Career Digest August 2009

Volume 1 No. 2

August 2009

CAREERDIGEST

“If you love what you do, you don’t have to work a day in your life.” THIS MONTH’S ISSUE FOCUSES ON JOB HUNTING, TO HELP YOU

BUILD KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR EFFECTIVE AND SUCCESSFUL JOB HUNTING.

HIGHLIGHTS 2 REQUIREMENTS, ANYONE? Clueless about the requirements when applying for a job? Here’s the perfect guide for you! 6 LASALLIAN ACHIEVER Ms. Jaclyn Bautista shares her inspiring story about finding genuine career happiness. 7 SECRETS REVEALED Lasallian students divulge their innermost secrets about their course preferences.

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Stepping Out of the Box Get the career that you truly love. By Michelle

Bernardo, 3rd Yr. ACM

I f yo u t r y a s k i n g f e l l o w Lasallians their reason for choosing their current degree program, most often than not, the following would be their replies: “My parents wanted me to take this course.” “The course is in demand.” “This degree program will help me land a high paying job.” But the worst answer is this: “I really don’t know what to do with my life.” This only goes to show that even midway through their collegiate life, some students are still uncertain of the relevance of their degree program to the kind of career they want to pursue in the future. Some are fortunate enough to realize what they really want to do, giving them ample time before graduation to shift to

another course; others, however, doubt the veracity of their decision in choosing their current degree all the way through graduation. Students unconsciously follow the rule of getting a job related to their chosen degree. However, no such rule exists. Your degree program should not dictate the career you would like to pursue in the future. You should not contain yourself in a box doing repetitive work that you despise. You should not limit your career options with the course you finished in college. What is important is finding that one thing you are passionate about and channeling your energy and efforts to succeed in that area. If you love what you do, you don’t have to work a day in your life. When you’re happy with your work, you become productive and motivated to do better. Continued on Page 5

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REQUIREMENTS, ANYONE? by Irish

Ha, ECM-BSA

When looking for a job, fresh graduates often don’t know what to do when being asked for different requirements by employers. But don’t fret! Here is the list of some of the frequently asked requirements and how to get them. 1. SSS (Social Security System) Social security is any program of social protection established by legislation, or any other mandatory ar rangement, that provides individuals with a degree of income security when faced with the contingencies of old age, survivorship, incapacity, disability, unemployment or rearing children. (Inter national Social Security Association). How can one register with the SSS? A person registering with the SSS for the first time as a prospective employee should accomplish SSS Form E-1 (Personal Record) and submit it together with the original/ certified true copy and photocopy of any of the following: baptismal, birth certificate, driver’s license, passport, Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Card or Seaman’s Book. Where should one register? The main office is located at SSS Building, East Avenue, Diliman,

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Quezon City. They can be contacted through 920-6401 or 9206446. For the list of SSS offices near you, please visit the SSS website, http:// www.sss.gov.ph/sss/contactus.jsp/ 2. TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number) Any person, whether natural or juridical, required under the authority of the Internal Revenue Code to make, render or file a return, statement or other documents, shall be supplied with or assigned a TIN to be indicated in the return, statement or document to be filed with the Bureau of Internal Revenue, for his proper identification for tax purposes (Sec. 236 (j) of the Tax Code). Application for TIN of Individuals Earning Purely Compensation Income (For the requirements for registration of other classification of individuals, visit http://www.bir.gov.ph/) For TIN application, you will need: A. Tax Form: BIR Form 1902 - Application for Registration for Individuals Earning Purely Compensation Income and Non Resident Citizens/OCWS/ Seamen Earning Purely Foreign Sourced Income B. Documentary Requirements: a) Birth certificate or any valid identification showing name, address and birth date of the applicant employee b) Certificate of employment or valid Company ID. Continued on Page 4

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MICHELLE BERNARDO GAITA DE LA PAZ NIKKA YU Editors-in-Chief JOE BENITO MARISSE MANGUNAY Head Writers IRISH HA Contributing Writer MONIQUE AJOC JOE BENITO CRISTINA TAN Layout and Design MARY ONG Researcher GRASS SISON ASET UNION Correspondents JADE ROJAS Photographer

Career Digest is the official OCCS-Career Services Newsletter under its new Career Management Program. For comments and suggestions, please feel free to visit us at St. Joseph Hall room 115, or e-mail us at [email protected]

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How to Handle



By Joe

Job Interview Rejection

Benito, 3rd Yr. BS PSYC

Imagine having one’s dreams - dreams of having that Manhattan corner office with a spectacular view of soaring skyscrapers, bedazzled with lustrous marble tile, and furnished with an elegant Carpathian elm desk – shattered with one ominous rejection letter. Sometimes, you aren’t even given the courtesy of that buzz-kill letter; sometimes, companies simply “forget” to call you back. Truth be told, in the course of job hunting, it is inevitable to encounter rejection. It is a normal part of any job search. No matter what type of job you are seeking, being able to cope with rejection is a vital part of your search. Career Coaches Jan Gordon, Tiffani Smith, Carline Levchuck, and Lewis Lin enumerate a few tips to effectively handle rejection and maintain a positive outlook: Don’t take it personally. A company’s decision to hire one person among a multitude of applicants is simply a business decision. Just because you weren’t the perfect match for the job certainly does not reflect on you as a person or your qualifications. For instance, there is a probability that someone with a connection inside the company got the job instead. The U.S. Department of Labor affirms that approximately “48 percent of job seekers obtain their jobs through referrals.” Indeed, there could be various reasons why you did not get the position. Whatever the reasons may be, it is also important to stop assuming. Ask Questions. If presented with the opportunity to talk to the recruiter about the rejection, politely and

Imagine... having one’s career dreams shattered with one rejection letter. Sometimes, you aren’t even given the courtesy of that buzz-kill letter; sometimes, companies simply “forget” to call you back.

