The Elusive Pinoy BPO Job

It has been reported that out of 100 applicants, only 6 applicants passes to get the elusive Pinoy BPO job. This is a very poor rate considering that the jobs available in the Pinoy BPO industry is estimated to double as expected employment will be close to 1 million this year 2010 from 400,000 of last year. Here's my view of what's going on:

Poor College Education. It is an ongoing concern that is beleaguering our youth and hampers them from getting a job, not only in the Pinoy BPO industry but also in other fields. It is very annoying that these students are paying high tuition fees and when they graduate, they aren't even conversational in English. I don't believe that the Filipino youth lacks talent, but are only succumbed to the wrong belief that a piece of paper called a diploma will get a job easily. It is an advantage to be a graduate, but not an assurance. A skills-based education with rigid and updated techniques are a must to equip our youth for the workforce.

The Teleserye Mentality. I can't just think of any term, so I invented one. Media is a big business and the youth are deceived to believe that it is real life. Instead of wasting time watching pinoy reality shows, teleserye, koreanovela, chinovela and all other such alike, it is better to surf the net and take time to learn what's going on and be informed. The knowledge in the Internet is so vast and diverse and you use it for your own benefit and it is the future. TV will give you an addiction that will lead you to nowhere, so spend minimal time with it and don't be a couch potato.

Severe Lack of Government Support. I have been talking to call center job hunters and they say that they are very, very interested to learn to get employed only that they've been told that TESDA don't have the budget anymore lately and the supposed free call center trainings are stopped. This is a very clear reflection of what our present Government is. Now it's up to you to think and ask: what's up with this?

The Sharks are Everywhere. 100 hours of call center training? They'll ask for a fee and once they get your cash, your out on your own. Please don't entertain this unscrupulous businesses and think that they can even help you get a job. Everything can be done through hard work, determination and get the right people to help you. If the help you get is for free, without asking you for anything monetary or in favor, then you get the hint that they are the right people to help you.

Nevertheless, there is still hope. I urge my fellow Pinoy BPO workers to help others to get the Pinoy BPO job that will change their lives for the better. Please email your suggestions and reactions to info@pinoybpojournal.net. Thank you and see you around!