Career experts recommend that job candidates use adjectives during interviews to demonstrate their skills and accomplishments.

Savvy
interviewers will evaluate your intelligence, cognitive skills and attitude by the words you use. They can also determine how much you know
about the job or industry through these adjectives. Incorporate some of these common adjectives when asked to list key skills or strengths during
interviews. Convert some of them to action verbs when discussing past projects, as this can enhance your chance of getting the job.

Communicative
Communication is by far the most important skill employers desire in candidates, according to Quintessential Careers. Professionals in any career
must know how to speak, write and listen effectively to perform their jobs. When initially relating this skill to employers, indicate how
communicative you've been in dealing with past subordinates and managers. Use action verbs when discussing specifics about projects. For
example, tell the interviewer you communicated regularly with marketing and advertising managers in previous jobs. Action verbs are more
concise and impactful and tend to flow better when relating past experiences.

Organized
You must be organized on a job to plan projects, delegate tasks and ensure you complete work on time. You can also tell your interviewer you
have organizational skills, which is another highly desirable trait in the workforce. Both forms of the word can be used as adjectives. Organized is
also an action verb you can use to elaborate on your background. For example, you might say, "I organized company seminars as a way to grow
our customer base."

Flexible
People who are flexible can better adapt to challenges on jobs and take on more responsibilities. Whether you are a doctor, teacher or business
executive, your workplace is constantly changing, and you must hone old skills and adopt new ones to change with it.

Committed
Stress that you are committed to companies you interview with. Most companies don't hire workers for short-term stints. They want you to be
dedicated to your job and eventually advance into higher level positions. Employers spend lots of money to recruit and hire employees, and prefer
keeping turnover down.

Competent
A competent employee is one who fully understands his job and can contribute to a company's success. You can best demonstrate competence
during interviews by relating your experience to that of available jobs. However, preface your comments by saying you've been highly competent
throughout your career.

Persistent
Interviewers might sense you are persistent when you convince them why they should hire you. Still, it can't hurt to mention this adjective during
the interview to describe yourself and explain how you typically do anything possible to complete assignments.

Recognized
During an interview, you might preface comments about results, awards or achievements by saying you've been recognized for exceptional work
in past jobs. Employers like candidates who were considered stars by past employers, according to "Business News Daily."

Impactful
Employers want to know you've made an impact in past jobs, whether you increased sales by 15 percent as a sales rep or achieved the state's
highest grades as a middle school teacher. The word impactful can be a bit awkward but you only need to use it once -- before discussing your
litany of accomplishments

I am someone who:
1. can adapt to any situation. I thrive in a fluctuating environment and I
transform unexpected obstacles into stepping stones for achievements.
2. consistently innovates to create value. I find opportunities where other
people see none: I turn ideas into projects, and projects into serial success.
3. has a very creative mind. I always have a unique perspective when
approaching an issue due to my broad range of interests and hobbies.
Creativity is the source of differentiation and therefore, at the root of
competitive advantage.
4. always has an eye on my target. I endeavour to deliver high-quality work on
time, every time. Hiring me is the only real guarantee for results.

5. knows this job inside and out. With many years of relevant experience, there
is no question whether I will be efficient on the job. I can bring the best
practices to the company.
6. has a high level of motivation to work here. I have studied the entire
company history and observed its business strategies. Since I am also a longtime customer, I took the opportunity to write this report with some
suggestions for how to improve your services.
7. has a pragmatic approach to things. I dont waste time talking about theory
or the latest buzz words of the bullshit bingo. Only one question matters to
me: Does it work or not?'
8. takes work ethics very seriously. I do what I am paid for, and I do it well.
9. can make decisions rapidly if needed. Everybody can make good decisions
with sufficient time and information. The reality of our domain is different.
Even with time pressure and high stakes, we need to move forward by taking
charge and being decisive. I can do that.
10.is considered to be fun. I believe that we are way more productive when we
are working with people with which we enjoy spending time. When the
situation gets tough with a customer, a touch of humour can save the day.
11.works as a real team-player. I bring the best out of the people I work with
and I always do what I think is best for the company.
12.is completely autonomous. I wont need to be micromanaged. I wont need
to be trained. I understand high-level targets and I know how to achieve
them.
13.leads people. I can unite people around a vision and motivate a team to
excellence. I expect no more from the others than what I expect from myself.
14.understands the complexity of advanced project management. Its not just
pushing triangles on a GANTT chart; its about getting everyone to sit down
together and to agree on the way forward. And thats a lot more complicated
than it sounds.
15.is the absolute expert in the field. Ask anybody in the industry. My name is
on their lips because I wrote THE book on the subject.
16.communicates extensively. Good, bad or ugly, I believe that open
communication is the most important factor to reach an efficient
organization.
17.works enthusiastically. I have enough motivation for myself and my
department. I love what I do, and its contagious.

