Nov. 10, 2012: JOB OPENINGS JUST FOR YOU (URGENT!)

To be able to help others find their dream jobs is something which I find fulfilling. Therefore, I have decided to open my own employment agency!

Nah, just kidding.:) That would be a task too tedious, well for now haha. Meantime, I am helping a recruitment agency find the perfect candidate to fill the vacancies.:)

So here is my first ever list of openings for all of you out there in search of work. Note that the ones in red are URGENT requirements but no shortlisted candidates yet as of writing time.

IT / Technical Requirements

1.       C#.Net Developers (14 vacancies) – Location: Ortigas (9), Makati (5), and Quezon 
City; At least 4-7 years experience, day shift; At least 1 full SDLC experience; With experience using VxWorks a huge advantage

2.       C++ Developers – Location: Ortigas; day shift; At least 3 years solid experience using C++ (Visual C++ is ok) as main development language; With OOP and OOD experience; UI development using MFC; Very good English communication skills (verbal and written)

3.       ASP.Net Developers – Location: QC; At least 3 years in software development using ASP.Net using Umbraco (CMS); Willing to work mi-shift (1pm to 10pm); Knowledgeable in full SDLC

4.       Senior Business Analyst – Location: Makati; Must have prior experience in designing solutions frameworks (but expertise is as BA); Working experience using Radian6 (social media monitoring tool)

 

5.       SAP BobJ / BW / BEx Developers – Location: Makati; 3 years experience in related SAP development (business objects, business information warehouse, business explorer); Experience in end-to-end SDLC

6.       Middleware Administrators – Location: Muntinlupa; Experience using IBM Websphere or .Net; Has managed / supported clients overseas; Willing to work night shift

7.       PHP Developers (Senior / Lead) – Location: Quezon City; Must have supervisory experience; Willing to work mid-shift (UK hours)

8.       PHP Developers (Junior / Mid) – Location: Quezon City; Must have 2 to 3 years experience; Dayshift

9.       Process Engineer – Location: Ortigas; Must have experience in SCADA, DCS, or PLC; Willing to travel; Willing to work shifting schedules

10.   SAP FICO Functional Analyst – Location: Makati; At least 2 years experience as FICO functional analyst

11.   SQL Administrator – Location: Ortigas; Experience in implementing or supporting SQL Server Reporting Services; full SDLC experience; Willing to work night shift

12.   IT Manager (food retail) – Location: Taguig; Extensive IT management experience (lateral only), Specializing in systems, networks, and POS; Extensive project management experience; Not more than 45 years old; Must come from Retail industry (involving POS)

BPO Requirements

1.       Customer Service Representatives (agents) – Location: QC; Must have at least 1 year experience as CSR; Must not have joined more than 2 companies in 2 years (at least 1 year stay per company)

2.       Technical Support Representatives (agents) – Location: QC; Must have at least 2 years experience as TSR (non-DSL type accounts; more on software application support, i.e. Quickbooks, SAP); Must not have joined more than 2 companies in 2 years (at least 1 year stay per company)

3.       Spanish-speaking CSRs – Location: Ortigas; Must be degree holder (college grad); willing to work on shifting schedules

4.       Korean-speaking CSRs – Location: Quezon City; Willing to work on shifting schedules

5.       Outbound Sales Representatives – Location: Alabang; Must be degree holder (college grad); Must have Outbound Sales experience; Willing to work night shift

6.       Outbound Sales Representatives – location: Makati, Pasig or Taguig; degree not required (undergrads accepted); no experience required; willing to work night shift

Food / Restaurant Requirements

1.       Research and Development Manager – Location: Taguig; Must come from Restaurant / Fast Food industry; Extensive background in Restaurant Research and Development (product conceptualization and development, costing, preparation, etc.); Lateral transfer only(already in R&D Managerial capacity for at least 1 year); Not more than 45 years old

2.       Marketing Manager – Location: Taguig; Must come from Restaurant / Fast Food industry; Extensive and solid background in Marketing in the Restaurant / Food industry (advantage if coming from a restaurant / fast food company catering to Upper to Middle classes); Lateral transfer only (already in Marketing Managerial capacity for at least 2 years); Not more than 45 years old

3.       Training Manager – Location: Taguig; Must have come from the Restaurant / Fast Food industry; Must have at least 5 years experience as Training Manager in the Restaurant industry (not food manufacturing); Must come from known Restaurant companies only; Lateral transfer only

