One of my classmates once told me that she would like to post her articles written in one of our masters classes because she exerted her best in all her writings. I asked her what kept her from doing it. Then she asked me if it was ok to do it. I asked her, what's holding her back. After that conversation, she posted her articles one at a time daily.
That being said, I posted my resume a few weeks ago because I felt proud of it after off-shore companies replied to my applications. The following day, I took it out because I felt so egotistical then.
One time, my friend commented that she was impressed with my resume. I told her what I did. She told me it was ok because we'll never know who will view it and eventually uproot me from the Philippines. So, here is the re-appearance of my resume
My Cover Letter
I would like to apply to the Web Technical Writer job vacancy posted in your Web site. I am qualified for the job becuase I have the relevant work experience and I strive for continuous self-improvement.
In my present job, I prepare marketing collaterals such as print ads, flyers, posters and tarpaulins which includes writing text messages and designing graphics. I layout newsletters. I also interview key officials in the preparation of creative briefs for documentation purposes.
Prior to this, I documented, researched, prepared layout and edited articles for various Web sites and publications at a top university in Metro Manila. In the duration of my stay, I never missed a scheduled promotion. I was also a consistent Perfect Attendance Awardee. In my last school year of service, I was a member of the office Excellence Award Committee. In the school years 2004-2006, I was elected secretary of the DLSU IT Personnel Assembly.
I was also a copy editor/graphics artist for a major textbook publishing house before joining the university. The job included processing Math, Science and Computer textbooks and teachers’ manuals for pre-school, grade school and high school levels.
In all the companies I worked for, I adhered to, and at times, formulated documentation standards and policies. In my work experience, I developed flexibility, having initiative, being a team-player, detail-oriented and self-motivated.
More power and hope to get in touch with you soon.
My Resume
Career Summary
Enrollment in graduate studies courses sharpened my technical skills in research and documentation. It trained me to look past media messages for a perceptive outlook on the real events happening within Philippine society. The analysis principles and application techniques can be adapted in other countries as well. Graduate studies combined with Web and textbook publishing professional experience allow me to interact with programmers, graphic designers and users for a good grasp of documentation requirements.
OBJECTIVE
To further hone technical skills in research and writing for in-depth documentation
WORK EXPERIENCE
February 2007-Present
Staff Writer, Public Affairs Office
Government Service Insurance System
• Prepares marketing collaterals such as print ads, flyers, posters, tarpaulins which includes writing text messages and graphics design
• Prepares press releases and newsletters including text messages and layouts
• Prepares Web pages
February-May, 2007
Attends press conferences
Attends to the overall organization of events especially preparation and operation of powerpoint shows using projector.
February-May, 2007
Various GSIS Program
Coordinated with Project Manager, prepared the marketing collaterals and the Web pages
May, 2007
GSIS Creative Brief
Interviewed key officials to gather relevant information as preparation for broadcast and print ads.
December 2002-January 2007
Sr. Web Content Developer Documentation Office
Information Technology Center – De La Salle University, Manila
Functions
• Wrote and edited articles for the various De La Salle University Web sites
• Performed Webmaster functions in the DLSU Pinas Web site
(http://pinas.dlsu.edu.ph)
• Created faculty Web sites
• Reviewed Web sites prior to launching
• Consolidated data, drew statistics from data culled from Web surveys, determined and implemented meta tags for easier Web searchability
• Wrote articles for publication in the University newsletter and office corkboard
• Created and designed secure online “fillable” portable document format (pdf) forms
• Prepared, maintained, finalized and filed office documents
• Maintained current and historical documentation of ITC policies and procedures
• Responded to user queries
• Prepared job advertisements
• Modified graphics as needed
• Maintained good public relations with users and other members of the academic community
• Submitted to the Center’s management periodic reports on process improvement, professional development, and assigned tasks
• Ensured that performance targets are met
• Ensured that all problems and solutions are escalated appropriately
Dec 2002-Jan 2007
DLSU Webmaster e-group member
Participated in the planning and implementation of the redesigned DLSU-Manila Web site. Implemented enhancements in the Web site such as creating Web pages and improving layout designs as needed. Constantly reviewed, implemented and improved meta tags for easier Web searchability.
Maintained office documentation. Determined proper categorization of Web pages and office documents.
Dec 2002-Jan 2007
DLSU Pinas Web site webmaster
Reviewed submitted Web sites for inclusion in the Web site. Formulated overviews about selected Web sites. Created Web pages, sections and graphics as needed.
Jan 2004-Jan 2007
Newsletter Writer and Corkboard Editor
Wrote articles for the university newsletter (now known as 2401). Wrote and edited the ITCorkboard, the office newsletter which published three times a year. This included technical, feature and news writing.
Reason for leaving: To practice technical writing in a government corporation
February 1999-November 2002
Editorial Assistant/Graphic Artist
Vibal Publishing House, Inc.
In the duration of my stay at the company, I was a Mac user.
Graphic Artist
• Prepared camera-ready copies for publication using a variety of techniques including Adobe PDF pre-press
• Modified illustrations as necessary
Jan 2001-Nov 2002
Math and Computer Books Graphic Artist
Layout and graphic artist responsible for the overall look and feel of all book pages.
Editorial Assistant
• Processed math and computer pre-school, elementary and secondary textbooks and teacher’s manuals primarily, and Student Digest, and Science and Technology (S&T) Digest
• Prepared signature plan
Feb 1999-Dec 2001
Math Book Editorial Assistant
Processed pre-school, elementary and secondary math books which included encoding, proofreading and editing. Responsible for the overall content of the book.
