TIPS FOR JOB INTERVIEW

I have browsed over at Youtube and I remembered a particular movie during my work experience at a Call Center Company here in Iligan City. We had to watch that clip for us to be motivated at work and be productive in the process. When I first watched this part of the movie I was immediately hooked. I thought maybe this could also do the magic for my students on Eng 3 even before they get to really dwell in the real world of getting a job and be on a job interview and those sorts of things. You can watch this video and learn from it. Make use of the tactics and how the main actor engages a communication with his employees. Click here: THE BOILER ROOM

I heard from one of my student's in English 3 (Oral Communication) class that he was afraid of just a mere job interview but since you are in my class I will teach you how to conquer your fears. It's like the same quote from Alexander the Great where he said "Conquer your fears and I promise you, you will conquer death".

This is just a matter of confidence, believing about what you can do and trying the very best that you could to do the things that you are not most familiar with. Take for instance if you are nervous when it comes to facing other people you can and will be able to endure that weakness. Well, it is normal to be nervous because you are about to be judged as to the abilities you possess but think of the NEED of getting that job. Think of the BENEFITS. Think of something that will motivate you to GET IT! You can face in the mirror and think of a mantra. You face yourself in front of the mirror and say the words "I can do this." "I am the BEST.". I am BEAUTIFUL". "I can WIN." Be a winner.

Other problems one might encounter on job interviews, such as making use of the words "umm..", "actually (more than once)", "you know". These should not be encouraged because it will interrupt your flow of thinking and can be very vexing to the employer. Although I have had explained further about this at class, still I am determined to give more tips for all of you to be prepared for the oral examinations. 


After all, this is ENG 3, our goal here is to develop a fluency in spoken English, to acquire an acceptable and comprehensible pronunciation, to gain self confidence as a speaker and empathy as a listener. Further, constructive is very important for one to become a good public speaker and by doing this you might find someone to tell you their honest feedback with regards on your deficiency in the use of the English language and discuss this with someone you look up to. Someone you respect a lot and someone you believe that will be able to help you solve your weakness. You can also join debates, perhaps the English club, or better yet read articles online and watch videos that might inspire you to develop your publish speaking skills. You can begin watching a few clips here JOB INTERVIEW TIPS. 


To my English 3 class, practice and motivate yourself. The real world is harsh, there is always competition. It's like survival of the fittest. Expect the unexpected Job Interview Questions. And please be guided accordingly to the assignments I have given you last weeks meeting. Do tell your other classmates about this one. I would like to expect a great performance from you guys because I know you all will be brilliant. 

Good luck! :)

GRADING SYSTEM

To my students under my English 3 (Oral Communication) class, here is a list of how I go over and formulate your grades for this semester. I make use of the Carreon Method. This is the formula: Please be guided accordingly and for any of your questions please do not hesitate to ask me about it on class. See you! :)

"Suntok sa Buwan" Decisions

Choices, consequences, decisions and fate are things that inspired me to generate a bunch of notions now that many things have happened in my life. The courage to choose such decisions especially if it is against your will is a tough cookie to get over with really. Thus, it is a “suntok sa buwan” (literally means a punch at the moon) as what Filipinos say it so. It is an expression that seems to imply that it is an impossible decision to choose and to achieve. People who are more prone to let negative thoughts to be dominant over positive beliefs are more inclined to use this expression. These people tend to think that they can not reign over their ambitions because they were too afraid to try and that for them it is a “suntok sa buwan” circumstance. But sometimes we have to do it for our own good especially if it is very necessary. All of us have our own “suntok sa buwan” issues actually and that others can’t even get over with it easily.

In life, a lot of surprises are popping out every moment. I may live today and I might die tomorrow. These are all normal things we go through and after all in life, we live in an uncertain time. We cannot hold what lies for us tomorrow because anything can happen other than what we anticipated it to be. This is the verity of life that holds true for all of us. It is uncertain and many probabilities are bound to happen. There are many problems to deal and solve everyday, many people to meet, many things to learn from such experiences and most likely a lot of determination to pursue the choices and decisions we chose to and live by forever.

My life has been very complicated as I have many commitments and responsibilities to fill up as I’ve grown older. Problems, problems and many more problems can not be easily avoided just as change, death, and pain are inevitable. Yes, I’ve been deeply scarred when I lost someone, when I am hurt, when I am torn and when I fail. But then, as what Dalai Lama said, “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” I know I can breathe again and surpass this lunacy of hurt and pain. I do not want to suffer anymore. I am sick of being so low, I am sick of feeling lost, feeling hurt, feeling incapable of doing something and I am sick of crying.. enough of this pain! That is why I insist to endure and I beg to say that I CAN. That I CAN heal my wounded heart, and that I can proliferate, that I can patch up my life again and become the happiest person alive.

