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On-the-Job Training Valuable tips on:
Oh My GUIDE!
THE WINNING RESUME
POWER DRESSING FOR A CORPORATE LOOK
SUCCESSFUL JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES
ACING THE INTERVIEW
2 S E R I E S VALUABLE TIPS FOR PRACTICUMERS
On-the-job TrainingIt’s not just earning valuable
experience, making contacts andseeing what’s involved in what
could be your future job. It’spreparation for the world out
there. OJT sessions can be someof the most enjoyable yet tryingtimes to look forward to in your
college life. You may push papers,you may have to work hard, but it
all works out for the best!
This module is designed to helpthe Benildean prepare for his/her
training and work outside theacademe through information on
job hunting and preparing for thatfirst job interview. Enjoy!
The Oh My Guide! series is aset of modules designed tohelp the Benildean studentdeal with various landmarkmoments in his/her College
life.
“OJT” is a digital publication ofthe De La Salle-College of SaintBenilde Career and Placement
Office (CPO).
Successful job search strategies
Looking for that perfect job? Job hunting isn't just about applying for
jobs and hoping to get called for aninterview. The most successful job
seekers utilize a variety of job searchstrategies to help them stand out from
the crowd. Here are strategies you can use to
expedite your job search, findconnections who can help, get your
resume noticed, have companies findyou, ace an interview, and get a job offer.
Job Advertisements: Online resources
The internet is an essential employmentresource for many of today’s jobseekers. Job search engines have
several listings, and even offers jobmatching with candidate’s
qualifications for their members. A widearray of techniques that streamlines theprocess of job hunting can be exploredthrough LinkedIn, Jobstreet, Kalibrr andeven the Benilde's Career Portal. Hereare some information that highlights
the best features of online employment-oriented social networks and online job
search portals to guide you inmaximizing the benefits of their
services.
Jobstreet.com
One of the most commonlyaccessed job sites, Jobstreet has
expanded its services to offercomplete job and companyinformation for online job-
seekers. Its best features include:
Salary Matching - allows you tosee and apply for jobs matching
your salary expectations.
Location Map - allows you to seehow near the work location isfrom you and if there are any
convenient transportation facilitynearby.
you can’t waitfor inspiration,you have to go
after it JACK LONDON
Online Ads Company websites/ portalsGovernment employment agenciesAlumni AssociationRecruitment agenciesCareer and Placement servicesProfessional associations and organizationsNetworking
Company Website / Portals
Many employers today use online applications to recruit candidates quickly and cost-effectively. They
usually ask applicants to submit resumes via their websites.
Government Employment Agencies
Government agencies, like the Department of Labor andEmployment and Philippine Overseas Employment
Administration, have lists of specific job openings. You mightwant to phone or make a personal visit to these offices for job
leads in your area of interests.
Professional Associations and Organizations
Many professional organizations provide placement servicesto their members who might be searching for career
opportunities. Contact the organization of which you are alegitimate member and it could facilitate your placement to
the job.
Recruitment Agencies
These employment agencies can be of help to you but youmust be specific about the kind of help that you want. Certain
agencies have a reputation for placing people in certainfields. In choosing an agency, study first their ads and the
terms and conditions offered. Select the most resourceful inplacing people according to their credentials.
Try to visit your school’s alumnioffice; for all you know, thereare fellow graduates who are
interested in giving you a freshstart on your career.
Alumni Association
Jobstreet.com
Company Insights - This feature highlights vitalinformation such as the company’s culture,
working hours, benefits and much more at theworkplace to ensure you understand more about
the company before applying.
LinkedIn is best fornetworking and networkingis the most effective way toland an interview. It shows
job-seekers networkingpathways to help score
introductions -- the first stepto getting an internal
referral. Also, your networkcan recommend you andyour skills to boost your
profile..
DLS-CSB Career Portal
This is a web-based systemthat allows only Benildeanregistered students and
alumni to search forinternships, volunteer
opportunities, part-time andfull-time job positions. Morethan a job resource website,the career portal serves as acareer information resource
providing links to usefulcareer articles and tips.
