How to determine if a Job Posting is a SCAM
Don't get fooled with scammers posting Job Openings at JobsBank or any other Job Posting Sites in the Internet. I will tell the common signs of a Fake Job Openings.
1. Salary is too good to be TRUE - That is a red flag. Scammers often post salary offerings that will make your mouth salivating to get it.
2. Employer Email address is using yahoo, google, aol, live. etc.. - That is a very big NO NO especially if employer is located overseas or abroad. SCAMMERS can not communicate with you using the email address of the company they are trying to represent because they definitely don't have access to the company's email system.
3. Employer is asking for money - Another red flag If an employer is asking money in exchange of employment it is definitely a scam. Sometimes scammers have legitimate reasons for asking money especially if job openings they offer
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The advantages and disadvantages of having your own business
Most of us are aware that having a business is one of the best ways to earn money. A business may need a big capital to start though it will still depend on what kind of business you will open. The life of the business will always depend on you. In this article, I’ll be talking about the advantages and disadvantages of having a business.
Advantages:
You’re the boss – In having a business, you’re the boss. As the boss, you are the one in charge of everything. You can go to work whenever you want because you are the owner. You have the right to do whatever you want. You’ll also be the one to decide on who’s going to be hired, the working hours and more. As a boss, no one can fire you though it is also up to you to make sure that your business or company is
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Tips to prevent being a victim of illegal recruiters
Here in the Philippines, it would be very hard to find a job especially when you haven’t finished college. This is one of the reasons why most Filipino’s prefer working abroad. Working abroad is not that easy especially if you already have a family. You need to sacrifice being away from your loved one’s just to earn. If we’ll be talking about salaries, there is no doubt that an overseas worker earns much higher compared to regular employees here in our country. In this article, I’ll be talking about the ways on how to prevent being a victim of illegal recruiters.
Verify the agency – The very first thing that you must remember is that the agency must have a license from POEA. All recruitment agencies are required to acquire a license from POEA to prove that they are legal.
Transact with authorized personnel – Make sure to transact only to those
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Must have Benefits of Employees in the Philippines
Here in the Philippines, there are a lot of companies wherein they don’t give any benefits. In the law, this is already an offense. In this article, I’ll be discussing about the must have benefits for employees.
We have two kinds of employees: the contractual employees and the regular employees. Contractual employees are basically those who just work in a short period of time. Contractual employees are usually employed from 3 months to 6 months. Regular employees from the name itself are employees which are already hired by the company for the long run.
Would there be differences when it comes to benefits for the two kinds of employees? Yes, there is.
Usually, construction companies hire contractual employees when there are buildings that are being built. This way, employees have limited benefits compared to regular employees. If you’re a contractual employee, you don’t have any sick leaves or vacation leaves. You also don’t
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Where to Find On the Job Training (OJT)
On the Job Training is a good way to get that dream Job you are longing for. It is a good stepping stone for a good paying Job.
On the Job Training for some Colleges and Universities are now mandatory for their graduating students, that is a good thing because you will be given a hands on experience for a real life workplace.
But where can you find a nice On the Job Trainings or OJT. You can find a good On the Job Trainings from companies which is in the same field as your course so If you are in IT field you have to look for decent IT Companies. make sure that the work given to you is totally related to your course or else dont accept it.
You can find some decent companies for OJT's at www.jobs.cnctc.com.ph Look at the OJT Categories and find OJT's that suits your skills
The Best Course to take to Become an IT Support Staff / Computer Technician
For those who are interested in computers, enrolling in a pc troubleshooting course could also interest you. This would be perfect for those who want to know not just the software aspects but also the hardware aspects of computers.
Here at CNCTC, we are offering a pc troubleshooting course that would help you further understand computers. We will explain to you each and every part of the computer both in and out. This way, you would understand the basic functions of both the hardware and software. We would also teach you on how to properly assemble and disassemble a desktop computer. To give you some ideas, I’ll be giving some topics that would be discussed in the course.
Formatting and windows installation – In this course, we will teach you the proper way of installing a Windows based operating system for your computer.
Possible causes of hardware problems – We will teach you
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Free Job Posting in the Philippines
Are you Looking for the Best Free Job Positing in the Philippines? I will telll you this, you can find it right here. JobsBank Online Jobs Depot is one of the Best Free Job Posting you can see running here. It has all the features of Paid Job Posting sites in the Philippines.
JobsBank Online Jobs Depot has thousands of JobSeekers and JobSeeker posted Resumes which you can browse to find the right candidates for your Job Openings.
It has a built in Resume Alert system that you can configure to receive daily updated Resume of JobSeekers. You can filter Resume alerts so that you will only receive resumes of qualified candidates.
You can post Unlimited Job Openings. Choose the best Job Categories for your Job Openings. Job Posted in the wrong category will be deleted at once.
Posting of SCAM Jobs are not allowed we can detect spurious Job Openings. Dont even think
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IT Certifications such as CCNA, MCP, TESDA CHS NCII A must haves for IT professionals
There would be times that being a graduate isn’t enough to land a job with a good pay. There would also be companies that would only hire those who are certified. If that's the case, you must also want to be certified which can result to a promotion and a salary increase. In this article, I’ll be discussing about the advantage of being certified.
