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SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2017 Isah V. Red, Editor
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Young Life
Bernadette Lunas, Issue Editor isahred@gmail.com.ph
HOW TO BE READY FOR YOUR
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JOB-READY. Fresh graduates entering the workforce need to know the basic things to help them land a job and, once hired, ease through the adjustment period.
By Bernadette Lunas
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f you’re a fresh college graduate, you’re most likely excited to finally spend summer vacation, after many sleepless nights thinking about it. Well, you just got your diploma, and you deserve it. But if you really want to take advantage of this break, don’t just prepare itineraries, make yourself job-ready. While school taught us vital information useful in our chosen field, it’s not enough to prepare us from the culture shock that is the world of work—especially those who had little to no experience working or being an employee. In addition, considering that you are just one of the thousands who have graduated this year, your degree and diploma could only take you so far. You have to stand out to land a job. Recent data collected by online recruitment portal JobStreet. com revealed the top priority of employers in hiring a fresh grad is the latter’s attitude. Employers who participated in JobStreet Fresh Graduates Report 2017 said they are looking at the applicant’s positive attitude towards work. Field of study and asking salary are the second and third considerations, respectively. Millennials have the reputation of leaving a company after a short period of time. This attitude is driven by several factors; such as better opportunity offered in another firm or industry, desire to look for a job that gives them a sense of purpose, and inclination to get as much experience from different employers as possible, among others. Aside from knowing what the hiring manager might look for past your resume, there are a couple more ways to make yourself ready for that job—may it be your dream job or not. Build a working-man/ working-woman wardrobe. Dressing professionally is a requisite in many industries. And while this has evolved as many companies have become lenient to what their employees wear to work, it is still important to appear—not only on your interview day but to work, every day—in clothes that are
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Check out some of the inspiring messages for women:
DATE IDEA:
WORKOUT AND HANGOUT
Typical dates include watching a movie in the cinema, eating at a fancy or hip restaurant, and going to an amusement park, among a couple more others. These are called “typical” for the very reason that they are almost fail-proof and tried and tested ways to bond with your significant someone. But if you want to spice up your date or make it a bit more active, schedule an Turn to E2
pleasant, comfortable, and would make you look like you are serious in what you do. Enlist the help of someone with experience working to help you pick out the staple items you would need in your grownup wardrobe. Develop your skill set and know more about the company you have your eyes on. Read more about your field or enroll in seminars or lectures to further advance your knowledge. Better yet, schedule a coffee date with someone in the same field as yours or a mentor you trust to ask them about the industry you will soon enter and the important skills and information you would need to ease you through the adjustment period. Learn more about the company or companies you are planning to apply to, because there are only a few things that impress an HR officer than an applicant who knows about the firm he wants to be a part of. Improve your self-management skills. Numerous responsibilities in and out the classroom have taught students to balance their time and resources. It’s just like that, but this time find out the best way to manage your time at work: start a routine of getting in bed and waking up at the same time, know the best route going to your office, and keep an organized workspace.
Fresh grads need to acknowledge that their diploma and degree could only take them so far; they need to know how to stand out from the crowd to get the job they want.
LETTERS FOR LADIES
On Him: Saucony Kineta Relay in black; On Her: Saucony Kineta Relay in fuchsia/berry
On Him: Saucony Kineta Relay in brown/canvas; On Her: Saucony Kineta Relay in black/black