Typical Job Interview Questions

Since I am looking for a job as a nurse and I am looking forward to my upcoming interviews err (hopefully soon) I kept on thinking about what the employers might ask me. Or what should I do to get the job that I always wanted. Or how will I impress the HRD.
Well, I guess preparation is the key. But what are the preparations? And how in the world will I prepare for that dreaded way. Tsk. tsk..tsk!

I looked at my closet to check if I've got a business attire. Friends says I should dress to impress. I hope a typical black slacks, white blouse, a black 3/4 blazer and a nice pointed black shoes will do. Arrgh. Those shoes are killing me! huhuhu.

Next thing my make up: I dunno how to put make up on. I don't even knew what colors matches my skin tone. And goodness I just have a lipstick, a peach blush and a shimmering eyeshadow. yikes!

Next the exams: Darn. I hope its a psychological type and not about nursing because I dis forget nursing stuffs that we studied before. It's been a while since I opened my books. It's been like almost 2 years. That's a while right? I hope there's stock knowledge left or I'll get stuck in my seats. haays!

Then the killer questions. Here are the typical interview questions that I studied. According to research this is what the interviewers are looking for.

Interviewer: Tell me about yourself. You: Remember, this is a job interview, not a psychological or personal interview. The interviewer is interested in the information about you that relates to your qualifications for employment, such as education, work experiences and extracurricular activities. Interviewer: What do you expect to be doing five years from now? Ten years from now? You: The interviewer is looking for evidence of career goals and ambitions rather than minutely specific descriptions. The interviewer wants to see your thought process and the criteria that are important to you. Interviewer: Why should I hire you? You: Stress what you have to offer the employer, not how nice it would be to work there or what you want from the employer. Interviewer: What are your ideas about salary? You: Research salaries in your field before your interviews so that you know the current salary range for the type of position you are seeking. Interviewer: Why do you want to work for our company/organization? You: Not having an answer is a good way to get crossed off the candidate list, and is a common pet peeve of interviewers. Research the employer before your interview; attempt to find out about the organization's products, locations, clients, philosophy, goals, previous growth record and growth plans, how they value employees and customers, etc.

I hope I can survive this. Wish me luck you guys.

How do you handle stress/pressure?

A typical interview question, asked to get a sense of how you handle on-the-job stress, is "How do you handle pressure?" Examples of good responses include:

• Stress is very important to me. With stress, I do the best possible job. The appropriate way to deal with stress is to make sure I have the correct balance between good stress and bad stress. I need good stress to stay motivated and productive.
• I react to situations, rather than to stress. That way, the situation is handled and doesn't become stressful.
• I actually work better under pressure and I've found that I enjoy working in a challenging environment.
• From a personal perspective, I manage stress by visiting the gym every evening. It's a great stress reducer.
• Prioritizing my responsibilities so I have a clear idea of what needs to be done when, has helped me effectively manage pressure on the job.
• If the people I am managing are contributing to my stress level, I discuss options for better handling difficult situations with them.

It's a good idea to give examples of how you have handled stress to your interviewer. That way, they get a clear picture how well you can work in stressful situations.

Minor Road Accident

It's totally proven that texting or smsing, or calling through your cellphone can cause you your life. But people are so stubborn specially drivers they can't get a second to drive to their destinations before they do their own business such as calling or txting.

Well here is my story, I took a jeepney on my way home today. As we we're on the road there a little traffic because it's the end of the month and today is the payday of almost all employees. Then suddenly a private tamaraw fx bumped the jeepneys behind (there are a lot of us inside this vehicle) Darn it. We saw the driver of tamaraw fx txting prior to the accident. Good thing nobody got hurt. Plus the jeepney driver is so polite and he didn't curse the other driver or there will be chaos. Darn again. This wouldn't happen at all if the driver was driving cautiously, because a little caution can take us home safely to our loved ones. So please dear bloggers as the saying goes "Don't drink and drive" you might want to add don't use your mobile phone while driving. Well you can of course if its necessary but if its not just wait till you park to your destination.

Note: Jeepneys and tamaraw fx are a common public transpo vehicles in the Philippines.

