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CAREER SERVICES UNIT

Center for Student Development and Leadership
Maharlika Highway, Brgy. Bitas, Cabanatuan City / 044-464-3300 loc 114
Ms. Toni Marie B. Punzalan, RN
Career Services Officer
0926-1512-376

Top Employers / Companies

Producers Bank

Introduction

Banking

Career Services Unit

Welcome from your Career Services Officer. We strive to address the needs of all
students and alumni regarding their career plans and job search preparation.
In accordance with the mission of Phinma Education of Making lives better through
Education, the Career Services Unit of the Center for Student Development and Leadership helps the students discover, develop and achieve their career goals. We provide services that will equip them with skills that will effectively land them a job.

Robinsons Department Store and Supermarket Mall

What We Do

SM Group

Mall

The Harvest Hotel

Hotel / Apartelle / Inn

Watsons Your Personal Store

Drug Store

Wesleyan Univerity Philippines Cardiovascular

Health
and Medical Center

Wesleyan University Philippines

Wheeltek

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Tertiary Education

Autmotive / Dealership

Equip students with professional job search skills

Train students to become successful with their job search and employment.
Provide linkages between the students / graduates and the top companies.
Provide students / graduates with Job Vacancies and other Recruitment Activities
from Top Companies.

Other Services
On-the-Job Trainings / Internshipsthis is an avenue for students who are looking for
experiences with academic credits but without making a long term commitment with
an employer. Eventually students will be given priority for future recruitment activities of our partner companies.
Job Fairsstudents are encouraged to attend job fairs, employer open houses and
other networking events to learn more about job and internship opportunities.
Part-time / Summer Job Opportunitiesthese are opportunities for the students to
earn money for tuition and other school expenses with a clear consideration of their
academic
Job Search Assistancea guide is being provided to students leading to an effective
job search.
Activity AnnouncementsCareer Services Activities and other related recruitment
activities are being announced in various social media accounts making it accessible
to students and alumni.
Contact Person Location
The Office of the Center for Student Development and Leadership
Located at the back of the Business Center, beside the University Gymnasium
Phone: 044-464-3300 Loc. 114
Cellphone: 0926-1512-376
Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday)
Email: careers@au.phinma.edu.ph
Facebook: aupen.alumni@gmail.com
Facebook Group Page: PhinmaAU Alumni
Twitter: @PhinmaAUCareers

Top Employers / Companies

Land Bank of the Philippines

Job Fair
Banking

Manuel V. Gallego Cabanatuan City General HosHealth

pital

Manuel V. Gallego Foundation College

Tertiary Education

Max's Restaurant

Restaurants

Mc Donalds Restaurant

Restaurant / Fastfood
Chain

Metrobank Nueva Ecija

Banking

Microtel Inn and Suites

Hotel / Apartelle / Inn

NE Cakes and Restaurant

Restaurant / Fastfood
Chain

NE Good Samaritan General Hospital

Health

NE Group of Companies

Grocery

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Tips

Remember these tips as you prepare to attend job fairs:

Before the Fair
Find out as much as you can about the job fair before the day of the event, try to
learn the following:
- what organizations will be there and what positions are they planning to fill?
- Research all employers that are of interest to you.
- Does it cost anything to attend?
- What is the format for the day? (scheduled interviews, open fair, career
information, etc.)
- Do you have to pre-register?
- What time does the event begin and end?
- Is it an open or closed job fair? (Openanyone can attend, Closedonly
students of sponsoring schools / organization are invited to attend)
Bring 20 to 30 copies of your resume only on professional, quality paper. A cover
letter is not necessary but you should bring your Applicants Portfolio with you.
Dress professionally, wear comfortable but professional shoes (you will be walking
and standing most of the time).
Rehearse a 1 minute introduction of yourself, include your major, why you chose this
major, career related work experience and career goals. Prepare 5 questions that you
want to ask the recruiter regarding company / position but never ask about salary or
benefits.
During the Fair
When you arrive, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself and plan for a strategy.
Be confident and approach each employer with a smile and a firm handshake.
Bring food with you that can easily be placed in your bags or cars.
Keep your energy ad enthusiasm up the entire day.
Ask for a business card and if not available, get the name, and the title of the person
you spoke withmaking sure of the correct spelling.
Make notes after talking with each employer.
After the Fair
Follow-up after the job fair with each
employer that is still of interest to you be
sending a cover letter and resume, as
well as any supporting documents. In
addition, add a thank-you note. Send this
information within a week after the
event.
Be prepared to follow-up again if you
have not heard from the recruiter within the time line given to you at the fair.
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Top Employers / Companies

Cover Letter

AMA Computer College

Tertiary Education

Amada Plaza Hotel

Hotel / Apartelle / Inn

ASKI (Kaaagapay sa Kaunlaran)

