Looking for tips to pass job interviews? I'm not gonna give you tips but you can read these examples to guide you. Know what to do and what not to do during interviews.
Interviewer: What is your major in Educ?
Applicant: Reading.
I: That's good! So you love reading.
A: Yes! I love reading so much.
I: What types of books do you read?
A: Self-help books because they uplift me whenever I'm down.
I: How often do you read self-help books?
A: Almost everyday!
I: Does that mean you feel down everyday?
A: Ah....ahh....ahh
I: What subjects can you teach aside from English!
A: Reading!
I: (smiles)
A: Oh! Reading is English! Ah...Ah...
Personality problem? hmmmm
............
Interviewer: Good morning!
Applicant: Hi sir!
I: Tell me something about yourself.
A: Hi I'm Maria (fictional name, of course). I'm 24 years old. I'm single. I do not go out a lot, that's why. But once in a while I go out with friends to watch movies.
I: (smiles). Go on!
A: We also party sometimes.
Are we close already or are you trying to flirt with me?
..........
Interviewer: Good morning!
Applicant: Good morning!
I: Have a seat!
A: Thank you!
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I: So why did you leave your last job?
A: They do not pay well. And we are overworked.
I: (smiles)
A: And they do not have overtime pay.
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I: Do you have any question?
A: How much is the salary here?
Money! Money! Money!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Filipino Time - Why are many Filipinos always late?
It's 6:57 pm. I'm still typing this post. That means I'll be late for my 7 pm appointment. Terribly late.
Why do many Filipinos come late for their appointments? Why is there Filipino Time?
Hmmm. I wonder. Is it because we know that Filipinos are also generally 'understanding' so it is okay to be tardy? Is it because many Filipinos are really lazy (Juan Tamad, remember?)?
Whatever the reason is, it is really such as shame to have this attitude, don't you think? Tsk, tsk, tsk. So what am I waiting for? I should be going, right? Tsk, tsk, tsk.
Did I make sense? No? No! I didn't think so too. Whatever, I just wanted to write. Sorry to waste your time.
But seriously, I just want to ask your opinions regarding this. Please share your thoughts at the comments section below. Then I'll write something about this topic again as soon as I get really nice responses. Thanks! Gotta go!
Why do many Filipinos come late for their appointments? Why is there Filipino Time?
Hmmm. I wonder. Is it because we know that Filipinos are also generally 'understanding' so it is okay to be tardy? Is it because many Filipinos are really lazy (Juan Tamad, remember?)?
Whatever the reason is, it is really such as shame to have this attitude, don't you think? Tsk, tsk, tsk. So what am I waiting for? I should be going, right? Tsk, tsk, tsk.
Did I make sense? No? No! I didn't think so too. Whatever, I just wanted to write. Sorry to waste your time.
But seriously, I just want to ask your opinions regarding this. Please share your thoughts at the comments section below. Then I'll write something about this topic again as soon as I get really nice responses. Thanks! Gotta go!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Territorial Cough - Secure Your Place
'Ahem!'
This is a sound made when one is trying to suppress a cough, when one has sore throat or when one wants other people to know of his presence.
The last type is called the territorial cough. Where do you often hear it? Yes! It is commonly heard in public toilets. When you are inside a cubicle and you hear someone outside, you make the territorial cough to let the other person know that the cubicle is occupied. It gives you a sense of security that your privacy will not be invaded.
In other areas of our life we also have different versions of the territorial cough. Here are some examples. At work, if you are holding a position of importance, you do the territorial cough in different forms like walking with your chin up, dressing better than the rest, showing a little 'bossy-ness' and acting with confidence. These things help you 'remind' others of the position you are holding.
In the community, those who belong to the 'upper class' also exhibit the territorial cough in various forms. Some would always make it a point to be well-dressed (again better than others) in public. Others would make a way to let other people know how much they spent for this or that car or for this or that party. Still others would give generous donations in church or charity events. Doing these things secures their spot in the community.
You, what's your territorial cough?
This is a sound made when one is trying to suppress a cough, when one has sore throat or when one wants other people to know of his presence.
The last type is called the territorial cough. Where do you often hear it? Yes! It is commonly heard in public toilets. When you are inside a cubicle and you hear someone outside, you make the territorial cough to let the other person know that the cubicle is occupied. It gives you a sense of security that your privacy will not be invaded.
In other areas of our life we also have different versions of the territorial cough. Here are some examples. At work, if you are holding a position of importance, you do the territorial cough in different forms like walking with your chin up, dressing better than the rest, showing a little 'bossy-ness' and acting with confidence. These things help you 'remind' others of the position you are holding.
In the community, those who belong to the 'upper class' also exhibit the territorial cough in various forms. Some would always make it a point to be well-dressed (again better than others) in public. Others would make a way to let other people know how much they spent for this or that car or for this or that party. Still others would give generous donations in church or charity events. Doing these things secures their spot in the community.
