Getting the best out of your Journalism Course

October 24th, 2011

If you are a journalism student, you know how hard and stressful your course may be at times. From having to churn out a large amount of work in little time, to the various projects and trips needed to accomplish in order for you to pass, it’s actually quite normal when you feel like giving up. But don’t worry. Here are a few tips on getting the most out of your otherwise harsh journalism course.

It’s what you want
You took this course to accomplish something. For some, they want to be a writer. Others want to be behind the scenes on media-related jobs. Whatever the reason is, remembering why you’ve signed up for this course will help you accomplish your goal. It’s a dream worth all the trouble for. Believe me, all the stress, hardships and disappointments you’ll be facing in this course is all for shaping you into a good, journalism graduate.

Learn from the best
If you’re in the dumps, try talking with journalism graduates and experts in the field. Simply searching online for famous journalism graduates and personalities can also help you, if you can’t or don’t have any access to these people. These journalism individuals’ stories and experiences will help you emulate and resonate on your studies. More often than not, they’ve been through on what you’re currently doing. Knowing their success stories and how they managed to reach their dreams can motivate you on achieving your goals.

Just do it
Simple to say, yet hard to execute. But by just simply doing the task at hand and making the most out of your resources, you’ll find that you can accomplish anything. Nothing starts from nothing, so it’s best to get things started, no matter how slow you may feel. Think of it this way: it’s a work in progress. You’ll be one of the best journalism graduates soon by simply doing what is asked from you.

Journalism can be a hard course to accomplish. But by following these tips, you can get through it. Putting into mind why you’ve decided to enroll for this particular course will help you strive on achieving your goals. Seeking role models and looking up to journalism graduates will assure you that hard work will result in success. By just simply starting things, you can see things through the end. Remember why you’re in journalism in the first place, and everything will soon follow.

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McDonalds Jobs – 5 celebrities who started out at the Golden Arches

October 22nd, 2011

Though often overlooked by some, working in McDonald’s not only provides a stable career, it provides the training one needs to succeed in life. Don’t believe me? Ask any of these famous and successful celebrities. They all started working at the Golden Arches, and have paved a golden path in life.

Macy Gray
The wild-haired, raspy voiced soul and R&B singer considered her job in McDonald’s as her “first big break”. That tagline alone let McDonald’s feature the singer in one of their past ads. Macy’s humble upbringing and pride in her work can be directly compared with her work in the fastfood giant. Even though successful and rich, the black soul singer always takes the time to help underprivileged children.

Keenen Ivory Wayans
Who would have thought that the creator of the highly-successful Scary Movie franchise worked as a McDonald’s store manager? The comedian, known for his diverse stand-up antics and creativity, has a little-known secret as well – he having great work ethic. Wayans was said to have taken pride in his managerial job, due to the fact that that particular McDonald’s position has helped his family’s financial woes.

Rachel McAdams
The star of the funny film, Mean Girls, McAdams spent almost three years organizing sweet and sour packets in McDonald’s. Perhaps with the sheer hard work and good work ethic she got from the job, the Canadian actress was able to land her first big break as a movie star.

Sharon Stone
Another beautiful and sexy actress in this list is the sultry Sharon Stone. The Basic Instinct star also took pride in working for the Golden Arches. Now that just shows that pride and beauty can actually be found in McDonald’s employees!

Jeff Bezos
This multi-millionaire CEO of Amazon.com first started learning basic business management in McDonald’s. Bezos claimed to have enjoyed his time working as a crew member, particularly his skill of cracking eggs with one hand. It just goes to show that nothing is too irrelevant for a job, and that life skills can be learned from the most unlikely of places.

These are just a small fraction of the dozen or more celebrities who have started their career at McDonald’s. It has probably got to do with the fastfood giant’s philosophy of “I’m lovin’ it”. It’s a simple catch phrase, but with a deep meaning. If an individual enjoys what he or she is doing, more likely than not, he or she will succeed. Guess this is what these famous personalities learned from their meaningful shift with McDonald’s.

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How to help yourself earn an MBA degree

October 20th, 2011

If you’re having a hard time earning an MBA degree, don’t worry. An MBA degree is a heavy investment that people tackle to accomplish and achieve a better standing in life. It’s normal to face some road bumps in the way of this investment. To help you out, here are a few tips that you may want to consider looking up to.

It’s for your own good
Yes, it is. The stress involved in earning an MBA degree will help you tackle even more strenuous responsibilities and tasks in the future. The hardships and even failures you’ll encounter on the many classes you’ll be studying in your MBA program will help you shape up into a good and capable leader. So if you’re thinking that you can’t do it, don’t. You actually can.

I see it differently
Having a positive outlook in life can help you accomplish earning an MBA degree. Instead of saying how hard life is, say how challenging life is. Instead of dreading the fact that you’ll have to churn in a lot of paper work for an assignment, welcome it instead by thinking of all the new things you’ll learn. Thinking positive will help you move forward in your MBA program.