All people hurt, cry, smile, succeed, and fail. These are all manifestations of what life really means. We can accept many reprimands when we fail and compliments when we succeed. Others kill themselves because of one failure, of a broken heart, of a betrayed friendship, of a failed business, of a shattered family & to lose faith in prayers because one wish did not come true. But isn’t it hazy and a stupid thing to do when we end our chances to live just because of the wrong decisions, wrong choices, and being incapable of bearing the consequences of it? Isn’t it a counterpart of saying that these things come out because God let it happen for he knows that we are strong and we are able to bear the pain? What is life’s worth if we only live without these blunders of negative things? It is not that I want all of us to be in pain but it is that I want life to be more colorful and more challenging. I mean, isn’t these problems supposed to make us stronger and better coordinated to face life’s ordeals? Isn’t it making us become more epitomized to muster enough energy due to these bombarded problems everyday? It is a bit provocative that all of us undergone pain and suffering but we have to love pain as we see it. Lucky for those who haven’t been drowned in twinges yet, but I see it as an erroneous belief. How come that these people haven’t been in pain? That they haven’t cried? That they haven’t suffered? That they haven’t felt lost and helpless? It would be crazy, right? We all go the same process in life. We live, we love, we hurt, we smile, we grow, we move on, we let go and we die. Period! We grow and mature at each destined levels of maturity at different times and that’s a fact.

We have to broaden and not limit our ability to think through our perspectives and conceptualize them into reality. Even I had to choose a “suntok sa buwan” choice for a million times already. Just like letting go of the people I love who died just recently. For the love of God, nobody knows how much these people really mean so much to me and of how much pain I’ve dwelled at when I knew that I can’t do anything to bring them back to life. But then again, I have to realize that I have to move on. I have to accept that this is how life really is and it is meant to be in this process. I say that it was fate that pushed them to cross beyond the clouds of serenity to be with God’s presence and to serve Him. Other than that, I have another “suntok sa buwan” decision to make. I have to set free of the person who captivated my heart and soul as well. I would not dare say that I set him free because he has betrayed me or whatsoever. I don’t even know if he cares if I set him free? He doesn’t even know that someone like me who loved him really existed. (I bet he does, but he is just blinding himself up.) Still, I would not say he fooled me (maybe he does!?) because for all I know he is a good man and he lives in accord with what is perceived to be correct in lined with God’s laws. He is with a family that is good and respectable as well. It is just that I need more time to think and to prefer more about what needs to be prioritized first. After all, I am not in a hurry, I am not that vulnerable of having a boyfriend as early as now and that I am not worried because I believe that TRUE LOVE WAITS. It may sound crabby but it really is true in its deepest sense. Good things really come for those who are patient. If it is really me and him that is meant to be then let it be but if it wouldn’t be us after all? Then, so be it as well. I know God has a better plan for me ahead and although it may be a “suntok sa buwan” in my part that sometimes what I wanted is the very thing that I can’t have, but it will be fine. Because with God I feel safe, I feel happy and I have always and forever entrusted my life to him.

P.S.

This was made a long long time ago. It has been almost four years since I wrote this article maybe out of boredom or something like that. Hehe. I just wanted to update my blog and savor memories a long time ago. Hope you guys enjoyed it as much as I did. Thanks.

After five years..

.. and we're reunited and it feels so good :)

Wow! FIVE years, huh! Look how fast time flies by and now a lot of things happened to my classmates in senior high school. Although not all of the Rizalian's are present but almost 30% attended and I am really happy to have met them again. Kinda few attended without Ms. Baya yet it's a good start. I am sure once some of my classmates see these pictures on FB they'll be jealous and remorseful not being able to attend the gathering. Haha! 

Hmn..It's like refreshing those good old times with these lovely people. Totally lots of things changed within a span of five years. Some of my classmates are already married, successful in their careers, some have kids, others stayed single and others are in a happy relationship with the other fellow classmate whom you never thought would end with up with each other five years ago. Lots of things have surprised me in a good way for just five years. What else will happen the next five years? What lies ahead of my immediate future? Will I still be alive the next time we will gather again? Hehe. If not, I hope these people will have a good life and remain in their hearts the love God has endowed us with and may they learn to love, respect, forgive and forget. I am saying this not because it is Christmas time but to do these acts everyday not to ones they know but also to express this love to strangers too. Life is short and we are all ephemeral creatures God created so might as well make use of our time living and loving the people around us :)

Anyway, this was actually a spontaneous gathering with my fellow classmates in fact we were supposed to meet earlier this year but prolly because of work and other matters we decided to meet on December since it's going to be holidays and we'll be having more time to celebrate without the hassle and bustle of work and school. So to iron things up, we had a prior meeting with them guys at Dunkin Donuts and then we hit it up and celebrated the reunion at Dela Mar Spring Pool. 

