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The Philippines is a newly industrialized nation. In the recent years, Philippines enjoys the tag of being one of the top outsourcing destinations in the world and Philippines has seen a steady increase in the number of call centers. If we speak of Job Vacancies in Philippines  then BPO jobs take a significant share in the job market.  Call center jobs currently are the most lucrative and sought after jobs. The call center jobs are more than just glamorized answering. The skills required to land these jobs in the Philippines are primarily knowledge of English language, command over spoken English, communication skills, analytical skills, a basic understanding of computers, flexibility, ability to sustain the pressure, willingness to work hard, self-motivation and most importantly a clear and a friendly voice.  As mentioned, communication skills play a significant role in the customer service industry. You are the first voice that the customer will associate w...

Walk-in interviews are a trend all over the world today, and the Philippines job market isn’t shying away from it. Walk-in-interviews are a major part of Philippines job culture but are these walk-ins beneficial for the job seeker is a question of debate. A walk-in interview is typically a screening that happens without any appointment or scheduled meeting. These walk-in interviews mostly take place at job fairs, or career events or sometimes the companies host the walk-in interviews at their office premises. Walk-in interviews are mainly preferred by job seekers as they feel it is hassle free and informal as compared to the regularly scheduled interviews. But is it so? We all know every coin has two sides and this holds true for walk-in interviews as well. It has its share of disadvantages. Firstly it is a time-consuming process. You need to sit for hours sometimes to get a chance to see the interviewer. The time taken could impact negatively on your overall performanc...

Your Resume Could Be Your Downfall Have you ever imagined that your resume could deprive you of the dream job you have waited for? Yes, your resume can lead to your downfall. Blunders in your resume can be a spoilsport, preventing you from the interview and ultimately the job, in-spite of you fitting the bill perfectly. Your resume is your selling point. It is your tool to stay alive in the competition. The resume should be crisp and tempting enough for the recruiters to give you a call for the interview immediately. Job seeker, your resume is your first impression. Thus it should speak well of you, should be formatted well, giving a glimpse of how professional, accomplished and organised you are. Outdated formats lower your chances as the possible candidate for the position. Many a time job seekers tend to float a single resume for a different industry which is a major blunder. It is a good practice to have an industry-specific resume. The resume should contain industry-...