Reason for leaving: Practiced IT writing in a university setup
Aug.-Oct. 1998
Reporter Trainee stationed at the Research Department
BusinessWorld Publishing Corporation
• Formulated economic indicators regarding the agriculture and construction sectors
• Composed feature articles and corporate updates
Aug-Oct 1998
Reporter Trainee
Researched and wrote economic indicators, feature articles and corporate updates which includes interviewing key persons in corporations and industries.
Reason for leaving: Practiced editing educational books
May-Aug 1998
Secretary to the Home Development Mutual Fund Makati Branch Manager
Development Bank of the Philippines Service Corporation
• Coordinated with office units
• Categorized office documents for proper filing
• Prepared office correspondences
Reason for leaving: Practiced business writing
EDUCATION
May 2006-present
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
Earned 15 units in Master of Arts in Communication major in Applied Media Studies.
1994 – 1998
CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY
Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication major in Journalism,
May 1998.
COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Microsoft Office (Intermediate)
Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Professional (Intermediate)
Adobe Pagemaker 7.0 (Expert)
Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004 (Intermediate)
Adobe Illustrator CS2 (Intermediate)
Adobe Photoshop CS2 (Intermediate)
Adobe Indesign CS2 (Beginner)
TRAININGS ATTENDED
• User Interface Design and Web Usability
DLSU ITC-Systems Management Office and Industrial Engineering Department
November 10, 13, 15, 2006
• Making Corporate Presentation Materials:
Tools, Tips and Techniques for Multimedia Presentation and Web Publishing
Fiera de Manila
April 22, 2006
• Advanced Indesign CS2 Training
Philippine Center for Creative Imaging
February 10-12, 2005
• The Customer is Always... The Customer
DLSU-ITC
September 1, 2005
• Advanced Illustrator CS Training
DLSU-ITC
May 26-27, 2005
• Advanced Excel Training
DLSU-ITC
April 27, 2005
• Learning Photoshop CS Beyond the Basics
Fiera de Manila, Inc
April 13, 2005
• Advanced Retouching Techniques with Photoshop CS
Fiera de Manila, Inc.
April 13, 2005
• Microsoft Office Powertips: Extending the Limits of Knowledge
Microsoft Philippines
October 25, 2004
• Advertising Design
DLS-College of St. Benilde sit-in student
2nd term SY 2004-2005
• CSS Tips and Tricks in Macromedia Dreamweaver MX
Philippine Trade Training Center
June 18, 2004
• Macromedia Flash MX 2004 for Corporate Presentation
Philippine Trade Training Center
June 18, 2004
• Modern Project Management
Professional Systems Synergy, Inc.
February 18-19, 2004
• 5S (Good Housekeeping Practices) Orientation Seminar
DLSU-ITC
October 28, 2003
• Fast Track to Dreamweaver MX
Philippine Center for Creative Imaging
September 15-17, 2003
• Effective Application of Media and Technology in the Classroom
DLSU Center for Educational Multimedia
June 23, 2003
• Streaming Video Echo Seminar
DLSU-ITC
January, 2003
• Workshop on Reporting Poverty Statistics and Related Issues
National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) and Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines (EJAP)
October 10, 1998
CAREER SERVICE PROFESSIONAL EXAM ELIGIBLE
85.68% (rating)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
At present, I am a member of the Philippine Computer Society.
In the duration of my stay at the DLSU IT Center, I never missed a scheduled promotion. I was also a consistent Perfect Attendance Awardee. In my last school year of service, I was a member of the Excellence Award Committee. In the school years 2004-2006, I was elected secretary of the DLSU IT Professionals Assembly.
In my work experience, I developed flexibility, having initiative, being a team-player, detail-oriented and self-motivated.
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Monday, May 14, 2007
Staying the Course Right Over a Cliff
This article saw print on the New York Times in October 27, 2006
(Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/27/opinion/27lakoff.html?ex=1319601600&en=56eadf4a9b57eeab&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss)
THE Bush administration has finally been caught in its own language trap.
“That is not a stay-the-course policy,” Tony Snow, the White House press secretary, declared on Monday.
The first rule of using negatives is that negating a frame activates the frame. If you tell someone not to think of an elephant, he’ll think of an elephant. When Richard Nixon said, “I am not a crook” during Watergate, the nation thought of him as a crook.
“Listen, we’ve never been stay the course, George,” President Bush told George Stephanopoulos of ABC News a day earlier. Saying that just reminds us of all the times he said “stay the course.”
What the president is discovering is that it’s not so easy to rewrite linguistic history. The laws of language are hard to defy.
“The characterization of, you know, ‘it’s stay the course’ is about a quarter right,” the president said at an Oct. 11 news conference. “ ‘Stay the course’ means keep doing what you’re doing. My attitude is, don’t do what you’re doing if it’s not working — change. ‘Stay the course’ also means don’t leave before the job is done.”
A week or so later, he tried another shift: “We have been — we will complete the mission, we will do our job and help achieve the goal, but we’re constantly adjusting the tactics. Constantly.”
To fully understand why the president’s change in linguistic strategy won’t work, it’s helpful to consider why “stay the course” possesses such power. The answer lies in metaphorical thought.
Metaphors are more than language; they can govern thought and behavior. A recent University of Toronto study, for example, demonstrated the power of metaphors that connect morality and purity: People who washed their hands after contemplating an unethical act were less troubled by their thoughts than those who didn’t, the researchers found.
“Stay the course” is a particularly powerful metaphor because it can activate so many of our emotions. Because physical actions require movement, we commonly understand action as motion. Because achieving goals so often requires going to a particular place — to the refrigerator to get a cold beer, say — we think of goals as reaching destinations.
Another widespread — and powerful — metaphor is that moral action involves staying on a prescribed path, and straying from the path is immoral. In modern conservative discourse, “character” is seen through the metaphor of moral strength, being unbending in the face of immoral forces. “Backbone,” we call it.