Leap year

Today is a leap year. Nothing special though. It just happens every 4years. Yeah we all know that. That's for sure. Well, Happy B-day to those who were born to this day. Your b-day occurs every 4 years so I guess your very much younger than most of us. That's a plus! Now the question is when will you celebrate your b-day? Should it be on the 28th of February or March 1? Or do you celebrate it every 4years? Maybe you'll get a lot of present if you celebrate it every 4years because your godparents will owe you 4 years worth of birthday presents. Cool!
Anyhow, no matter when or how you celebrate it its non of my business. Right? ahehehe!

Blogger Templates

I never thought that there are a lot of templates available for blogger nowadays so I used to be stuck at the basics that blogger offers. :(( I just modified my blogs to make it more appetizing to my fellow reader and blogger.

Btw, here are the cool sites that you might be interested to check out because you can download free templates here. Enjoy.

Note: Please do save a copy of your template before changing it so you can revert it to your previous template in case you don't like your new one. And all the widgets will be gone so you need to reinstall it.. ok?

1. Free Blogger Templates
2. Final Sense
3. Blogger Buster
4. Blogger Templates
5. Planet of Blog Templates
6. Mashable

Vacation Galore

Since you all know that I am a frequent traveler I am often on the look for great offers on every destination that I desire. I do consider prices and most of all comfort of course. You don’t actually need truckloads of money to be able to travel because there are wide arrays of vacation packages nowadays that offer great hotel discounts. Since there are a lot of vacation packages for smart traveler like us we just have to know where to look for it and where to have hotel reservations. Mind you there are a lot of promos or vacation packages that offer hotel plus airfare plus car rentals. The great offer really makes me drool whenever I find such great deal with such a low price. In case you’re a newbie traveler most hotels offer a free breakfast its either buffet or ala carte. And when you are at a certain place never miss to eat their delicacy and to observe their culture so you’ll enjoy your vacation more. Now that summer is fast approaching you might want to book ahead of time so you can get a room reservations in either hotel or resorts with a discounted rate and less hassle because you have an ample time to prepare for your trip. You can bring your family with you and enjoy the luxury of hotel living even for a while. Plus you get to see places, that some other people never been with in the first place. How cool is that? The choices of destinations are just limitless. And the prices are super low that you can afford to go places.

You can now travel worldwide to any destinations you choose from at a cheaper price of course.

So have fun and be a smart traveler like me because the world is ready for us to conquer!

I felt so low

I went to SM Megamall today to buy some stuff. I don't have much money but a thousand bucks. I felt so poor. How far can a thousand bucks go? I can't even find a nice shirt that is worth only 200-300 bucks. D*mn. Everything is expensive nowadays. I need to spend my money wisely because I don't have a job yet. I wish I can survive my money crisis. I wish to find a job soon!

Today is a holiday

I never knew that today is a holiday. On my way to the bank I wonder why almost all establishments are closed. Then there is no traffic at all. I immediately asked Mr. Fx driver if today was a holiday. And he said yes it is. Today is the EDSA revolution. Funny. I didn't knew that part of history happened on a February. LOL! Maybe the passenger behind me is thinking where on earth did I came from and I didn't knew that. Hahaha. I was hybernating and I am not fond of watching news nowadays.

Mandy Moore in Manila

Wow. Mandy Moore will visit Manila again for a concert on March 12. And it will be held in Eastwood City Libis. Now I'm wondering where and how much will the tickets be.. Hmmn. I wanna watch her. Too bad I don't have the budget for that one. Dang!

Finding Happiness!

Are you putting off your happiness waiting for that certain something which is going to change your life?

I'll be happy as soon as I get that promotion at work. Once I get married, I know I'll be happy. If I could only get out of debt, then I'd be happy. If my husband would only pay more attention to me, I know I'd be happy.

Do these things sound familiar? Are you putting off your happiness waiting for that certain something which is going to change your life? Are you depending on someone else for your happiness? If so, you may be in for a long wait.

So often we buy into the fallacy that something or someone is going to come along and make us happy - a new job, more money, a better relationship, etc. And until that happens, we resign to being unhappy and unfulfilled. The fact of the matter is, if we aren't happy now, most probably, we never will be no matter what may come our way down the line.

Sure, we all want better things for ourselves. This is perfectly normal, and we should never stop trying to improve our lives and our relationships. However, we can't postpone our happiness waiting for these changes to be realized. We must find happiness now.

