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South Cotabato's T'nalak Job Fair

T'nalak Festival 2012 is here! And it's started already with a major bang last Friday. It may have rained a little but a little rain did not stop the festivities. And it's still rocking and rolling!

If you are looking for a job, and some work to while away time, well, here's the good news! There's a Job Fair at Gaisano Grand Mall in Koronadal City, and it's free! All you have to do is to bring your application letters and CVs, and maybe some documents to prove you have educational attainment. 

Over hundreds of jobs waiting for you, while you are enjoying the festivities!

Also, applicants present during the Job Fair will undergo interview from employers, thus, it would be better if you are prepared. Here are the Most Common Questions During a Job Interview. I hope this helps!

 

For T'nalak Festival Schedule of Activities, please click the banner image.

Southern Mindanao Job Fairs this June 2012

 

18 June- Municipal Hall, Tampakan, South Cotabato
19 June- People's Palace, Cotabato City Hall Lobby

Top 20 Job Vacancies by Occupation

1. Call center agents/ Product Specialists
2. Janitor
3. Laborer/ Domestic helper
   
4. Building Technician
5. Cashier
6. Plumber
7. Janitress
8. Service Crew
   
9. Salesman
10. Carpenter
11. Waiter
12. Production / Factory Worker
13. Office Clerk
14. Sales Clerk
15. Mason
16. Accounting Clerk
17. Customer Service Assistant
18. Electrician
19. Staff Nurse
20. Software Instructor/ Product Support Engineer

Most Common Questions in a Job Interview

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So you're looking for a job? There's so many things you need to know when you are looking for a job that will get you through a time in your life, maybe even through your lifetime. But of course, you have to hurdle so many challenges before you land on a good job that's worth your wait.

If you are applying for a certain position in a big company, you are most likely to be filtered through a series of tests, examinations and the scariest of themall, the job interview.

One thing you must first do when you are scheduled for ajob interview is to research about the company you are planning going to work to, know what the company is all about, how it earns, what innovations you would like to share with the company in order to learn and be useful in the company.

Here are some of the most common questions that hiring officers and managers ask in an interview.

1. Tell me about yourself.
2. Why are you looking for a job?
3. why do you want to join this company?    
4. What would you say are your strengths and weaknesses?
5. How do you see yourself five years from now?
6. What are your biggest achievements?
7. Tell me what you know about this company.
8. How doyou deal with competition?
9. How do you deal with stress?
10. Are you willing to be assigned anywhere?

Job Intervieew? You can do it because you are already prepared with your answers. You only have to make sure you are really prepared before facing that interview, read these tips on how you can prepare more.

Region 12 Labor Day Jobs Fair Locations

Labor Day Jobs Fair - May 1, 2012

Looking for a job? Do not waste time. You can still have enough preparations for this May 1, Labor Day Jobs Fair to be held in 4 different areas of Region 12.

The following Labor Day Jobs Fairs will be held in the following locations:

A. Jobs Fair, Gaisano Grand Mall of Koronadal, April 30, 2012

B. Jobs Fair and TWSP-SPES Launching,KCC Convention Center,

KCC Mall of Gensan, May 1, 2012

C. Jobs and Livelihood Fair

     Kidapawan Gym, May 1, 2012

D. Jobs Fair, South Seas Mall

Here's What You Need to Bring: 

1. Resume(s) - Bring lots as there are a number of vacancies available from different companies!
2. Birth Certificate  - Authenticated if possible.
3. Transcript of Records
4. 2x2 Picture

I am sure you can handle the job interview well because you are wise enough to have read what has been written in my other post. And that, you may have already been well advised in my posts on career guidance most especially if you are a fresh graduate.

So, there, I'll see you in Gensan on the May 1 Labor Day Jobs Fair? I will be assigned in the entrance area, so if you know me and have seen me there, don't forget to wave or give me a budge.

PRC on Wheels Visits Koronadal City

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) with its aim to bring their services closer to their clients is holding a PRC on Wheels this coming May 2 (9:00-5:00) and May 3, 2012 (8:00-3:00) in South Cotabato and ARMM. It will be located in the Audio Visual Room (AVR) of St. Alexius located at Gensan Drive, Koronadal City.

PRC will cater renewal of professional identification cards of various professions, requests for certification and  authentication and even applications for the Licensure Examination for Nurses (first time takers) and Licensure Examination for Teachers (repeaters and first timers).

Applicants may also avail of the Online application system  by logging on to the PRC website, after which, to the PRC Mobile for the payment and processing of documents and issuance of Notice of Admission to examination applicants.

This is a very good move by the PRC. In this extension service, examination applicants and those who need the PRC services residing from far-flung locations will no longer shell out additional cost for fare in going to Davao City.

For more info, you may call (082) 234-0006-07 or visit their Facebook account.

Basic Tips Before a Job Interview

 Here are some basic tips you need to remind yourself before facing an interview.

1. Come early. This will make you catch your breath, provide time for you to comb your hair, go to the powder room, or even to double check if you are wearing the proper pair of shoes. If you come early to an interview, you have enough time to assess yourself if you are physically, emotionally and mentally focused. If you think you are not, you still have time to pray and calm yourself.

2. Come prepared. You must come, armed with the proper information that you think may be asked during the said interview. be ready with your scripts, your answers and your questions.

3. Be calm. Do not be stressed nor be jittery in facing the interviewer. if you are not relaxed, this may mean tension on your part, thus, you may forget some important things you need to tell the person you are talking to.

4.Focus. It is a  must that you know what you are going to face. If you are not relaxed and focused, the tendency is for you to worry about the outcome of the interview and in the end, you will find yourself reviewing your answers. However, of course, it will be too late.