Tech headhunter says PH is “greener pastures” for IT workers

As employers in the U.S. and Europe tighten their belts, the best place for Filipino IT workers right now may be home. “All the jobs are now here… Salaries (and) packages have become very competitive. I don’t see any reason why kids should still leave the country and find work abroad,” said Gina Duminy, president of technology jobs recruitment website ITProsAsia.com. “The greener pastures they are looking for are actually here.” The numbers back Duminy’s claim. Entry-level call center agents in the Philippines make more than their counterparts in India, bringing home US$300 instead of $US250. According to data from CBS Interactive, an IT manager with less than five years of experience makes an average of P270,922 per year (P22,577 a month) while a project manager gets P334,854...

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Elance Admission Test Answers

Topic: Getting started on Elance Q .  As a provider, what is the benefit of maintaining paid plan? Providers with paid accounts receive more Connects initially, and the ability to purchase additional Connects and service categories, allowing them to submit more proposals. Providers with paid accounts are eligible for the Premier Provider Program, Elance chat, and Elance call. Providers with paid accounts at the Small Business or Large Business level have the ability to create teams. Providers with paid accounts can add more keywords and skills test results to their profile. All of the above Correct Answer: 5 Q.  Elance offers...

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oDesk Readiness Test

Q: Can I start my own company on oDesk? A: Yes! oDesk allows you to build and manage a team of workers, colleagues and collaborators. You can even subcontract other workers on oDesk to other customers oDesk (and take a cut). Q: Which of the following actions are NOT allowed when applying to job openings? A: All of the above Q: ‘How does feedback work on oDesk?’ A: All of the above Q: Which of the following is true of your oDesk timelog? A: All of the above Q: Which of the following break the oDesk user agreement? A: All of the above Q: Which of the following statements about the oDesk Team application are true? A: All of the above Q:...

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Interview Preparation

In the April 2000 issue of the Reader's Digest magazine, Nick Corcodilos, a famous headhunter, recounts how Zagorski, a professional seeking a new job, wowed an interviewer at a big corporation and got the job. Zagorski went for an interview at AT&T. At the outset, even before Zagorski could settle in his seat, the interviewer told him that he had only 20 minutes to spare. Instead of feeling belittled or nervous, Zagorski got up and walked up to the marker board. He then started writing down the challenges faced by the company. Fifteen minutes later, he wrote down his estimate of what he would add to the bottom line. When...

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