Earn Money Through Job Referrals: GCash, PasaJob launch GJobs to provide income opportunities

Earn Money Through Job Referrals: GCash, PasaJob launch GJobs to provide income opportunities

Friday, November 10

GCash, the Philippines’ number one finance super app, has partnered with PasaJob, the country's first and only long-chain referral-based employment platform, to introduce a brand-new way of earning money aside from the regular 9-5 or business via referrals. Users may earn up to Php10,000 by successfully referring their friends and family for any job opportunity.

With this partnership, GCash and PasaJob are launching GJobs, a new GCash feature that leverages referrals to make hiring easier, faster, and more reliable, as vouched for by professionals.

“In line with our vision of ‘Finance for All’, this partnership is a good opportunity for our millions of users to earn additional income and to look for their dream jobs that are being offered by the biggest and best companies in the Philippines.” said GCash Chief People Officer Robert Gonzales. “We’re starting with big companies right now but we’re really hoping we can attract micro, small, and medium enterprises as well in posting their job requirements on GJobs.”

To use the feature, simply navigate through the GCash app and tap "View All." Scroll down to the “Enjoy” category where you can find the “Jobs” icon. Once the user clicks on the Jobs Icon, they will be able to refer jobs from reputable companies from BPO to IT, Sales, and over 20 more industries with their corresponding referral fees, totaling millions of potential earnings for referrers.

How to refer and earn through GJobs? 

1. Run through the job list and carefully assess if anyone from your network fits the job qualifications and could be a qualified candidate. 
2. Search the job list with ease by utilizing the filters for different categories or sorting the jobs according to the newest listings, top salary, or top referral fee.
3. Once you find the perfect job, click the “Refer” button.
4. Enter the full name and email address of the person you will refer the job to. You have six referral credits per job opening, and make sure to read the payout rules for your potential earnings.
5. Whenever you make a referral, you and your referee will receive an email from PasaJob. You can also check the status of your referrals by tapping "Referrals" on the navigation bar at the bottom of the app.
6. If a referral leads to a successful hire, you, as the referrer, will receive the referral fee as a reward based on the job’s payout schedule, and terms. Just like that, you’re all set to earn more while helping your friends and loved ones find their dream jobs! 

To sign up for a GJobs account, you may download the GCash app from the Google Play Store and the App Store. For more information, please visit www.gcash.com and https://pasajob.com/gjobs.

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What You'll Need To Become a Paralegal

What You'll Need To Become a Paralegal

Tuesday, May 23

Choosing a career as a paralegal offers various opportunities for growth and development, as well as rewarding work experience. The demand for paralegals has risen considerably in recent years, making it an attractive career path for many. But what does it take to become a successful paralegal, and what skills are necessary to excel in this profession? This article will outline the key requirements for becoming a paralegal and provide valuable insights to help you on your journey. Keep reading to find out more.

Educational Requirements and Certification

The first and most crucial step in becoming a paralegal is meeting the educational requirements. Most employers prefer candidates with at least an associate degree, and increasingly, they are looking for those with an American Bar Association (ABA) approved bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or a related field. Earning a degree from an ABA approved paralegal certificate program can make you even more competitive in the job market.

Additionally, many employers prefer paralegals who are certified. While certification is not always required, it shows a commitment to the profession and expertise in the field. Several organizations offer paralegal certification examinations, including the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) and the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA). These certifications can complement your educational background and provide an extra edge when applying for paralegal positions.

Lastly, joining professional associations such as the National Association of Scholars as a student is also beneficial to further your professional development. Membership in these organizations can provide you with access to resources, training, and networking opportunities that can help boost your career.

Develop Essential Skills

Paralegals perform a wide range of tasks and responsibilities, making it essential to have solid skills to succeed in this field. One of the most important skills for a paralegal is strong written and verbal communication. Paralegals often draft legal documents, conduct interviews, and communicate with attorneys, clients, and court personnel. As such, effectively expressing ideas and information is of utmost importance.

