Malaking starting salary? Word of advice to college kids

I’ll keep this short (Edit: Sorry not that short pala haha) Something you can do to boost your application to fresh grad roles is to apply early. For context I think this applies mostly to corporate roles so if you want to work for the large tech, fmcg, ecommerce, banking firms (+others)

I’m from a Katip school (UP/ADMU) and like what most see here, it’s relatively easier for us to get jobs post-grad. Pero something I noticed is may iilang nakakasabayan namin na from state unis and non big4 (and non-UAAP/NCAA even) schools in metro manila. I think what they do that sets them apart is maaga sila nagstart mag-internships (freshman palang), and first sem palang nila sa last year in college nag-aapply na sila to jobs.

Most people start applying to jobs after they graduate. But if your goal is one of those cushy 50k, 60k, and higher na starting salary, start applying early. Usually yung ganitong jobs nag-oopen ng application for roles six months to A YEAR before if super competitive talaga. I know a few people na first sem palang during their last year may 2 job offers na agad. And nakakalula ang sweldo. Of course, kailangan maganda resume mo, and the only to get that is to start internships EARLY also. That’s what my friends did. Do everything early (internships/work, then apply to jobs before graduation) then your chances of securing these jobs are higher. Possible kahit not big4.

It is true na malaki ang impact ng pagiging big 4, but since nakakakita ako ng students from smaller schools in the same roles with the same starting salary, it means na possible din to for you guys. Just letting you know this is a thing in case anyone is interested.

Edit: I’m not saying applying early would necessarily lead to these results. All I’m saying is that these numbers are REAL and POSSIBLE if you play your cards right. I’m sharing this for visibility lang because some people don’t even know this possibility exists. It’s hard, but if you’re early in college and you really want it, it is possible. That’s all I’m saying. ++ I’m willing to hop on a call to share what I know. Unpaid obviously kasi I just posted this to help people out. The earlier you are in college, the easier it would be for you to make bigger impact in your application.

Just start early. Start now. Sa circles ko freshie palang nag-aapply na to internships. Kaya nyo rin yun baka wala lang kasi sa culture ng circles nyo but it’s a big thing here.