So here are some of the pics taken by my classmate Marky & Ray. Check it out! 

The TONTO's & Neil taking the pix :P

While waiting for the others.

Toping one of my closest friend in HS :)

What a statement shirt :D

The lovers Kent & Hazel. We never thought they'd both end up together. Ayee <3 :)

From L-R (Ferlin, Salac, Libby & Marky)

L-R (Ric the "RN" and Ray the "IT")

The maniniyot! :P

Feisty Ferlin :)

From L-R (Pia, Salac & Angelo)

After swimming, eating, chatting and updating what's new in each of our lives we then went to the Carnival commuting via jeepney minutes after we arrived at Pryce, Tubod. We saw various Christmas decorations, band competitions and other colorful displays in celebration of Christmas in Iligan. Here are some pictures played with colorful shots taken by Marky:

And then finally we took a chance and dared on try a few rides at the carnival and the a.k.a. "hammock" was a hellova dizzy ride. I was kinda about to throw up after the crazy ride we had but I was controlling myself not to mess up. LOL! You may think I am okay in the picture but I am so not feeling well after that. I promised to myself never again will I take that ride. :D

On a caterpillar ride before trying out the "hammock ride" for the first time not knowing the dire consequence in the end. Hahaha. If I haven't controlled myself I would have puked and everyone's gonna have a special facial mask ahora mismo. Haha :D

It was really fun having been able to meet my classmates after five years alone and what more if another five years shall be added? What changes will happen? Will I face them as a lawyer soon? Will I face them with someone special with me on our next gathering? Will I get married and have kids? Will I still be alive? Well, what may lie ahead is yet unknown but I am overwhelmed to be able to join the celebration. I hope next time around some of my other classmates will be able to attend too. I am pretty sure it'll be great especially with Ma'am Baya our adviser. Until then, see yah guys soon :)

FIF Food Trip Part 2 at Greenwich

Another get together with my Mu Kappan sisters. I initially invited them all for a snack/dinner to celebrate our monthsary. By the way, FIF stands for Fortiores in Fide which means stronger in faith. I was the one who chose that name for our five-girl-batch before we entered the exclusive law fraternity and sorority. But I guess I'll have to write something about my batchmates. I forgot to kind of tell yah guys the moment I decided to be initiated in a law fraternity. It was kind of a long story but don't worry I promise to write another entry about my journey before I became a real Mu Kappan in heart, soul and in deed.

Anyway, here's another documented food trip with my FIF sisters. This time around, Precious is absent and with us was Mommy Jehan. We call her "mommy" because she's like the eldest in our group. More like an "ate" or a big sister. So yeah, in trying to celebrate for our monthsary I treated them at Greenwich known as the largest pasta and pizza chain in Philippines. I confess, I am one hell of a Greenwich food addict. I love their lasagna, their french fries and most of all their four seasons. Yummey! 

It was fun being with them, eating our favorite foods and talking on just about everything. Yah know! Girls talk. Haha! 

Now here's the kind of food I am talking about.

Scrumptious pizza sprinkled with different sorts of ingredients. Yet I hate it coz pineapple is added in it, phobia.. me no likey :( 

Onion Rings with that damn delish mayo. Nomnomnom!

Zammy & Me. Playing with the onion rings. Haha. Peace out, yo!

RICE! The typical Filipino food. We can't live without it :) So to the farmers out there, you guys are the best! Hail to you! 

Glenice & Mommy Jhe teasing us with how to seductively eat onion rings & pizzas :D

But I don't mind. To sexily eat the food or not, what for? Haha. Damn I am hungry :D

Ooh la la.. like rice, it seems like coke a cola is already a part of the Pinoy meal, donchathink?

Chicken plus gravy = heaven! :D

Glenice, tryna show us her black nails. Witchy! :D

Mommy Jhe on her newly rebonded hair. Congrats! Yah look stunning. :)

Bleh! Haha. Zam tryna make funny faces. Damn those dimples :P

Burp! What am I gonna do? I am gaining carbs again and again and again. Need to work out :D