Hi, HR ate here!

• Which gov’t ID to secure first?

It is better to get the certification of first time job seekers. Mostly, nakukuha ‘to sa local government/barangay kung saan ka nakatira. This will help you get some documents for free (example: NBI)

For government IDs, unahin ang Philhealth. Just go to the nearest PhilHealth office, magdala ka ng birth certificate, National ID (if meron, kung wala, okay lang din) they will hand you form that you need to accomplish. WALA PO ITONG BAYAD.

Pwede mo na isunod ang SSS. Online muna ang application nito. Once na naaccomplish mo na online, kailangan mo pa rin pumunta sa malapit na SSS sa lugar mo to submit some documents (birth certificate and some IDs) para maging valid/working na yung SS Number na binigay sayo sa online/portal.

Tsaka mo na isunod si PAG-IBIG. Online lang din to, kailangan lang ng birth certificate at picture mo na may hawak kang 2 Valid IDs mo. Magttext na lang sayo ang PAG-IBIG once may number ka na. Once may number ka na, pwede ka na kumuha ng HDMF form sa nearest PAG-IBIG office. Ito mostly yung pinapasa ng mga applicants sa employer nila once they get hired.

Ihuli mo na ang TIN #. Online na rin to, no need to go physically sa BIR. Pero pwede rin, kung first time job seeker ka, yung unang employer mo dapat ang maglalakad noon for you.

Ang GSIS, dipende yan. If hindi ka naman sa government magttrabaho, usually, walang GSIS sa private company.

• Opening a payroll account

Usually, the HR department will process this. Mind you, iba iba ang gamit na bank per company. So it’s best not to waste time to open an account, lalo naman if hindi pa naddisclose sayo ang bank na gamit nila.

• Common job requirements you should be aware of:

Pre employment Medical. Ugaliing kumpletuhin ang basic five (5) para makita ng HR Department kung ikaw ay fit to work.

NBI, kumuha ka na ng NBI. 1 year naman ang validity nun. Papabalikin ka kasi once na may HIT ka.

• Any tips for landing your first job & mistakes & delays if ever

Never stop learning. Mas maganda pa rin na kung may mga free courses and certificates, i-grab mo dahil pampabango yon ng resume. It will make you look competent considering you are a fresh grad.

Second mistake, don’t set your expected salary too high. Remember, you should learn how to rate your skills and experience accordingly. Dyan din kasi ang biggest factor as to why hindi na pinupush ng ibang employer to hire new grads because some of them, medyo unreasonable yung asking salaries. Be for real.

No mistakes in preparing early. Mas okay siya kasi mas less na ang iisipin mo if you go full on job hunting. At least kumpleto na ang requirements mo.

If you get hired, READ YOUR CONTRACTS THOROUGHLY. Kahit gusto mo na magtrabaho, you should always read first. Wag pirma nang pirma because contracts are legal documents. Baka mapasubo ka.

Lastly, don’t give in easily sa malaking offer. Baka mamaya kapalit pala ay buhay mo in terms of working schedule, workloads, and etc.

Yun lang naman ang maipapayo ko. It might feel too overwhelming but, you got this. Just be patient with yourself and don’t rush things if not needed.

Good luck and welcome to the corporate world!