A big part of this is not depending upon others, our current circumstance, or material possessions to make us happy. We must take responsibility for our own happiness, and find it in our very existence and in how we live our lives. Happiness is nothing more than attitude and fulfillment. The old saying, "Either our glass is half full or half empty," is very true indeed. How we perceive our lives, who we are, and what we make of our current situations, has everything to do with our ultimate happiness and personal fulfillment.

If we continually look down the road for our happiness, we'll never find it, as with our every step forward, the horizon moves one step further away. Consequently, happiness and fulfillment may forever elude us. If our eyes are always fixed on the horizon, we'll most certainly miss what's right at our feet.

The simple fact is, happiness and fulfillment are within our grasp - right here, right now. Life is a journey, and we make it what it is - good or bad. For happiness and fulfillment doesn't come at the end of the journey, but rather, is found in the journey itself.

How to go to Puerto Galera?

As requested by jen:

If you are traveling on a budget like me you might wanna try this. Last year me and my friends went to puerto galera particularly in white beach for a 5 days and each of us shell out only 2500php for the whole trip including bus fares, boat transfers, food, recreation (banana boat ride and snorkeling), and room accommodation.

From Manila, take a Batangas City bus, it should cost around more or less 127.50 pesos (that is the current fare price in Quezon City). The best way to go there is to commute, bringing a car would just cost you the parking fee at Batangas Pier. Trips to Batangas City leave as early as 3AM for Tritran, ALPS in Cubao. At the pier, there are a lot of trips going to Puerto Galera, the best way to go to White Beach is of course to take a boat that will bring you directly to the White Beach. M/B Brian has one of the earliest trips at 6AM, costing 120 pesos. There are boats leaving every 30 minutes to 1 hour. If there are no more trips directly to White Beach, you may take a ferry ride to the port of Puerto Galera, a place called Muelle. Ferry ride costs around the same of the boat rides to White Beach. From Muelle, you may ride a jeep or tricycle to White Beach which will cost around 30 to 50 pesos.

Tips:

• People will approach you as soon as you get down the boat and offer you places to stay. They will be your friend if you do not have reservations. Try to haggle as low as you can. Houses with two airconditioned room can cost up to 4,000 pesos a day at peak season. Reasonable budget for peak season would be 500 pesos per person per night for airconditioned rooms, but you can actually get cheaper rates. Places near the beach may cost more because they are very accesible. Consider the distance of the place to stay to the beach and bars.
• Bring cold cash as there are no ATM facilities in White Beach at the moment.
• Haggle in everything that you will buy. Anklets can be obtained for as low as 10 pesos for 3 pieces. Souvenir shirts can be as low as a bit under 100 bucks. You can haggle on boat rides by asking them for free use of gears, if you will hire boats for to snorkle etc.
• Have reservations for the boat ride back to Batangas a day before your scheduled trip.
• White Beach is a place with very steep beaches, so beware, specially for people who do not know how to swim.

Note: There is also a place called Coco Beach but we opted to go to white beach. If you make a hotel reservation via a travel agency the bus and ferry transfers are included.

Strawberry Margarita

30ml Don Enrique Mixkila
45ml Del Monte Strawberry Margarita Syrup
90ml Sprite


Blend Don Enrique Mixkila and Del Monte Strawberry Margarita syrup with ice. Pour in glass top with sprite.

Clear sky!

This is how amazing the sky was on my flight back here in Manila. It was breath taking indeed. Thanks to Cebu Pacific for the safe journey and we landed safely. :D

too much wondering!

I always wonder if there is really someone that’s

meant for each one of us. You would always hear

them say, someone is dreaming of you somewhere

out there, just as you are dreaming of this

person you are yet to meet. Well, personally I

don’t know if I should believe this. Umm, maybe

partly. I mean, not that I am holding on to this

thought. I can’t also say whether I’m a hopeless

romantic or what. But with the things that I used

to hear, and with the knowledge that I know about

it.. I just can’t tell. Laughs! I’m not really an

expert when it comes to matters of heart but my

friends would always say I’m like “Dyosa ng Love

Quotes and Payos”, Answering Machine, and all

that. They say I seem to know a lot from these

when I talk like I am saying, "been-there, done-

that" But on the contrary, no. Definitely no,

especially when talking to experiences. And hey,

did I mention that I belong to this federation

GBGID (Goodbye Girl I’m Done)? Haha! Believe it or

not but in my 29 years never did I feel how it is

to be really in love. Or shall I say to be really LOVED..

