SINGAPORE MALAYSIA PHILIPPINES INDONESIA INDIA JAPAN THAILAND } { Improving Lives Through Better Careers PUTTING YOUR STRENGTHS TO WORK: Knowing is half

SINGAPORE • MALAYSIA • PHILIPPINES • INDONESIA • INDIA • JAPAN • THAILAND

} {Improving LivesThrough Better Careers

PUTTING YOUR STRENGTHS TO WORK:

Knowing is half the battle. It’s time to apply it to your everyday job hunting!

September 3, 2010

Copyright © by JobStreet.com

Who is JobStreet.com?

• Started operations in the Philippines in 1999

• Has become the No. 1 Jobsite in the country for more than 10 years

• Regional operations in 7 countries


Our Mission


What Makes Us No. 1

The LARGEST database (2.7 Million) of Jobseekers…


What Makes Us No. 1

The MOST number of Employers and Jobs…15,000 employers and 29,000 jobs


What Makes Us No. 1

Over 1,000 unique employers hiring fresh grads from January to June 2010!

Total Job Postings: 24,873

Over 70,000 vacancies!

JobStreet.com JS.com + Others

Philippine DemographicsDemand for Fresh Grads by Specialization

*Data from January to June 2010

Philippine Demographics

*Data from January to June 2010

Demand for Fresh Grads by Industry

JobStreet.com JS.com + Others


What Makes Us No. 1

80% of the TOP 1000 Corporations are our Clients.


What Makes Us No. 1

Award-winning Technology and Customer Service


How Does it Work

SiVASiVAemployers

MyJSMyJSjobseekers

LiNaLiNamatching agentmatching agent

3 Powerful Systems3 Powerful Systems


How Does it Work

SiVASiVAemployers

MyJSMyJSjobseekers


YOUR CAREER AGENT• Create & edit your resume• View application status• Check ranking VS co-applicants, • Take the English Language Assessment• Access different career resources

VIRTUAL HR ASSISTANT• Post job openings• Stores resumes in virtual folders/drawers• Screen, filter and process applicants• Communicate with applicants• Schedule interviews


How Does it Work

SiVASiVAemployers

MyJSMyJSjobseekers

Employer Posts an Ad


LiNa Informs JobSeekers

via Email via Website via SMS

PositionRequirements

PositionRequirements

JobSeekerProfiles

JobSeekerProfiles


How Does it Work

SiVASiVAemployers

MyJSMyJSjobseekers


JobSeeker Submits ApplicationEmployer Gets Applicants


How Does it Work

SiVASiVAemployers

MyJSMyJSjobseekers


JobSeeker Submits ApplicationEmployer Gets Applicants

Process in Folders Schedule Interviews

HIRED!

SINGAPORE • MALAYSIA • PHILIPPINES • INDONESIA • INDIA • JAPAN • THAILAND

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Applying your Leadership and Strength

in Job Hunting


1. A leader knows the value of PREPARATION

10% of time spent in preparation saves 90% of effort in implementation.

Chance favors the prepared.



• Course choice- Study the demand in the market and align it with your strength and interest.

• Study hard. Get good grades.


• Get involved in projects and school activities.• Take your OJT seriously. • Get a part-time job.




• Visiting their corporate website

Start early! Research the different companies heavily hiring your specialization. Start by…


1. A leader knows the value of PREPARATION• Google news about their Company;

Make Google Alerts…


• Or better yet, check their Company Profile at JobStreet.com



2. Let your RESUME get your foot in the door!

• Understand what is important to the Employer.

• Write your resume to highlight accordingly, and customize per application when needed



Highlight your Achievements: Academic honors Awards for reports/ papers Officer/ project lead post for organizations/

communities Sports achievements Working student OJT Project Achievements Family Role Related Achievements





Watch Tips at our…


For more tips on writing your resume, log on to www.jobstreet.com.ph & click Career Services



3. Use your Interview to seal the deal.

• Come early with all necessary documents (extra CV, transcript of records,pictures)

• Make sure you have studied the position and company beforehand.

• Prepare for frequently asked questions; practice- remain truthful.


• Cite specific examples that display attitudes and skills sought for by Employers.

• Also prepare for specific examples of failures/ mistakes and focus your answer on how you used the learning to improve this.



• Be confident.

• It’s okay to ask questions about the Company, the position you are applying for.




Get tips from our Job Interview video clips from our


Samples of Job Interviews


Samples of Job Interviews



For more interview videos, log on to www.jobstreet.com.ph & click Career Services






Question is- As leaders , how can you

share your learnings from this congress to your schoolmates?


Thank You and Thank You and Good Luck to all Good Luck to all Student LeadersStudent Leaders

GRACE COLETGRACE COLETJobStreet.comJobStreet.com

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