Living in a Competitive World - Work Advice For Fresh Graduates

As there is an increase in the number of graduates, it becomes harder and harder to find a job, especially in the Philippines. Nowadays, it is better to get a job anywhere than not have one at all. By anywhere, this means in the literal sense. Many people, when they encounter the first sign of a job opportunity, go to great lengths just to take them. Because of the competition, you will be considered lucky with just the fact that you have gotten hired.

In the past, Filipinos aim high and are after jobs in places such as the Makati and Ortigas City. These are some of the main business districts in the country. Here, top companies are located, which offer high salaries and great benefits. With this promises located in urban cities, these places are often overpopulated. Here, people are given the chance to pursue different kinds of career paths such as medicine, law and many others.

At present, there is a rising need for call center agents. Thanks to the boom of the information technology and telecommunications industry, more and more people are given employment opportunities. The requirements of these call centers are not as strict as other work. As long as you have reached college level and are proficient in a language, preferably English, then you have a shot at making it big in the business.

All in all, the Philippines, especially the urban areas, are a place where competition for jobs occurs. If you are a fresh graduate hoping to succeed in with regards to your career, you should work hard with your academics. Although majority of the things you learn from school are not directly applied with work, these will build your character and give you experience. These two will give you an edge in the mission of finding work in the Philippines.

Makati business district is a great place to work in the Philippines. If you are interested, you can check out this site on Makati Jobs and check out the openings within the area.

At the same time, students who would like to get a head start on their working career should check out this site on Philippine OJT and look for openings as well as career advice.