One-on-one vs panel job interview
By Rey Elbo
Much depends on the stage of the hiring process. In preliminary stages, it’s better to do one-on-one interviews. Ask department managers for tips on how to go about it.
Magsaysay Shipping bats for more gov’t investment in seafarer training
THE government should consider investing more in developing the skills of seafarers through such measures as the acquisition of a training ship for maritime school students, a shipping executive said on Thursday.
Body language for job applicants
By Rey Elbo
Are you single? If you’re a female applicant with a pleasing personality, is it possible that your interviewer was mesmerized by your beauty or other things that could ripen into something unethical or immoral in the future should you get that job?
Work permit rules for foreigners overhauled
THE Department of Labor and Employment’s (DoLE) plan to revise the guidelines for issuing Alien Employment Permits (AEPs) is seen as a response to...
Stress interview or plain bullying?
By Rey Elbo
Are you sure Manager B is not conducting a stress interview? You’ve got to understand this very well. Many jobs require people to handle pressures and difficult scenarios arising from working with equally difficult colleagues or customers, even on trivial matters. This is the reasoning behind the stress interview.
K-12 graduates confront job growth hurdles — PBEd
GRADUATES of the K-12 program are encountering obstacles to career growth, highlighting the need to further align education with industry demands, the Philippine Business...
HR’s seat in the executive board room
By Rey Elbo
I’m the newly-hired head of human resources (HR) at a medium-sized organization. In my previous job, I was given a permanent seat in monthly...
Philippines, Finland target labor deal this year
THE Philippines and Finland on Thursday signed a joint declaration of intent to seal a bilateral labor agreement this year.
“Safe, ethical, transparent, and sustainable...
French Prime Minister opens door to renegotiating pension reform
PARIS — French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou opened the door to renegotiating a disputed pension reform in a bid to win over left-wing lawmakers...
Resignation without notice
By Rey Elbo
You might find it hard to believe, but many companies, especially the big ones, don’t bother with this issue because the damage done by resigning employees is too insignificant. They would rather focus their attention on hiring and training the replacements right away. If not, they simply don’t fill the vacant position.
WEF: PHL should fix educational shortcomings
THE Philippines is well-positioned to capitalize on demographic changes reshaping economies given its burgeoning working-age population, but it should address critical shortcomings in education...
Bossjob AI resume tool makes hiring easier
RECRUITMENT platform Bossjob on Thursday said its latest artificial intelligence (AI) Resume Analysis tool is expected to help simplify companies’ hiring process.
“The AI Resume...