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“Whatever the reasons may be, it is also important to stop assuming.” professionally ask for feedback. Similarly, it may be beneficial to ask yourself questions about what had transpired: What did I learn from the interview process? How could I have done better? Evaluate your interview skills, your resume, your approach, and your ability to communicate effectively. Not only will this allow you to accept responsibility for what you may have done wrong, but the process of asking questions also enables you to grow and move forward. Lear n. Log. Let Go. Proposed by Interviewstuff.com, this technique provides a simple, yet brilliant way of facilitating the learning process. By simply jotting down what you have learned from past experiences, not only will you have notes for future reference, but more importantly, it will also enable you to ease your burden by expressing your thoughts and feelings. This will allow you to put the past behind you and move on, bringing with you, of course, all that you have learned from the experience. And the sooner you move on, the sooner you can prepare for the next interview and land the job. Rejection is something that can actually work to benefit you. Don’t dwell on the rejection itself; rather, accept it as a reality, focus on the learning, and allow yourself to grow. Remember, rejection is just another step towards getting another offer and landing your dream career.

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Requirements, Anyone? CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2

C. Procedures a) Accomplish BIR Form 1902 and submit the same, together with the required attachments to the employer. b) The employer shall accomplish the applicable sections of the application form. c) Submit BIR Form 1902 to the RDO having jurisdiction over the place of residence of the applicant or to the RDO having jurisdiction over the business address of the employer. d) The registrant-employee shall inquire from the TSS of the RDO when the TIN can be issued and received by the applicant. company I.D., Current School I.D, Voter’s I.D, Postal I.D, Driver’s License, P.R.C. License, Valid Passport, Valid, ATM Card with Picture, GSIS e-Card, SSS I.D. with picture, A.C.R. or Alien Certificate of 3. National Bureau of Investigation Registration (for aliens). In the absence of any of the above, a birth certificate (NBI) Clearance issued by NSO may be presented. D. Deadline New employees shall accomplish and file the application within ten (10) days from the date of commencement of employment.

There are so many things to remember! For more details, you may contact the following numbers, and/or visit the websites listed below: For NBI: Telephone Number: 523-8231, loc. 5523 Email: [email protected] For TIN: Web: http://www.bir.gov.ph/ For SSS: Telephone Number: 920-6401; 920-6446 Web: http://www.sss.gov.ph/

III. Contact details To contact them directly, you may call 523-82-31 loc. 5523, or e-mail them at [email protected].

Now that you know the documents B. How much do I pay? and steps necessary to get these for NBI clearance? Fo r a n a p p l i c a t i o n f o r l o c a l requirements, you are now ready to For new applicants, you need to bring a employment, the fee is Php 115.00. start your first day on the job! Valid ID of any of the following: A. What will I bring when I apply

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“Your time is limited so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is the result of living by someone else’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition; they somehow already know what you truly want to become.” Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple and Pixar



Stepping Out of the Box

By Michelle







Get a career that you truly love.

Bernardo, 3rd Yr. ACM

Continued from Page 1

Venturing out of your degree program is a risk you should be willing to take. The road towards success is a rough path. You will encounter challenges and sometimes you’ll even fall flat on your face. The important thing is knowing yourself and figuring out what you really want to become. If you are truly passionate about the career you want to pursue, failure will not deter you from reaching your goals. Loving your work is motivation enough for you to succeed. Never settle for anything less than what you truly want to become. Don’t let other people influence your career decisions. Follow your gut

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and your intuition because you know yourself better than anyone else. Choosing a career that is in line with your personality and interests will make your professional life thrive. Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple and Pixar, in his 2005 Graduation Speech at Stanford University said “Your time is limited so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is the result of living by someone else’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition; they somehow already know what you truly want to become.”

