June 10, 2010

Computer Literacy Tip: Get a Tutor

Category: Job Search Advice, Job Search Tips, Work-Related Issues — editor @ 12:40 pm

by mheo soriano

Get a tutor

If you really have no background in computer technology, it would be best to get yourself a Computer Coach or a tutor. As they will teach you what you want and need to know. A one on one session is the most ideal setting.. Your coach does not need to be a professionally trained teacher or computer expert – anybody who have sufficient skills to help you get started will do.

Enroll a Computer Course

There are schools or training centers who offer short courses. Although a bit expensive, it is one of the sure-fire options that will get you into using the pc in no time

May 10, 2010

How to Handle Difficult A Boss

Category: Career Advancement, Employment Trends, Work-Related Issues — Y.B. MASDAL @ 1:17 am

When the boss gets louder in his speech, it’s time to consider adjustment methods. Do not get to the point where one needs to push the red button.

When the boss gets angry in the workplace, the whole working environment suffers and everything is in gridlock.

So now comes the question on what to do. Does the boss gets away or does the boss remains? Of course, the boss always remains.

Knowing this, one needs to know the proper adjustment to make. And crucial to this point of awareness is to know the simple thing about this working politics, its all about the ego.

The boss ego wins all the time. So the rest should adjust. Sooner or later, an angry boss softens down, and the work environment becomes efficient once again.

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January 10, 2010

Basic computer skills needed for work: Part 3

Category: Job Search Advice, Job Search Tips, Work-Related Issues — editor @ 12:39 pm

by mheo soriano

Learn to create and edit reports and presentations

Learning how to use the MS Word is a must, because most offices are using this word processor program. MS Excel.on the other hand is one of the most commonly used spreadsheet programs which are used basically to store financial data. Presentation software such as MS PowerPoint is useful for creating and presenting slides.

Learn how to use your computer to communicate with others

It is also good to learn how to communicate Electronic Mail, discussion forums and chat rooms. Most companies use this nowadays because it is more efficient, faster and cheaper.

To be continued…

December 10, 2009

Basic computer skills needed for work: Part 2

Category: Job Search Advice, Job Search Tips, Work-Related Issues — editor @ 12:38 pm

by mheo soriano

Knowing the computer and perform basic computer operations

This is like knowing about every function of the computer’s components. What it is for and how to use it, this is the most important thing in using the computer. Aside from this
you should also know how to perform the basic functions such as using the keyboard and mouse; turning the computer off and on; opening software applications; opening, minimizing and closing windows; and managing files and folders.

Explore the Network and the World Wide Web

Once you have learned the above, you can now explore the contents of your computer, the local network and even perform research on the net.

To be continued…

August 10, 2009

Basic computer skills needed for work: Part 1

Category: Employment Trends, Job Search Tips, Work-Related Issues — editor @ 12:36 pm

by mheo soriano

Are you Computer Literate? Do you know how to use the PC? Email?

Can you imagine the interviewer asking you these questions? What if you don’t know about this? What will you do?

In today’s modernized setting, it is undeniable that computer literacy is very important to learn. This is because most of the processes and transactions that transpires involves computer technology. It would also be a plus if you are vying for employment (if it is not already a requirement) or seeking for a career change.

Your life with computers will be much easier if you get a solid foundation in the basics first. These are some things that you should take into consideration in learning how to use the PC.

To be continued…

December 26, 2008

Online Job Search Safety

Category: Related, Work-Related Issues — editor @ 10:19 am

Identity Theft
With the economy at an all time low, even criminals are going high-tech in their attempts to rob you of your hard-earned money. Posting your resume online haphazardly is one of the targets of such criminals for they contain information that can be used in identity theft. Information regarding you should be considered confidential except for some general ones such as your name and employment history. Even your address and financial information can be leeched from servers by hackers so don’t just send them out anywhere.
Delete old ones from job search sites so you don’t leave yourself open to attack from cyber-criminals. If you still have a job, manage your credit cards and other financial information as if your life depends on it for the definition of “you” can be assumed by somebody else with all the information you have on the net.

August 12, 2008

Finding Job is Like Finding Gold


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Finding job is hard as finding gold because you will undergo different circumstances that require your full effort like for miners they exert their full effort to make way to the gold mine regardless how tiring it is. One traditional way of finding a job is through newspaper. Most bulletin papers have classified ads page where in you can see buy and sell, advertisement, job vacancies & etc. Most company who post here are employment agencies or direct companies who badly needs employee because in order for a company to post one job posting here, it requires a lot of money. I suggest this type of job hunting because most newspaper companies update their classified ads page either everyday or weekly so that you can get fresh job vacancy because if you hear / know it late there are lots of applicant who are now applying for that position and may be others already taken that position.