Live Successfully!

How can one live successfully? It is when you live day by day working to achieve your ambition in life; be it a brand new car or home, or a good career in BPO Philippines.

Here's what you can do every day to live and achieve success:

Beating the Monday Work Blues

The weekend's almost upon us but are you feeling the Monday morning blues at your job in BPO Jobs Philippines this early? 

Does this happen every now and again, or every week? If it's the latter, maybe you should re-think  your job?

Do you feel you're in the situation where you're not ready to move jobs just yet? Is it because you've new at the job, or because you want to gain more experience, or maybe save for the rough times ahead?

If you find yourself in a job that is okay but not brilliant, or that you really need to see through for a period of time, here are the few things you can do is help you through and hopefully make it more fun!

Train the trainers!

Last time, there was a blog about the 10% problem in BPO Philippines. Apparently only 10% of applicants get hired into the BPO workforce, being the only ones with the qualifications.

Now there's this new initiative, a trainers’ training program gets conceived to reinforce talent development in the information technology and business process outsourcing (IT-BPO) industry in the Philippines.

The 10% Problem in BPO Philippines

One out of ten applicants vying for a job with a business process outsourcing (BPO)company in BPO Philippines gets the job. This 10% problem is a situation for concern.

 According to the local BPO watchdog Business Process Association of the Philippines (BPAP), this situation can result in a shortage of qualified workers in the next five years.

Be Productive! Manage Your Time Effectively

As you've no doubt discovered, managing your time is very challenging at work in BPO Philippines with a hundred things to do every day!

Time management means asserting greater control over your time and energy. Don't allow tasks and demands to control you. 

How To Deal With Job Stress

Job stress is an occupational hazard, even in BPO Jobs Philippines. The demands of the workplace can put a strain on anyone, any time.

If you're a workaholic who just can't switch off after 5 pm, or one who suffers stress from doing boring and repetitive work, relaxation can transform the way you feel about work and increase your productivity and performance at your job.

Make Your Monthly Salary Work For You!

You work hard all month long for your salary, but after you get your check or withdraw from the ATM, it only takes about two days to spend it all!  

Whatever your salary,  you have to manage and make the most of those precious pesos to be there for you in the long run. 

But with these tips you can manage how you spend your salary wisely, have a good time and a healthy savings account!

Color Yourself Hired!

Your preparation for an important job interview can include research about your potential employer in BPO PHILIPPINES and homework on anticipated questions.

Since eight-five percent of communication is non-verbal, preparation can also planning about what you will wear to the interview, specifically the colors of your clothes that can put you in the best light and give you an advantage.

Your manner of dress can communicate positive things about your personality, and the type of person you are, at work.

Labor Day Job Fair set

In celebration of National Labor Day this May 1, the Cebu Provincial Public Employment and Services Office (PESO) organizes A LOCAL JOBS FAIR at the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) in Mandaue City.

The jobs fair aims to assist the new graduates students to find employment.

Be a LEADER, in any Job

It doesn’t matter what your job is, being able to lead well is important if you want to be promoted in your career in BPO Philippines

If you wish to be successful someday in your job, you must build up skills in good leadership.

Aegis Peoplesupport hosts BPO training at ACT-Cebu

Three-hundred twenty new graduates and out-of-school youths can get an opportunity to earn, while being trained for call center jobs in BPO Philippines this 2012.

Aegis People Support and its training arm Aspire People Solutions have partnered with Asian College of Technology (ACT), Cebu Philippines for a dual training program called “Earn and Learn.”

Under the Earn and Learn program, Aegis People Support will work closely with ACT to train near hires.

The first batch of trainees; eleven trainees and six faculty members, had already started their one month training in ACT. They still have to undergo another two to three months training with Aspire People Solutions. The trainees would be paid a minimum of P305 a day as allowance.

This is the first dual training system implemented between an outsourcing company and the academe; the program would better enable and equip the academe to conduct trainings to would-be outsourcing employees.

