Continuously Hone Your Communication Skills

Working in the corporate setting requires you to interact with various people all the time. In order for you to be truly effective in your work, you have to be able to translate your thoughts into written or spoken words. Ever heard of managers speak in a meeting but nobody understands what he or she is trying to say? You can avoid that by simply improving your communications skills.

Spend a Little More Time At the Office

All office based employees have to render at least 8 hours a day to the company before calling it a day. Just like in school, a lot of employees arrive just on time for work and leave the office once the “bells ring”. However, I’ll point out how going in a little early and staying at the office a few minutes more will surely benefit you.

Make Yourself Known

Being a Filipino, we are naturally shy and try to stay away from people we don't know. But you shouldn’t commit this newbie mistake whenever you enter a company. A lot of opportunities are being wasted if you choose to just sit still at the office. Imagine working at least 8 hours a day and not talking to the person beside you. How boring is that?!

How to Plan for a Company Summer Outing

The month of May usually is the time where companies plan their summer outing. This is probably one of the events that you’ve looking forward to since the start of 2011. It may even be the reason you’ve been working out so much or following a very strict diet. However, you have been tasked by the Big Boss to plan for your company’s summer getaway. For sure you want to impress the person with your superb planning skills, what do you do?

10 Effective Interview Tips to Land You That Job

Here are some interview tips that I consider to be very effective during interviews:

June 20 Declared Holiday!

Under Proclamation No. 154, Malacañang has declared June 20, 2011 as a special, non-working holiday to commemorate Dr. Jose Rizal's birthdate. Good news, right? Now is your chance to have a nice rest from work. Or work on that day to increase your salary. *wink*

Advanced happy birthday, Pepe!


Source: Official Gazette.

Sell Yourself During The Interview

The interview is the last obstacle that you have to overcome in achieving your dream job. Be sure to be prepared beforehand. Though it might be natural for you to be nervous, you should stay calm and maintain your poise during the whole interview activity. This is your chance to let the employer know why you should be a part of their company. Once the interview starts, you just have to remember one thing: