The Corporate Recruitment Team has launched a series of career talks with universities and colleges to help the graduating students decide on which career path to take and prepare them for job interviews and other work - related challenges. It was also an opportune time for the team to re-introduce ABS - CBN as one of the country's leading corporations and as a top-of-mind company that provides opportunities for career advancement.  For the first quarter of 2016, the Corporate Recruitment Team, together with TV Production, visited PUP Sta. Mesa and Malayan Colleges - Laguna to speak with Mass Communication, AB English and Engineering students regarding the rewards of working in the TV production scene.

PUP Sta. Mesa

With the assistance of PUP's Career Development Placement Office, an exclusive ABS - CBN career talk was held at the school's auditorium last February 5. Mr. Mark Gile, Production Manager, and Ms. Jeng Faraon, HR Head of TV Production, discussed with over a hundred Mass Communication and AB English undergraduates and graduating students the perks and fulfillment of working in TV production, as well as the current career opportunities in the department. Mark shared how he started as a production assistant and worked his way up the corporate ladder during his 16- year tenure with the company. He also shared that his desire to improve his living condition and provide for his family has kept him motivated to be at his best performance always. At the end of the talk, Mark received several questions from students who were eager to further understand the TV production business and responsibilities of a staff member. The students also enjoyed the trivia contest regarding the company as winners received ABS CBN freebies such as shirt, notebooks and notepads.  

Malayan Colleges - Laguna

ABS-CBN was invited to conduct a career talk on March 17 with Malayan College's engineering students regarding the importance of self - confidence and assertiveness in the work place. Mr. McCoy Tarnate, Cinematographer and Lighting Director, and Mr. Eric Navarro, Technical Director, began their presentation with an audio-visual presentation on the history or ABS CBN. With reference to company history, McCoy emphasized that self -assertion during difficult situations and confidence in making tough decisions are key to thriving not just in the corporate world but, in our day to day living too. He pointed out that former Chairman Emeritus, Mr. Geny Kapitan Lopez Jr. was able to rebuild ABS - CBN after Martial Law because he asserted his rights as a free person and fought for the re-acquisition of the company. Kapitan also had faith and confidence in his leadership and in his people and, that is how ABS CBN grew to become one of the most admired companies in the country today. McCoy advised the graduating students that confidence in one' skills will not only get the job done but, will also propel them into reaching their professional and personal goals.