4.       Franchise Business Development Manager – Location: Taguig; Ideally coming from the Restaurant / Fast Food industry; Must come from large enterprises only; Extensive and solid background in developing programs, campaigns, benefits, research, site selection, workforce management, etc. with regards to company franchise development; Lateral transfer only

Logistics and Distribution

1.       Crewing Manager – Location: Pasay; Must have at least 5 experience as Crewing Manager; Lateral transfer only; Willing to handle or has handled Fleet Tankers

Sales & Marketing Requirements

1.       Digital Marketing Manager – Location: Makati; Must be in the same capacity (lateral transfer only), coming from top advertising firms (McCann Erickson, Lowe, Ace Saatchi & Saatchi, Ogilvy, Publicis, etc.); Projects and accomplishments must have been focused on New Media campaigns (social listening, social media, viral, blogging, etc.)

2.       Sales & Training Officers (Beauty and Personal care industry) – Must be degree holders (college grad); fresh grads are ok; must be female, with good comm skills and good looks

3.       Product Manager (Beauty and Personal care industry) – Must not have job-hopping background (must be less than 2 companies in last 4 years); At least 5 years working experience

4.       Business Development Officer (Beauty and Personal care industry) – Must not have job-hopping background (must be less than 2 companies in last 4 years); At least 3-5 years working experience; 3 vacancies

5.       Regional Sales Manager (Construction products) – Location: North Luzon; Must know Ilocano (preferred), Pangasinense, or other northern dialects; Not more than 45 years old, At least 5 years experience handling sales for construction products (cement, piping, etc.)

HR & Admin Requirements

1.       AVP / Manager for Admin – Location: Ortigas; Must have Customer Service & Concierge background (from known Hotels)

Finance, Accounting, and Banking Requirements

1.       Finance Controller – Location: Taguig (Fort); Must come from BPO, or companies with services related to Online Gaming / Online Gambling (i.e. online casinos, sports betting, etc.); Must be a sports fanatic

2.       Mandarin / Fookien-speaking Branch Heads (Banking) – Lateral only; Must come from banking industry and has experience as Branch Head

3.       CFO (logistics and distribution) – Location: Pasay; Extensive knowledge and experience in Taxation; SAP and FACT end user experience; Willing to take online assessment exam before interview

4.       Senior Finance Manager – Location: Eastwood (QC); Extensive experience in Auditing and Government/Legal-related Financial Management (PEZA, Taxation, etc.); Must be at Managerial capacity already for at least 5 years; Must come from known BPO company; willing to work mid shift (UK hours)

Manufacturing Requirements

1.       Plant Manager – Must have extensive experience in facilities and equipment / machine maintenance management (i.e. boilers, conveyors, line manufacturing equipment); Lateral only

2.       Warehouse Manager – Must have extensive management experience in logistics, distribution, inventory management, delivery; Lateral only; Must have come from manufacturing company

3.       Production Planing & Inventory Control Manager – Location: QC; At least 2 years in Manufacturing or Production Planning and Inventory Control; Lateral transfer only (must be in the same capacity in current employment); Background experience in GMP (good manufacturing practice)

4.       Research and Development Manager – Location: QC; At least 5 years working experience in all phases of product development; Must have stayed in each job for an average of 3 years each

5.       Product Development Manager – Location: QC; At least 5 years working experience in product formulation, research and development (personal, home, health care products), product performance, efficacy testing; Must have stayed in each job for an average of 3 years each

Once again, those in red are URGENT requirements but no shortlisted candidates yet as of writing time.

Interested individuals may get in touch with me by sending me an email - goldabidz@gmail.com. Please feel free to spread the word to your family and friends.

Happy job hunting! GOD BLESS!:)

Big Bear Wears Filipino :D

Vintage photo of the BIG  BEAR. Edited of course harhar :)
Wearing a KIMONA and a STRAW HAT.:)

It's so amusing that somebody from our family decided to dress up our Big Bear in the house.:) And it isn't just any piece of clothing but a sheer top which is actually a traditional Filipino attire called KIMONA. 

Kimona (not to be confused with Kimono from Japan ^^) is a blouse, ranging from sheer to translucent, with embroidery and extended sleeves that is worn over an inner garment such as sando. There are variations to this but that on the Big Bear is one of the simplest designs I have seen. 

