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Remittances from overseas Filipino workers--a major force that has been sustaining the country's economy--may surge to a new high of $14.1 billion next year, or 5 percent higher than the $13.4 billion seen to pour in this year, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' projection.Citing preliminary estimates for next year, BSP Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo said the projected level would

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Tom (not his real name), 27, has applied in four call center companies since November. The response of call centers, he told Bulatlat in an interview in Filipino, has been the same: “Wait for our call.” But there were no calls.One of the call centers he applied at, says Tom, required skills not only in English proficiency but also in typing, data encoding, and written composition. But all

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This entry is from a friend.If given another chance to retake the UPCAT (UP College Admissions Test), I would probably choose Architecture or Fine Arts as my 1st and 2nd choices. That’s way too far from what I’m mastering at now – Medicine. It took me a long time to realize the things I’m good at, the things I love to do, and would love doing for the rest of my life. Ironically, Medicine helped

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In Game K N Ba this weekend, Kris had this question for Bianca Gonzales and her opponent regarding a book of a certain Alexander Ledesma Lacson. The question was "According to Alexander Ledesma Lacson, what are the Twelve (12) things every Filipino can do to help our country?" Bianca got 2 answers correctly which made her the winner. Aside from getting glued to the TV screen and starstrucked by

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You probably have watched them in one of the episode of a late night documentary show. Men, without any harness or protective implements, climbing steep caves gathering bird’s nests. It is probably one of the most risky jobs in the world. Using only makeshift scaffolding made from bamboo and clinging from vine to vine, they endanger their lives as they collect these edible nests.This is a common

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This year, the Department of Labor and Employment is helping around 57,000 students nationwide with its Special Program for Employment of Students. The structure of the program is to absorb temporarily students by various local government units and even private companies across the country this summer, from March 27 to May 31. The money that they will earn from this, as the article reports, can

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According to the National Statistics Office website, unemployed is defined as all persons who are 15 years old and over as of their last birthday and are reported as without work; AND currently available for work; AND seeking work OR not seeking work due to the following valid reasons:1.) Tired/believed no work available2.) Awaiting results of previous job application3.) Temporary illness/

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I have been to around 3 job fairs last year. The first time I went into one was horrible and that’s still an understatement. I was there as if I was just going to the mall. (Err, it’s really held on a mall, Megamall.) But, I was really so unprepared. My friend just dragged me there. I brought only 3 resumes. I dressed sloppily. I looked confused and intimidated. You imagine now? Yeah, I know you

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The Department of Labor and Employment posted that their going to hold 38 jobs fairs (almost once a day) for the whole month of April with thousands of job opportunities in the Philippines and overseas.Don't miss this opportunity.Check the dates and venues here:http://www.dole.gov.ph/news/details.asp?id=N000001754

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I very much like this article written by Jannell R. Cajote and published last March 28, 2006 at the Philippine Inquirer. Here it goes:A FRIEND told me that it’s very seldom that schools give out real diplomas to their graduates during commencement exercises. Usually, what a graduate gets is a blank diploma, a blank piece of bond paper, rolled up and tied with a ribbon. After that, the graduate is

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The POEA released its Annual Report on OFW Deployment. For the year 2005, the top 10 Destinations of Land-based Filipino Workers are as follows: Saudi Arabia Hong Kong United Arab Emirates Taiwan Japan Kuwait Qatar Singapore Italy United Kingdom

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Last week, I bumped into a childhood friend in a grocery store. We talked about our careers (or the lack of it) and our classmates who are now married and have kids. She just passed the Certified Public Accountant Licensing Examination. Then suddenly, memories of our Commencement Exercises back in Kindergarten flashed in my mind. Aside from the typical diploma-giving ceremony, we had a portion

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I know you have observed that the Philippines’ top newspapers’ classified ads sections have been flooded with half-page to full-page ads of companies seeking for call center agents or customer service representatives. Almost every job fair has representatives from these companies. The Malacanang has been advocating the “fastest growing industry in our country.”I know by this time, with its

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Less than 7% of applicants are successful in landing that ideal job. Competition is fierce, so to avoid disappointment it’s useful to know what not to do in order to increase your chances of interview success. In a recent research study undertaken by Extra Sensory Perception Limited, commissioned by on-line recruitment company Ifoundwork, over 50 recruiter's from key industry sectors in the UK

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Writing a good resume is a big deal, especially with today's competitive job market. There are hundred's maybe thousands of people looking to get the same job that you are, and it is important to stand out from the crowd. But how can you do a resume that gets recruiters attention? By using the five key words that catch their eye.TeamworkThis little phrase is important in today's job market.