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LASALLIAN ACHIEVER I finally got my dream job! By Marisse

Mangunay, 3rd yr. AB-ISE

NAME: Ms. Jaclyn Cheryl L. Bautista COURSE: History-Economics (formerly under CED) OCCUPATION: Preschool Teacher COMPANY: Xavier School Did you see yourself pursuing a career with your first choice? “Actually I didn’t. I shifted to CLA later on, with a course of Behavioral Science and Business Management. At that time, I really saw myself with business management because of my family’s business. However, indecisive as I was, I had to drop my business course afterwards and simply pursue my undergrad with my Lia-course; Behavioral Science.” What made you realize you wanted to shift courses? “I have to admit that it was rather a fickle and immature decision to have dropped my Business course. I realized that I

companies such as P&G and Unilever were replete with long lines of applicants. Then I saw this quaint booth of Xavier School and the rest as they say is history. Although my

was not that good at accounting - at all! That does not mean to say however that I do not possess the business skills needed, since I have actually experienced working not only as an entrepreneur but in the corporate world as well. I interned for

undergrad course had nothing to do with education, I turned in my resume. Fortunately, everything fell into place. And to make a long story short, I am now a professional teacher. I am currently a pre-school teacher in Xavier School, San Juan. I

San Miguel Corporation and Citibank during my last year in college and after graduating, I was lucky enough to be hired as a Marketing Assistant in Citibank, Libis. ”

teach 5 to 6 year-old high-strung boys. After all that shifting and dropping courses, had I only known then that I would end up as a teacher and find myself loving it, I would not have

What is your job now and how did you come up with the choice of having that career?

shifted from my initial course upon entering La Salle. But I wouldn’t have discovered my true calling had I taken the path of least resistance. Life is funny like that. Sometimes you have

“Truthfully, when I entered college, I was not really sure what I wanted to do. I guess I was the typical student who just wanted to score decent grades and enjoy her collegiate life. I wanted to finish my undergrad for the just sake of finishing,

to learn the hard way and go through a long journey to uncover your passion. More than the business and corporate experience, I can genuinely say that I am having the time of life.”

again, because I grew complacent knowing that I can just always help out with my family’s business. I was terribly indecisive about my future and more so, about myself. I knew

Any advice for Lasallians about their future? “Know yourself. Having a clear sense of self - your skills, interests, and strengths - will help you determine and most

I was capable but doubts plagued me if I would ever find my niche. But with

importantly, plan and prepare for your life after college. Use your remaining years in La Salle to ascertain that whatever course you’re taking right now is your decision and not that of

uncertainty comes clarity. After 2 years of working for my family, it was during a visit to a job fair

your parents or friends. Now is the time to be seriously accountable for your life. That way you don’t wind up in the meandering path I went through. When your purpose in life is clear, you are able to reach self-actualization. And when that

in La Salle that I realized that I wanted to do something more. All the

happens, and trust me it will someday, you have what it takes to be an agent of change and a blessing to others. In my own little way, I am changing the world, well at least our nation,

booths of multinational

one preschool boy at a time.”

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SECRETS REVEALED Do you really like your course?

SOMETHING TO PONDER ON... by Mary

Ong, 3rd Yr. AE-MFI

Lasallians, are your ready to start job hunting? Have you fully PACKAGEd yourself for the fast-paced corporate world? There is no single path to success, but this is one way to attain the job you seek. 

by

Aset Union and Grass Sison 3rd Yr BMG

Gem Myka Sy, 3rd Yr MMG “Yes. MMG is interesting. Selling a brand is hard, that's why I took Marketing. In DLSU, Marketing Management offers a subject that let's you go to other countries with your fellow Marketing classmates. That's what makes it interesting and fun.” Veronica Zamesa, 3rd Yr. AB-CAM “Yes, I like it because I never feel like I made the wrong choice choosing it.” Patricia Noble, 3rd Yr AB-CAM “I definitely like my course despite the work load because I believe that my passion with the arts is in line with my course. Plus, I find all that we learn very interesting.”

P repare

your best resume and yourself

A ssess your qualifications for the C onstruct your ideal career path K now

job

and explore career options

A cquire skills for successful employment G row and learn from your mistakes E mbrace

challenges and opportunities

Isaac Sabas, graduate CS – NE “Yes, I really do like my course, because I like computers and how they work, and I like making new things with computers and tinkering with technology. I like to help people with computers, that's why I like to learn as much as I can to help them too.”

Dianne Sy, 3rd Yr AMG “Yes, I like it 'cause it's fun, and it’s so much better than my past course.” Elmer Dy Tang, 3rd Yr. BMG “Nope, ‘cause what I really wanted was ICTM. I’m better with computers and the pay's even better.”

Candice Amoranto, 3rd Yr CS-ST “Ok naman. Although I don't have Kimberly Jardin, 3rd Yr BS ChE Cheska Carreon, 3rd Yr. AB-PSM any accumulated failures, the course is “Yes, I like my course. This is my “No, I don’t like it because I’m not stressful. I’m just lucky that my course passion and my dream. And I want to into psych. I’m just using this course as loves me even if it's not my ‘real’ field follow the footsteps of my dad.” a pre-law.” of interest.”

STUDENT REPS SPEAK!

“I have shifted twice in the span of three years - and I’m happier than ever.” — Richard Tan, 3rd Yr. MFI

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“I still don’t know what to do after graduation, but I’m happy that I’m on the right track with my course.” — Joe Benito, 3rd Yr BS PSYC

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Just For Fun! by Cristina

Tan, 3rd Yr. BS PSYC

Which Career Suits You Most?

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Reference: Cassel, K. (2002). The Christian Girl’s Guide to Being Your Best! Michigan, USA: Legacy Press.

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