Get the ball rolling
In dealing with an MBA degree program, it’s best to think like a business leader. After all, that’s what you’re aiming to be, right? Now, take what you’ve learned – or in this case, currently learning – into action. What’s that about resource management? Make the most out of your available resources to finish that paper. Or remember the class on setting a timeline? Create your own so you’ll see which and what tasks need to be prioritized. Using your MBA degree skills while studying will effectively lead you an even more efficient business leader in the field.

Earning an MBA degree may, at times, seem an impossible feat to accomplish. But all you need to do is to believe in yourself. Understanding that all the effort and stress you’ll be encountering in the program is for your own benefit, will let you realize how lucky you are to be in such a situation as yours. Seeing things in a different light will let you push yourself in accomplishing your program tasks. Applying what you’ve learned as early as now will not only train yourself to be a good leader, it’ll also prove that what you’ve invested so much in actually works to your benefit. By following these simple tips in accomplishing your MBA program, you’ll soon be the business leader you’ve always aspired to be.

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How to get through the university years alive

October 16th, 2011

Do you think you have what it takes to survive the university life? It’s a battlefield out there! All the new people you’ll meet, the new things you’ll learn – it can all be overwhelming. You don’t need to worry though. Here are some tips to help you get through school.

Smile like there’s no tomorrow
Having a positive mindset can make a big difference on surviving the university life. Just a single smile can lead to a whole lot of good things. Motivate yourself each day so that you can get through any kind of trouble or situation. This will help you boost your self-esteem, which can not only help you conquer your academic problems, but help you shape up your personality as well.

Eat your Veggies
Sounds boring right? But mom may actually be right. Having veggies included in your daily diet will provide you with all the necessary nutrients for you to get through a university warzone. These veggies may taste really bad, but then again, their benefits far outweigh their taste. To help you out, try including vegetable side-dishes in your meals. This will let you enjoy a delicious – not to mention, nutritious – dish each day.

Be kind, compile
Aside from having a positive mindset, having an organized personality will let you get through university life in a breeze. It may sound hard at first, but think of the benefits. You’ll be more conscious of your daily routine, and you’ll soon stick to your schedules. A sense of urgency will be created, making sure to stick and finish at whatever task or activity you’ll be doing. You won’t be cramming anytime soon by setting things in order. It’ll also help you organize your documents, which will prove to be beneficial in submitting school papers on time.

These university tips may sound simple, but they’re actually effective. Setting a positive outlook on life will allow you to face each day with the confidence befitting of a university student. Having a balanced diet which includes green leafy vegetables will give you the energy to accomplish whatever task that needs to be done. Also, having an organized, just-do-it mindset will help you tackle and finish work in no time at all. And, doing these simple tips will not only help you get through university life, but can train you to be an efficient employee in the near future as well.

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Cool Filipino Schools to learn Graphic Design

October 11th, 2011

If you’re a Filipino student wanting to learn more on the diverse field of Graphic design, then you’d only want to study at the best schools possible. It’s an investment worth taking, seeing how it’s a course that may lead to a high-paying and exciting job. Let’s list down 3 of the best local schools to learn Graphic Design from:

De La Salle, College of Saint Benilde, Manila
Located in busy Taft, the De La Salle, College of Saint Benilde is known for producing some of the best graphic designers in the country. The Multimedia Arts Course offers different approaches and methods on the latest of Graphic Design. Practical learning is also applied, with the latest equipment available at the student’s disposal. Also, with a modern and aesthetically pleasing building to house the budding artists, students can actually be motivated and inspired to create their best works.

Ateneo de Manila, Katipunan
This wide spacious school holds one of the best training courses in the country. No wonder, with actual professional and multi-awarded artists as teachers, students can only learn the best techniques in graphic design. The school also holds its own art gallery, wherein some of the country’s best artists converge to show, share and teach their best works of art. Ateneo de Manila also hosts the Ateneo Art Awards, a prestigious art competition that only showcases the best of the best artists nationwide. This can only show that by setting the bar or standard on what is good art, graphic design students of this school will create the best and most effective designs.

The One School, Makati
This graphic design specialized school takes pride on providing the best and optimum personalized sessions for its students. Seasoned experts from the graphic design field (notably Pinoy pop-culture pioneers Team Manila, and Ryan Vergara of design duo Everywhere We Shoot) serve up the best techniques and advice they have faced in their craft. Sessions are usually small, providing stimulating exchanges of ideas, in-depth classes and a much more focused learning experience.