In the context of a metaphorical war against evil, “stay the course” evoked all these emotion-laden metaphors. The phrase enabled the president to act the way he’d been acting — and to demonstrate that it was his strong character that enabled him to stay on the moral path.
To not stay the course evokes the same metaphors, but says you are not steadfast, not morally strong. In addition, it means not getting to your destination — that is, not achieving your original purpose. In other words, you are lacking in character and strength; you are unable to “complete the mission” and “achieve the goal.”
“Stay the course” was for years a trap for those who disagreed with the president’s policies in Iraq. To disagree was weak and immoral. It meant abandoning the fight against evil. But now the president himself is caught in that trap. To keep staying the course, given obvious reality, is to get deeper into disaster in Iraq, while not staying the course is to abandon one’s moral authority as a conservative. Either way, the president loses.
And if the president loses, does that mean the Democrats will win? Perhaps. But if they do, it will be because of Republican missteps and not because they’ve acted with strategic brilliance. Their “new direction” slogan offers no values and no positive vision. It is taken from a standard poll question, “Do you like the direction the nation is headed in?”
This is a shame. The Democrats are giving up a golden opportunity to accurately frame their values and deepest principles (even on national security), to forge a public identity that fits those values — and perhaps to win more close races by being positive and having a vision worth voting for.
Right now, though, no language articulating a Democratic vision seems in the offing. If the Democrats don’t find a more assertive strategy, their gains will be short-lived. They, too, will learn the pitfalls of staying the course.
George Lakoff, a professor of linguistics at the University of California, Berkeley, and a senior fellow at the Rockridge Institute, is the author of “Thinking Points: Communicating Our American Values and Vision.”
(Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/27/opinion/27lakoff.html?ex=1319601600&en=56eadf4a9b57eeab&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss)
THE Bush administration has finally been caught in its own language trap.
“That is not a stay-the-course policy,” Tony Snow, the White House press secretary, declared on Monday.
The first rule of using negatives is that negating a frame activates the frame. If you tell someone not to think of an elephant, he’ll think of an elephant. When Richard Nixon said, “I am not a crook” during Watergate, the nation thought of him as a crook.
“Listen, we’ve never been stay the course, George,” President Bush told George Stephanopoulos of ABC News a day earlier. Saying that just reminds us of all the times he said “stay the course.”
What the president is discovering is that it’s not so easy to rewrite linguistic history. The laws of language are hard to defy.
“The characterization of, you know, ‘it’s stay the course’ is about a quarter right,” the president said at an Oct. 11 news conference. “ ‘Stay the course’ means keep doing what you’re doing. My attitude is, don’t do what you’re doing if it’s not working — change. ‘Stay the course’ also means don’t leave before the job is done.”
A week or so later, he tried another shift: “We have been — we will complete the mission, we will do our job and help achieve the goal, but we’re constantly adjusting the tactics. Constantly.”
To fully understand why the president’s change in linguistic strategy won’t work, it’s helpful to consider why “stay the course” possesses such power. The answer lies in metaphorical thought.
Metaphors are more than language; they can govern thought and behavior. A recent University of Toronto study, for example, demonstrated the power of metaphors that connect morality and purity: People who washed their hands after contemplating an unethical act were less troubled by their thoughts than those who didn’t, the researchers found.
“Stay the course” is a particularly powerful metaphor because it can activate so many of our emotions. Because physical actions require movement, we commonly understand action as motion. Because achieving goals so often requires going to a particular place — to the refrigerator to get a cold beer, say — we think of goals as reaching destinations.
Another widespread — and powerful — metaphor is that moral action involves staying on a prescribed path, and straying from the path is immoral. In modern conservative discourse, “character” is seen through the metaphor of moral strength, being unbending in the face of immoral forces. “Backbone,” we call it.
In the context of a metaphorical war against evil, “stay the course” evoked all these emotion-laden metaphors. The phrase enabled the president to act the way he’d been acting — and to demonstrate that it was his strong character that enabled him to stay on the moral path.
To not stay the course evokes the same metaphors, but says you are not steadfast, not morally strong. In addition, it means not getting to your destination — that is, not achieving your original purpose. In other words, you are lacking in character and strength; you are unable to “complete the mission” and “achieve the goal.”
“Stay the course” was for years a trap for those who disagreed with the president’s policies in Iraq. To disagree was weak and immoral. It meant abandoning the fight against evil. But now the president himself is caught in that trap. To keep staying the course, given obvious reality, is to get deeper into disaster in Iraq, while not staying the course is to abandon one’s moral authority as a conservative. Either way, the president loses.
And if the president loses, does that mean the Democrats will win? Perhaps. But if they do, it will be because of Republican missteps and not because they’ve acted with strategic brilliance. Their “new direction” slogan offers no values and no positive vision. It is taken from a standard poll question, “Do you like the direction the nation is headed in?”
This is a shame. The Democrats are giving up a golden opportunity to accurately frame their values and deepest principles (even on national security), to forge a public identity that fits those values — and perhaps to win more close races by being positive and having a vision worth voting for.
Right now, though, no language articulating a Democratic vision seems in the offing. If the Democrats don’t find a more assertive strategy, their gains will be short-lived. They, too, will learn the pitfalls of staying the course.
George Lakoff, a professor of linguistics at the University of California, Berkeley, and a senior fellow at the Rockridge Institute, is the author of “Thinking Points: Communicating Our American Values and Vision.”
Comprehensive Study of the Media Usage and Purchasing Habits of Working Women
This article saw print on the Washingt Post
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-adv/mediacenter/html/release_working_women3_2004.html)
The title is descriptive, hence, there is no need for an overview.