Micro Finance

Avon

Cosmetics

Banco De Oro Unibank Inc

Banking

Bank of the Philippine Islands

Banking

China Bank Savings Inc

Banking

Chowking

Restaurant / Fastfood
Chain

College of the Immaculate Conception

Tertiary Education

ELJ Memorial Hospital

Health

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Sample

Partner Companies

Resume

ACES Agri-Manufacturing CorManufacturing

poration

Jeffrey P. Sarmiento 09175379239

Advance Credit Corporation

Microfinancing

John Eric Reyes 4635318 /

09165542033

Hinduja Global Solutions

Recruitment

Liany A. Hernandez 024345393 /

09172012893

Toyota Corporations

Automotive / Dealer- Anna Roberta Mendoship

za - 09063428624

Savemore Supermarket

Supermarket

Rose Ann Hermano 4647611 /

09327450540

The Good Samaritan Health

Systems Incorporated

Health

Dr. Benedicto Joson 4631582 loc 181

Midway Maritime Institute

Education

Michelle Joy Ferrer 4637020 /

09178443880

Manufacturing

Celeste Alegro 027503967-69 /

09228752142 /
09158726075

Bizbox Incorporated

Kyro Builders Incorporated TriConstruction Firm

ple "A" Construction Firm

Sarah Natividad 09178894002 /

09999940173

South Luzon Thermal Energy

Corporation - PHINMA

Sarah Baniaga 09178362117 (HR)

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Energy

Sample

Communication

Guidelines

Non-Verbal Communication
Greet the employer with a firm handshake
Wait to sit down after the employer has offered you a chair and has been seated first
Maintain steady eye contact.
Use positive facial expressions and speech qualities
Show interest by using good posture and easy smiles
Active listening with controlled response
Refrain from squirming or any other intentional nervous behaviors
Verbal Communication
Allow the interviewer to direct the interview and never interrupt
Use clear, concise answersdon't ramble
Dont use fillers when answering e.g. you know, uh or like
Dont exaggerate and dont be negative
Listen to what is being asked and answer appropriately
Use proper grammar
Maintain an appropriate sense of humor
Dont make excuses for yourself or put yourself down
Interview Etiquette
Dont be negative, even on the smallest issue
Thank the interviewer for the meeting and convey a positive attitude
Make sure you obtain the correct spelling, address and phone numbers
Be polite and honest, be careful not to talk so much
Dont refer to the interviewer by his first name unless given permission
Introduce yourself to the staff when you arrive
Arrive at least 20 minutes early
Call two days before the interview to confirm the date, time, location and the name
of the interviewer.

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Applicants Portfolio

Guidelines

A portfolio collects examples of your work and training so you can show employers.
There are many benefits of having a having a portfolio. In this section we list how it
should look, what to include and how to use your portfolio. An example is also provided.
Portfolio makes you stand out from the competition:

Employers will: be impressed that you prepared.

See you really want the job.
Believe you can do the work.
Remember you.

Can be very simple:

Use a Clear Book / Binders.
Keep the cover clean.
Put pages in sheet protectors.
Have a table of contents (see right).
Divide sections with tabs--you'll find pages easily.
Using Your Portfolio:
Never send with your rsum.
During the interview, show examples related to the discussion.
Put away if interviewer seems uninterested.
Never leave with the employer.
Fill your portfolio with the items listed below:
Recommendation Letters
Certificates of Trainings and Seminars Attended
Government Mandated Records such as (NSO Birth Certificate, NSO Marriage Certificate, SSS, Philhealth, Pag-ibig etc.)
Clearances (Barangay, Police, Municipal, Regional, NBI, etc.)
Photo Copy for the employers.
Education (Degree Certificates)
Other related documents for resume build-up
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Table of Contents

Social Media Accounts

Introduction

Job Search

Job Fair

Cover Letter

Resume

Applicants Portfolio

Employment

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Professional Attire

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Communication

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Partner Companies

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Top Employers

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Social Media

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Job Search

Preparation Checklist

To assure that you are ready to search for your career,

the following is a checklist of activities, documents and
resources that should be reviewed as often as possible.
This will help you stay focused and organized.

