ONCE again, I would like to thank Mr. Quitugua for the opportunity to continue sharing points and views with the public regarding employment.
Jobseekers often create their own negative reality by the behaviors that they exhibit. They actually sabotage their job search. This becomes a barrier as a result.
A barrier is anything that makes you “unattractive” to employers.
It may come from your physical appearance, emotional or social traits, present, past or temporary life situation, ideology, beliefs or attitude, personal issues, skills, aptitudes or natural abilities and experience.
Here’s how to overcome the barriers that you have. First, identify your barrier. Then ask yourself the following:
• Do I appear dependable in the eyes of the employers? Employers look into reference checks, work history consistency and by observing your emotional stability.
• Do I match the company’s attitude? Evaluate your 10 basic self-management skills or personality trait skills. Then call employers and asked for their most 10 basic needs for the positions that you want. Match them and see if you meet them.
• Can I do the job? Look into your job-related or specific skills, natural ability that you may have and your most relevant life experience and compare them with employers needs.
• Do I appear motivated and eager to learn? Do not be over confident; it may appear as if you are just faking it. Look into your history and see what are those things that motivates and makes you learn on the job. Provide at least three examples.
• Do you match the company’s image for this particular position? Consider the company’s target customers, marketing strategies and the appearance of their current employees. Do this by conducting a site visit, talking to employees or making direct contact with a human resource representative.
• If you are not getting interviews, look into how you fill your applications, resumés and appearance. It may create a negative perception upon yourself that is detriment to the scheduling of the interviews.
• If you are getting interviews and not getting hired, look for red flags on the way you answer questions, presenting your skills and your attitude. Acknowledge that you have made a mistake during the interview and develop a positive alternative on your next.
These are just some steps in which you can use to set your mind set in finding a job. Call us at 664-3241 for further details or assistance.
Joaquin, I would once again ask you not to be negative about this approach. If you really care about the people you said that you care for, sent them to us for assistance. We are always available to assist them.
ALFRED A. PANGELINAN
Director
Division of Employment Services