I mean, I don’t even know the

feeling coz I would always hesitate. When I’m

aware that I’m going to fall further I tend to

hold back. And I don’t know why.

It’s tough to pretend you don’t feel the stigma

of being single in a society that seems to

celebrate coupledom. All around you

the "marrieds" have their family-full lives and

constant companionship, and there you are— in

full Ally McBeal-ish spinster splendor.

On the other hand, I can’t deny the fact that

it’s good to be single. Nothing to worry about,

having your freedom and all, and just plainly

having the time of your life.

And by the way, I don’t see myself getting

married. Of course I believe in marriage but I

don’t think that’s my scene. Maybe it has

something to do with my being realistic. And

realization sometimes is right there in front of

you. To see those marriages turned into nothing,

the next thing you know you’re an urban legend.

But just in case I get to realize that I would

rather swallow it all and enter into something

with a lot of uncertainties at stake than to

forever live alone that’s more miserable, maybe,

just maybe, I would have to reconsider it.

According to Ally McBeal, never settle with

someone who you think is just the ONLY ONE and

not THE ONE. Marry someone who does make your

heart bounce. But what if you’re not lucky enough

like some people who get the chance to choose the

person they would want to spend the rest of their

lives with? What would you do when the time comes

you feel like having a family of your own

yet, "Dammit! He’s the only one out there who

wants to be with me" Would you rather take it or

hold on to the thought that some people are

really meant to be alone?

Anyway, I know I’m too young to think about it.

I’m not afraid tracking down by myself either.

But at least just to experience how it is to be

loved and in-love.. Whatever! All I can say is

whoever that f**king someone is, he should be

the one who would make or break me, and who

wouldn't just rock my bed but also my

WORLD!

~ALLY McBEAL~

Ran out of Gas

Our rainy night out!

Tonight is my last night here in Bohol and my cousin invited me out for a drink in a nearby town. So the gang(my cousins and bro) get ready for the night out after dinner. And we took the tricycle so we can all fit in. We went to bato beach but the beer was kinda expensive so we just enjoy the place took a few photo and left then we head up for another karaoke bar to found out that it was close already. We went again to look for another place until it started to rain. Then the misfortune struck us, the vehicle ran out of gas and its raining heavily. It was past nine actually and most of the town folks are sleeping and stores are closed already. It was a bit scary and funny though. Scary because there are a few street lamps and lots of trees and dark creepy locations and funny because of what happened. So my brother had no choice but to push the vehicle while on the quest of luck that some store sells gasoline. My tomboy niece helped him in pushing while we are inside the vehicle. No motorists bother to help us not even locals. After 4 barrios of pushing and laughing we finally reached a house that sells gas and we are relieved. Then we proceed to the karaoke bar sing our heart out and drink beer even if its cold outside.

an unforgettable experience! whew. Lesson of the story make sure that the vehicle is full tank or better yet bring a long a gasoline container for reserves.

Night swimming at Maberes Beach resort

Since we are all loveless this valentines me and my cousin went to Maberes beach resort for a night swimming. It was a breezy night and you can actually tell that anytime soon rain will pour down. There was no one but us in the pool area. We are welcomed by a couple of frogs though. LOL! But that doesn't stop us from dipping in the water. After chasing the frogs out of the water we dive in. The water is freezing but amidst the cold we had a lot of fun. Then rain pours heavily and the wind from the sea blew and still we are swimming. Yes you're reading it right. it's like being in a freezer. We don't wanna change yet because we will get wet again because its super windy. And after swimming we had some beer and karaoke then we went home. My muscle are so stiff because its very cold. And I said to myself I will not swim again on rainy nights. hehehe..

performing arts event

this are the photos taken at Mater Dei College which some of my nieces, nephews and cousins participated. Watch how colorful their costumes are. Its one of our bonding moments. I enjoyed it..