PRAYask for guidance and clear perspective of

what you want to become.
Google yourselfreview your online activity and
social media accounts. Untag photos, sanitize sites
and privatize settings. Brand yourself as a young
professional.
Establish a professional email addresse.g. first.lastname@yahoo.com
Identify specific skills and knowledge base.
Build a professional and marketable Resume, the Career Services Unit of CSDL will be
providing a sample template for your resume (see page of this guide).
Create a customized Cover Letter (see page of this guide).
Develop a Reference Pagelist of at least 5 professional / academic references with
their permission.
Design an Applicants Portfolioa collection of all pertinent documents, certificates,
clearances and the like.
Make a Marketing List 25 employers for whom you would like to work with and
research each company that is on your list.
Make a list of your top skills / traitsillustrate each with examples (use STAR
Situation, Tasks, Actions, Results)
Learn how to present yourself well over the telephone, in networking and interviews.
Schedule a mock interview to practice answering interview questions.
Carefully choose interview clothes and accessoriesbe professional and conservative. If in doubt, DONT wear it. Select clothing dark in color and classic in style, everything should be clean, pressed and polished.
Create a list of people in your networkprovide a copy of your resume to everyone
in your network and maintain contact with them.
Get and stay organizeduse a planner / calendar to schedule your job search.
Ask for business cards after the interview or write down the interviewers details.
Send a thank-you note cardalways send a note within 24-48 hours after every interview.
Remember to update your profile and resubmit every year a revised resume at
careers@au.phinma.edu.ph
Prepare yourself and claim for a meaningful career.

Top Employers / Companies

New City Lumber Hardware

Hardware / Electrical

Norkis

Automotive / Dealership

Nueva Ecija Doctors Hospital

Health

Nueva Ecija Unviersity of Science and TechnoloTertiary Education

gy

Paulino J. Garcia Memorial Research and MediHealth

cal Center

Philippine National Bank

Banking

Premiere Medical Center

Health

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Cover Letter

Tips

A cover letter should accomplish six things:

1. Introduce who you are and why you are writing to the person, targeting your resume
toward a specific position using a job description.
2. Present an overview of your qualifications.
3. Demonstrate how you are prepared to contribute and meet their hiring needs by
referring to the job description.
4. Give evidence of what you have discovered about the organization and why you
would like to work for them.
5. Encourage the employer to review your resume to learn more about you.
6. Specify your plans to be proactive.
The Opening
Begin by introducing yourself and why you are writing to the employer. State your credentials, skills and experience. If you are applying for a specific position, state the position
title and how you learned of the opening.
The Body
Describe the job-related and transferable skills (those that are learned) you possess. It
should articulate your understanding of the position you are applying for. Convey your
passion for this career area and demonstrate the research you have done to better understand the organization.
The Closing
You should indicate that you are enthusiastic about the possibility of meeting with the
employer. Take the initiative by indicating when you are plan to contact him/her via
phone or email, checking on the status of your application. This should sound nonthreatening. Job seekers should avoid letting a week go by in this process.
Final Points
Keep your letter short, clear, and business-like. Type the letter using a paper that matches
your resume. Proofread carefully for typing, punctuation and spelling errors. Ask other
people to review your letter, seeking for suggestions for improvement. Retain a copy of
the letter for your records. Remember to sign your name and include the word
Enclosure below the signature line for your resume, reference page, application form,
etc.

Top Employers / Companies

Ficobank

Banking

Flavours of China

Restaurant / Fastfood
Chain

GM Bank of Luzon, Inc

Banking

Good Samaritan Colleges

Tertiary Education

Handyman

Hardware / Electrical

Honda Prestige

Automotive / Dealership

Immaculate Conception Medical Center

Health

Isuzu Cabanatuan

Automotive / Dealership

Jollibee Group of Companies

Restaurants

Kservico

Automotive / Dealership
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Resume

Guidelines

Page Set-up and Personal Heading

Start with a blank page, set your margins to no less than half an inch. Choose a professional font and with good highlighting characteristics. Indicate your complete name, address and contact details. Use a larger font for your name and a font size
Picture
It is best to use either a 2X2 or passport size scanned picture with white background.
Objective
The target of the objective is to establish a career focus. State the type of position you
want or the areas in which you are prepared to work. You can add your willingness to to
accept additional responsibilities related to the position.
Education
Start with your most recent education. Include the college / school you attended, city and
state, degree/s, academic concentration, and the year you graduated.
Career Related Experience
Job title, employer, city, state, and dates of employment (month/year). Indicate skills
used and tasks performed, specialization and any duties beyond your regular assignment.

Scope of responsibility
Accomplishments
Relevant experience (Volunteer work, field experiences, internships and practicum
opportunities).
Honors, Activities and Special Skills
Licenses, certificates currently held
Honors, scholarships, awards, fellowships earned
Professional organization memberships and offices held
Publications
Affiliations with church, civic, community groups
Extracurricular activities / leadership
Include continuing education courses, professional seminars and/or professional development opportunities
Special Skills such as foreign language, computer proficiency, etc.
Reference
The best references are professors, employers, managers, ministers, coaches and others
except your family members or close friends. List 3 to 5+ names, including title, employment details, daytime phone numbers / email addresses.
Signature
Dont forget to sign your resume as a confirmation that all details are certified true and
correct.
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Partner Companies
Garbes Olalia Trading CorporaManufacturing
tion

Regine T. Miranda 0255326467 /

09268257069

Sutherland Global Services

BPO

Rona R. Nares 09173185157 /

09173185155

BSB Group Incorporated /

Sobida Motors

Ms. Steff / Jane V.

