Guess what job seekers? There are actually tons of job fairs set for the month of September. As early as now, you should edit your resumes and get ready. Take note, these job fairs are all over the Philippines.

September 2010 Job Fairs in the Philippines

Local and Overseas Job Fair
By: DOLE-PFO Camarines Norte and LGU-Labo
Sept.3-4, 2010
Covered Court, Municipal Hall, Labo, Camarines Norte

Local and Overseas Job Fair
By: LGU-Surigao City
Sept.3-4, 2010
City Gym

Local and Overseas Job Fair
By:DOLE-PFO Albay and LGU-Daraga
September 5, 2010
Covered Court, Municipal Hall, Daraga, Albay

Local and Overseas Job Fair
By: LGU & PESO Rosario
September 10, 2010
Luansing Gym, Rosario

Local and Overseas Job Fair
By: UM Panabo College / PESO Panabo
September 10, 2010
UM Panabo College Campus

Local and Overseas Job Fair
By: LGU-Liloan, Cebu
September 11, 2010
Panphil B. Frasco Sports Complex, Liloan, Cebu

Local and Overseas Job Fair
By: LGU-Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, DOLE-SKFO, LGU-PESO
September 12, 2010
Municipal Gymnasium, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat

Local and Overseas Job Fair
By: DOLE, City and PGO
September 15, 2010
Amusement and Event Center, Pagadian City

Job Fest and Career Fair 2010
By: Primetrade Asia Inc.
September 16-17, 2010
Function Room 4, 3rd Floor, SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City

7th Philippine Nursing Opportunities Conference, Expo and Job Fair (PNOCE)
By: PNOCE / Elite Consultancy Services / Gateway Suites
September 18-19, 2010
Sapphire Ballroom, Gateway Suites, Gateway Mall, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City

The 2nd Jobs Search at the Starmall
by Island Exhibit
September 17-18, 2010
2F Trade Hall, Starmall
EDSA-Shaw

Local and Overseas Job Fair
By: Office of the Congressman, Provincial Government of North Cotobato, DFA, DOLE XII
September 18-19, 2010
Office of the Congressman (2nd District) Kidapawan City

“GALING NG PINOY TUNGO SA KAUNLARAN” – A Job Fair and Entrepreneur Expo 2010
By: Unisource Advertising and Promotions / Mediacore Advertising Services
September 23-26, 2010
Riverbanks Center (Activity Center), Marikina City

Local and Overseas Job Fair
By: PESO Carmona
September 24, 2010
Mapanoo Covered Court

Job Quest Employment Fair
September 24, 2010 – September 26, 2010
Megatrade Hall 3, Megamall

Local and Overseas Job Fair
By: PESO Bacoor
September 25, 2010
SM Molino, Bacoor, Cavite

Local and Overseas Job Fair
By: PESO Bacoor
September 28, 2010
Bacoor Municipal Court

Local and Overseas Job Fair
By: PESO Maragondon
September 30, 2010
Municipal Covered Court, Maragondon

Even with the number of industries open for new hires, today’s fresh graduates, as well as other applicants, flock to one industry: the Business Process Outsourcing or the BPO Industry. With its success here in the Philippines and in the rest of the world, there is a growing belief that BPO jobs lead to easy growth and easy money. In other words, many people think that entering this field means guaranteed success.

However, let us take a step back and review this. Should we rush into the BPO industry before actually learning what it’s about? Should we rush into a profession just because it means instant growth? If you’re a fresh graduate, here are some things you need to learn about working in BPOs. After this, we’ll let you gauge if you’re really for this area.

What are the pros of the BPO industry?

While it’s true that working in call centers and BPO offices can give you the compensation and benefits that you are hoping for early on, that is a limited way of looking at things. BPOs are not just a source of income. They can actually contribute to your personal and professional growth.

Usually, BPO services are international entities. Although you’re stationed here in the Philippines, you’ll be working with clients from all over the world (depending on your office). You’ll be exposed to different situations and people, giving you the chance to gain the experience that you’re looking for. In fact, call centers welcome with open arms both fresh graduates and undergraduates.

There are actually various fields in BPOs. Of course, there’s the Sales and Marketing department, where employees speak directly to customers and clients. Others include 1) IT and Programming, 2) Accounting and Finance, 3) Business Development, 4) Human Resources, 5) Production and 6) Quality Management. You can do research on these and on other departments if you wish. The bottom line is BPOs are not only limited to calling and answering. There are a lot of jobs there.

These BPO offices offer a wide range of training programs for their employees. These workshops help individuals develop skills not only for the workplace but for everywhere else. These usually focus on areas like phone etiquette, communication skills, team building activities and many others. Many of these are helpful in the real world.

