Apply Then Fail But Never Give Up

Applied. Failed.

Applied. Temporary qualified. Failed again.

I’m such as professional job applicant, ain’t I?

Well, that’s my life now…

There are a lot of the companies here in the Philippines. Some are legally registered by authorized government institutions such as Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and Department of Local Employment. Some are not so it means they’re illegal but they’re still operating to recruit and somewhat fool applicants who want to find a stable job and earn money by offering 2 different jobs in a text message and orientation and collecting a “so-called” fee and a closed sale account (either referral or loyalty).

And I’ve encountered that twice: first in a company (TotalMED) that selling medical card at a cheaper price located in Greenhills, San Juan and the second one in a marketing firm (Benne Ssere International Inc. or BSII) who’s selling a dental access card at also a cheaper price. They’re not offering basic salary but only compensation and benefits that came from closed sales.

Why did some company do this? Hiring for a job for the sake of closed sales? I don’t get it. An applicant finds permanent job to earn money, not for the company’s purpose to sell at least to get hired.

Here are some tips to guide you in applying a job at any company:

1 – Apply at credible job sites (i.e. PhilJob.net, Jobstreet.com, JobsDB.com, etc.)

2 – If you received a text message for scheduled exam/interview, search the company on the net for its background or overview. If you want to be sure, check it thru the sites of DTI, SEC, or DOLE.

3 – During the interview, don’t hesitate to ask if they’re offering basic salary and what vacancy job they’re offering. YOU MUST DOUBT if the interviewer asked for a fee (specifically not for laboratory/medical), if he/she didn’t answer those questions honestly, or if he/she answered them indirectly.

4 – If you attended an orientation right after the exam and interviews, you’ll need to answer an evaluation sheet. If you read questions such as “Do you understand that we are not offering BASIC SALARY?” don’t answer. Better if you’ll not pursue the job that they’re offering to you. You’re required to pay for that fee and have a closed sale before you get hired.

To all the fresh graduates who still haven’t found a job, be careful always and good luck!