As an IT Professional, being certified will give you an advantage. This way, you can increase your value in the company that you are working for. Being certified can also help you find a job faster. It is also possible that companies will already offer you a job even if you’re not applying. This means that they want you to work for them because they know that you can be an asset in their company.
Your certificate will depend on the nature of your work. If you are into networking, having a certificate from cisco is a big plus. If you’re into servers, you can apply for a Microsoft MCP certification and CISCO Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP and CCIE. Here in the Philippines, we also have certifications from TESDA (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority) like the
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What is the Importance of having a College Degree
What is the importance of having a college degree? Is it really necessary to have one? Some of you might think that studying is just a waste of time and money. Basically, a college degree means that you completed a specific course of your choice. The years of studying will depend on the course you will take. In this article, I’ll be discussing why having a degree is important.
As we all know, looking for a job here in the Philippines is not that easy especially if you’re an undergraduate. Nowadays, companies prefer applicants who possess a college degree. Most of the time, undergraduates are not being entertained by companies even if you have years of experience already. They even hire fresh graduates that are willing to undergo training before the actual work.
A college degree isn’t just about the title, it is about the knowledge that you have learned by studying. It is one of the most important reasons why a college degree is important. Being a graduate can also earn you respect from people. Having a college degree can also prove those people who doubted your abilities, those people who thought that you can’t reach your goals.
Here in the Philippines,
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Part time jobs for students
As we all know, most students rely on just asking money from their parents. As students, going to school to study is your first priority but if you want to earn money for yourself, there are some part time jobs that will fit even on your tight schedule.
If you want to earn, this article might help you how.
Freelance Writer– If you have the passion to write, being a freelance writer might be one of your top choices when it comes to having a part time job. You don’t need to go an office to write, you can just write during your free time. You can even pick topics that best interest you. With regards to the compensation, it will depend on the agreement of both you and the company.
Buy and Sell – As a student, you can even get into the buy and sell business. You may need to have a capital for this one but this can even produce you easy money. You can sell gadgets, cell phones, clothes or the items that you like. If you don’t have a capital, you can do it by letting the buyer deposit the money first then you’ll just need to ship
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The advantages of applying a job online
As we all know, the traditional way of applying for a job is quite a long process. First, you need to manually look for a job and then pass your resume. Normally, it will take about a few days or even weeks for you to know if you’re going to be interviewed or not. You’re lucky if you’ll be interviewed on the spot. But now due to the advancement of everything, you can now apply for a job online. So, what’s new with applying online?
Find a job easier – This is one of the best advantages in applying online because you can browse thousands of jobs available in internet. It is easier because you can just type a keyword for your desired job and the search engine will automatically show the corresponding jobs for you.
Post your resume online – When you post your updated resume online, you’ll have greater chance of getting a job. It is also possible that even if you didn’t apply for a certain company but they saw your resume, they’ll contact you if they are interested.
Fewer expenses – In looking for a job online, you don’t have to print resumes and 2x2 pictures to be sent
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Reasons Why some graduates ends up as a Call Center Agent
Most of us are aware that the call center industry here in the Philippines is still growing. Call centers here in our country mostly caters customers outside the country. As we normally see, call centers are always open for hiring. There are only two things that you need to possess to be hired. First, you need to be a computer literate. Second, you must be fluent in English. They don’t need college graduates, certifications or whatsoever. If you have the skills in English, you have a big chance of being hired. But most of you might be asking why do graduates even end up being an agent instead of applying for a job connected to their fields? In this article, I’ll be explaining some reasons why graduates even prefer being an agent.
Training with pay – If you’ll be hired, they will train you for a couple of months but the good thing here is that while training, the company is still paying you. This is a very good idea that was implemented by call center companies.
Low salaries – As we all know, salaries here in the Philippines is not that good even if you’re already a graduate. In working in
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Starting your Career as a Freelance Computer Technician
If you are a computer technician, one thing that you can do to earn is to be a freelancer. A freelance computer technician means that you are not employed but you can still earn money by looking for customers that would let you repair their computers instead of bringing it to a pc repair shop. In this article, I’ll be giving tips on how to start being a freelancer.
Fliers / Posters – If you want to start gaining customers, start making fliers and posters to inform them that you are accepting repairs. You can post it near malls, stores or even outside your house. If you are living in a subdivision or condominium, you can post your ads on their bulletin board or at the entrance where the people can clearly see it. Advertising your services might be hard at first but don’t give up easily. Think of possible ways on how to get customers.
Lower your price – Make sure that your services are a bit cheaper compared to repair shops. Remember, the lower the price, the more customers you can get. You might have a low service fee compared to others but make sure that the services you are
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Home Based Jobs, Working without leaving the comfort of your home
Working at home maybe comfortable but having a home based job isn’t that easy. You need to fight certain temptations that can cause work problems. In this article, I’ll be talking about some of the advantages and disadvantages of having a home based job.
Advantages
Work at home – This is one of the top reasons why having a home based job is good. You don’t need to ride a bus, take a cab or even drive your way to the office because you can just work without leaving our own home.
No dress codes – Another advantage of working at home is that there is no dress code. You can wear anything you like. You can even just wear your pajamas while working. It is up to you. You don’t have any boss at home that would criticize the way you dress.
No specific working time – You can work on what time you want, you don’t have any specific time to work. You can sleep late, wake up late or even sleep again if you want. It is up to you.
No deductions – Working at home will result to more
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