It is pretty straightforward to apply for jobs. All you need to do is submit your resume (along with your cover letter). While the task seems simple, it can also be easy to make blunders. To guide you, here are some common resume mistakes and how to avoid them. Having…
Jan
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Jan
17
New to remote working? Well, we do have challenges when starting. And communication is one of them. Communication is pretty different offline and online, right? For one, you don’t see your colleagues face-to-face. You can’t see their body language or hear their tone. Their messages are easy to misinterpret. Generally,…
Jan
16
Communication is critical in remote work. But it’s challenging because you don’t see the people you’re working with. Also, you need to master specific remote working tools to collaborate better. On top of that, there are cultural and personal differences. It’s not as easy as it seems. But worry not,…
Jan
13
In previous articles, we’ve discussed hustle culture, its adverse effects, and ways to overcome it. Notice how all of these focus primarily on hustle culture’s effects on you alone. In addition to its effect on the people following it, hustle culture also impacts the workplace. Since it’s such a widespread…
Jan
13
When people hear the word “Philippines,” the white sand beaches and clear blue waters often come to mind. (Although you might also think of negative notions, that would be a story for another day.) It wouldn’t be wrong to think so. After all, the Philippines is a tropical country blessed…
Jan
13
While work-from-home jobs have been around for several years, it has gained more prominence during the pandemic. Working remotely in the Philippines has its advantages. Apart from avoiding heavy traffic and the inadequate transportation system, the geographical situation lends itself easily to remote work. Most remote workers also cut costs…
Jan
12
Previously, we’ve discussed what hustle culture is and why this mindset is toxic. We’ve discovered that following hustle culture, also known as the grind and burnout culture, means putting your work and career goals above all else. And despite what social media says, following this mindset will severely damage your…
Jan
12
Technology heavily influenced jobs over the past 10 years. Yet with new technology comes new problems. But it also brought new career opportunities for a lot of individuals. You can now have a thriving career with many online jobs. I mean, was it even possible to have a stable career…
Jan
11
At this point, everyone has likely heard of or is even abiding by hustle culture. Thanks to social media figures like Elon Musk and other motivational speakers, it has become a prevalent mindset. They describe hustle culture as the secret to their success, and invite others to follow this too.…
Jan
11
“Bievenidos a Zamboanga.” This is the sign that greets you when entering Zamboanga City. Why is it not in English or any other language native to the Philippines? This language is called “Chavacano,” or Spanish creole. You can think of the city as a piece of Spain in the country.…