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Still Jobless? Here are Some Things You Probably Haven’t Done Before To Get A Job

Getting a job requires huge effort. If you’re too lazy to do something about this, then you probably don’t deserve a stable job. As you can see, the employers aren’t the ones who are responsible for you getting hired—it’s all you! From the moment you send in your application to the moment after the interview—everything will all come from you. Recruiters are just there to evaluate and see if your performance is enough.

So, besides studying job interview questions or building up your resume, what else can you do?

Some people underestimate the power of networking. Gathering connections can be tough, especially if you’re a fresh graduate. However, if you know the right people, it’s easy. Try to ask help from friends and family. Also, if you’re a fan of social networking, then you should use this to get the upper hand in job hunting. Forget posting pictures of you in the beach or blog posts about how ‘emo’ you are when things don’t go your way! Be more professional. Try to meet people online through employment forums and all that. Small talk can actually pave the way to a lot of opportunities! But of course, be wary of who you talk to!

Resume writing is easy because there are templates in the web. But there are certain things that applicants forget to look such as typos. Review your resume twice (even thrice) to see if you have typos. This represents you, so you can never go wrong with checking your resume. Also, make sure your job objective is unique. Copying it off someone else’s CV can cause you big things! Employers know this. Why wouldn’t they? They’ve seen myriads of resumes before, haven’t they? Make sure you stand out. Think of unique achievements that you’ve done in the past.

What Employers Are Probably Doing Or Thinking About

Researching about the company you’ve applied for is a plus! Employers will feel impressed knowing that you made that extra effort to look them up. But when after the interview, you keep on calling or emailing to ask how you did or what the status of your application is, then you’re bordering on desperate. We know it’s difficult to wait, especially if you’re excited to have a job but a simple thank you letter will suffice. Just wait. They’ll get back to you. Promise!

Some companies love to google their applicants. Yes. That happens in the Philippines too. When your resume seems to be too vague, they do a background check on you. Did you think that they don’t have the means to use social media applications such as Facebook or Twitter? Be wary of this. Make sure that your blogs or public profiles are not filled with things that can cost you the job. Don’t talk about work. Just separate personal from professional life.

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With the new wave of fresh graduates, do you feel like you don’t stand a chance in getting a job? Worry not. Employers from various parts of the metro (and the whole country) are waiting for you to visit them. Thanks to Job Fairs for May and June 2010, applicants will be able to apply (and even get interviewed on the spot) for multiple companies, without needing to exert too much effort.

Here are some of the Job Fairs for 2010 you should be expecting in the next couple of weeks.

Job Quest Employment Fair
May 28, 2010 – May 29, 2010
Megatrade Hall 3, Megamall

MEI Job Fair @ Trinoma Mall
By: Magnus Eventus Inc.
June 9-10, 2010; 10:00am-5:00pm
Acivity Center, Trinoma Mall, Quezon City

MEI Job Fair @ Starmall
By: Magnus Eventus Inc.<
June 18-19, 2010; 10:00am-5:00pm
2nd Flr. Activity Center, Starmall, Mandaluyong City

12th Metro Job Fair
by Adexhibit
June 24-26, 2010
Megatrade Hall 3, SM Megamall , Mandaluyong City

Just bring a copy of your resume with recent 2×2 picture, as well as your cover letter. Dress appropriately. Just in case you’re not familiar on how to act inside a career fair, here’s an article that can help you:  Job Fairs Dos and Don’ts.

You can also check out:

Job Hunting Rumors You Shouldn’t Believe – Are false rumors and myths preventing you from getting the job you want? Here’s a good article that can help you.

Today’s Job Hunting Rules – Are you keeping up with the times? If you aren’t, maybe that’s why you’re not getting hired. Check out this article to help you improve your job hunting technique!

Who Else Wants To Find Out Why People Are Unemployed?

Are you wondering why people are unemployed? Employers have very little to do with this, especially if the person has already had a few job interviews and screenings. So, what’s the deal? Maybe it’s not the person but what he does (these are two different things).

One of the most common mistakes that applicants do is to repeat them. Unfortunately, not all get to review their past interviews. They just keep on attending when they are scheduled. One should always mark the things they do during their interviews because here, you can see if you’re doing something wrong.

6 Common Job Hunting Mistakes – Are You Committing One Of These?

Clueless what these errors are? Here are some job interview mistakes and other types of job hunting errors that people (unconsciously) love to commit.

