BREAKTHROUGH: CONQUERING NEW HEIGHTS, NAVIGATING NEW HORIZONS VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR
About UPM JMA
UPM JMA (University of the Philippines Manila Junior Marketing Association) is the sole and premiere marketing organization of UP Manila. We create avenues of personal and professional growth for students through projects and training programs that give them hands- on experience in marketing, personal branding, and even entrepreneurship. We are a non- stock, non-profit, non-sectarian, and non-political organization.
About the Event
The Virtual Career Fair (VCF) is a four-day career assistance and development conference aiming to reinforce undergraduates’ soft and hard skills, improving their standards of professionalism as they pursue their future careers. The VCF will consist of sessions that will provide an opportunity for the participants to explore and learn more about specific job industries. Speakers comprise professionals from different companies of various job fields, to whom participants may learn from their expertise, culture, and experience.
Theme
“Breakthrough: Conquering New Heights, Navigating New Horizons” primarily conveys the development of the participants towards achieving their career goals. With undergraduate students as participants, pathing closer towards the working life is a whole new world and experience. Consequently, with our current situation in this pandemic, the job market is, indeed, new. Therefore, this Virtual Career Fair aims to aid its participants in conquering these new heights and navigate through these new horizons, in order for them to reach their own breakthrough.
Why Do We Need VCF?
The pandemic has brought immense challenges to today’s young adults, which resulted in limited—if none—opportunities for people all over the country to execute their abilities and to contribute to society and alike.
To lessen the anxiety from the sudden change in the job market, we decided to conduct a virtual career fair to equip the current undergraduates with the skills required for career growth. The virtual career fair would serve as an avenue for individuals seeking career development and are still discerning their future career paths. As part of the youth that is about to embark on the professional world, we must be globally-competitive and equipped with the necessary skills and perspective that will allow us to adapt to the changing career paths ahead of us.
Objectives of VCF
- Prepare the participants on how to effectively write their resumés
- Recommend tips and the necessary skills for a remarkable virtual job interview
- Have an overview of the current job market, given the New Normal situation
- Provide information and insights on specific job fields
- Lay out the available job opportunities for participants who are undecided about their career path
What to Expect
We have tailored each day into an industry-specific event:
Day 1: Basics of Application
Day 2: Health Sciences Industry
Day 3: Marketing and Advertising Industry
Day 4: Art Industry
Each day will have a total of 2 main sessions. Day 1 will have two (2) main talks from invited speakers and a workshop that will allow you to put your resume-making skills to test. On the other hand, Days 2-4 will cover tow (2) main talks and one (1) supplementary session each day. Supplementary sessions will walk you through our speakers’ company’s background, application experience, work culture, and their own experiences as employees.
General Program Flow
Day 1 | Jumpstart: Get Ready for the Corporate World
Build your CVs and learn from experts on how to ace your very first job interview.
Talk 1: Crossroads: Discovering The Elements of a Good Resume
Find out the Dos and Don’ts of resume building and learn how these tips can elevate your chances of getting a job
Resume Consultation: Grab the chance to improve your resume writing skills by having resumes evaluated by one of the Philippines’ experienced global talent acquisition executive
Talk 2: Talk To Impress: Etiquette of a Good Virtual Job Interview
Learn how to appropriately answer common questions like, “What are your biggest weaknesses?” and “Why should we hire you?” in order to stand out in virtual job interviews!
Talk 3: Career Guide 101
Discover what coaching is and how this is essential in unlocking your potential
Day 2 | Lifeline: Transforming Minds, Saving Lives
Explore the nooks and crannies of the country’s health industries.
Talk 1: Higher Ground: On Being the People’s Choice
Unravel the secrets of sustaining the people’s trust
Talk 2: Looking Beyond Expertise
Explore one of the Philippines’ biggest health institutions, its values, philosophies and lasting impact
Supplementary Talk: DocTalks: Dealing with the New Normal
Equip yourselves with our speaker’s professional experiences and word of advice
Day 3 | The Playing Field: Venturing into Marketing and Advertising
Learn the secrets behind one-of-a-kind advertisements and redefine marketing campaigns through a social context.
Talk 1: Game Changer
Discover the importance of instilling rapport with clients
Talk 2: Breaking the Norm in Advertising
View advertising in a whole different leverage
Supplementary Talk: Crafting Future Idea Makers
Walk through our speaker’s company’s background, core values, work culture and own experiences as a professional
Day 4 | Specula: The Different Lenses of The Art Industry
Step into the creative world of the visual arts.
Talk 1: Reshaping Visions in Storytelling
Look at how the visual arts continuously thrive in this Digital Age
Talk 2: Happy Place: Designing the Employee Life
Find out what sets this graphic design platform apart from other companies
Supplementary Talk: Behind the Scenes
Take a sneak peek of our speaker’s background, acting career and own professional experiences in the film industry
Speakers for the Event
- Paulo Tatad – Head, Strategic Talent Sourcing; Globe Telecom (Day 1, Talk 1)
- Nicole Quiogue Golloso – Human Resources Manager; McCann Worldgroup Philippines, Inc. (Day 1, Talk 2)
- Neil Soria – CEO; Sociov (Day 1, Talk 3)
- Speaker from United Laboratories, Inc. (Day 1, Talk 2)
- Gia Sison – Head of Wellness Center; Makati Medical Hospital (Day 2, Talk 3) *She’s also a health influencer on Twitter and she hosts her own digital series on CNN Philippines, G Talks which talks about life, love and anything mental-health related.
- Chris Manguera – Industry Manager; Google Philippines (Day 3, Talk 1)
- Dionie Tañada – Associate Creative Director; GIGIL, The Ideas Company (Advertising Agency) (Day 3, Talk 2)
- Maureen Valenzuela – Chief Culture Officer and Managing Partner; Propel Manila (Day 3, Talk 3)
- Kriz Anthony Gazmen – Business Unit Head; Black Sheep (Day 4, Talk 1)
- Louigi Abelardo – Managing Director; Qadra Studio (Day 4, Talk 2)
Sponsors of the Event
- Jollibee
- Juicy
- Katapult Digital
- Oxecure
- Patronus Candles
- Rusty’s Oven
- Phina’s Little Factory
- Bubbly by Audrey
- Oh La La
- Grizzly Dough
- Sushi Basket
- B Coffee
- Bobbleware
Notes
Attendees may register in the event through this link: https://tinyurl.com/VCFRegistrationForm
For more information about the event, visit UPM JMA’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/UPManilaJMA