AS JUAN may have learned by today, I have submitted my application for a new job. Like every Juan else looking for one and applying for one, it is somewhat going to bring some sleepless nights or some apprehension on what will be. All normal.
In previous stories, I have tried to stress how hard it is today to get a job. I have taught for a number of years, 17 to be exact. I handled management, organizations, personnel, marketing and finance. In all of this, I practice what I preach.
I did share through a couple of stories before this, how Juan may be able to get that step ahead of the others. And of recent, these stories are quite related to what I actually do today.
For one, I related how recently I had to present my credentials (CV) to various organizations. When looking or seeking for a job, that is exactly what Juan should do. Even with a job, credentials have to be updated. There has to something new every time. If none, then there is also no other reason for you to find something new.
I know what many of you are thinking of, does Peter Rey need a job? Maybe I don't? But would I like to work? The answer is yes, while I still can.
Juan has to keep on, never an ending story, if it was, then that's it. I will not go further. Juan must be updated with what is going on. Only last week, I shared in my story about how informed Juan has to be before applying for a position, and especially where he will be at. Reading or research is the key. Finding out what is needed and what you can do will most certainly help. I guess this goes out to not just me but to all of those who have "applied" for that certain job or position. Some will find it funny or ridiculous, a joke, but I say it is better to try than to never have. Juan would have a better chance for this application than the lottery.
Not that I am saying I know it all, I don't, that is why I continue to work hard to get to where I want to be. Believe me it's not easy. I failed many times, I made mistakes too. I have failed many. I would have thought a long time ago that I knew everything. I was young and very ambitious.
Today, I'm more matured and composed, treading lightly. For now, I have nothing to lose since I have been able to go to where I am at right now.
I have applied for various job positions, I will be honest here. Many will assume that I may have it all, I don't. I continue to move on. First, to provide and bring food to the table. Simple? Not at all. Be realistic. Yes, I strive just like every Juan of you, I make ends meet, I pay bills, being away with family for me today hurts the most. But I strive. I even walk to work, believe it or not.
I continue to dream. I have always wanted to be working for the country, particularly in Foreign Affairs, for Tourism I have tried. In all of these, I submitted myself various times, so far none. If Juan will assume that I am where I am, well I'm not even near. I have been rejected many times. But what is important is that I try. I will still submit myself.
I have sat down many times for an interview, again this is something an applicant like any Juan else has to go through. The toughest to me was what I went through for the Commissioner of the Philippine Basketball Association or PBA. It did teach me a lot, it humbled me.
Many of you will say "Iba naman kasi yun," the more realistic one and second to that was when I was applying for a teaching job in the University of Baguio, really!
Today, I continue to try and impress on others, I will not stop. I feel I can do more. I now have some experience from when I first went to public office 20 years ago to be exact. I was where many of my friends are today, I say follow your dreams. I still would like to do more. I may have done what I could but still I strive. I know I can do better from my experiences along the way.
Applying for a job is a very humbling experience, it will really test you. It will push you to your limit. Nevertheless, I still try to do what I could despite it all.
Family support is what matters most. In fact, the most critical will be them. Remember, they know you more than any Juan else. They know your weaknesses. They however will always be there for you. Although like me before, I thought that they didn't care or just wanted to say NO to your dreams. It is far from that, they have their best intentions for you. They will say that they don't want to see me get hurt or angry, and that really matters. Listen.
Again just like any Juan else ,I am one like any Juan who has presented himself for a job. Can I do it? I say I can. I have the purest intentions and I always have. And like every Juan else, we present ourselves. No Juan will apply for the wrong reasons. In fact, it proves harder for me because of the family name that I carry. This is my story and I would like to apply for a job.