18.has an eye for details because details matter the most. How many
companies have failed because of just one tiny detail? Hire me and youll be
sure Ill find that detail.
19.can see the big picture. Beginners waste time solving minor issues. I
understand the purpose of our company, tackle the real subjects and the top
management will eventually notice it.
20.is not like anyone you know. I am the candidate you would not expect. You
can hire a corporate clone, or you can hire someone who will bring something
different to the company. Thats me.

Um..
The biggest problem with this word is that youre probably unaware of how much you use it.
If you listened to a recording of yourself, youd probably be surprised (and probably horrified) at the amount of
umming you do.
Unfortunately, this makes you look less polished during a job interview.
One of the best ways to remove this filler from your vocabulary is to let your friends and family know that you want
their help and they can profit from it. Tell them that youll pay a dollar to every person who catches you using it.

Kinda.
Not only does this word make you sound like a teenager, it also introduces vagueness into your answers.
To make sure you come across confident and mature, replace kinda with clear yes or no. Follow your answer
with a clear reason why youve taken that position.

Hate.
Nobody likes a hater. When a hiring manager or recruiter hears you say that word, they hear high risk candidate.
Avoid aiming this word at anyone or anything during your job interview. This includes pet hates, as well as
feelings towards companies, ex-colleagues and especially bosses youve had.

Any Curse Word

Even if you think the company culture might find such words acceptable, dont risk it at the interview stage.
Youre risking coming across as unprofessional and crass. Nuff said.

Perfectionist
This is the most popular among overused, meaningless cliches.
There was a time when Im a perfectionist was a clever way to get out of a question about your weaknesses. These
days, any interviewer worth their salt will see through this ploy and cringe on the inside at your answer (and maybe
on the outside, as well).

Basically
Its tempting to use this word as a prelude to your achievements. For example, Basically, I was responsible for
flying the capsule to the Moon and back.
Unfortunately, doing this also diminishes you. So, unless youre Buzz Aldrin, skip it and launch straight into your
answer.

I
In todays culture-centric employment world, youre only as good as your ability to work as part of a team.
While competitiveness is a great trait to demonstrate, overusing sentences like I was the top salesperson in my
company can give off the impression that youll take it too far, pushing your colleagues down and aside in order to
get to the top.
By all means, brandish your achievements, but let your interviewer know what that meant for the team and/or the
company. For example, I was the top salesperson in my last role during 2013, which meant I was able to exceed my
targets by $1.2 million during that year.

Sure
Its tempting to use this word to communicate its almost a yes.
However, doing this also chips away at your ability to appear confident. Just as with Kinda above, its best to
remove any ambiguity about where you stand.
Use a firm yes or no instead, expanding on your position if necessary by providing reasons and examples.

Amazing
This is a word which is often used as a filler to convey positivity. The hiring manager might say, for example, We
just spent $20 million on a brand new office fit-out.
Instead of blurting out Amazing! to validate that choice, take a moment to think about the reasons behind such a
move and provide analysis which the interviewer would find relevant. For example: That must have done wonders
for employee satisfaction.

Whatever
Whatever is usually used to communicate that youve given up. It shows that you lost power and withdrew from
the issue, instead of achieving an outcome which you found satisfactory.
It also makes you sound immature and dismissive using it will communicate to the interviewer that youre trouble.

Stuff
Not only is this word overly casual in tone, it introduces ambiguity into your answers.
It can be tempting end your answer with it when youre struggling to add detail for example, You now stuff like
that. Doing sufficient research and practicing your answers will reduce that desire. Your interviewer doesnt, in
fact, know they want to hear it from you in detail.

Dedicated
In todays job market, everyone is dedicated. Its no longer a differentiating feature.