Kalibrr
With their tagline: "Where Jobs Find You", it makes jobhunting easier and simpler through their skills assessment
platform. Kalibrr features the smarter job-matching processwhere you can be recommended to jobs that are compatible
with your skill set allowing you to land your best fit job.
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NetworkingTry to increase your contacts. Meeting people
in professional conferences, seminars, andworkshops can provide you with a lot of
career information. Professionals who areattending these kinds of professional
activities, sometimes, can be your passport toa future career. Networking through social
sites can also be useful.
Career and Placement Services
Contact the Career and Placement Office of the Collegeto determine your eligibility for its placement services. The
job placement services provided by the office include:
• Career Fairs. The College normally organizes a two-daycareer fair twice a year, during the first and second terms
of the school year. This is in line with the career weekcelebration where company talks and other career relatedsymposiums are held, aside from the recruitment booths.
• Information about Job Openings. Bulletin boards are
placed strategically bearing various job vacancies incompanies/corporations.
• Company Directory. A list of companies with their
respective addresses, telephone numbers and contactpersons is available for the students and graduates
through the Career Portal.
The following are the best advice for new graduates to get ahead in their careers:
1. Think of your career as a series of experiences. You need to collect experiences throughout your career. Theidea is that you need to be a lifelong learner if you want to
make an impact, succeed and feel accomplished.
2. Don’t settle for a job you’re not passionate about. Whenyou’re passionate about your job, you’re excited, you work
longer hours and end up accomplishing much more.
3. Focus on making a big impact immediately. The quicker youmake an impact in a company the more attention and support
you will get. By doing this, you will boost your career andbecome more valuable in your company.
4. Take risks early and often in your career. Not taking risks isrisky. By taking a risk, you are putting yourself in a position to
learn. As we become an ever more entrepreneurial society,those that take risks will become more successful.
5. Spend more time with people than with your laptop.
6. Start your own website to centralize your work profile.
7. Locate mentors who live your desired lifestyle. You need tochoose the right mentor, who you can support and who hastime to support you. That person should be someone in your
industry who is living the lifestyle that you dream of. This way,they can tell you exactly what you need to do each day to get
to their level.
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Dress and Accessories Keep the following in mind:
1. Clothes should be freshly washed, well-fitted, and appropriate.
2. Standard business attire for males in formal organizations in the
Philippines include: • dark formal pants, long-sleeved
polo shirt, and tie • dark formal pants and longsleeved or short-
sleeved barong • a three-piece suit in lightweight fabric with dark socks and dark leather shoes
3. Suggested colors for trousers include dark blue, dark gray, black,
and brown.
4. Long-sleeved polo shirts are best in white. Light blues, beige and
other light pastels are also appropriate for polos or barongs.
Reminder:It is important to research on the
dress code and culture of the company so you can adjust your
attire accordingly.
Dress and Accessories Slacks or formal pants are
acceptable businesswear in somecompanies, but it’s always a safe ideato stick to a business dress or blouse
and skirt.
1. Clothes should be freshly-washed,well-fitted and appropriate.
2. Standard female business outfits in
formal organizations in thePhilippines include:
• three-piece suits (skirt, blouse and blazer), in lightweight fabric
•simple, tailored dress •long-sleevedblouse and tailored skirt
•tailored, short-sleeved, well coordinated blouse and skirt
ensemble
3. Do not wear the following: • sleeveless blouses • all-black
outfits • stained or spotted outfits • pieces with missing buttons
• ruffles or ribbons • halternecklines • miniskirts or skirts withslits which open to more than two
inches above the knee.
F O R M E N A N D W O M E N
wardrobe 101wardrobe 101 for men wardrobe 101 for women
make-up and hairstyle
MAKE-UP MAKES ONE LOOK HEALTHY,
PRESENTABLE AND CREDIBLE. A LADY
SHOULDN’T WEAR AS OFFICE MAKE-UP WHAT IS USUALLY WORN TO A PARTY OR NIGHT-OUT.
