MM 518 ECONOMICS OF LABOR AND MANPOWER

1. MM 518ECONOMICS OF LABOR AND MANPOWER “PRE-EMPLOYMENT” BY: PRIMO G. PALATTAO JR.

2. PRE-EMPLOYMENT Examination, testing, etc., must be conducted prior to hiring or after an offer to hire.

3. What is pre-employment screening? It's the type of checks that employers conduct either before they offer a candidate a job or during the hiring process. The types of screenings companies do includes: criminal background checks, credit checks, employment history verification, education verification.

4. WHY EMPLOYERS CONDUCT PRE EMPLOYMENT SCREENING? Many employers conduct pre-employment screenings of job applicants. Because during this process, the employer investigates an applicant’s background to verify the accuracy of his claims and to look into any possible criminal history.

5. HOW TO WIN THEJOB YOU WANT!!!

6. PASS THAT INTERVIEW!!!

7. HOW DO INTERVIEWERS REALY RATE APPLICANTS? Many applicants think that most employers concentrate on work experience and educational background during the interview but in reality, interviewers say that the packaging which is basically your overall appearance and first impression and responsiveness to question play a very crucial part in making a good impression.

8. What is the most important is factor when being interview? Based on data gathered from job interviewers in ten leading Filipino companies, packaging is the most crucial during the interview phase: Packaging 33% Responsiveness 28% Experience 24% Education 15%

9. When you enter the interview venue, it’s your appearance that the interviewer first notices, So make sure that your packaging creates IMPACT.

10. PREPARE THOROUGHLY BEFORE THE INTERVIEW At least two weeks (or one week if it’s a short notice) before your scheduled interview, start preparing thoroughly for your interview day. Use the following as your checklist in preparing: • Company knowledge • Contact person knowledge • Adequate response • Proper documentation • Practice

11. Company knowledge – know the major facts about the company and the position you’re applying for, especially its current situation. Contact person knowledge – Know the name and title of your contact person. Try to assume what kind of person he or she is and how he will convey knowledge about you to the interviewer.

12. Adequate response – think of possible questions they might ask you based on the information you submitted and prepare adequate responses. Be prepared to answer question the interviewer may ask. Proper documentation – Have appropriate diplomas , certificates, resumes, letters of recommendation and clearances ready. Never fall into the trap of preparing it on the day of your interview; there’s a 99% chance you will forget one document.

13. Practice – Simulate an interview, either with yourself or with someone else. With a mirror before you, practice your facial expressions, greetings, posture, seating, expressions, etc. Have someone (preferably somebody who doesn’t know you) ask questions as if he or she were the interviewer.

14. DRESSING UP FOR THE INTERVIEW The way you dress up for the interviewer is more important than what many job seekers realize. Imagine coming to the interview with uncut hair, bad breath, creased shirt and pants and soiled shoes… what do you think the interviewer would feel? You can make a positive impression by dressing and grooming properly for the interview.

15. You need to look like you belong in the position for which you are interviewing. If you are in sales or do office work, choose clothes that immediately convey that image. Use this checklist when dressing up for your interview: • Check your body appearance and hygiene • Check your clothing and accessories

16. 1. Check your body appearance and hygiene • Bathe and apply deodorant • Brush your teeth • Keep your hair trimmed and combed • Be clean shaven • Avoid strong perfume • Avoid heavy make-up

17. 2. Check your clothing and accessories • Have your clothes clean, ironed or pressed • Determine which kind of bag you should use • Polish your shoes • Avoid excessive jewelry • Avoid immodest hemline and necklines

18. HOW DO I HANDLED MYSELF DURING THE INTERVIEW? Do you feel nervous now that it’s D-Day? Relax, its natural to feel that way. In fact, it actually helps because it makes you both alert and aware of every question being asked. Remember, however, to maintain your composure; it can help you stand out among all the applicants. As mentioned at the start , this is now your opportunity to show your employer that you’re the person they have been looking for. Keep that in mind from the moment you arrive at the venue to the moment you step out.

19. Make sure to do and observe the following as you begin your interview: • Greet positively • Maintain focus • Proper posture • Be positive, sociable and enthusiastic • Answer directly • Avoid being negative • Show your dependability • Answer effectively • Be discerning • Ask some question

20. 1.Greet positively – Greet the interviewer with a firm handshake and a friendly smile. It sets the right mood right away. 2. Maintain focus – Always maintain eye to eye contact when listening and answering questions. This shows that you’re both attentive and respectful of the interviewer.

21. 3. Proper posture – Sit halfway through your seat, with your body leaning forward the interviewer. Don’t slouch or recline on the backrest, this shows you aren’t enthusiastic about the job. Avoid crossing your arms as this might indicate that you’re resisting or protecting yourself.

22. 4. Be positive, sociable and enthusiastic – Be warm and friendly if the interviewer wishes to engage in small talk to establish rapport. It can also break any tension or nervousness you may still have. Focus on positive experiences, show how cooperative you can be, and be on the smiling side. 5. Answer directly – If you understand the question , politely tell the interviewer you didn’t understand and ask him if he can restate the question again (example: “Can you repeat the question again? I wasn’t able to understand at first”).

23. 6. Avoid being negative – Even if you’re asked what you didn’t like in your previous workplace, you can still find away to politely downplay it and give a good answer (example: my previous work experience was good but I felt that I wanted something better, something more challenging…”). 7. Show your dependability – Emphasize your ability to learn rapidly and willingness to work hard. Make them feel that you really are the kind of person they are looking for.

24. 8. Answer effectively – Keep your answer concise and direct, but limit your answer to the information that was requested . Give the interviewer the opportunity to probe. 9. Be discerning – Observe discreetly how your interviewer responds to the question. If they look at you directly and seem to be spending a lot of time with you, then most likely they’re interested in you. If they look at their watches more than once, then that means they aren’t really that…

25. 10. Ask some question – This is actually a good sign to the interviewer that you really want to know more about the position you desire. But limit it only to a few questions; too many questions would be rude to the interviewer.

26. The End!!! Thank you…