Graphic Design schools in Manila offer only the best design aesthetic education for their students. The De La Salle College of Saint Benilde provides all the necessary and modern tools needed for learning graphic design. The Ateneo de Manila mixes modern and traditional education to mold graphic students’ perception on art. The One School provides straight-to-the-point education, provided by the industry’s best. If you are planning to take up graphic design as a skill that may help you in your chosen career, consider these schools as an investment for your future.

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Choosing Companies to Send Your Resume To – Tips for Graduating Students

March 1st, 2011

Fresh graduates are usually very feisty when it comes to looking for their first job. Usually when you’re a fresh graduate, there is still that insatiable desire to impress whichever company that pays you the slightest attention. There is still that drive to prove that you’re worth their attention and that even though you’re a fresh graduate and you lack experience, you could wow them with sheer perseverance.

A lot of fresh graduates are so enthusiastic that they send out their resumes to the first companies that get their attention in job search sites. But what these job hunters forget is that it should be more about quality than quantity. Just because you’re a fresh graduate, it doesn’t mean that your chances of getting a job at an established company is significantly lessened. A lot of good companies that provide great training are always hiring for hardworking and determined candidates, regardless of the experience.

So if you really want to target the companies that you want, you might want to step it up in finding joba better and spending quality time with your applications rather than blindly mass-emailing your resumes to just about every company within a 20-mile radius.

Here are some tips that you will want to keep in mind when job hunting online.

1.When you see a job opening you like, don’t automatically hit the “Apply” button. Take the time to read through the qualifications, special skills required. Make sure you understand the qualifications and that you could deliver it. Don’t get carried away too much by your enthusiasm that you are already careless.

2.Do a little research first about the company and the position. If you think something is too good to be true, then there might be a reason that it is, and that’s what you have to find out through research.

3.Take note of all your applications so you won’t be surprised when you get a call for an interview. The last thing you want to happen is to go on and on about how great it is to be employed by Company X when the person you’re talking to on the phone is from Company Y. That is so not cool.

It’s understandable that you as a fresh graduate wants to show the world what you can do. Rushing to go online and search for different available positions is not bad, provided you have a system to it, you’re not careless, and you know what you’re getting yourself into.

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Career Jam 2011 – Delectable Jobs Served Hot and Fresh

February 3rd, 2011

The Career Circle 2010: The Alumni Fair had been one hot event in 2010. And this year, Roundbox Events has another serving of a would-be epic event. Career Jam 2011 is a combination of everything sweet and nice that you’re looking for in a career event. And you wouldn’t want to miss out on that!

Sweet Offerings:

Aside from the many job openings on-site, Career Jam will also be featuring the first-ever televised recruitment event. Take advantage of technology; if you’re outside Metro Manila, all you have to do is pick up the phone and call up the employers if you’re interested with jobs featured in a particular episode. Career Jam is going to be a month-long event, meaning you are given lots of opportunities to try out in various job openings. Ain’t that sweet?

If you’re hungry for more, this here’s good news:

Forget boring career events where all you could do between job hunts is sit and wait. Career Jam will also be featuring free concerts throughout the month-long event, so you could relax, enjoy the music, and be entertained.

Something to chew on..

There is no better way to jump start the perfect career that’s waiting for you than to attend in a career event that offers a lot more than presenting job openings. Career Jam could be your boxed up and gift-wrapped Perfect Job, just waiting to be opened…

So what are you waiting for? Registration is easy. Visit the official website of Career Jam and learn more about this exciting event. It’s a piece of cake, and so will finding your perfect job be. :)

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BPO Companies in the Philippines to Have Your OJT

January 20th, 2011

It’s no secret that the BPO industry is one of the most booming in the Philippines today and is one of the fastest growing industries in the entire world. The call centers alone cater to a lot of different fields, which is one of the reasons a lot of people find the type of work attractive. But BPO companies are not only beneficial to those people who are looking for full-time positions. BPO companies are also a great training grounds for OJTs, especially if you are in a related field. So here are some top BPO companies in the Philippines where you could apply for your OJT.

Accenture
The company has been in the Philippines for more than two decades and their services vary from business process outsourcing to application development. There are openings for the call center section of the company, the back-office section or the IT section.

Office Locations
Makati:
5/F Makati Stock Exchange Ayala Avenue Makati City 120
Libran House 144 Legaspi corner Herrera Sts. Legaspi Village Makati
Mandaluyong:
Robinsons Towers, Pioneer St. Mandaluyong

IBM-Daksh Philippines
IBM is a known name not only in the computer industry but also, relatively recent here in the Philippines, in business process outsourcing as well. IBM has been recognized as the #1 “Preferred Employer” in one survey measuring satisfaction among BPO employees.