You, what's your territorial cough?
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Venus Raj, the young Macho Dancing boy and Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez
Quite a lot of issues have hugged the limelight in the last few months. Some of them are funny. Some are irritating. Others are just plain stupid. Anyway, here are some of the stories I've been meaning to react to.
One funny issue is Venus Raj's hair during the Bb. Pilipinas 2011 coronation night. I know this issue is not going to shape the country in anyway but I still find it 'cute' so let me write about it. Her stylist made her hair curly. No! Not those big curls to make the hair 'big and bouncy'. Small waves were made. One comment on twitter says 'Nuestra Senora del Venus Raj'. The one who twitted it is obviously saying that her hair looks like that of a 'poon' (image of a saint ) or Sto. Nino. She is the model of a hair conditioner so what was her stylist thinking. But you know, they were able to use it (the situation) wisely in her newest commercial. Look for transcripts of the presscon for that commercial and read between the lines. Watch the commercial carefully and you will also see a connection. Genius!(This makes me wonder if it was really done on purpose.)
Another issue that made twitter and facebook really busy was that of Willing Willie and the young 'macho dancing' boy. A lot of comments have been said. Threats of legal cases have been hurled from all sides. But for me, the real issue is simple. Just know the difference between being an adult and being a child and you will know what (or who?) is right and wrong. A child may want something (desperately) but you do not necessarily need to give in. If it's going to have negative effects on the child then why allow him or her. Yes, it is an adults responsibility to make a child happy but it is also his or her responsibility to protect the child from anything that will harm him or her now or in the future. And also, not because a child has done something several times in the past means you can allow him to do it again and again. Doing something repeatedly does not make that something right. Right?
The ombudsman issue has also occupied a lot of precious newspaper space. It has been in the news for a rather long time already. However, last I heard, ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez has already resigned. Some are happy about it. Some are not. Some are happy because she is already out of office they can put somebody they trust (hopefully not somebody they are intending to turn into their own version of Mercy). Some are not happy because they can longer put her on trial (impeachment trial). They say there are also senators who are not happy because they will not be able to show their 'skills' in debate on national tv. They say some are looking forward to it because they need this 'show' to boost their popularity for the next elections. For me, there is really no need for that impeachment case. No need for it to go on tv. People have already judged her anyway. People already have their own conclusions. Thus, I think, it would be better for the case to be tried in a court where there will be no television cameras. It could be in an RTC, in the Sandigan Bayan, the Supreme Court - wherever - just as long as it will not be used to advance the career or popularity of someone.
One funny issue is Venus Raj's hair during the Bb. Pilipinas 2011 coronation night. I know this issue is not going to shape the country in anyway but I still find it 'cute' so let me write about it. Her stylist made her hair curly. No! Not those big curls to make the hair 'big and bouncy'. Small waves were made. One comment on twitter says 'Nuestra Senora del Venus Raj'. The one who twitted it is obviously saying that her hair looks like that of a 'poon' (image of a saint ) or Sto. Nino. She is the model of a hair conditioner so what was her stylist thinking. But you know, they were able to use it (the situation) wisely in her newest commercial. Look for transcripts of the presscon for that commercial and read between the lines. Watch the commercial carefully and you will also see a connection. Genius!(This makes me wonder if it was really done on purpose.)
Another issue that made twitter and facebook really busy was that of Willing Willie and the young 'macho dancing' boy. A lot of comments have been said. Threats of legal cases have been hurled from all sides. But for me, the real issue is simple. Just know the difference between being an adult and being a child and you will know what (or who?) is right and wrong. A child may want something (desperately) but you do not necessarily need to give in. If it's going to have negative effects on the child then why allow him or her. Yes, it is an adults responsibility to make a child happy but it is also his or her responsibility to protect the child from anything that will harm him or her now or in the future. And also, not because a child has done something several times in the past means you can allow him to do it again and again. Doing something repeatedly does not make that something right. Right?
The ombudsman issue has also occupied a lot of precious newspaper space. It has been in the news for a rather long time already. However, last I heard, ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez has already resigned. Some are happy about it. Some are not. Some are happy because she is already out of office they can put somebody they trust (hopefully not somebody they are intending to turn into their own version of Mercy). Some are not happy because they can longer put her on trial (impeachment trial). They say there are also senators who are not happy because they will not be able to show their 'skills' in debate on national tv. They say some are looking forward to it because they need this 'show' to boost their popularity for the next elections. For me, there is really no need for that impeachment case. No need for it to go on tv. People have already judged her anyway. People already have their own conclusions. Thus, I think, it would be better for the case to be tried in a court where there will be no television cameras. It could be in an RTC, in the Sandigan Bayan, the Supreme Court - wherever - just as long as it will not be used to advance the career or popularity of someone.
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