Working Women Are Increasingly Relying on the Internet to Find Balance in Their Lives, According to New Study
washingtonpost.com, Newsweek.com and Nielsen//NetRatings Complete Comprehensive Study of the Media Usage and Purchasing Habits of Working Women
Arlington, VA - March 30, 2004 - Even as many decrease their use of television and other media, working women are relying heavily on the Internet to manage their busy lives. This finding comes from a new study announced today by washingtonpost.com, Newsweek.com and Nielsen//NetRatings. The research looks at the media usage and purchasing habits of women who use the Web at work.
The new study, which interviewed 825 women and 226 men, used a randomly recruited panel of active Web users from across the Internet. It found that far more working women say they are pressed for time than working men. Importantly for marketers, these women are heavy consumers of media and many of them are increasing their Internet usage and decreasing their usage of other media.
Among the key findings are:
• Sixty percent of working women who use the Web feel they do not have enough time for their personal lives. (Fewer than half of online working men say this).
• About half have recently increased their use of the Internet- far ahead of any other media. One-quarter have decreased their time with other major media.
• The Internet and radio are least likely to be removed from their routine when looking to save time.
•For these women, the Web has become a key component of all purchase decisions - nearly 90 percent say they're able to do more product research online than offline.
For full results, direct quotes from survey respondents and methodology, visit: www.washingtonpost.com/workingwomen.
Caroline Little, CEO and publisher of Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive, said, "It is clear that working women feel pressed for time and are turning to the Internet to find balance in their lives. It's not a big surprise that working women say they're extremely busy, but it's fascinating to see how much they've come to rely on the Internet. While many working women are decreasing their TV and magazine consumption, even more are actually increasing their Internet usage."
"This study shows that the Internet plays a unique role in the lives of working women," said Marc Ryan, Senior Director of Analysis for Nielsen//NetRatings. "Unlike other media, the Web is actually viewed as a time-saving device. The busier working women get, the more they rely on the Internet for reading the news, researching products, making travel plans and more. Because the Internet has become so important in the lives of working women, it is clearly now an essential means for reaching them."
Below are summaries of some of the key findings.
Busy Lives, But Lots of Media
Women who access the Web at work are extremely busy, with 60 percent saying they don't have enough time for their personal needs compared to 48 percent of men. Working women with children feel even more pressed, with 69 percent saying they don't have enough time.
Despite feeling pressed for time, nearly 80 percent of online working women spend over an hour watching television on an average weekday, and more than 60 percent spend over an hour on the Internet. Even more (77 percent) of those who approve business purchase decisions spend over an hour online on an average weekday.
The Web Won't Go
When looking to make time during the day for their personal needs, most working women would not stop using the Web. Seventy percent say they are unlikely to remove the Internet or Radio or from their daily routine, while over half say they would remove television, newspapers or magazines.
Their dedication to the Web may be linked to the value it brings to their lives. Working women say nearly every major category of transaction and research is made simpler online. For example, 87 percent agree that product research is made easier online, while 66 percent say they are better able to keep current on news events using the Web.
Reach Them Online
Over 60 percent of online working women recommended using the Internet in an advertising campaign aimed at reaching them - 20 percent higher than television or direct mail.
Online working women use the Web extensively to research purchases they conduct offline. For example, over 80 percent of those who purchased travel products or services offline in the past month researched their purchases online beforehand.
Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive is the online publishing subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE:WPO). Its mission is to develop the company's editorial products and businesses on the Internet and across all electronic content delivery platforms. WPNI's flagship products include washingtonpost.com and Newsweek.com. The company is headquartered in Arlington, VA.
Nielsen//NetRatings is the global standard for Internet audience measurement and analysis and is the industry's premier source for online advertising intelligence with its NetView, AdRelevance, @Plan, WebRF, LemonAd, MegaPanel and SiteCensus services. Covering 70 percent of the world's Internet usage, the Nielsen//NetRatings services offer syndicated Internet and digital media research reports and custom-tailored data to help companies gain valuable insight into their business. For more information, please visit www.nielsen-netratings.com.
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-adv/mediacenter/html/release_working_women3_2004.html)
The title is descriptive, hence, there is no need for an overview.
Working Women Are Increasingly Relying on the Internet to Find Balance in Their Lives, According to New Study
washingtonpost.com, Newsweek.com and Nielsen//NetRatings Complete Comprehensive Study of the Media Usage and Purchasing Habits of Working Women
Arlington, VA - March 30, 2004 - Even as many decrease their use of television and other media, working women are relying heavily on the Internet to manage their busy lives. This finding comes from a new study announced today by washingtonpost.com, Newsweek.com and Nielsen//NetRatings. The research looks at the media usage and purchasing habits of women who use the Web at work.
The new study, which interviewed 825 women and 226 men, used a randomly recruited panel of active Web users from across the Internet. It found that far more working women say they are pressed for time than working men. Importantly for marketers, these women are heavy consumers of media and many of them are increasing their Internet usage and decreasing their usage of other media.
Among the key findings are:
• Sixty percent of working women who use the Web feel they do not have enough time for their personal lives. (Fewer than half of online working men say this).
• About half have recently increased their use of the Internet- far ahead of any other media. One-quarter have decreased their time with other major media.
• The Internet and radio are least likely to be removed from their routine when looking to save time.
•For these women, the Web has become a key component of all purchase decisions - nearly 90 percent say they're able to do more product research online than offline.
For full results, direct quotes from survey respondents and methodology, visit: www.washingtonpost.com/workingwomen.