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Perfecting the perfect resume style can be tricky. Many job seekers don't really understand the ins and outs of resume creation and only think about their resumes when they are actively seeking other employment. Many recruiters agree that such an approach can actually leave your resume lacking in both style and content. Living Resume Style Do you have a living or non-living resume? A living

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This article was written by Rita Fisher, an award-winning Certified Professional Resume Writer.1. Keep It ShortConsidering that initially HR personnel only spend approximately 10-20 seconds on a resume, the shorter your resume, the most desirable it is. Aim for one page.Of course, it is sometimes impossible to create such a short resume. You might have to include a second page because you have

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These are taken from real resumes and cover letters and were printed in Fortune Magazine:1. I demand a salary commiserate with my extensive experience.2. I have lurnt Word Perfect 6.0 computor and spreadsheet progroms.3. Received a plague for Salesperson of the Year.4. Reason for leaving last job: maturity leave.5. Wholly responsible for two (2) failed financial institutions.6. Its best for

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Whether you’ve been downsized, are looking for a career change or are just starting out, your resume speaks volumes about you. If your resume doesn’t make it past the first cut, you’re doomed; no matter how qualified you are. Below are ten common mistakes to avoid when putting your resume together. Remember, you only get one chance to make a good first impression.Multiple pages – You need to be

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Writing a resume for your first job requires patience, attention to detail, and a little creativity. All job seekers need a strong resume if they want to compete for the best jobs. But while seasoned professionals can rely on their experience to generate initial interest from prospective employers, individuals hitting the job market for the first time do not have such a luxury. New professionals,

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There are lots of resources in the internet that can guide one into the nittty-gritty of Resume making. Just Googled it. You can even get templates for free. What awed me the most during my search for my resume was the recommendations of the US Department of Labor posted on their website. I am impressed with how the US government guides their citizens even to the first and most fundamental step

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Getting a picture for your NBI Clearance is not your ordinary glitzy Studio photo shoot.Picture this.I went to Carriedo through a jam-packed LRT, rubbing elbows with you-don’t-know-who, probably a touchy maniac (Thank God. They now have separate coaches for the ladies) or a pickpocket.Then, I had to traverse the jungle-like environs of the Avenida. Beggars. Sidewalks swarmed with vendors selling

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BS Psychology graduate ako. Dapat nga magmi-med school pa ako pero hindi ko na kaya. Financially and mentally (read as 20 lang NMAT grade ko).Ang hirap pala kumuha ng trabaho ang isang BS Psych grad. Saan nga ba pwedeng mag-apply?Nakakita ako ng isang company na kumukuha para sa kanilang HR department. Iyon. Ma-try nga.

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Hindi naman ito itinuro sa amin noong college. Paano nga ba gumawa ng isang resume? Meron ba nitong template sa Microsoft Word?Aba, meron nga!Parang wala akong mailagay sa Resume.Experience…. XInterests…. Pwede ba ilagay ang blogging, online chatting?Parang kulang yung template. Parang sa mga nakikita ko sa iba ay mas mahaba pa.Para sa mga hindi marunong gumawa ng Resume o Curriculum Vitae,

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Nagrereklamo nanay ko dahil madalas tumaas ang langis ngayon Halos araw-araw. Tumaas pa ang kuryente. Sinabayan pa ng Hello Garci na yan.Ewan ko ba kung paranoid lang ako. Pero parang dumadalas ang pasaring niya. Nagpaparinig nga ata.Kaya kanina bumili ako ng Manila Bulletin. Nakakalungkot at nakakainis ang headlines. Patayan. Politika. Hold-up. Oil Prices. Pero, hindi nman yan ang kailangan ko

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Ganito yata talaga sa Pilipinas. Parang pagkatapos grumaduate, okay lang tumambay muna.Tambay nga ang tawag sa akin ngayon.Pakainin ng magulang.Ewan ko kung masuwerte lang ako. Pero parang wala pa akong hiya para humanap ng trabaho.Palusot ko na lang, “Next month pa po marerelease iyong credentials.”Paano kung marelease na?Ano na?

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10 AM: Wakes up11 AM: Brunch12 AM: Watch Eat Bulaga or DVD.2 PM: Eat3-5 PM: Surf the Net, play Ragnarok5-7 PM: Tambay sa Mall. Window shopping. Timezone. Starbucks (pag may pera).7 PM: Go home. Dinner8 PM: Watch PBA.9 PM: Go to a friend or neighbor’s house. Drink Red Horse.1 AM: Go home. Vomit. Eat the leftovers. Vomit.2 AM: Watch Wowow or Jack TV.3 AM: Go to bed.*and, listen to my mom’s nagging

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4 years plus 4 years plus 6 years plus 1 year.15 years na pala akong nag-aaral simula nang mag-kinder. Parang kelan lang, ika nila. Umiiyak pa ako noong unang araw ng eskuwela.Pagkatapos ng labin-limang taon, dito na ako sa graduation naming ngayon.Tapos na.Wala ng aaralin.Wala ng pagpupuyat.Wala na ang mga kaibigan.Totoong buhay na ito. “The Real World” na madalas sinasabi ng aking mga guro.Wala

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