Moreover, paralegals need excellent research and analytical abilities. They are responsible for gathering and analyzing legal information and evaluating the relevance and strength of potential evidence. Such skills require attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to synthesize large amounts of information.

Technical proficiency is also crucial for a successful paralegal career. Familiarity with legal research platforms, document management software, and Microsoft Office applications can greatly improve your efficiency and productivity in the workplace. 

Gaining Practical Experience

While obtaining a strong educational background and developing essential skills are important, gaining practical experience is just as crucial for aspiring paralegals. Internships, externships, or entry-level positions can provide you with invaluable hands-on experience and exposure to the legal industry. These opportunities allow you to acquire a better understanding of the paralegal role, as well as the specific tasks and responsibilities commonly encountered.

Volunteering in legal aid organizations or pro bono law offices can also be an effective way to enhance your paralegal skills and gain practical experience. These experiences help you gain confidence in your abilities, demonstrate your commitment to the legal profession, and allow you to build a network of valuable connections.

Keep Learning and Stay Informed

Staying informed of new developments and trends is essential as the legal industry evolves. By remaining up-to-date on changes in the law, new technologies, and industry best practices, you can ensure that your paralegal skills remain relevant and competitive. Make it a point to attend conferences, workshops, and webinars regularly. Additionally, subscribe to legal publications, participate in professional associations, and engage in online communities to further your knowledge and maintain your expertise.

Continuing education is also essential for maintaining paralegal certifications. Many certificate programs require paralegals to complete a certain number of continuing legal education (CLE) credits to maintain their credentials. This helps ensure you remain current with the latest legal developments and maintain high competence in your field.

By following the steps outlined above, aspiring paralegals can increase their chances of obtaining a rewarding and fulfilling career in the legal field.

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WorldRemit continues to recognize OFWs’ hard work and global impact this Labor Day

WorldRemit continues to recognize OFWs’ hard work and global impact this Labor Day

Sunday, April 30

 

Labor Day is celebrated to honor the contributions of workers and the centuries-old labor movement. Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), among the largest group of migrant workers globally, are no exception from being recognized back in their home country. Often, OFWs endure challenging work conditions, homesickness, and cultural differences just to provide for their family and friends back home. 

“Labor Day is a time to pay tribute to the hard work, determination, and selflessness of OFWs. It’s also the perfect time to recognize how they provide for their families, but also help improve the global economy,” said Earl Melivo, Head of APAC at WorldRemit. 

Christian, a sea-based electrical engineer, shared about his experiences working abroad for over a decade. "As an OFW, I know firsthand the struggles that we face every day to provide for our families. It was especially hard during the pandemic, but till now we keep working to support everyone who’s counting on us," he said.

Indeed, the COVID-19 pandemic brought a new set of challenges to OFWs. For instance, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported a 75% drop in OFW deployment in 2020—the lowest deployment number in over three decades which had a flow-on effect for both international and local economies. The Department of Migrant Workers have also cited that deployments remain below one million workers per year for the past three years, still below pre-pandemic levels.

Rising cost of living caused by increased inflation and global supply chain issues have also reduced migrant remittances. The IOM cited a decline in overseas money transfers due to an economic downturn and job losses in a 2022 report. 

Despite the challenges, Christian urged his countrymen to not lose heart. 

“The migrant work landscape has come a long way since I first started over 10 years ago, but there’s still much to improve about it. We should continue to work together to advocate for better working conditions and the protection of our rights,” he said. 

“Para na ‘to sa future ng mga pamilya natin, mga susunod pa sa ‘tin, pati na rin ng bansa!” he added. (We should do this for the future of our loved ones, the next generation of OFWs, and also the country!)

With proactive support from the government in recent months, migrant Filipinos stand to fill gaps in a global, post-pandemic labor market.

Digital remittance platform WorldRemit joins Christian in honoring the unwavering dedication of OFWs this Labor Day. Together with the administration, it aims to remain a valuable partner to millions of hardworking Filipinos abroad.

