pins, etc.
Certifications
Other relevant materials
Interviews Manner
Be courteous to the staff
Turn off your cell phone
Wait ti be seated
Practice good posture
Do not put your things on the interview's table
Avoid using jargon
Answer clearly and audibly
Respect the interviewer's personal space
Smile and avoid being poker faced
Avoid arguing with the interviewer
Listen well!
How ti listen effectively
Give verbal and visual feedback to the interviewer's statements
Read her/his body language
Let the interviewer finish what she/he is saying
Maintain eye contact without staring
Make sure you understand the question asked
Types of the interviews
Behavioral interviews (regular question and answer)
Stress interview (tests your emotional responce)
Panel Interview (with a group of interviewers)
Lunch interviews (for higher position)
Building Rapport with the interviewer
Practice proper mirroring
Give sincere complements regarding the company
Try to find things in common
Tips in constructing Answers to interview questions
Know and answer the purpose of the question
Be original
Be credible and quantify when possible
Self-quantify your answer when in doubt
Cite examples from your experience
Be direct to the point
Never criticize your previous boss or company
COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS TO PREPARE FOR
Tell Me about yourself
- The question is not about you, the person . Focus on selling yourself. Make it short -- 30 to 60 seconds
Testing preparedness and desire for the job
What Do you know about our company?
Where do you want in five years?
Why do you want to work here?
Why are you leaving your current job?
How do you feel about working overtime?
Why should I hire you?
Testing relevant Skills and Experiences
Compared to others in your field, how would you rate yourself?
Sell me this sheet of paper, stapler, paper clip, etc.
How do you usually go about solving problem?
What are your greatest strengths?
Testing Professionalism
How many times have you been late or absent in your previous job?
What was your greatest problem in your previous job?
How do you keep up with the latest trends in your industry?
Tell me about how you handled a very angry customer?
Testing Personality
How do you spend your spare time?
What are your sports or hobbies?
Would you prefer working alone or as part of the team?
Tell me about the best and worst boss you ever had.
Did your previous company treat their employees well?
Question for Recent Graduates
Why are your grades low?
Why did you not have more extracurricular activities?
What is your favorite and least liked subject?
Tell me about your favorite and least liked professor?
In what way have you demonstrated your leadership qualities in school?
Why should we hire those with no experience?
Hard to answer question
Why did you change jobs so often?
Why is there a big gap in your employment records?
What are your biggest job related weaknesses?
Why are manholes round?
How many pianos are there in Metro Manila?
What is the lowest salary/wage you are willing to start with?
Questions You can ask your Interviewer
What are the things your company gives the most importance?
What tasks have the highest priority?
How will my performance be measured?
How soon do you expect to make decision?
* taken from the Manila Bulletin Sunday, March 28, 2010 issue
