When it comes to jobhunting, you should never say "Bahala na!" or "Pwede na yan!". Second best will lead you to nothing except tiredness, depression and loss of self confidence. That is why this article was made to further give you more unpublished and never before seen helpful jobhunting tips that will surely be valuable in your search for a dream job. Some tips here are based on my personal experience, and others I've learned from people I've met along the way.

TIPS BEFORE INTERVIEW:

Prepare documentation. Don't limit it to academic records, be creative enough to bring more than that. Also, if applicable, bring some samples of your previous works or projects.
If expecting a phone interview, be sure to have a copy of your resume ready, as well as a list of answers to questions that will most likely be asked by the interviewer. Most questions from this type of interview come from your resume. Also, make clear your voice, especially if the job you're applying for entails lots of interaction with people.
Make a list ofcompanies that you have passed your papers. Then do some research about the company's profile, the duties of the position you are aiming, etc. This will come in handy when the interview date comes.


TIPS ON THE INTERVIEW DATE ITSELF:

Shave unwanted facial hair. Clean your finger nails.
When going to the venue of interview, allot some extra minutes for you to have some time in the restroom. Refresh, practice, add soem final touches to your clothing and grooming. Then take a good look at yourself in the mirror, this will be how you look like when the interviewer sees you.
Have a pleasant, lively face. Smile! (But you don't have to say cheese!)
Avoid straight YES or NO answers. defend your YES or NO by elaborating through examples or explanations.
It is good manners to thank the secretary, receptionist, and even the security personnel.


HINTS WHEN READING NEWSPAPER JOB ADS:

When you see the following catchy phrases (sometimes even printed in CAPITAL or bold letters)

There's a check to the validity of this statements. Check the positions available within that ad. If you see even just one position that has something to do with sales, then DON'T BUY THOSE STATEMENTS! These catchy phrases are applicable only to sales-inclined positions like Sales Engineer or Account Executive, Telemarketer, and the like. But if there's none of these positions, then by all means GO FOR IT!


HINTS WHEN APPLYING ONLINE:

Be sure that the qualifications you have MATCHES or EXCEEDS the qualifications the job you want requires. These electronic job recruiters are programmed so that it'll only accept for further processing those that pass the "filtering" of applicants. Example, if the required number of years experience is 3, the program checks if your personal record matches or exceeds the 3 years required. You should ask computer programmers how this works. Remember that they offer their services for free, so you have all the responsibility when it comes to selecting the jobs you are applying. Again, don't say "Bahala na!" or "Pwede na yan!. Don't take chances and wait for nothing.


That's all the tips I have for jobseekers. During these hard times, the ECE-B 2001 INTERNET PORTAL aims to help in our little way the new grads and others actively seeking work. Jobhuting is hard, but you forget about it when the job you want comes knocking at your doorstep! Libre ha!!!