"On behalf of WorldRemit, we would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to all OFWs and migrant workers around the world. Your hard work inspires us to keep doing what we do, and we are always proud to be a part of your journey,” said Melivo. “We wish you all a happy Labor Day!" 

Find more stories of service and sacrifice from migrant workers around the world here: https://www.worldremit.com/en/blog/community/.

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Amway Philippines named as the best workplace in the country

Amway Philippines named as the best workplace in the country

Monday, January 16

 

Best Places to Work says that the company delivers outstanding work experience for its employees 

Amway Philippines has been hailed as the top workplace in the country in 2022 by Best Places to Work, a prestigious international certification program that’s considered as the “Platinum Standard” in identifying and recognizing top workplaces around the world. 

According to Best Places to Work, Amway Philippines—the local affiliate of Amway, a leading entrepreneur-led health and wellness company and the number 1 direct-selling company in the world—ensures that their “employees are happy, healthy, and enjoy coming to work”. In fact, Amway also emerged as the program’s fifth best place to work in the world in 2022 for “demonstrating excellence in the workplace by creating differentiated employee experiences and inclusive cultures that lead to stronger, more sustainable business results”. 

The international organization pointed out that despite the global challenges of increasing employee turnover and declining engagement level, the average level of engagement of the Amway Philippines and the seven other top employers in the Philippines is at 84%. 

“This achievement not only demonstrates the ongoing commitment of those employers to building and sustaining an open and transparent work environment, but also their efforts in keeping business engagement firmly rooted in trust, ethics, and behaviors,” Best Places to Work underlined. 

To determine the top workplaces in the Philippines for the year, Best Places to Work deployed a methodology that aims to understand how well organizations engaged their employees and demonstrated best human resources or HR practices. Every year in Philippines, the program also partners with over 50 organizations across different industries to help them measure, benchmark, and improve their HR practices and use data-driven insights to add value, enhance agility, and increase organizational effectiveness.

“This recognition from no less than a prestigious international body is an affirmation of Amway Philippines’ longstanding commitment to our employees’ overall wellbeing. We believe that organizations where employees feel valued can provide the best level of service to their customers and stakeholders,” said Leni Olmedo, the Country Manager of Amway Philippines. 

“This belief is founded on The Founders’ Fundamentals and Values which are deeply embedded in our corporate culture globally and remain unchanged since the company’s inception in 1959. These values of partnership, integrity, achievement, personal worth, personal responsibility, and free enterprise have guided decision-making at all levels, and for this reason, there is a great sense of belongingness and cohesiveness within the organization. This achievement will further inspire us to work harder to sustain and strengthen our employee engagement and workplace culture.”

To learn m0re about Amway Philippines, follow @OfficialAmwayPH on Facebook and the Amway website at www.amway.com.ph.

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Grow your career with international work experience

Grow your career with international work experience

Monday, January 2

 

Travelling or living in a different country can give individuals invaluable lessons – be it in learning new cultures, language, skills and values – all of which they can put to good use in making day to day decisions in life or at work. 

That is why for healthcare job applicants who are looking to further their careers while attaining personal growth, can gain all that and more by exploring great opportunities abroad. TrueProfile, a platform that provides Filipino healthcare professionals around the world with the tools they need to secure a lucrative career abroad, further emphasizes this as it lists the benefits of an international experience: 

Great healthcare training opportunities. Healthcare facilities abroad are well-equipped with advanced equipment, which may be new to you. This can serve as a great training ground for you to develop professionally as you are exposed to different medical technologies and techniques that will be valuable as you continue to pursue your profession. 

Great global network. Working abroad will help you gather useful insights and experience from fellow healthcare professionals you will meet along the way. You will also learn a lot by networking with fellow Filipinos in the healthcare profession. You can find connections by registering as a member at TrueProfile.io where you will get access to a community of health workers based in different countries who can share tips that can help you look for jobs abroad, first-hand experiences in your target country and updates on the latest trends and developments within your industry. 

