Career Choices

The Shift

(SELF-MADE MILLIONAIRES ARE NOT BORN, WE ARE MADE.)

Landing a job – ideal or not, we have to undergo many considerations about which company shall we be joining and what can we do to join them. Before my college graduation I have been planning about my career.I read a lot of books about management, business and career development. 

I know that the competition in the real world is tougher than going to school and impressing a teacher to get a good grade.It is a fact that right after the last day of being a student is a life of impressing the employers to hire you or the customers to buy from you. It is my fear to be counted as one of the unemployed. From my readings I adopted and developed ways of getting hired.

GETTING HIRED 

In every job interview their is always a test where an applicant is assessed on his/her integrity, intelligence and maturity. This is called “Acid Test.” You will be continuously asked and observed how you possess the qualities they are looking and how can you be a winning member of the organization.

INTEGRITY – this is tested on how you keep your words, tell the truth and take responsibilities over certain circumstances.

INTELLIGENCE – this involves examining how strong is your dose of intellectual curiosity, knowledge and your strength in leading other smart people.

MATURITY - Ability to withstand heat, handle stress and setbacks while enjoys success with joy and humility.

THE 4E AND 1P FRAMEWORK

E1. POSITIVE ENERGY - people who are extrovert, optimistic and love life.

E2. ABILITY TO ENERGIZE OTHER - People who revved up others, inspire the team to take the impossible.

E3. EDGE, the courage to make though yes or no decisions – decisively and with focused.

E4. EXECUTE, the ability to get the job done.

P1. PASSION, heartfelt, deep and authentic excitement to work.

LOVE TO LEARN WHAT LEADERS DO AND YOU’LL SOMEDAY LEAD.

* Upgrade oneself and others.

* Get into everyone’s skin.

*Establish trust.

*Courageous.

*Probe and has curiosity.

*Set example and inspire

*Celebrate.

For now, you are halfway on landing your ideal job. You should be able to answer the common interview questions below with full confidence. Usually there are 3 stages of interview – the interview from the HR, the outlet head and finally the department head. These people wear different smiles where you should take caution and ensure that every question thrown is responded well.

Sample questions:

TELL ME SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF?

This is a question that will allow you to sell yourself. Can you sell yourself by merely answering and telling your name and age?

Of course not, you have to tell the interviewer something – Something that is salable and likable about you.

Examples: I am smart. I may not be genius but I devote my self to continuous learning by loving what I do. 

I am a person with strong determination to win. I know that before I can win I need to fail and learn. 

ANYTHING interesting about you can be a good answer. All you need to remember is you need not to be too arrogant. Be precise and go direct to the point.

WHY DO YOU WANT TO WORK WITH US?

Tell the employer what you can give them while you are getting from them through personal growth.

I want to work in your company for three reasons, first the people, I know that you have the best associates I can work well and grow with while breathing the value you have in providing your product to consumers.

ALWAYS remember, you need to give them the impression that you are productive and you want to utilize that in your work if you get the chance working with them.

MY FIRST JOB INTERVIEW

September 22, 2010

Establishment: Marco Polo Hotel

Position: Waiter

QUESTIONS ASKED: TELL ME SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF?

I wanted to be called Klien because I love to portray smart personality. A personality that has the energy to energize others – the people I am working with and the people I am working for.

WHY DO YOU CHOOSE US?

I choose your company because I know that you have the best people who can help me learn the ways of doing things in this industry.

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED FROM YOUR PREVIOUS TRAINING?

I learned to work well with people and enjoy what I do.

Note from the F&B manager: He does not care how intelligent or experienced the interviewee is. He need someone who can be like a sponge, who can absorb things easily. A person who loves personal growth.

I received the job offer at the same day. I processed and complied all the requirements.

MY SECOND JOB INTERVIEW

October 6, 2010

Establishment: Sutherland Global Services

Position: Call Center Agent

I was hired and underwent language training for two weeks. I passed the certification but I decided to give up the job. It is a passion for me to work in a contact center but I had to quit for my own good. I can’t give up a good night sleep for my career in the call center.

I was asked before during the interview, ” CAN YOU TELL US WHY DO YOU WANT TO WORK IN THE CALL CENTER?”

I wanted to work in the call center because I want to utilize and improve my communication skills. I consider communication as art. Such combination of art and passion can be a fulfilling career.

Everything I learned from that training has helped me in my most recent job. I learned to deal with customers demands and complaints properly. But the most important thing I experienced and celebrated in my training in Sutherland is FRIENDSHIP. My eyes and ears were opened that life can really be extremely exciting when you accept everything, everyone around you and wear a genuine smile. Pretend no more.

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