To prepare the new graduates of Tarlac State University in their field of profession, the Career Education and Job Placement Services (CEJPS) Unit under the Office of Student Affairs and Services conducted the Career Fair 2023 this morning (July 27) at the Kaisa Conventional Hall in Tarlac City.
The annual career fair for fresh graduates ensures that they will have an opportunity to start their professional careers as soon as they step out of the university.
With the help of the university's 42 partner companies, the graduates experienced being interviewed for possible employment.
The CEJPS advised the fresh grads to prepare their credentials and supporting documents beforehand for their seamless submission of requirements to the attending HR personnel of participating companies.
CEJPS Section Head Dr. Nina Valentin said that career fairs allow students to experience actual job interviews and pay attention to essential details that the HR personnel might notice, like body posture and gestures, manner of dressing, and communication skills. By doing so, graduates will have a higher chance of getting hired by their desired companies.
TSU President Dr. Arnold Velasco extended his support by encouraging the graduates to prioritize job opportunities aligned with their degrees. He also reminded them to be confident during the job application process.
"You are trained with specialization aligned to your different courses. You should be applying sa mga trabaho na you were trained for by your professors. Sabi ni Ernie Baron, ‘Knowledge is power,’ pero dadagdagan natin this morning; gawin nating 'self-confidence is power,'" he said.
Moreover, Pres. Velasco thanked the participating companies and endorsed the TSU graduates.
“Personally, sinasabi ko na ang mga graduates ng Tarlac State University ay magagaling, marurunong, at masisipag na magiging asset po sa inyong mga company,” he added.
Government agencies, namely the Social Security System (SSS), PhilHealth, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) were also present to process applicants' requests and pertinent documents for future employment. (jlmm-OPA)
Photos by Jodie Andrea G. Pangilinan, James Nicole Zhou