Caroline Little, CEO and publisher of Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive, said, "It is clear that working women feel pressed for time and are turning to the Internet to find balance in their lives. It's not a big surprise that working women say they're extremely busy, but it's fascinating to see how much they've come to rely on the Internet. While many working women are decreasing their TV and magazine consumption, even more are actually increasing their Internet usage."
"This study shows that the Internet plays a unique role in the lives of working women," said Marc Ryan, Senior Director of Analysis for Nielsen//NetRatings. "Unlike other media, the Web is actually viewed as a time-saving device. The busier working women get, the more they rely on the Internet for reading the news, researching products, making travel plans and more. Because the Internet has become so important in the lives of working women, it is clearly now an essential means for reaching them."
Below are summaries of some of the key findings.
Busy Lives, But Lots of Media
Women who access the Web at work are extremely busy, with 60 percent saying they don't have enough time for their personal needs compared to 48 percent of men. Working women with children feel even more pressed, with 69 percent saying they don't have enough time.
Despite feeling pressed for time, nearly 80 percent of online working women spend over an hour watching television on an average weekday, and more than 60 percent spend over an hour on the Internet. Even more (77 percent) of those who approve business purchase decisions spend over an hour online on an average weekday.
The Web Won't Go
When looking to make time during the day for their personal needs, most working women would not stop using the Web. Seventy percent say they are unlikely to remove the Internet or Radio or from their daily routine, while over half say they would remove television, newspapers or magazines.
Their dedication to the Web may be linked to the value it brings to their lives. Working women say nearly every major category of transaction and research is made simpler online. For example, 87 percent agree that product research is made easier online, while 66 percent say they are better able to keep current on news events using the Web.
Reach Them Online
Over 60 percent of online working women recommended using the Internet in an advertising campaign aimed at reaching them - 20 percent higher than television or direct mail.
Online working women use the Web extensively to research purchases they conduct offline. For example, over 80 percent of those who purchased travel products or services offline in the past month researched their purchases online beforehand.
Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive is the online publishing subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE:WPO). Its mission is to develop the company's editorial products and businesses on the Internet and across all electronic content delivery platforms. WPNI's flagship products include washingtonpost.com and Newsweek.com. The company is headquartered in Arlington, VA.
Nielsen//NetRatings is the global standard for Internet audience measurement and analysis and is the industry's premier source for online advertising intelligence with its NetView, AdRelevance, @Plan, WebRF, LemonAd, MegaPanel and SiteCensus services. Covering 70 percent of the world's Internet usage, the Nielsen//NetRatings services offer syndicated Internet and digital media research reports and custom-tailored data to help companies gain valuable insight into their business. For more information, please visit www.nielsen-netratings.com.
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Still Searching
Should my good friends read the title, I'm sure the first thing that would enter their minds is that, again, I am searching for the prince who will sweep me off my feet some time very soon. I'm also sure that they would be relieved, more than disappointed to know that I'm not talking about my lack of love life.
The next logical thing that would enter their minds is my search for a job abroad. If I'm not mistaken, I have posted my resume in at leat 5 job Web sites. That's not including direct applications to companies.
Come to think of it, my life here in Manila is so comfortable. I should be more than grateful for the financial security I enjoy. I am content with my life, truth be told.
So why am I applying? My mom made this remark one time that she would like me to work abroad so she can travel to visit me.
I have long ago commented that I am so complacent in my life. Before, I told myself that I am this way because I have a strng faith in God that in due time, everything will rightfully be placed where they belong.
As time went by, it entered my mind that I never realy strive for anything. Putting this to the extreme, I don't aspire/work hard for anything. I am aimless.
Gloing back to my mom's remark. It serves as my goal now. The job descriptions show the skills and knowledge I should have to be competitive globally. The rejection e-mails, as well as the invites for submission of resumes show how I compare with others in my field of expertise.
As of now, I am still waiting to find out where life is taking me. Thankfully, I am given enough resources to enjoy the experiences.
The next logical thing that would enter their minds is my search for a job abroad. If I'm not mistaken, I have posted my resume in at leat 5 job Web sites. That's not including direct applications to companies.
Come to think of it, my life here in Manila is so comfortable. I should be more than grateful for the financial security I enjoy. I am content with my life, truth be told.
So why am I applying? My mom made this remark one time that she would like me to work abroad so she can travel to visit me.
I have long ago commented that I am so complacent in my life. Before, I told myself that I am this way because I have a strng faith in God that in due time, everything will rightfully be placed where they belong.
As time went by, it entered my mind that I never realy strive for anything. Putting this to the extreme, I don't aspire/work hard for anything. I am aimless.
Gloing back to my mom's remark. It serves as my goal now. The job descriptions show the skills and knowledge I should have to be competitive globally. The rejection e-mails, as well as the invites for submission of resumes show how I compare with others in my field of expertise.
As of now, I am still waiting to find out where life is taking me. Thankfully, I am given enough resources to enjoy the experiences.
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Sponsor a Child's School Supplies in Kalinga (BBBS 2007)
I hope this post can inform more people who have the capacity to help bring children to school. This is my Sis Medi's account.
Dear Colleagues & Friends,
We, the BBBS (Big Brother Big Sister) group, are currently organizing an outreach activity through sponsorship. The Big Brother Big Sister Outreach Program relies on donations and volunteers to bring much-needed school supplies to children in remote rural areas in the Philippines.
Through the BBBS, you have a chance to become a big brother or a big sister to a child thousands of kilometers away. For only Php300.00, you will be able to sponsor one studentÃÔ school set which contains the following items: 1 knapsack, 7 notebooks, 4 ball-point pens, 4 pencils, writing pads, crayons, sharpener and ruler.