It is usually partnered with a skirt called PATADYONG. Unfortunately, our Big Bear's "bottomless" hahaha. Anyway, according to my research, such skirt originated 150 years ago in Antique and usually checkered in design. 

To complete the wardrobe, sometimes a folded rectangular cloth of the same fabric as the skirt is placed on top of one shoulder. And a scarf (usually of the same fabric as the skirt as well) is tied on the head. 

So far, this is the oldest of the photos I've seen in
the Net of someone wearing Kimona and Patadyong
in the most traditional form.
Photo source: www.manika.com

In the past, the Kimona and Patadyong tandem was considered fashionable especially in the barrios. It was very practical to wear too since Philipines was (still is and forever will be) a tropical country, so the lightweight fabric and structure kept the ladies then modestly dressed but somehow feeling fresh.

If blogging had been a trend then, I'm pretty sure a lot of fashion bloggers would be taking and posting their photos wearing Kimona and Patadyong while standing beside, err... a carabao perhaps? And background would be the vast ricefield and clear blue skies.:) 

Kidding aside, I'm happy that the sight of the big bear in a traditional Filipino attire has made me spend even just a few minutes tonight browsing the internet for articles and photos of the fashion that used to be. There are actually a lot of traditional wear in the country, there's Baro't Saya, Balintawak, Mestiza, Malong, among others. Every now and then, they would be subjected to alteration for the sake of achieving a modern or more glamorous look especially when used as costumes in cultural shows or Buwan ng Wika celebrations. But one thing remains though, all these are inevitably part of the colorful and oh-so-rich Filipino heritage.:)

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If you were to reinvent Kimona and Patadyong in such a way that it would be wearable today even for normal days, how would you do it?

My Laine Blogger Award. Thank you!:)

I have just re-immersed myself in the world of blogging and after barely 2 weeks, here I am formally receiving my first ever blog award:

I am extremely thankful to Cherry of My Life Lately Blog for giving me this award.:) If you want to see impressive photos by this budding photographer , then her blog is definitely the one to visit. 

I have not found out yet the history of this award but all I know is that there are certain rules to follow after receiving the award. As stated in Cherry's blog entry, here they are:

1. Link back to the blogger who awarded you.

2. Blog about the award.

3. Give the award to 5 other bloggers and let them know.

Once again, thank you, thank you, and more thank you Cherry for the award. I am deeply honored.

Now it's time for me to pay it forward. I am giving the Laine Blogger Award to the following wonderful bloggers:

Lady Womble of bebeosa.blogspot.com

Caroline Castro of Movies and My Stories

Pinay Daily Ramblings

Paolo of Knight In Rusting Armor

Sadia of Stylinspire

Congratulations!:)

Handmade Mini Backpack for A Bashful Bear

Here's another handmade craft by yours truly.:) 

I made this for a bashful bear who just can't afford to face the camera every time his picture is taken lol. It's just that black dominates his whole outfit so I figured that he needs an accessory with a dash  of color.:)

I used scrap flannel fabric which I cut into squares and quilted together (excuse me, no sewing machine!:)) to produce this mini backpack for him. I got a spare blue zipper and then sewed it on the topmost part to complete this creation.:D

Sharing with you a picture of the finished product, and oh, of the bashful bear as well. Sorry, it's just his back haha.:)

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Do you love handmade crafts?

Grave of the Fireflies: A Retro Post

Since it's a long weekend for us here in the Philippines, (thanks to All Saints Day and All Souls Day strategically falling on a Thursday and a Friday, respectively), here's a movie recommendation from me. 

If anybody wants to watch a seriously overwhelming film with a story that's sure to bring about heart constriction to any viewer, well then this is definitely the one. This is an old film, by the way, so I guess the only access to this would be youtube or other video supporting websites.:) 

I was really affected after I watched the movie way back 2009 that I could NOT not write even just a simple review and post it on my previous blog. There are actually 2 versions, one done in live action and the other, animated. I have not watched the animated version so this review is that of the former.

Correction: There are 3 versions of this movie so it can get quite confusing looking for links. The initial release was in 1988 and that was done in full animation. Two live action versions were made after, first in 2005 (the one I've watched) and another in 2008. Thanks to a friend, Mr. Valdes, for pointing this out.:)

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Have you watched Grave of the Fireflies? How has it affected you?