Where to look for a job

A friend has asked me as to where or how to find a job. I said, "Jobstreet", then his face went blank. I had to ask if he knew what I said, still no answer. I realized he doesn't really know what it is. So I asked again, "How many hours do you spend on facebook?". He said five. I was shocked to know that he spends that much time online but does not know how to search for job sites.

Like what I told him, here are ways of finding a job.

(1) Newspaper (The newspaper has classified ads and I was not sure if he knew there's that section of the newspaper. I was right, he never looks at the classified ads. So one of the best places of finding a job is by a newspaper.)

(2) Online (There are a lot of job sites like jobstreet, mynimo, jobsdb, etc. and these have been classified by industry or field of expertise. I once met a person who knows how to use twitter, instagram, and facebook, but does not know how to google. How lame is that! I had to tell him how to google. All you have to do is type whatever it is that you need to search and voila! For job seekers, go search for "job vacancy", "jobs", "job sites". There are companies with websites, and in these sites there is a portion which shows their vacancies as of the moment. You may upload your CV's.)

(3) Friends (Ask your friends. They may know a vacancy or a company that's hiring. Ask for help if you are not sure. A few people ask for help in entering a company. Well, sometimes, I think it's too much. I personally do not like that practice, and if I do, I make sure that the individual I'll be endorsing is an individual with a great work attitude. So please, don't force your friends to hire you. Just ask for vacancies and send in your resume. Wait for a call.)

(4) Establishment Postings (There are companies that have wanted ads just outside their buildings or near the vicinity. Walk-in applications are suitable to get a quick reply. Companies would be quicker in responding to your application. While your hanging out with friends, check postings on walls. You might find a  job ad. But be very careful, there are ads that may be hoax.)

(5) School (If you are still studying, then this may apply. There are a few schools who help with the placement of their graduates. This will be very helpful for new grads. But if you aren't a graduating student, then there are schools that has bulletin boards for job vacancies from partner establishments.)

These five are certainly the easiest ways to find a job. To be able to land it, prepare yourself. Read http://myunemployedlife.blogspot.com/2014/07/unemployed-you-say.html 

Hope you guys find your job very soon.

Unemployed, you say!

With at least twelve (12) million jobless Filipinos, it is not quick to find a vacancy in companies.

Once we graduate high school, only a few manage to make it to college, others can't afford college and start looking for jobs, and if they can't find jobs, some engage in marriage (many don't even marry, they just live with their partners).

Those who go through college increase their chances of getting hired in better-paying jobs. A year up the college ladder, the better your chances in grabbing a job. But even when you're done with college, it sure is hard to beat everyone else when applying for a job. These jobs may also be different from what you dream of, or what you finished.

Then to be able to get a job faster, 
(1) don't be too picky (The aim here is to get a job asap to start receiving a paycheck. If you don't like the job, just stick to it for at least a year or two for experience and to be able to save up a little, then you could apply to a better opportunity.)
(2) research (Always do research before you apply for a company. To avoid getting yourself in a job that you might regret later, then research. Check about the company. Check if it's right for you. Check if it's the industry you want.)
(3) groom yourself (I'm not talking about looking yourself really good - which is important, but groom yourself for the career you want. What I mean is, acquire skills for your field of expertise, if you can afford paying for training, then please do, but if not, then go look for part-time or full-time jobs to gain experiences to enhance these skills.)
(4) groom yourself physically (unless your job is a physically tiresome job like welding, wirebrushing, grinding, then looking good won't do any good when you're in your workplace, but always look decent. Avoid haircuts that make you look like a member of some deadly gangs.)
(5) widen your networks (go volunteer to an organization near you, be part of society's groups. These groups will help serve as links to meeting people who might have jobs for you.)

Finally, never give up. Plan your career for the next 5 or 10 years. Don't lose sight of it - I mean don't forget your plans. We always change our plans, but it would be better to have guides.