BBBS is on its third year, owing its success to all donors and volunteers. With their generosity, BBBS has brought hope to 295 children of 6 schools in Itogon, Benguet in 2005 and 535 children of 6 schools in Lacub, Abra in 2006. This year we will be distributing school supplies at Tanudan Kalinga on May 26-27, with an initial target of 500 children.
I joined the group in 2006, volunteered in the distribution of school supplies and sponsored 1 child. I considered this as one of the noteworthy things I did last year & one of my greatest experience. This year IÃÎ proud to say that IÃÎ part of the Volunteers Committee :) IÃÎ saying this not to boast but to share with you the feeling of being of service to others, I canÃÕ explain it, I just feel it :)
If you could only have just time to join us, be a volunteer! see, feel & experience what IÃÎ saying. If you wish to join us in our goal but your schedule is really tight you may send in your pledges for one or more children now and weÃÍl just send you pictures and video clips on May 28 after the distribution, for you to see how far your helping hands can reach :)
Whether you want to be a volunteer or a sponsor or both, you may directly contact me through SMS (0921 7773267), or simply reply to this message, or call me at my office, 524 4611 loc 224.
You may also forward this message to your friends, relatives or colleagues.
For more info, you may visit our website at http://bbbs.freehostia.com.
Thank you very much and God Bless!
Medi A. Nazar
BBBS- Volunteers Committee
Donations and Volunteers
Donations may be deposited to this account:
Account Name: BBBS
Account Number: 126514-BBBX (126514-2229)
Bank: Equitable-PCI Bank, Sienna-Del Monte Branch
For donations originating outside the Philippines, please include the Bank Swift Code/Route Code: PCIBPHMM
For questions or to confirm your donations, please contact:
Cherry Pie Valencia 09209603407
Kim San Juan 09178923459
Jhoana Pimentel 09217590434
For volunteers, please contact:
Angel Constantino < angelamc23 @ gmail.com > 09175375276
Medi Nazar < meds511 @ yahoo.com > 09217773267
Sharon Ponio < sdrponio @ yahoo.com > 09178010033
Distribution date: May 26-27, 2007
Venue: Tanudan, Kalinga, Cordillera Autonomous Regio
Dear Colleagues & Friends,
We, the BBBS (Big Brother Big Sister) group, are currently organizing an outreach activity through sponsorship. The Big Brother Big Sister Outreach Program relies on donations and volunteers to bring much-needed school supplies to children in remote rural areas in the Philippines.
Through the BBBS, you have a chance to become a big brother or a big sister to a child thousands of kilometers away. For only Php300.00, you will be able to sponsor one studentÃÔ school set which contains the following items: 1 knapsack, 7 notebooks, 4 ball-point pens, 4 pencils, writing pads, crayons, sharpener and ruler.
BBBS is on its third year, owing its success to all donors and volunteers. With their generosity, BBBS has brought hope to 295 children of 6 schools in Itogon, Benguet in 2005 and 535 children of 6 schools in Lacub, Abra in 2006. This year we will be distributing school supplies at Tanudan Kalinga on May 26-27, with an initial target of 500 children.
I joined the group in 2006, volunteered in the distribution of school supplies and sponsored 1 child. I considered this as one of the noteworthy things I did last year & one of my greatest experience. This year IÃÎ proud to say that IÃÎ part of the Volunteers Committee :) IÃÎ saying this not to boast but to share with you the feeling of being of service to others, I canÃÕ explain it, I just feel it :)
If you could only have just time to join us, be a volunteer! see, feel & experience what IÃÎ saying. If you wish to join us in our goal but your schedule is really tight you may send in your pledges for one or more children now and weÃÍl just send you pictures and video clips on May 28 after the distribution, for you to see how far your helping hands can reach :)
Whether you want to be a volunteer or a sponsor or both, you may directly contact me through SMS (0921 7773267), or simply reply to this message, or call me at my office, 524 4611 loc 224.
You may also forward this message to your friends, relatives or colleagues.
For more info, you may visit our website at http://bbbs.freehostia.com.
Thank you very much and God Bless!
Medi A. Nazar
BBBS- Volunteers Committee
Donations and Volunteers
Donations may be deposited to this account:
Account Name: BBBS
Account Number: 126514-BBBX (126514-2229)
Bank: Equitable-PCI Bank, Sienna-Del Monte Branch
For donations originating outside the Philippines, please include the Bank Swift Code/Route Code: PCIBPHMM
For questions or to confirm your donations, please contact:
Cherry Pie Valencia 09209603407
Kim San Juan 09178923459
Jhoana Pimentel 09217590434
For volunteers, please contact:
Angel Constantino < angelamc23 @ gmail.com > 09175375276
Medi Nazar < meds511 @ yahoo.com > 09217773267
Sharon Ponio < sdrponio @ yahoo.com > 09178010033
Distribution date: May 26-27, 2007
Venue: Tanudan, Kalinga, Cordillera Autonomous Regio
Sunday, May 06, 2007
My Search for Greener Pastures Abroad
I remember the application process I went through to land in my present job. It was a good thing I was obedient to my cousin’s gentle persuasions. I’m definitely more secure financially nowadays.
One time, a multinational company called me up and told me that they would like to interview me for a Web developer position. Was I surprised by that call. The lady informed me that they saw my outdated resume in a job Web site. When I put the phone down, I decided to update my online resume and post it in four Web sites. (Just now, I posted my standard cover letter and online resume in my other blog http://prechoose.blogs.friendster.com/precious_anne/2007/05/my_resume.html I also put a link to it from this blog's sidebar menu. Is this pretty close to obsession? or just plain vanity?) I made an excel file where I keep track of all the applications I made. Then I started sending it out to companies looking for Technical Writers. I removed all the names of the companies in this story.