Valuable employee traits. Living abroad puts you in various situations that will urge you to harness invaluable life skills such as decision-making, problem-solving, adaptability, and social interaction. By having an international exposure, you discover more about your strengths and weaknesses, and develop your versatility and readiness. In the work setting, these qualities will be very useful when trying to overcome challenges or when working with a team with different working styles and cultural backgrounds. 

A host of better opportunities await you. If you’re a healthcare job applicant looking for better career opportunities, gaining overseas experience can greatly help you achieve just that. You can take the first step by checking out the host of job opportunities available on the TrueProfile.io website. Simply visit the ‘Jobs’ tab on TrueProfile.io page and explore job openings that are suitable for your skills set and expertise. 

Simultaneously, you can start creating your TrueProfile.io account. To register, visit https://sso.trueprofile.io/register. Once registered, click on “Career Toolkit'' and “Verification” to see the different verification options. You can start building your digital resume and make it more visible to prospective employers by choosing the Profile Visibility Preferences on your TrueProfile.io account.

To know more, visit https://www.trueprofile.io/

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More female linecrew set to join Meralco workforce

More female linecrew set to join Meralco workforce

Friday, December 16

 

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is set to welcome new female linecrew as part of its continuing efforts to champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Thirty-four (34) aspirants, including 13 women, have completed the six-month Meralco Linecrew Training Program (MLTP) that started last May. They will be endorsed for further assessment and possible hiring and deployment. 

The MLTP is a comprehensive training course open to both men and women that involves a series of lectures, thorough physical conditioning, critical assessments, and on-the-job training (OJT) program geared towards Meralco’s efforts to continuously develop a pool of skilled linecrew.

“All of the new MLTP trainees are equipped with the necessary training and tools so that they can safely perform their jobs to the best of their abilities. I am confident that the latest batch of MLTP graduates will use their new learnings to help deliver excellent service to Meralco’s customers,” MLTP Manager Roman Leandro Manlapaz said.

KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON. Thirty-four (34) Meralco Linecrew Training Program (MLTP) graduates, including 13 women, are ready to join Meralco to help deliver stable and reliable electricity service to customers after completing the six-month course at the Meralco Power Academy - Power Base in Antipolo City.

Traditionally operating in a male-dominated industry, Meralco pioneered the training and hiring of female linecrew in Southeast Asia back in 2013. A total of 11 women from the first batch are still working in the company in various capacities, helping deliver stable and reliable electricity service to Meralco customers.

This year’s relaunch of the MLTP forms part of the power distributor’s goal to increase women representation in the workforce to nearly half or 40% by 2030.

Zuzette Castro, a 32-year-old overseas Filipino worker who is part of the newest batch of MLTP graduates, said the MLTP gave her an opportunity to return to the Philippines at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to raise her one-year-old son.

“Being a linecrew is hard but what motivates me is the thought that this job will allow me to provide for my family and be of service to the public,” she said in Filipino.

From working as a gasoline station cashier in Dubai, Castro is now equipped to climb utility poles to ensure a steady power supply. During her OJT, Castro was among those who helped restore power in Rizal province following the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Paeng.

Like Castro, John Dexter Alonte also joined the MLTP in hopes of finding a stable job so that he can better provide for his family.

The 27-year-old, who worked as a contractual hardware salesman for three years, takes inspiration from his fellow female linecrew trainees for their dedication to the craft.

“Seeing women take on jobs that are typically done by men motivates me to excel in my work since I can see them all striving to do well,” Alonte said in Filipino, adding: “When I feel discouraged or tired, I tell myself that if women can do it, so can I.”

The inclusion of female linecrew aspirants in the MLTP is part of #MBrace – Meralco’s overarching diversity and inclusion program aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (UN SDG) 5 on Gender Equality and UN SDG 10 on Reduced Inequalities.

Meralco also partnered with Don Bosco College-Canlubang for a technician scholarship program for the benefit of 15 aspiring female electrical technicians. The program covers the tuition and allowances of students undergoing the Technical Vocational Education Training Program for the dual NC II Program on Electrical Installation and Maintenance and Mechatronics that started in August.

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