“We are very happy about this program and we will be committing our support to them. This will help enable us bring the academe and industry closer. It’s good that Aspire decided to share their expertise with the academe on how to do trainings for call centers. We always welcome such initiative.”

-- LUISITA YEE, Provincial head, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

The system aims to train 20 to 25 personnel from ACT every month. Aegis People Support also plans to partner with other schools like the University of San Jose Recoletos (USJ-R), University of Cebu and University of San Carlos to achieve their 320 target of trainees this year.

Aegis People Support is one of the largest business process outsourcing companies operating in Cebu IT Park. They are currently building their second tower which will seat an additional 4,000 employees.

Aegis People Support works on getting the program officially registered in TESDA so that their partner academic institutions can offer the training to those who want to be part of the booming BPO Philippines.

Source:
Yap, Aileen. "BPO firm, school sign call 
center training deal." 16 April 2012.
Cebu Daily News. Accessed 20 April 2012.
Link Here.

PHL iPv6 Conference set in Cebu, Philippines

An Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) conference and training workshop is set on April 23 to 27, 2012 at the University of the Philippines Cebu College, Lahug, Cebu City.

The workshop aims to create and sustain a group of experts in the country for future activities such as communities of practice and other common endeavors.

Dubbed as "IPv6 Unleashed: the 2nd Philippine IPv6 Conference and Training workshop", the event will gather IPv6 experts, technical users, policy makers and decision makers in the country, as well as international counterparts  to share their work experiences and best practices on the use of Internet Protocol technology.

Expected speakers for the said event are IPv6 experts from Malaysia, Japan, China, and other South East Asian countries.

The event serves as a kick-off activity for the upcoming event “IPv6 Launch 2012,” which will happen on June 6, 2012 to celebrate the 2012 World IPv6 Day.

This joint effort is aided by the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC), a regional internet registry in Asia and one of ASTI's training partners, through technology updates and technical knowledge capability building.

This is a project of the Department of Science and Technology - Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI), in cooperation with DOST-Regional Office VII, DOST-Information and Communication Technology Office (ICTO), the National Computer Center (NCC), and Central Visayas Information Sharing Network (CVISNET).

Program, workshop outline and on-line registration is available at the ASTI Trainings Website. 

Great Part-time Jobs for College Students

College students today are eager to work and try what it’s like to earn their own money, rather than rely on their parents.

Aside from generating income, students can also develop a sense of responsibility and experience what work in the real world is like however, it’s not easy finding ideal jobs that will accept a college student’s qualifications and match his/her busy class schedule.

Here are suggestions of part-time careers ideal for college students, and help them prepare for their future professional careers.

Five Bad Job Alerts

When you’re looking for work, it’s advised you do research on the companies you want to be an employee of, no matter the industry or sector, even in BPO Philippines. 

As employers do a background check on their future employees, it should be fair for job applicants to do a background check on the companies to make sure that  they provide a stable work environment and good professional experiences.

Here are some important bad job alerts to watch out for.

The Job's not Right for You

Nothing is perfect, so you try to make the best of every work day, grateful that you are employed. You're not content though and clearly not looking forward to the commute to the office but eyes always at the clock until it strikes 5.

You don't need to be psychic to see that you're not right for the job, the job's not right for you. There are warnings to watch out for.

Know your Employer: TALLECO

With the booming expansion of business process outsourcing industry in the Philippines, another BPO company settles in Cebu’s commercial hub,since Manila is already saturated.

Information technology company TALLECO, a 100-seat capacity of workstations newly located in Cebu IT Tower at Cebu Business Park, offers non-voice services and expertise on software development, data entry and other IT-related processes.

Think Your Way Out of the Pile

No one wants to feel "invisible" in life, yet we often let others see us as little more than a statistic, especially when working in a large company or sector, like BPO Philippines. 