Its also a hollow, overused cliche which shows that you probably copied your answers from the Internet, rather than
preparing sufficiently for the interview by thinking about the role and your career.
Demonstrate to your interviewer that youre dedicated by talking about your achievements

Motivated
This also includes synonymous buzz-words like self-starter and enthusiastic.
You might think that youre telling your interviewer that you dont need a babysitter, but all theyre thinking at that
moment is Thanks for the obvious. Youre wasting my time. You might as well tell them that you have a pulse.

Learn
Dont ever tell your interviewer that youre applying for a job to learn.
Its true that youre expected to learn, but the primary motivation for applying should be your your ability to
contribute something to the company that no-one else can.

Fired
You want to avoid this word at all costs. It can contextualize you in the interviewers mind as a troublemaker, and
once that context is set, everything positive about you will be diminished and everything negative will be amplified.
Having been fired doesnt automatically put you into the no pile. However, not being able to talk about it
diplomatically will.
If you were fired due to under-performance, use the words let go instead. Explain how you used the experience to
become a better employee. Im glad it happened because I needed to become a better marketer. In my next role I
created a direct response campaign which exceeded the targets by 20%.

The Best Answers to the 7 Worst Interview Questions

Workby Katherine Eion

Interviews can be very discomforting. Of course, the interviewee wants to put forward the best
possible answers to even the toughest questions. And answering difficult questions on the fly can
be problematic. Fortunately, great answers to troublesome questions can be rehearsed and
considered long before that important interview. Heres how.
1. Tell me about yourself.
Here you want to squeeze in every possible strength and potential contributions you can make to the company without being
long-winded. The interviewer is far more interested in how the question is responded to, that is, whether or not the answer is said
with sincere enthusiasm. Begin with a quote from a person you admire that sums up what you believe to be true about yourself to
answer the question quickly and concisely .
Encapsulate the answer into a one-minute presentation of your professional achievements. Did you have a job that relates to the
position you are seeking? Hit the interviewer with your unique achievements and contributions to the companys bottom line. If
there are no comparable jobs in your past, explain why you are interested in the position.

2. Tell me about an instance where you failed or did something you are ashamed of.
Among the many questions that can be asked, this is one of the most dreaded. The fundamental key here is to turn that failure into
a success. Take a moment to reflect as if you werent expecting the question. Say that as a human being you are as prone to

mistakes as anyone else; however you have no regretseven if you do (and most of us do), dont admit them. This is not a
confessional.
Tell the interviewer that in those instances where you have made a mistake with a coworker, you have admitted your mistake.
You went back to the person and apologized and started again. Say that you prefer to keep things out in the open and you,
personally, make a point to communicate about any experienced problems on both sides of the table.

3. What is your biggest weakness, thats really a weakness, and not a secret strength.
This is a gotcha question if there ever was one. No chance here to flip the question to a strength, such as, Im a workaholic or
I tend to take my work home with me. What to do? Instead, show that you recognize your weaknesses and make every effort to
address them. For example, I tend to be very demanding of others, but I am learning that everyone has their own unique gifts.
Now is the opportunity to address any gaps in your resume. Tell the interviewer that you may not have direct experience in an
area, but related experience such as fund-raising in place of sales experience. Say that in recognition of your weakness at say,
public speaking, you have volunteered to come forward in team leadership roles.

4. Have you ever been fired? If so, why?

Refrain from making previous bosses or companies look bad. You come off as being bitter, blaming of others, and irresponsible.
None of which you wish to convey to a new company. Make an admission, such as, telling the interviewer that you were
inexperienced in communicating with your boss about teamwork. This way you acknowledge what happened and that you
learned from the experience.
Say that you simply were not a good fit for the company, and before you had the opportunity to excel, you were let go. Or inform
the interviewer that you didnt fully understand your previous bosss expectations and you both agreed that it was time to leave.
Or, perhaps a new manager came on board and he wanted to bring in member from his old team before getting to know you.

5. Why are you willing to accept an entry level position at this point in your
career?
The interviewer cant or shouldnt point directly at your age as a reason not to hire you. So the question may be asked in this
manner. Tell the interviewer that it is the broad experience outside of the field that makes you the right fit. Your career
experiences have prepared you to begin a career again in a brand new field.
Emphasize the quality that you enter the field with fresh new eyes and perspective. This opportunity also provides you with the
advantage of learning about the company from the inside-out and the ground up. Tell the interviewer that the salary cut is worth it
to you to start anew. Say that your experiences have made you reliable and prepared to go all out in the new position.

