01 Disember 2009

What are Your Strength and Weaknesses?

A to Z about YOU. Describe yourself by giving 1-5 points to each statement listed below.

5 points – always --> Excellent
4 points – usually --> Good
3 points – sometimes --> Satisfactory
2 points – rarely --> Fair
1 point -- never --> Poor


1) I am intelligent. I grasp instructions accurately and comprehend directions instantly.
2) I possess initiative. I attempt work beyond that required and work independently.
3) I am punctual. I complete assignments on time and keep appointments on time.
4) I am tactful. I say pleasant things and do the right things when dealing with others.
5) I obey rules. I observe the rules of my organization and obey them at all time.
6) I possess good judgment. I distinguish the important from the unimportant tasks.
7) I speak well. The way I speak often creates a favorable impression.
8) I am considerate. I am mindful of the effect of my conducts on others.
9) I am healthy. I am practically energetic at all time and never get ill.
10) I am accurate. I am good at details and keep records properly in order.
11) I am honest. I do not possess money, time, supplies or ideas without permission.
12) I am industrious. I am happy when I am busy and find work to do at all times.
13) I am loyal. I feel strongly about the ties that bind me to people and organization.
14) I am persistent. I complete assignments and do follow-ups with persistence.
15) I am confident. I know my goals in life and believe that they can be achieved.
16) I am capable of solving problems. I remain calm under pressure and in crisis.
17) I am cheerful. I am humorous, flexible and generous. I smile to everybody.
18) I am enthusiastic. I am eager to learn new tasks and to be trained on-the-job.
19) I am career-minded. I do not mind spending more time at work.
20) I am creative. I like to contribute ideas but dislike instruction and routines.
21) I am adaptable. I adjust myself easily to people, place, things and changes.
22) I am open-mined. I accept criticism with gratitude and not hostility.
23) I am helpful. I offer help to others even before they ask for it.
24) I am efficient. I get my work done on time and with minimum resources.
25) I am polite. I'm well-mannered and never offend persons whom I dislike.
26) I am dependable. I volunteer contributions and do routine duties without being told.

The First Employment for Job Seekers


There are quite a number of conventional ways to discover job vacancies:

1) applying directly to employer or personnel manager.
2) sending resumes and application letter to company via Internet and mail.
3) contacting family members, friends or anybody who may know about job leads.
4) answering job vacancy advertisements published in print media.
5) checking public employment agency and recruitment center listing of job vacancies.
6) using college career counseling and placement office referrals.
7) attending career fairs sponsored by organization.
8) applying and taking tests for civil service positions in government.
     However, the more aggressive job seekers may find that they should not just wait passively to hear from companies or employment agencies. Instead of seeking jobs, they can actually create job opportunities by talking to people who have the power to hire. Fresh graduates or job seekers without any work experience may feel shy to ask around but remember: if you fail, there is nothing to lose (because you have nothing to lose anyway).
     You are at the best position to do this if you have a specialized skill which is much needed in a company to better its products or services. Try to reach the person in charge of recruitment to listen to you. Explain to them how you can contribute with the knowledge and experience you have. By doing so you will create a new job in a new company which is tailor-made, just for you.
     If you are looking for the very first job in life which means you have no work experience at all, try to emphasize on occasional or part-time jobs which you took up during school vacations or even co-curriculum activities which you participated in.
     If you are not in a hurry to find the first employment, try doing some research and take time to ask people which occupational field you should join. Time and energy invested should be worthwhile for you when you finally find the job that suits you well.
     Finally, try to interview persons in charge of personnel, recruitment or those who work with employment agencies. Get information that are relevant to your field of interest and make the right choice.
Good luck and regards from PLKP1Wawasan@yahoo.com to you.

Choosing the Right Workplace

Consider these factors when you decide to join a company or leave an organization for job change:

  1. Scope of Work
  2. Field of Interest
  3. Skills Application
  4. Morale or Culture
  5. Working Conditions
  6. Working Days/Hours
  7. Geographical Location
  8. Education and Training
  9. Self Improvement
  10. Salary
  11. Bonus
  12. Promotion
  13. Fringe Benefits
  14. Personal Value
  15. Responsibilities
  16. Organization Goals
  17. Organization Prospects
  18. Relationship with Superiors
  19. Relationship with Colleagues
  20. Relationship with Subordinates

Tips for Effective Time Management

      Are you always on the run? Coming to work earlier and leaving later? Working even on Saturdays and Sundays? Perenially fatigued, harassed and irritable? Time to slow down, say your concerned family and friends. But wait. It may not be a case of being overworked as much as a simple case of poor time management.
     Heed these time-saving tips and put yourself in control of your work and personal life!
a) Make a plan. Planning is the key to time management. But don’t just make a great-looking plan, implement it and stick to it! Be sure it’s a realistic one that provides for the usual interruptions, distractions and delays.
b) Believe you’re entitled to some personal time. Take a holistic approach to planning. Incorporate time for family and friends, hobbies, exercises and outings rather than giving them whatever scraps of time are left. Leisure time is never wasted time, but precious personal space that allows you to put your life in perspective and recharge your batteries to perform better at work.
c) Don’t be a perfectionist. Complete projects within the time frame you’ve set-and deliver. Wanting to do a great job is one thing; being obsessed about it to the point of going over the details again and again and missing your deadline is another.
d) Learn to say no. Inability to refuse more projects, invitations and responsibilities is a major cause of work pileup and torpedoes your carefully laid-out plans.
e) Know your priorities. Make a list of your priorities and label them according to importance and urgency. Tackle the most important first, hopefully move on to the medium-priority projects and do the low-priority items when and if you have the time.