Referred easily as 'applicants', 'employees', or 'human resources', our individual personalities are being buried into 'a pile' of numbers, labels and data.

Most people go into the pile, doing what’s asked of them but not much more.

Choose your Future Happiness

As you contemplate your career choices after college, it's not probable to know what opportunities Life can throw your way. And there are many opportunities waiting to be claimed in BPO Philippines. 

What you can do, however, is know yourself better-- identify what your interests, talents and values are, and then explore which jobs that have good use of all of them.

So don't just sit back waiting for things to happen, for the opportunities to come, work to discover yourself, and what makes you happy.

Here's how:

Happiness at Work

In  today's competitive job market especially in BPO Philippines, one must be thankful for being employed, even though the grass may seem greener in other pastures, there are ways to keep your current job bright and joyful.

BE PROFESSIONAL

Do your best in acting professional in the office. Prevent personal problems from interfering with your work or bother you from being productive at your job.

It's the same when you're at home, best to keep your office worries in the office, so that you can rest and enjoy time with friends and family.

Being a professional means you try to get along well with most, if not all, your co-workers. Doing so you can gather a circle of support, made up of colleagues who may share similar likes and lifestyles. Having such a support group to help you out, and you help them in return, can do a lot in relieving the work pressure for everyone.

And being a professional means you don't let event and other people's actions affect your performance in the job. A professional thinks of ways to resolve conflicts, prevent problematic situations that harm the office's camaraderie.

MAKE YOUR WORKSPACE 'YOU' 

Having a sense of ownership or identity of your own workspace can anchor you to your job or best yet make you look forward to going to work.

If company policy permits, decorate your area to make it a place of comfort and convenience to make you work better, especially when you're at your job eight hours a day. Make it a fun place as it can be.

Creating the ideal workspace can give you 'empowerment'. Organize your work area neatly, along with your task schedule so that it's manageable for you.

You don't need to be overwhelmed at work if you make yourself the right environment where you're prepared with everything you need to get the job done. A little prep can go a long way in executing a task easily, and without stress.

By being proactive and taking control of your workspace and schedule, you experience satisfaction which brings on confidence and motivation.

LIVE HEALTHY TO BE HAPPY

Happiness isn't just an emotional state; it's a physical state too. When your mind and body are functioning well without problems, you'll be in a good mood constantly.

Maintain a good diet and keep yourself properly hydrated throughout your workday can make a big difference in your energy level and attitude.

Avoid bad habits and vices like smoking, drinking liquor or indulging in sugary, oily foods to deal with stress. These aggravate stress in the long run.

Take breaks not just to nourish your body and mind, but exercise too.

By only taking a few minutes during your workday to get up and move a little can add many recovery points to your overall health and happiness in the office.

And while moving about, do remember to take a breather, a deep breather. Stand with your feet together and your arms at your sides. Inhale deeply, then exhale and bend forward. Try to do this movement 10 times.

MAINTAIN A POSITIVE ATTITUDE

Happiness doesn't come out of nowhere, it's not a reaction. It's an action that you can make, by focusing on what's important, what's positive.

Identify the things that you enjoy or appreciate at work, even if they are as simple as your coworkers or the cooling system. If you appreciate the positives, you can make your job more enjoyable.

Reward yourself, indulge yourself out of the office, not only when you do a good job but also when you experience a bad time in the office.

Whether it be dinner with family, or a movie with friends, ice cream, remember to treat yourself every once in awhile.

Following these 4 tips can ensure you that you will enjoy working for the country's sunshine industry where a promising, happy future awaits everyone in BPO Philippines.

How to Open Windows of Opportunities

If we are wise, we will make more opportunities, than we will find. 

So don't go searching out, but look within. Don't wait for opportunities to knock on your front door, it's already here.

To create or recognize opportunities with what you already have, here are  the things you'll need to open windows of opportunities for yourself, especially in BPO Philippines.