LESS IS MORE. THE FLASHIER, THE MORE
DANGEROUS.
KEEP YOUR HAIR CLEAN, SHINING AND STYLED
SIMPLY. GEL, MOUSSE AND SPRAY-NET-TYPE
AEROSOLS, WHEN USED IN EXCESS, ARE YOUR
ENEMIES.
Posture 2000Good posture is vitally important.It communicates confidence and
discipline. ALIGNMENT. The earlobe, tip ofthe shoulder, middle of the hips,
back of the knees and front of theankle bone should align whenviewed from the side. The hips
should rest squarely upon the legswithout tilting either forward or
backward. SEATING. Sit tall and far back in
your chair; don’t perch at the edgeof the seat. Plant your feet flatlyon the floor. Chest up and out.
Align the back of your neck withthe upper back. Lean forward
from the hips if you must, but keepyour head in line with the
shoulders. WALKING. Keep your knees andankles limber, with toes pointedstraight ahead. Keep your chest
and head high.
Self-confidence is the best outfit, rock it and
own it.
What is a Resume?A resume is a personally designed,
written summary of your education,experiences, and interests. It sketches
the skills, training and services youhave to offer a potential employer.
Keep things simple but elegant. Havethe following things in mind and you’ll
be fine: CONTENT. Base your work on self,
career and job analysis, and presentyour qualifications truthfully. Don’t
boast, or claim you’re good atsomething you’re not. Include
qualifications compatible with the jobrequirements and include relevant
ideas only. ORGANIZATION. Arrange your
headings in sequence, according totime or importance.
STYLE. Don’t use personal pronounslike “I” or “me.” Keep it formal yet
neat. Use past tense when describingprevious jobs and present tense for
current jobs. Use parallelism in listingmultiple items. Bullets might be a good
idea. Use positive language andsimple words. Use correct grammar.The last thing you want to do is haveinconsistent subject-verb agreement
or tenses.
Top 10 Effective Resume Checklist
1. Keep it short. 2. It must be easy to read.
3. It must avoid overly specificprofessional jargon.
4. Curb your design enthusiasm. 5. The effective résumé is tailored
for a specific position. 6. Portray yourself as a problem
solver. 7. Quantify your accomplishments
with hard numbers wheneverpossible.
8. Don’t mention your current, orexpected salary on the résumé.
9. Don’t mention personalinformation such as hobbies and
stuff. 10. Check, check, check for
misspellings.
Tips in Designing yourResume
Use white or off-white paper. Print on one side of the paper.
Use 8-1/2 x 11-inch paper. Use a font size of 10 to 14.
Do not use decorative font; avoid graphics and shading.
Choose one font and stick to it. Do not fold your résumé.
Avoid italics, script, and underlinedwords.
Your name should be the firstreadable item on each page.
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Resume 101CREATING A
WINNING RESUME
Use keywords, buzzwords and industry terms. Employers usually
have an automated screening system to weed out unqualified candidates
and save time. Be sure to put relevant key words to pass these filters.
Make your resume acceptable online.
Apply a simple resume format as fancy bullets, texts, and fonts may not
convert well in an electronic application. You may send your
resume (in plain text format) as part of the message body.
Try to always include a cover letter
with your online application. Because employers are not meeting you face
to face, a cover letter gives some additional insight into your skills and
personality.
Consistency counts. The information you provided in the online application
may be used when conducting background checks. Be honest when
filling out an online application.
Reread your completed application before hitting “send”. Be sure to
proofread your online application to ensure it is completed accurately
before submitting.
Submitting an online application is not just about your resume. Same as
in the traditional recruitment process, an employer receives many applications and yours might get lost in the shuffle. Here are a few tips to
make your application stand out:
Complete all fields even those that are not required. Without the
information he needs, an employer is less likely to take your application
seriously.
