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:

Motivate Yourself with Music!

Music is a powerful force because of its capacity to energize a person and increase one's own endurance at work. The right music or songs can be a great aid for us who still need a little push to get moving ahead in BPO Philippines.

How does music boost motivation strongly and help through the most mind-numbing tasks?

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!

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.

Beware of Job Scams on the Internet!

Today, there are many internet job scams, ranging from fake jobs, to scams that try and collect your personal information, or ask you to send money or make purchases.

Be alert and be aware. Always proceed with caution especially when you have certain suspicions about a company and its job offer.

Do your own due diligence in checking a potential employer's background online. Here are some tips.

Japanese Government offers scholarships 2013

The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC), Embassy of Japan, announces it is now open to accept applications for the 2013 Japanese Government scholarship.

Since 1954, the Government of Japan has made education in Japanese universities and other institutions accessible to about 3,000 Filipino students through the Japanese Government scholarships.

The scholarship aims to develop future leaders in the Philippines by granting outstanding Filipino students a chance to further pursue their studies in Japan.

These categories are open to all Filipino citizens that meet the requirements.

Writing your Resume

Are you a college graduate applying for work in BPO Philippines and wondering how to write a good resume, especially since this is your first?

Here are some tips on how to make a decent, professional resume to be submitted and evaluated with good chances for a callback.

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.

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.

Dress Professional, Budget-wise

Making a good impression is important, and it is a wise move to invest in what you wear.

But dressing for work to present a professional image does not mean that you spend a small fortune at a branded clothing store.

A professional image is important in BPO PHILIPPINES, but doesn't have to be an expensive venture.
Here are some quick tips:

• Get more for your money by shopping smarter.  
• Build on your existing wardrobe with versatile pieces of clothing. 
• Use common sense and moderation when it comes to shopping for a new work wardrobe, and most of all, make sure your budget can handle your purchase first.

More in detail, after the jump!

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.

A Small Thanks goes a Big Way

In searching for work, there's nothing like performing well at the interview.

After all that preparations and practice, answering the interviewer's questions with confidence, you want to follow up with something impressive, a gesture that could make the interview think positively of you, possibly want to hire you-- or at least bring you back for another round of interviews.

What could You do?

Send a post interview follow up email or letter.

The best advice is to follow up the interview with a short thank-you letter, thanking the interviewer for his time and repeat your interest in and qualifications for the job.

An articulate post-interview follow-up letter or e-mail can only strengthen your candidacy. 

The more brief the letter, the better.

Bad Networking: How to avoid it.

In looking for work or career opportunities, people can turn to their social ties in communities, or networks, for information or possibilities.

People can tap on family, schoolmates, friends or friends of friends for useful information or opportunities to work together on a project. 

Networking is using social skills with purpose towards a specific goal or objective.

Like any skill, there's a good way and a bad way to network... here are some pointers to make sure you make your networking successful for you, especially when you're looking for a job in BPO Philippines.