6. How do you explain the gaps in your resume?

Its almost a surprise that this question still comes up. Especially in light of the fact that companies have not been hiring for the
last few years or that a person may have taken time to be with young children or an illness may have prevented someone from
working. This is a good time to refer to your referencespeople who can verify that you were perhaps, self-employed for a time
or otherwise disengaged.
Be honest, but again, turn the weakness to a strength. Say, In the time I have been out of the marketplace, I have better honed
my skills in communication. Emphasize that while you have been unemployed you have been far from idle, but have been
keeping up with the job market or your profession in other ways.

7. Tell me about a time when a co-worker was not doing their fair share of
work. How did you handle the situation.
The way that you have dealt with a difficult co-worker is emblematic of how you deal with difficult people and potentially hardto-handle customers. Cast the problem in the best possible light by suggesting that the co-worker was dealing with a particularly
bad personal situation and that you were glad to step in and help as you were able.

Let the interviewer know that you talked with the co-worker, in order to clear the air and avoid hiding resentment. This clearly
shows that you are willing to deal with the difficulty, instead of suffering in silence. The example also clearly exemplifies the fact
that you are a people person and willing to work through a very difficult situation.

BDO, BPI and Metrobank

BDO, BPI and Metrobank are the biggest commercial and universal banks in the Philippines. Each one has its own
strengths, so not one of the three, to my mind, can categorically claim that it's the most powerful bank in the country.
BPI, Metrobank and other banks, however, can't but agree that BDO has been the fastest-growing bank since BDO
was acquired from its original owners by the biggest shopping mall operator in the country.
To ordinary people like me, however, the best banks are the ones that:

offer various banking services for free or at low costs

offer convenience to customers, such as a lot of branches, ATMs and longer banking hours

offer safe investment opportunities

give back to the community

contribute to the stability of the country's banking system

Because not one bank offer all the services that we want, we usually have accounts in more than one bank. These
banks offer a lot of services, including Internet banking, investment options and private and corporate banking, but
we'll mention only part of those that interest us, or that are unique to one bank.

What We Like About BPI

It has a lot of ATMs and branches, with 1,600 ATMs spread out all over the country.

It's also the only one, to my knowledge, that directly accepts peso bills for deposit at several of
its ATMs in Metro Manila without using an envelope and with the ATM deposit instantly
credited.

It offers a local credit card with a lower interest rate and lower-cost installment and loan
features.

The BPI Classic Card's Special Installment Plan and straight-charge features can be used to pay
tuition fees directly to the cashiers of major schools from grade schools to universities. I paid
my daughter's tuition fee at FEU last semester using this feature.

It gives back to the community:

*It holds the annual Search for 10 Outstanding Expat Pinoy Children.
*Its BPI Foundation runs:

microfinance trainings in partnership with Ateneo de Manila University in major cities

Show Me, Teach Me, SME Empowering Entrepreneurs

BPI-DOST Science Awards

BPI College Scholarship program

Climate Change Project

What We Like About BDO

Longer Banking Hours

Open on Saturdays, Sundays and most holidays (for branches located in SM malls)

Lots of branches and ATMs -- Has 1,372 ATMs and 716 branches as of June 2010

*The location of BDO branches in SM malls evidently helped speed up BDO's growth. Because a great number of
Filipinos go to the mall often, they choose to open BDO accounts so they can bank and shop at the same time under
the same roof. It's also very convenient for OFW families receiving remittances from abroad. Certainly, it's safer
withdrawing money inside the safety of the mall, including exchanging dollars, pounds or yens.
It gives back to the community:
BDO Foundation runs:

partnership with Gawad Kalinga

SME entrepreneurship program

*BDO's majority owner, the SM Group, runs the SM College Scholarship program.

What We Like About Metrobank

Offers a Zero-Fee credit card -- Its M Free Mastercard is Forever Free of annual fee. This is
significant as most credit cards typically charge 1,400 pesos or more for annual membership.