Do not put “any” where you are asked what position you are applying for. Employers do not have the time
to find a place for you and your application might be rejected right
away.
Answer any application question with care. This creates a good impression and demonstrates genuine interest in the position. Target your job hunting.
Don’t submit resumes for different positions with one employer. Worse,
don’t blast copies of a general resume to many firms.
K E E P I N G U P W I T H T H E
T E C H N O L O G Y
O N L I N E A P P L I C A T I O N
Persistence guarantees that
results are inevitable.
Online Application Online Application
2. Verify the legitimacy of a company or recruiter before
completing an online application.
3. Protect your privacy at all times. Never, never, never give
any personal information, including passwords, no matter
how trivial the data is.
4. Report any scams or abuse you encounter to the site
administrator at once.
Before applying for a job...
read the job description andcompany profile carefully. Applyonly if the job interests you andmatches your abilities and work
location preferences!
1. Be careful of job advertisements that:
*Ask you to pay money, or to make a purchase, before
processing your application or training you.
*Invite you to interviews that turn out to be multi-level marketing or
pyramid selling schemes
*Misuse your resume information to sell you products or make offers
not connected to the job advertised
*Are generally untrue, dubious or
misleading
K E E P I N G U P W I T H T H E
T E C H N O L O G Y
O N L I N E A P P L I C A T I O N
Guidelines on Safe Online Job Searches
GOOD COMMUNICATIONSKILLS.
Ease with speech and expressionis key. Direct eye contact andslow but steady and confident
speaking skills are definitebonuses.
ALERTNESS
Pay attention to the interviewer’squestions. Don’t look so terrified
or high-strung, either. Becomfortable and relax, but focus
on your interviewer and notwhat surrounds him or her.
APPEARANCE
Pay attention to your looks. Itmatters. Big-time.
RESPONSIVENESS
Reply immediately to theinterviewer’s questions, but don’t
rattle off the first thing thatcomes to your head. Focus, focus.
SELF-CONFIDENCE.
You are as good as you think youare. Keep a realistic outlook, and
answer with common senseinstead of trying to use big
words or concepts.
MOTIVATION
If you’ve got a desire to succeed, good working knowledge of the
company and its field, future plans, long-range goals, and
pertinent questions, you’ve got excellent chances of hitting pay
dirt.
What is a job interview?
A job interview is a mutualexploration between a companyand an applicant. Both partiestry to see whether there is a
good match between what one’sneeds are and what the other
can offer.
I N T E R V I E W : B A S I C F A C T S
What do Interviewers Look For?
Before your big day:
Learn about the company and theposition. • Confirm the date, time
and place of interview. • Be familiarwith the location and general
vicinity of the company. • Practiceyour answers, but don’t memorize ascript. • Prepare questions that you
would like to ask the interviewer.
On your big day:
Be on time. • Be physically preparedfor the interview. • Check yourappearance before entering the
office. • Always bring the necessarydocuments. • Bring your confidence
and SMILE!. • RELAX
In closing the interview:
Thank the interviewer for givingyou his time and mention that you
will look forward to hearing from thecompany at the soonest time
possible. • Be sure not to leave yourthings in the interview room.
• Thank the receptionist for theassistance given to you.
Interviewers can ask a variety of questions from general information to specifics that are designed to tell what kind of worker you are. Being
prepared for any questions that might pop up is one way to prevent mistakes at your interview. Here are
some questions your interviewer might ask:
• How would you describe yourself? • What skills do you have?
• What led you to choose your major field of study?
• Why should I hire you? • What is your greatest strength?
Weaknesses? • What are your immediate career
goals? Long-term goals? • Of what two or three
accomplishments are you most proud of?
• In what kind of work environment are you most comfortable?
• What are the three most important things to you in your job?
• How do you handle pressure?
I N T E R V I E W : B A S I C F A C T S
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Planning ahead forquestions
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Job Interview Tips
Maintain a good posture.
• Shake hands firmly.
• Maintain eye contact.
• Avoid crossing your arms or waving your hands.
