by Slye Joy Serrano | Jun 15, 2017 | Break Room, Career Advice, Finding a Job, Getting Started, Job Search
As you decide on a college major and/or a career, do not be misled by common misconceptions and learn to discern which are facts from myths.: MYTH: “I have no idea what I want to do. Something is wrong with me.” REALITY: This is perfectly normal. Many...
by Slye Joy Serrano | Apr 7, 2017 | Finding a Job, Job Search
Looking for a job can be intimidating. It’s daunting and it’s exhaustive. Preparing your job hunt kit alone requires tremendous diligence – researching about prospective employers, building a clear, concise, and compelling personal brand through your resume,...
by Slye Joy Serrano | Mar 14, 2017 | Career Advice, Finding a Job, Getting Started, Job Search
Congratulations to the grad-waiting students! You are now close to being free from nerve-racking recitations, lengthy papers, and torturous examinations. But of course, you will become unemployed and a member of the 9.1 million Filipinos looking for jobs. Technically,...
by Slye Joy Serrano | Feb 17, 2017 | Finding a Job, Job Search
Have you tried checking out job postings and ended up frustrated? I have. The most frequent source of frustration when checking out job descriptions is the experience requirement. When you are new to a field, like tech for example, getting on the market can be pretty...
by Slye Joy Serrano | Jan 27, 2017 | Career Advice, Getting Started, Job Search
A few months ago, a colleague of mine from college called me. He was thrilled. He informed me that after almost over six months into the hiring process, he finally got himself a final interview for his dream job. It was his dream job; the first one he applied to right...
by Slye Joy Serrano | Dec 5, 2016 | Job Search, Networking
Career experts agree that networking is an essential skill every career-driven professional must master. After all, networking is the leading way to land a job or advance your career. Networking can increase your chances of landing a job ten times if your application...