1. Whether it’s your cover letter, your resume and even your job interview, overusing the word “I” can be a total turn off for employers. You’re supposed to market yourself to them. You should make sure that you focus more on the company’s needs more than your own.
2. It’s okay to stutter but doing brief pauses before answering a question as if you saw a ghost can make employers conclude that you haven’t rehearsed before coming in. Just in case, make a list of questions that might be asked. Afterward, make answers to these questions. This way, you don’t need time to think of the answer too much during the interview. But make sure you don’t memorize. That’s a different story.
3. Being too idealistic may actually cause you to lose the job opportunity. You have to set goals that are not impossible to attain. You also have to impress the employers by being realistic and decisive.
4. In the working world, being a Jejemon or using poor language is not funny. Time is too precious for them to waste on these antics. If your cover letter says something like “Can I apply poh?” or “Me job opening poh ba kayo”, you have no chance of getting into the interview, let alone a reply. Be formal.
5. Appearance matters. Forget all the things you heard about being yourself with your clothes. If the company wears jeans and shirts, that doesn’t mean you should slack off. If you want to impress, dress up! Wear smart casual attire.
6. If you have emailed copies of your resume to a couple of companies and are just waiting to hear back, chances are you won’t get hired. Imagine, there are tons of people who are doing the same thing. What chances do you have? We’re not discouraging you to apply online. We’re just saying try other methods: network with friends and family or do walk-ins. Don’t be lazy! Improvise so you can get that job you want.

How To Think Like Employers – 5 Things That Can Help You Get Hired

People tend to forget that even the job hunting techniques and rules tend to change its rules like the weather here in the Philippines changes. In fact, you should never believe that there are general rules when you’re applying for a job. Employers are people too. They have preferences. They base their choices and judgment on what they believe will be beneficial for their beloved companies.

However, this does not mean that you can do it any way you like. Because even if there are no general rules when it comes to job hunting, there are common things that one will notice when it comes to today’s employers. There are 5 actually and here they are:

No Cover Letter, No Reply – Majority of recruitment officers associate the creation of cover letters to your seriousness and determination to get a job. If you merely left your resume/CV on the receptionist’s desk or emailed it with a blank message box, don’t expect to hear back.

“Comprehensive” or “Chronological” in Resumes = Optional? – Nowadays, you don’t have to be too detailed when you make your resumes. In today’s day and age, employers appreciate the ‘fast and the brief’ applicants. Meaning, they want to see what you can do for them not what you’ve done in the past. Remember, just place recent information in your resume or else, human resource officers will get bored while reading, seriously.

Some Employers are Lazy? = True or False? – When you don’t get a reply when you apply from a certain job, just wait. If after a span of how many weeks, they don’t contact you, then it’s safe to assume that it’s a “no”. If you feel like they were rude because they never called back, you should think otherwise. Place yourself in their position. They’re busy and with the myriads of applicants like you flooding their inbox or appearing in their office, it’s for sure, they’ve even forgotten what happened the day before. So, don’t feel bad

Fact: Employers are Choosy – Learn the complete details of the job opening you’re looking into. If you apply in a certain company and suddenly receive a memo that says they cannot accommodate you because you’re not from the same vicinity or are lacking a certain quality, don’t feel discriminated. If they mentioned it in their ad, then you have no right to complain. Just remember, aside from thinking of their own interests, they are also thinking of yours.

Forget Specialization – Nowadays, if you’re a graduate of any college; of any major, then you can get any type of job you want. It doesn’t necessarily mean that if you’re a Nursing graduate, you should only apply for medical jobs. You can actually pursue other work. Of course, it depends on you too. Don’t limit yourself. Employers are now open to this. Just try.

How to Maintain Your Weight in the Office – Things to do During Work

When you’re working in the office, it’s inevitable for you to gain weight. Even the skinniest of all people in college may suddenly gain 10 pounds in a few months. This is because, they’re stuck sitting down almost the whole day, staring at their computer.

With all the time you spend in the office, it’s obvious why employees are not able to gain the exercise they need. Unlike when they were still in college, they get to walk at least 10,000 steps. If you’re comfortable with working without moving, you should reverse your way of thinking. This is a very unhealthy lifestyle and it can cause you more than just weight gain.

For us Filipinos, gaining weight is a nightmare. This is especially true for women, who have been petite all their lives. Although it’s okay to gain a few pounds, keeping this up without any exercise is definitely wrong. Even with your limited time to exercise, there are some things you can do to compromise. Here are some useful work tips for the weight conscious individuals.

1. Easy on the carbs. Because you’re indoors, sitting down most of the time, you won’t be able to burn all the fat. Lessen your intake and eating carbs won’t be such a nightmare.
2. Drink lots of water. Did you know that drinking 8-10 glasses of water can regulate weight? Sure, it can cause you to run back and forth to the rest room but this habit is healthy. Make it yours.
3. Eat less during dinner. When you go home, you’re definitely tired and hungry. Easy on the dinner. If you eat too much and aren’t able to burn the calories (because you’re in the office), you’ll definitely gain weight rapidly.
4. Take the chance to exercise. Filipinos are lazy to exercise but that doesn’t mean that all hope is lost. One can do some walking. Instead of riding a jeep or cab to a certain destination, just walk. You may also use the stairs instead of the elevator. This can definitely do wonders for your weight maintenance.