Treasure Island

It was my tito's b-day so me and my family went swimming in Panggangan Island, Calape Bohol. It was just a small family gathering that is once in a lifetime and we enjoyed even though I didn't took the plunge. The backdrop was really nice. Super nice. I've met the other members of the family that I didn't knew, I've seen my grandma on my father side. I've seen my other aunt's and uncle's. Then one of my uncle on my mother side who happened to be there and approached me not knowing who I was and asked me where are we from. I thought he was kidding and then in a snap he recognized me. I had a lot of fun actually just playing with my 2 1 year old nephews and niece and my 2 bubbly cousins.

Feel Like quitting?

Got a dream? Great!

Your life will be richer for it. However, sooner or later, I can guarantee there will come a day when you decide the results aren't shaping up quickly enough, or neatly enough, or clearly enough, and you entertain thoughts of quitting.

Most likely, this is your dark night of the soul. Things won't be going well and you'll question whether God really wanted you to do this work, or the idea just showed up like some mutant cell in the gene pool.

Here are steps to make sure your decision (presumably not to quit) is the right one.

1. Take a break. Take a weekend or a week off from your project to think about what you're doing. Often just some absence from the work, especially if you've been chipping away at it every day for a long time, is enlightening. You can gain just enough perspective to evaluate what's truly going on. You might even want to take time to ask yourself the questions at the end of this chapter. (See "Ten Hard Questions To Ask Yourself When You Feel Like Quitting.") Then, instead of acting rashly, you can act rationally.

2. Take a spiritual retreat. In the spirit of all the great religious seekers who ever wandered a desert, take a day, weekend, week, or even more time if you can, to tune in, spiritually. This could be a friend's weekend house by the beach (if you go, make sure you've got some time to get away by yourself), a yoga retreat, a nearby nature sanctuary or state park that permits camping, or even a monastery or spiritual sanctuary. By removing yourself from the hustle bustle of everyday life, and going into a contemplative quiet place, you can really make the deep, life-altering decisions such times demand. I urge you to choose a place that is not only nurturing and soothing to your spirit, but one that allows you plenty of space, time and quiet to sort out your thoughts. There is an excellent list of such places at the end of this chapter, as well as key questions to ask yourself while you are there. (See Chapter X, "When, How, and Why to Disappear for a While.")

3. Write down what's going on. Your journal could be your greatest ally in this process, if you make time to empty your brain of all those frightened, frustrated thoughts that are kicking around in there. There is nothing worse for the creative flow than 'brain jam', the condition where your thoughts become so intense that they clog up your ability to think rationally. Indeed, too much thinking can paralyze you from any kind of action, and so you miss the opportunity to move forward. Again, take a look at the list of questions that follow and answer them for yourself in writing.

4. Get support. Just like an AA member contemplating going on a bender, you need to call your 'sponsor' or greatest supporter and get help. This is precisely why you lined them up in the first place -- so when the chips are down, they can talk you on to the next victory. If you feel squeamish about appearing in front of them in your most bedraggled state, remember that you would want them to come to you if they needed help this badly.

5. List the pros and cons. If none of the above seem to work, sit down with a piece of paper and evaluate the pros and cons of quitting your endeavor. Be brutally honest with yourself, and make sure each list is complete. Don't leave a single pro or con unconsidered. Then walk away from your list. Take a look at it again in a few days, when you've had time for your thoughts to settle. Your perspective should be clearer and the answer obvious.

Try This … Ten Important Questions To Ask Yourself When You Feel Like Quitting

1. What have I learned from my work in the past?

2. What am I learning now?

3. Have I generally been a quitter in life?

4. What would I leave behind if I quit?

5. What will I never know about if I quit?

6. How will I feel about this at the end of my life?

7. What do I need to keep going?

8. What do I still need to learn?

9. How will I feel if I can achieve my goal

10. How will achieving my goal help other people?

Mosquito bites

After a couple of days here in Bohol this is what I got. Even if I use off lotions and we used katol at night the mosquito still wants a piece of me. I dunno why. My cousin who slept beside me has no bites at all. :( I thinks that's weird. Thank God that our place is not a dengue hot spot or else I'll be in big trouble!

Lesson of the story: Use of the mosquito net. But this is not advisable if you are claustrophobic.