After sending out countless resumes and cover letters (at parang wala nang balita for weeks 😭), finally—may nag-reply sa’yo! They want to interview you. That means they see potential in you, even without work experience.
Pero eto na naman tayo… Kabado ka na agad. First-ever job interview mo ‘to. You’re overthinking everything. "Paano kung di ko alam ang sagot? Paano kung makita nilang wala pa akong experience?"
I hear you. Normal ‘yan. But let me tell you something: Experience matters, but it’s not everything.
Ako nga noon, first time kong nag-apply, muntik ko nang masabi na “Nag-aaral po ako ng pagiging empleyado” nung tinanong ako about work experience. 🙃 Pero dahil napaghandaan ko, I focused on my skills and attitude instead. At ikaw rin, kaya mo ‘to!
Companies look beyond what’s written on your resume. They’re looking for character, potential, and willingness to learn—qualities that even the most tenured employees can’t fake.
So paano mo ipapakita na ikaw ang best choice, kahit wala ka pang experience? Let’s break it down.
Let’s be honest: kabado ka talaga. Pero hindi mo dapat ipakita na takot kang kausapin ang interviewer.
✔ Eye contact – Hindi stare-down contest, pero huwag ding iwas tingin.
✔ Sit with confidence – Wag kang mukhang gusto nang tumakbo palabas.
✔ Speak clearly – Kahit kinakabahan, wag magbulol. Dahan-dahan lang.
No confidence? Fake it ‘til you make it. Kahit ako noon, kahit feeling ko gusto ko nang matunaw sa upuan, I practiced. Paulit-ulit kong sinagot ang mga common interview questions sa harap ng salamin—hanggang sa hindi na ako naiilang marinig ang sarili kong boses.
📌 Yobi’s Tip: Interviewers don’t expect perfection. They just want to see if you can handle pressure and express yourself well. That matters more than memorizing the “perfect” answer.
Kung wala kang formal job experience, huwag mong isipin na wala kang pwedeng i-offer. Experience is just one part of the equation—your skills and mindset are just as important.
Isipin mo: Ano ang ginagawa mo na may kinalaman sa trabaho na ina-applyan mo?
✔ Leader ka sa group projects? → Leadership, teamwork, problem-solving.
✔ May online business ka? → Marketing, sales, customer service.
✔ Ikaw ang “tech support” sa bahay? → IT skills, patience, problem-solving.
✔ Nag-oorganize ng events sa school? → Time management, coordination, communication.
Hindi mo kailangang magkaroon ng "official" job title para magkaroon ng experience. Lahat ng ginagawa mo—schoolwork, side hustles, even family responsibilities—develops skills na pwedeng-pwede mong gamitin sa trabaho.
📌 Yobi’s Tip: Instead of saying, “Wala po akong experience,” sabihin mo: “I’ve developed [specific skill] through [specific experience], and I believe it will help me in this role.”
Wag mong hayaang maging napakahabang autobiography ‘to. Make it structured, relevant, at hindi generic.
"I’m [Your Name], a fresh graduate of [Your Course] from [Your School]. I have a strong interest in [industry or role] and developed skills in [mention relevant skills] through [school projects, volunteer work, or personal experiences]. I’m excited to apply my skills and grow with [Company Name]."
Tandaan: Walang may gustong makarinig ng, “Hardworking po ako.” Give them real, specific examples.
📌 Yobi’s Tip: I-personalize mo! Wag mo lang i-memorize word-for-word—mas maganda kung tunog natural at confident ka habang sinasabi ‘yan.
Some questions always come up. Huwag kang magulat. Prepare ahead.
✔ “Why do you want to work here?” → Research the company! Wag lang sabihin na “kasi hiring kayo.”
✔ “What are your strengths?” → Focus on skills na relevant sa job. Ilagay sa context.
✔ “How do you handle challenges?” → Gumamit ng STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Kwento, hindi lang sagot.
✔ “Where do you see yourself in five years?” → Show ambition, pero wag OA.
📌 Yobi’s Tip: Kung hindi mo alam ang sagot agad, huminga ka muna. Mas okay mag-isip sandali kaysa magsabi ng hindi mo talaga naintindihan.
A job interview is a two-way street—hindi lang ito tungkol sa kanila na ini-evaluate ka, kundi ikaw rin dapat may chance mag-evaluate sa kanila.
✔ “What does success look like in this role?”
✔ “What challenges do new hires typically face?”
✔ “What opportunities for learning and growth does the company offer?”
📌 Yobi’s Tip: Wag agad itanong ang sweldo sa unang interview. Hintayin mo kung sila ang mag-bring up nito.
Your last impression is just as important as your first. Bago umalis, make sure they remember you positively.
"Thank you for your time today. I’m really excited about the opportunity to contribute to your team and learn from this experience. I look forward to hearing from you soon."
📌 Yobi’s Tip: Kahit feeling mo hindi mo nasagot ng perfect lahat ng tanong, wag kalimutan magpasalamat. Sometimes, attitude makes all the difference.
Natatakot ka? Normal ‘yan. Hindi mo alam kung perfect ba ang sagot mo? That’s okay.
What matters is your willingness to learn, your ability to adapt, and your determination to grow.
Experience can be gained over time. But your character? Your drive? Your attitude? That’s something no one can take away from you.
So go out there, take a deep breath, and show them why they should take a chance on you.
At kung naghahanap ka pa rin ng perfect first job, Jobyoda has plenty of job openings for fresh applicants like you!
Good luck! I’m rooting for you. 🚀
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