One time, I received a job description from an Indian IT company based in the US. It has five offices throughout the US. I won’t deny the fact that I felt proud of myself again that one time. I even considered seriously applying for it. I asked my aunt to evaluate the company for me. She didn’t like it so I never applied to it.
Another time, I applied for a technical writer position but received an invitation for an interview for a sales position. Never in my wildest dreams did I even consider going into sales. It was a Chicago-based bank. Here is the content:
After reviewing your resume, we'd like to invite you to apply for our sales management training program at OUR Company.... To learn more or schedule an appointment with a recruiter, please reply to this email.
I told my mother about these two jokingly. She answered me seriously that I should consider the jobs... seriously. Come to think of it, I’m really more than ok here in the Philippines. I am a simple lady with simple dreams. My greatest joy is travelling once in a while. As long as I can do that, I’m more than ok.
Still, the look on my mother’s face when she told me that gave me the motivation I haven’t felt in a long while. It has actually given me a goal to aspire for. Now, I’m on a search for a job to get out of the Philippines. On the road to getting there, here are the rejection letters which amused me more than making me feel rejected.
1.
Thank you for sending your CV to our company. We regret that we do not have any vacancies suited to your background and therefore we will not be progressing with your application at this time. We wish you the very best in your future career.
2.
Many thanks for your application however our client cannot sponsor EU work visas so I cannot proceed any further.I wish you every success with your future job hunting.
There are also companies which soothe my ego once in a while, just like the job offer from the US company.
1.
This company has identified the following job which may be of interest to you. From the information you have registered with on our Web site and your recent application activity on our Web site you appear to closely match the requirements of the following job.
It even followed up on me when I didn’t submit my resume.
2.
The company has identified the following job which may be of interest to you. From the information you have registered with onin our Web site and your recent application activity on our Web site you appear to closely match the requirementsof the following job.The following job was posted on to our Web site by a companyPlease take a look at the job below and if you are interested, westrongly urge you to click on the appropriate link to fill in anapplication form.
Here is another resume evaluation offer I received.
The company is a Global IT Consulting company supporting clients such as SUN, Xerox, John Deere AmeriQuest and many fortune 50 companies around the world. The company is a turn key System Integrator Company, which means the opportunities are "on-going" not just for one project. The company is currently seeking a Project Manager/Developer in the Manhattan area. This is a Contract opportunity for 3 to 6 months plus extensions. The salary range will vary in accordance to previous experience and this will be determined after your interview with the Management Team.
Please send a word resume along with salary requirements and we will contact you for an interview.
I showed my friend the letter below and it seems I misinterpreted this one. I told her that I was, once again, rejected. She said I was seriously considered for the position, meaning I actually qualified for the job, but there are people better qualified than I am.
Thank you for your recent interest in registering with our company for the position of Technical Writer.
Unfortunately I must advise you that, on this occasion, we are unable to take your application further due to the high standard of applications received.
I’m still here in the Philippines so my numerous applications haven’t paid off just yet. Come to think of it, I honestly don’t know if I want to leave the comforts of living in the Philippines.
One time, a multinational company called me up and told me that they would like to interview me for a Web developer position. Was I surprised by that call. The lady informed me that they saw my outdated resume in a job Web site. When I put the phone down, I decided to update my online resume and post it in four Web sites. (Just now, I posted my standard cover letter and online resume in my other blog http://prechoose.blogs.friendster.com/precious_anne/2007/05/my_resume.html I also put a link to it from this blog's sidebar menu. Is this pretty close to obsession? or just plain vanity?) I made an excel file where I keep track of all the applications I made. Then I started sending it out to companies looking for Technical Writers. I removed all the names of the companies in this story.
One time, I received a job description from an Indian IT company based in the US. It has five offices throughout the US. I won’t deny the fact that I felt proud of myself again that one time. I even considered seriously applying for it. I asked my aunt to evaluate the company for me. She didn’t like it so I never applied to it.
Another time, I applied for a technical writer position but received an invitation for an interview for a sales position. Never in my wildest dreams did I even consider going into sales. It was a Chicago-based bank. Here is the content:
After reviewing your resume, we'd like to invite you to apply for our sales management training program at OUR Company.... To learn more or schedule an appointment with a recruiter, please reply to this email.
I told my mother about these two jokingly. She answered me seriously that I should consider the jobs... seriously. Come to think of it, I’m really more than ok here in the Philippines. I am a simple lady with simple dreams. My greatest joy is travelling once in a while. As long as I can do that, I’m more than ok.
Still, the look on my mother’s face when she told me that gave me the motivation I haven’t felt in a long while. It has actually given me a goal to aspire for. Now, I’m on a search for a job to get out of the Philippines. On the road to getting there, here are the rejection letters which amused me more than making me feel rejected.
1.
Thank you for sending your CV to our company. We regret that we do not have any vacancies suited to your background and therefore we will not be progressing with your application at this time. We wish you the very best in your future career.
2.
Many thanks for your application however our client cannot sponsor EU work visas so I cannot proceed any further.I wish you every success with your future job hunting.
There are also companies which soothe my ego once in a while, just like the job offer from the US company.
1.
This company has identified the following job which may be of interest to you. From the information you have registered with on our Web site and your recent application activity on our Web site you appear to closely match the requirements of the following job.
It even followed up on me when I didn’t submit my resume.
2.
The company has identified the following job which may be of interest to you. From the information you have registered with onin our Web site and your recent application activity on our Web site you appear to closely match the requirementsof the following job.The following job was posted on to our Web site by a companyPlease take a look at the job below and if you are interested, westrongly urge you to click on the appropriate link to fill in anapplication form.
Here is another resume evaluation offer I received.