With that in mind, you’re sure to rise up the BPO ladder. Most call centers acknowledge the efforts of hardworking employees. In fact, there are some cases that by 2-3 months, agents get promoted to team leaders. In addition to that, BPOs are a growing industry in the world. For sure, you won’t have to worry about recession (at least for now).

What are the cons of the BPO industry?

Regardless of the fact that you get a stable career with call centers, it’s not always good. There are a few things you should remember. Due to the fact that your clients are mostly from other parts of the globe, you really have to adjust to their schedule. That is why most BPOs have the dreaded ‘night shift schedule’. It is rare for call center agents to work day shift unless they don’t come into contact with clients and affiliates. Because of that, you will have to adjust your whole lifestyle completely – less time with friends and family; less time to go to the mall and so on.

Not many people are able to adjust well to the night shift environment. Majority actually experience things such as sudden weight loss/gain (because of the abrupt change in eating and sleeping habits); mild migraine (for some); and many others. There are also those who get sick more often. Although the salary is good, it cannot be denied that spending for medicine is actually costly.

Speaking of ‘costly’, food and drinks are also a disadvantage. Unless you can bring food from home, you will have to spend for them in convenience stores or in fast food joints. As you can see, if you’re working in a night shift schedule, there are no carinderias or cafeterias open. There is however pantries with vending machines inside. Even so, you will have to shell out money.

When you’re working in a BPO, you should be prepared for everything. It is very inevitable for you to shift schedules. When that happens, you will have to adjust over and over again. It is quite tedious and it can really cause a lot of things for your health and lifestyle. Aside from the change in office hours, you should also remember that because the BPO industry is continuously growing, it is very fast paced. You are expected to act accordingly. For some the pressure can be too much. That is why, if you decide to enter this field of work, make sure you are prepared physically, mentally and emotionally!

Now that you know the pros and cons of the BPO industry, it will be easier for you to decide whether or not you want to pursue a career in this area. Make sure that you weight everything besides the salary. Good luck!

Resignation Letter Sample – Your Short Guide on How to Write a Good Resignation Letter

Are you looking for resignation letter samples? Do you believe that it’s already time to file this? If you are, do you know how to write a resignation letter?

It’s a fact of life. Leaving is truly one of the hardest things to do, especially if there are so many reasons. This is also true for work, especially if you’ve been in the company for years or have developed an attachment with your work colleagues. Nonetheless, if you 100% believe that this is the path you need to tread, then you should make sure that your transition to your next job or career would be smooth.

That is why writing a resignation letter is very crucial. This notice will determine if you will leave with a positive or negative impression. You have to consider the fact that in the future, you might work with these people again. This is especially true if you’re to venture in the same industry. Make sure that your letter is brief and straight to the point. Also, the tone has to be polite and professional.

Although there’s no standard way of writing resignation letters, here’s a quick guide that will aid you in writing your first resignation letter.

Start by putting the date and your employer’s contact details:

Date:

Manager’s Name
Title/Position
Company Name
Company Address

Next, you have to create a good salutation:

Dear Mr./Ms. (Last Name),

When writing a resignation letter, you don’t have to put in a dramatic intro. You can just be concise about it. The first paragraph should immediately say that you are resigning from the company and when the date of your resignation is effective.

In the next portion of your letter, you are given the freedom to share your gratitude to your boss. You can express how thankful you are for the opportunities you have encountered in the company. You need not be too dramatic, as mentioned before. Although you are expressing yourself, make sure that the tone of the resignation letter is still professional.

Don’t forget that if you resign, you still have a number of days to stay. Make sure you have the decency to say that you will continue to work your best in your last few weeks. In addition, you can tell your employers that you are willing to help them with this new transition; that you will be training your replacement if you wish.

To close your letter, you should use:

Respectfully Yours,

(Your signature)
Your name

This is the most basic way of writing a resignation letter. If you feel like you want to do something different, you can add some personality to this. However, be cautious. You might actually cause a rift between you and your employer if you do something funny. Also, don’t hesitate to find more resignation letter examples if you’re in doubt.

Good luck!

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Other helpful articles:

1. Rules for Filing a Notice For Resignation – Is It That Time For You Already?

2. Important Tips For People Who Are Considering A Career Change

3. 4 Steps to Planning Your Career Successfully

Being inside a career fair has never been this fun. The Career Circle 2010: Alumni Fair truly lived up to its promises. Aside from offering dozens of entry level jobs and other career opportunities to applicants from all over Metro Manila, the fair invited some experts to speak about the right job interview etiquette, the right attire, English proficiency and many others. A lot of applicants, as well as employers, were able to win special prizes from raffles and games.

The Career Circle 2010 truly showed that job fairs in the Philippines can be interactive and fun.

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If you had missed this career event, don’t be sad. Continue to check up on TrabahoPhilippines.com for more events to come in the future!

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For other job fairs for the month of August, here’s the schedule for Philippine Job Fairs for August.

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