Office Locations
Makati:
30/F PBCom Tower 6795 Ayala Avenue Makati City
Mandaluyong:
3rd level Edsa Central Pavilion EDSA corner Shaw Blvd. Mandaluyong City ( Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM)
2nd level Edsa Square Shaw Blvd Mandaluyong City
Commonwealth:
41 Commonwealth Avenue ( Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM)

Sykes Asia Inc., Philippines
Sykes is one of the pioneer companies when it comes to foreign-owned call centers in the country. With various locations in top cities, you are not going to find it difficult to apply for yout OJT here. And with its good training programs, you are not only going to earn good money, but also get possibly the best training for your field.

Office Locations
Pasig:
19/F One San Miguel Avenue Building San Miguel Avenue cor. Shaw Boulevard Pasig
Makati:
34/F Burgundy Corporate Tower 252 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue Makati
26/F Robinson’s Summit Building Ayala Avenue, Makati
Quezon City:
K-Pointe Building 23 Gilmore Street cor. Aurora Boulevard New Manila, Quezon City
Sunnymede IT Center 1614 Quezon Avenue, Quezon City
Cebu:
Synergis Building F. Cabahug Street, Mabolo, Cebu

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Career Opportunities for Computer Science Graduates

January 13th, 2011

Career opportunities for graduates of Computer Science and other related courses in IT are prevalent the last few years because of the fast advancement of technology. There are BPO companies everywhere, high-paying jobs in the IT industry, and a lot of perks that go along with it. So if you are just entering college and are wondering what course you could consider and would make a profitable career out of, taking a look at these different career opportunities for Computer Science graduates might be able to make up your mind.

Research Analysts. A lot of government organizations are powered and driven by research efforts, not to mention a large number of companies today. While it’s not a primary career path of Computer Science graduates, this is also an industry they could consider.

Software Developers. Software development might be a more familiar term for this career path, but nowadays, it takes a lot more to develop a software for you to really get ahead of everyone else. And while a degree in Computer Science is enough requirement by some software companies, you will want to learn additional skills to if you want to be in demand among the multinational software companies, and other industries like government institutions, health care, banking, and so on.

Computer Communications Specialists. The industry is always evolving and developing that’s why it’s very important to have individuals who understand how the system works and would be able to come up with new innovative solutions to business transactions.

System and Security Administrators. For majority of businesses today, whether big or small, their operations revolve a lot around their networks of computers. And with the web of networks there are in a particular business comes the need to constantly monitor the system security and make sure that all systems and networks are working properly.

While these career opportunities have specific technical skills required of students, there are still other career opportunities out there that Computer Science graduates could take on. As a matter of fact, because their industry is constantly evolving and developing, one could expect to be able to penetrate more industries in the near future.

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Here are other articles to help you out in starting your career:

1. Pros and Cons of Working for a Large Company
2. 4 Steps to Planning Your Career Successfully
3. January 2011 Job Fairs in the Philippines

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Strategies for Attending 2011 Job Fairs in the Philippines

January 6th, 2011

It’s the new year again, and for a lot of people it means that they get to have a fresh start at job hunting! There are a lot of job fairs this 2011, but you can’t just parade over to the venues and send out your resumes to certain companies. There is still a strategy to be done when attending job fairs so that you won’t waste your time and end up with no interview appointments or even a promise of a callback. Here are some strategies for attening 2011 job fairs here in the Philippines. Hopefully, it helps a lot of people.

Research about the job fair and the participating companies. Most job fairs nowadays are promoted online. Some even have dedicated websites for the event. Use this to your advantage, and research what companies would be participating. This way, you will at least have an idea about how many resumes you will bring, or if the job fair is even worth your time.

Dress appropriately. Even if you are not sure that you are going to be asked to sit down for an interview, it’s not an excuse to dress casually. Treat attending the job fairs as attending an actual job interview. First impressions do last, one cannot say that enough because it’s absolutely true especially when it comes to this kind of situation.

Be prepared. Bring all the essentials which include, a pen, a notepad, enough copies of your resume, and your portfolio. Having said this, it’s also important that you get a bag that holds all of these properly and which you could still carry comfortably. Also, wear shoes that are comfortable, but still professional-looking. Job fairs are usually whole-day events.

Modify your resume. Expect a lot of fellow job hunters in these job fairs, and the recruitment people might have to entertain a lot of you that day. You don’t want to waste the time of the recruitment person by giving him a few pages of your resume. Instead, modify it to be attractive, concise, and professional.

Practice at home about possible interview questions. These questions may of course depend on the position that you are applying for, but there are pretty general questions that all recruitment officers ask, like what your career objectives are, your strengths and weaknesses, and how you see yourself in a few years’ time.

These strategies may seem simple enough for some some people, but surprisingly these are things that a lot of job hunters forget to apply in their job application. Don’t waste the opportunity to attend these 2011 job fairs by going unprepared.

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Here are related pages to help you with your job application:

1. January 2011 Job Fairs in the Philippines
2. 7 Reasons Why Going to Job Fairs Is Awesome

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