Automotive / Dealer- Abel - 026878712-13 /
ship
09178499272 /
09178973883

ABE Cabanatuan

Education

Maria Delina Delgado

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Microtel Development CorpoHotel

rations

Aileen B. Panganiban 028997171 /

09175634285

Digital Mentors

Recruitment

Marife Enrique 029357692 /

09089055480

Recruitment

Heide Sapiandante 024101234 /

09165678112 /
09998580819

21st Century Manpower Resources Inc.

Vista Land and Lifescapes Inc. Real Estate

Reverie Jane Atayde 2263552 loc 0558 /

09175156083

Salon de Albularyo

Jennifer I. Polintan 6004697 /

09224810975 /
09194475725 /
09228733304

Salon and Spa

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Resume

Sample

Partner Companies
Honda Prestige Traders Inc
Isuzu - Cabanatuan

Max's Restaurant

Asia United Bank

Automotive / Dealer- Aldrin Marquez ship

09222374016
Arvin De Guzman Automotive / Dealer463-8214 /
ship
09228527432
Vanni Martinez Restaurant
6000050 /
09228162980
Banking

Lyndo Marie S.
Esteban - 940-0698 /
09175668100

Automotive / Dealer- Cristy Fernando ship

9405555
Lorraine Y. Dolor Automotive / DealerMitsubishi Motors
4638390 /
ship
09228002503
Red Cabiedes Automotive / DealerMazda Cabanatuan
9400048 /
ship
09188542515
Julie F. Sigua NE Pacific Mall
Mall
4641163 /
09175746105
Alona P. Tababa The Good Samaritan Colleges Education
4643212 loc 117 /
09058745634
Janelle V. Samson ASKI (Kaagapay sa Kaunlaran) Financing
09175712195
Hyundai - Cabanatuan

LBC Hari ng Padala

Shipping / Money
Transfer

Nerissa L. Manlusoc 940-4007 /

09228530614

The Generics Pharmacy

Health

Marivic Guimoc 09326024046

Restaurant

Noemi R. Esmundo 9400426 /

09285078971

Jollibee Group of Companies

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Employment

Interviewing

The interview provides you with the opportunity to articulate your job related, learned /
transferable, and self-management skills as well as how you are prepared to contribute to
the organization. Some more of these opportunities are:
Meet face to face with a hiring authority and listen as well as engage in conversation
about the position.
Gather the employers expectations while trying to talk about the written job order.
Demonstrate your research about the organization and ask questions you prepared
ahead of time.
Learn how you would fit in the organization.
Discover of the organization is the right place for you.
Your Preparation
Assess yourself and your potential employer, do a research ahead of time. Have a mock
interview and prepare for different types of interview.
Ahead of Time
Plan your route for getting to the interview, be there at least 20 minutes early.
Prepare your clothing in advance
Bring extra copies of your resumes and bring your Applicants Portfolio
Turn off your cell phone before entering the venue
Know Yourself
In answering the question tell me about yourself briefly and clearly present your
top-related, learned and self management skills.
Do not talk about any personal information (marital
status, children, health issues etc, also those pertaining to personal opinions).
Provide your strengths as
well as your weaknesses.
Keep topics work oriented.
Provide simple examples
and keep in mind that the
topic is you.
Focus on your interests and
be prepared to answer the
question, Why should we
10 hire you?

Professional Attire

Guidelines

Men and Women

Well groomed hairstyle
Clean, trimmed fingernails
No body piercings easily seen by
the employer
Avoid smoking before and during
your interview, no gums and candies
Not advisable to use colognes or
perfumes
Men
SuitSolid dark color, single breasted with no vest.
Slacksflat or pleated front
ShirtWhite cotton, long sleeve.
TieAvoid large dots, pictures of animals or sport symbols, length of tie should extend to your trouser belt. Belt should match the color of your shoes.
Sockssame color as the suit and long enough to cover your skin
ShoesBlack or brown leather
Jewelrywedding ring / class ring and watch only
Women
Suit2 piece (skirt/jacket) or suit dress with jacket (not more than 2 above the
knee), with solid colors.
Blouselong sleeve, round neck or button down, no front bows
Scarvesonly if it enhances the outfit
Shoesleather same color as the suit or darker, one tone only, no open toe, conservative heel 2 maximum
Hosieryneutral skin tones and bring an extra pair in case of runs, do not wear black
Accessoriespurse or brief case (never both), belts should match shoes and belt
Jewelrywedding, engagement or college ring only, others should be professional
looking, single bracelet and wrist watch only, no ankle bracelets or dangling and no
big or fake looking styles
Make-upthe more natural the better.

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