• Be respectful and polite towards
your interviewer.
• Use familiar words.
• Be honest and direct to the point.
...interviews can be quite deadly if you commit these familiar mistakes most people make.
• Arriving late or arriving too early.
• Dressing wrong / dressing in a rush.
• Taking a drink, especially alcoholic.
• Chewing gum or candy. • Smoking
• Showing signs of irritation while waiting.
• Constantly glancing at the watch / clock.
• Being overly familiar with the interviewer.
• Constantly interrupts the interviewer.
• Drawing attention to your weak points.
• Losing your cool. • Not showing up at all!
I N T E R V I E W : B A S I C F A C T S
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Keep in mind that... I N T E R V I E W 1 0 1
What not to forgetduring the interview
proper:
"Be the best version of
YOU.."
DOING THE RIGHT THING
work ethics
Work ethics include not only how one feels about their job, career or vocation, but also how one does his/her job or responsibilities. This involves attitude, behavior, r e s p e c t , communication, and interaction; how one gets along with others. Work ethics demonstrate many things about whom and how a person is. (Source: http://www.allaboutphilosophy.org)
Work Ethics In A Nutshell
Honesty and accountability are crucial characteristics of a person with proper work
ethics. He/she will always strive to discern what is right and acceptable in a given
situation and will not in any way sacrifice his/her integrity and character. It is
reflected in what he/she does or would do in a particular situation.
Whenever you scout for work, check the reputation of the company you intend to join.
“Ethical companies have an advantage over their competitors.
A values-led company earns the kind of customer loyalty most corporations only
dream of–because it appeals to its customers on the basis of its values more than its
products” (source: http://www.answers.com)
Top 10 Work Values Employers Look For
3. POSSESSING A POSITIVE ATTITUDE.
Employers value enthusiastic employees
who create an environment of good will
and serve as positive role models for
others.
4. ADAPTABILITY. Being open to change
and improvements provides an
opportunity to complete tasks in a more
efficient manner while offering
additional benefits to the company.
5. HONESTY AND INTEGRITY. These
values are essential above all since they
strengthen trust that help build good
relationship with clients and
colleagues.
6. SELF-MOTIVATED. Employers look for
those who require little supervision and
direction to get the work done in a
timely and professional manner.
7. MOTIVATED TO GROW & LEARN.
Employers seek employees who are
interested in keeping up with new
developments and knowledge in the
field.
8. STRONG SELF-CONFIDENCE. This has
been recognized as the key ingredient
to success. A confident person can
inspire and lead others.
9. PROFESSIONALISM. Employers admire
those who exhibit professional behavior
at all times. Professionalism means
respecting the work values of others
and the company.
10. LOYALTY. Employees offer their
loyalty by their commitment to make an
important contribution during their time
with the company.
www.technosmarts.com
By Penny Loretto
1. STRONG WORK ETHIC
Employers value those who are
able to work hard and work smart by
learning the most efficient way to
complete tasks in less time while
maintaining a positive attitude.
2. DEPENDABILITY AND
RESPONSIBILITY. Employers value
employees who come to work on time, are
there when they are supposed to be, and
are responsible for their actions and
behavior.
don't wait for the opportunity...
create it!
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http://www.spherion.co
https://www.thebalance.com
https://www.reviews.com/job-sites/
http://danschawbel.com
http://www.businessinsider.com/
https://www.forbes.com/
http://www.technosmarts.com/
Never look back in regret,
move on to the next thing -- Richard Branson
There is no straight path to where you are going -- Sheryl Sandberg
Exercise humility and restraint -- Warren Buffett
Make your own path -- Maya Angelou
Embrace failure -- J.K. Rowling
Remember that you won't end up
where you start -- Marla Malcolm Beck
Pick something and make it great
-- Marissa Mayer
Don't just follow your passion,
but something larger than yourself -- Steve Jobs
With success comes unhelpful criticism. Ignore it
--Suze Orman
When you make a commitment, keep it -- Chelsea Handler