The company is a Global IT Consulting company supporting clients such as SUN, Xerox, John Deere AmeriQuest and many fortune 50 companies around the world. The company is a turn key System Integrator Company, which means the opportunities are "on-going" not just for one project. The company is currently seeking a Project Manager/Developer in the Manhattan area. This is a Contract opportunity for 3 to 6 months plus extensions. The salary range will vary in accordance to previous experience and this will be determined after your interview with the Management Team.
Please send a word resume along with salary requirements and we will contact you for an interview.
I showed my friend the letter below and it seems I misinterpreted this one. I told her that I was, once again, rejected. She said I was seriously considered for the position, meaning I actually qualified for the job, but there are people better qualified than I am.
Thank you for your recent interest in registering with our company for the position of Technical Writer.
Unfortunately I must advise you that, on this occasion, we are unable to take your application further due to the high standard of applications received.
I’m still here in the Philippines so my numerous applications haven’t paid off just yet. Come to think of it, I honestly don’t know if I want to leave the comforts of living in the Philippines.
Weekends with Friends
Sis Irene
Since I resigned from the university, Irene and I spent weekends shopping, and have dinner once in a while. We didn’t need a reason or an occasion to do it. One time, she invited me to go to Cavite, visit her brother and join the town fiesta. When I told my mom about it, she asked me where exactly in Cavite I was going. I forgot to ask the town, actually.
Nevertheless, I was only willing to comply. We went to Alfonso, Cavite. When we got there, we had lunch, talked to her parents and siblings, ate little, took a nap, ate some more, visited the nearest house, ate, talked more with her family, ate, then went back to Manila. She even gave me kalderetang kambing, ube and around 10 avocado. I recounted the day with my Mom when I got home. She asked me if it entered my mind, at any point, that I was abusing my host’s hospitality. I told her, honestly, that it never entered my mind at all.
Sharon
Before we went on vacation abroad, Sharon and I could hardly find the time to see each other due to our demanding offices. We set dates and times but cancelled at the last minutes because we had to stay in the office to rush or finish some things. We finally had the time to do it once. I went to the place near her office in Araneta Ave. Corner Quezon Ave. It was my long overdue dinner treat for her since I transferred offices.
That night, we ate a hearty Chowking dinner. After that, we had coffee in the nearby Starbucks. Three and a half hours surely went by so fast without us realizing it.
We were able to do it again! I had to give her pictures of our trip and a few other stuff. We started off with lunch at Burgoo. One pasta, a slice of cake, refills of iced tea and coffee was enough for more than an hour of conversation. It was sort of a homecoming to the SM City in West Avenue. To say that we explored all floors and buildings is no exaggeration at all. We went from shop to shop scrutinizing all the makeup and accessories we could find. We also went through all the books at Fully Booked. My wrist watch with 14 straps, long earrings, face powder and brush were proofs of our relaxing day.
Cata, Sheila, Doods and Kitt
I dropped by the campus to get copies of our pictures of our trip abroad. Cata had the good heart to invite us to dinner. Cata is one person who is on an eternal diet but the good hostess that she was put it on hold and ordered New York’s Finest from Yellow Cab, opened two of her non-alcoholic wines in stock and brought out her videoke collection. I even got to borrow 5 DVDs. It was a night filled with singing, endless teasing, cornick, and laughter that ended at 1:00 a.m. Thank God this is one privilege which was not taken away from me upon my resignation from the office.
Since I resigned from the university, Irene and I spent weekends shopping, and have dinner once in a while. We didn’t need a reason or an occasion to do it. One time, she invited me to go to Cavite, visit her brother and join the town fiesta. When I told my mom about it, she asked me where exactly in Cavite I was going. I forgot to ask the town, actually.
Nevertheless, I was only willing to comply. We went to Alfonso, Cavite. When we got there, we had lunch, talked to her parents and siblings, ate little, took a nap, ate some more, visited the nearest house, ate, talked more with her family, ate, then went back to Manila. She even gave me kalderetang kambing, ube and around 10 avocado. I recounted the day with my Mom when I got home. She asked me if it entered my mind, at any point, that I was abusing my host’s hospitality. I told her, honestly, that it never entered my mind at all.
Sharon
Before we went on vacation abroad, Sharon and I could hardly find the time to see each other due to our demanding offices. We set dates and times but cancelled at the last minutes because we had to stay in the office to rush or finish some things. We finally had the time to do it once. I went to the place near her office in Araneta Ave. Corner Quezon Ave. It was my long overdue dinner treat for her since I transferred offices.
That night, we ate a hearty Chowking dinner. After that, we had coffee in the nearby Starbucks. Three and a half hours surely went by so fast without us realizing it.
We were able to do it again! I had to give her pictures of our trip and a few other stuff. We started off with lunch at Burgoo. One pasta, a slice of cake, refills of iced tea and coffee was enough for more than an hour of conversation. It was sort of a homecoming to the SM City in West Avenue. To say that we explored all floors and buildings is no exaggeration at all. We went from shop to shop scrutinizing all the makeup and accessories we could find. We also went through all the books at Fully Booked. My wrist watch with 14 straps, long earrings, face powder and brush were proofs of our relaxing day.
Cata, Sheila, Doods and Kitt
I dropped by the campus to get copies of our pictures of our trip abroad. Cata had the good heart to invite us to dinner. Cata is one person who is on an eternal diet but the good hostess that she was put it on hold and ordered New York’s Finest from Yellow Cab, opened two of her non-alcoholic wines in stock and brought out her videoke collection. I even got to borrow 5 DVDs. It was a night filled with singing, endless teasing, cornick, and laughter that ended at 1:00 a.m. Thank God this is one privilege which was not taken away from me upon my resignation from the office.
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