Manila Job Hunting Tips

An "ideal job" is not something that would miraculously present itself to you. Finding it is a quest that requires an appropriate mix of effort, patience, and skills. How would you stand out from a handful of applicants who are more experienced, educated, and better-looking than you? What would it take to hear the sweet words, "Congratulations, we like to offer you the job"? Below are some job hunting tips, if you need any.

1. A Kick-ass yet Professional Resume

- Putting your favorite Friendster photo in your resume, though tempting, is not recommend.
- Your gorgeousbabe13@web.com email address? Change that to something appropriate. Remember, you want to get the attention of the boss, not some random sex offender.
- Highlight your qualifications in a detailed yet brief way. Nobody likes to read a 5-page single spaced resume.
- Check your spelling and grammer grammar.

2. "Are you free tomorrow for an interview?"

- Be honest. Tell the employer if you can make the schedule or not.
- Prepare! Search online for commonly asked questions during interview, write down your answers, and practice saying it out loud. THIS REALLY REALLY REALLY WORKS.
- Dress appropriately i.e. no jeje cap.
- Arrive 10 minutes prior your scheduled appointment.
- Bring copies of your resumes with you.
- FLAUNT YOUR PERSONALITY. Your kick-ass yet professional resume already got you halfway the quest. Employers need to see WHO YOU ARE. Be confident, think of your answers carefully, speak slowly, and please, don't piss on your chair.

3. "Do you have any questions?"


- These 5 words are very important. For chrissakes, don't tell the interviewer "I don't have any."
- There are a lot of online resources that could help you draft appropriate questions to your interviewer.

4. Say "Thank You"


- After the interview, it's a nice gesture to send a Thank You email. Sincerely show your gratitude and tell them that you are looking forward for their positive feedback.

5. Wait


- Be patient
- Pray
- If you get the job, YEY!
- If you don't get the job, to pls don't go emo. :( Reflect on what possibly went wrong and see how you could improve on your next quest.

If you are currently on a quest for an ideal job, you might want to drop by the Jobgantic Career Fair 2011. Hosted by Jobstreet.com, the number one job portal in the Philippines, this event will feature 250 top companies from here and abroad. Pre-register at www.jobstreet.com, ready your resumes, and head down to SMX Convention Centre with your game face on. This two-day event is scheduled on August 12-13, 2011, 10 am to 7 pm.

Jobgantic Fair 2011 by Jobstreet.com

For more details, visit www.jobstreet.com.

Baybeats Festival 2011 Lineup

2 days ago, Baybeats tweeted that this year's microsite will be up today! I'm so excited to see which bands would performing on August 19-21, 2011. Will update this post once the band line up is out!

Teaser Poster for Urbandub's Major Concert!!!

Koi Busalla of Sonic Boom just uploaded this photo:

WOOOOOT!!!!

I think this is just the teaser poster for Urbandub's 10 Years of Influence major concert. No details for ticket prices yet but Koi said it would be around Php650 to Php1250. Mark your calendars, dubistas! This big event will be on October 22, 8pm, at the Music Museum.

Kita kits!!!!

Kebab X Meiday

The Wasakan Party Poster Girl Mei Bastes will open her new tattoo shop and restaurant with a great great great great party! Drop by Cubao X on July 10, 2010 to catch the KEBAB X MEIDAY gig. This event will be handled by the UP Underground Music Community. And, as you all know, Meiday Meiday parties are always FREE! Gates open at 5pm. See you there, little monsters!

Band lineup!
pedicab, itchyworms, taken by cars, arigato hato, us2-evil-0, ang bandang shirley, corporate lo-fi, zach and the action pact, ciudad, halik ni gringo, techy romantics, juan pablo dream, coffeebreak island, sunflowerdaycamp, misyonaryo, the lowtechs, twin lobster, oi wag dito/meshugababes, shuriken, stomachine, the strangeness, +, miscellaneous, people's future, picoy cruz, only revolutions

P.S.
I hope there won't be any more brouhahas like the Feb 6 Meiday Party. Let's behave, gaiz. Stop war not peace. Meh.

AFest 2: Asian Music Festival

AFest2 (Asian Music Festival) is set next week! We really enjoyed last year's event, I think we went for 2 nights. <3

Everybody Loves Irene @ Saguijo, A*Fest 2009 (photo by Kin)

AFest 2 Schedule

April 14- CLUB DREDD
April 15 - ROUTE 196
April 16 - SAGUIJO
April 17* - MAGNET HIGH STREET

Featuring:
Amberhaze (SG)
Ang Bandang Shirley (PH)
Bottlesmoker (ID)
Brian the Sun (JP)
Mohd Jayzuan (MY)
The Dorques (PH)
The Standards (TH)

*Featuring music documentaries by Brooklyn-based director Torsten Meier

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Timbaland, Jojo, Justin Timberlake Live in Manila!

TIMBALAND is coming LIVE to Manila for a concert on March 27, 2010 and it will be held at SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. Special guests include JOJO and JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE! So, yeah, you should watch this. FTW!!!!



Ticket Prices are as follows:

VVIP (Dance Pit): Php 8,000
Platinum: Php 4,500
Gold: Php 3,000
Silver: Php 1,500
Bronze: Php 300

The Timbaland Shock Value II Manila Tour is made possible by Smart Buddy. For inquiries and ticket reservations, call Ticketworld at 891-9999.

Coachella 2010 lineup

Friday, April 16th

    * Aeroplane
    * Alana Grace
    * As Tall As Lions
    * Baroness
    * Benny Benassi
    * Calle 13
    * Céu
    * deadmau5
    * Deer Tick
    * DJ Lance Rock
    * Echo & the Bunnymen
    * Erol Alkan
    * Fever Ray
    * Grace Jones
    * Grizzly Bear
    * Hockey
    * Iglu & Hartly
    * Jay-Z
    * Jets Overhead
    * Kate Miller-Heidke
    * La Roux
    * LCD Soundsystem
    * Little Dragon
    * Lucero
    * Pablo Hassan
    * Passion Pit
    * P.O.S.
    * Proxy
    * Public Image Limited
    * Ra Ra Riot
    * She & Him
    * Sleigh Bells
    * The Avett Brothers
    * The Cribs
    * The Dillinger Escape Plan
    * The Specials
    * The Whitest Boy Alive
    * Them Crooked Vultures
    * Vampire Weekend
    * Wale
    * Wolfgang Gartner
    * Yeasayer