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.