Over 1,200 ATMs nationwide, over 730 branches, and 42 foreign branches

It gives back to the community:

Metrobank Foundation runs the following:

Search for Outstanding Teachers

Metrobank Scholarship Program

Outstanding Policement in Service

Outstanding Philippines Soldiers

OFW Services
Almost two million Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) are currently working worldwide as engineers, nurses,
teachers, seamen, doctors, dentists, physical therapists, domestic helpers,welders, electricians, machine operators,
etc. Since they remit large amounts of money to their families monthly, banks have crafted special services for them.
Aside from the usual bank to bank transfer or remittance service to bank transfer, these banks also have their
proprietary accounts designed for OFW clients and their families:
BPI

BPInoy Remittance

BDO

BDO Remit

Kabayan Savings

Metrobank

Super Bilis Padala

Metrobank World Cash Card

Recent International Awards Received by BPI, BDO and Metrobank

These three banks have received plenty of international and local awards. The following are just some of the awards:
BPI

Best Bank in the Philippines 2009 from Global Finance

Best Bank in the Philippines 2009 from Euromoney

Best Bank in the Philippines 2009 from FinanceAsia

BDO

Best Emerging Market Bank in the Philipines 2010 from Global Finance

Best Bank in the Philippines 2010 from FinanceAsia

Best Foreign Exchange Provider in the Philippines 2010 from Global Finance

Metrobank

Best Bank in the Philippines 2010 from Euromoney

Best Managed Company (Medium Cap) in the Philippines 2010 from AsiaMoney

Best Domestic Bank in the Philippines 2010 from AsiaMoney

Facts That May Interest You

*** In the Philippines, there are 773 banks (branches not counted) as of June 2010:

11 private universal banks

7 private commercial banks

5 branches of foreign universal banks

9 branches of foreign commercial banks

3 subsidiaries of foreign commercial banks

3 government banks

74 thrift banks

620 rural banks

41 cooperative banks

... including branches, there are 8,685 banks in all, as of June 2010
*** Arguably, BPI was the first bank in the Philippines and in all Southeast Asia. It began as El Banco Espanol
Filipino de Isabel 2 in 1851 as a Spanish-owned bank. In 1907, the bank became a Philippine institution, and in
1912, it became the Bank of Philippine Islands (BPI).
***Among the top stockholders of BPI as of December 2009 are the:

Roman Catholic Archbishop of Manila

Metrobank

Mercury Group

***The Metrobank Foundation owns the:

Manila Doctors Hospital along U.N.

Manila Doctors College along Macapagal Ave.

Metrobank also owns 30-percent of Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation.

***Among the top stockholders of Metrobank as of June 2010 are:

Federal Homes

Home Development Mutual Fund

Insular Life Assurance Co.

***Among the top stockholders of BDO as of September 2010 are:

International Finance Corp. (U.S.)

United Overseas Bank (Singaporean)

Insular Life Assurance Co.

***We're just curious that in all the three banks' Lists of the Top 100 Stockholders, Non-Filipino Philippine
Central Depository Nominee Corp. shareholders account for the biggest number of shares.

For BPI, non-Filipino PCDNC shareholders ranked No. 1 as of December 2009.

For Metrobank, non-Filipino PCDNC shareholders account for 28.55 percent of the total, and
ranked No. 1 as of June 2010.

For BDO, non-Filipino PCDNC shareholders account for 20.47 percent of the total, and third in
ranking behind SM Investments and Filipino PCDNC shareholders.

This could mean though that Philippine banks are seen as strong and stable by foreign investors. Besides, PCDNC
shareholders don't grant their voting rights to PCDNC.
*** Of course, many know that:

BDO is controlled by Henry Sy's SM Group

BPI is controlled by the Ayala Group

and Metrobank is controlled by George Ty's group.

20 Impressive Answers To Any Tough Interview Questions

Workby Katherine Eion

Tough interview questions shouldnt keep you from getting the job. The resume got you in, now all you
have to do is rehearse and prepare for the interview. Brush up on the companys business through a little

internet research. Interviewers will be impressed that you took the time and initiative to get to know more
about the company on your own. Use the following questions and answers to rehearse before the big day.

1. Tell Me About Yourself

Keep your answer short and to the point. Highlight career accomplishment and relate these
accomplishments to what you can do for the company. Memorize and provide a brief synopsis of your
resume. Be sure to tailor your responses to the job description. Describe how you are the best candidate to
fulfill the companys needs.

2. What Is Your Long Range Objective?

Provide examples of what you see yourself doing within the company. Tailor your answers to the job at
hand and focus on how your objectives fit with the companies long term goals. Review the objectives of
the job description as a guide to how you should answer this question, as well.

3. Are You A Team Player?

Dont choke on this question and simply nod or say yes. Provide examples of successful team interaction.
Specifically talk about how being on a team was beneficial to you and ultimately the company. Read up
on the company beforehand to get a sense of the internal culture of the company. Offer ideas as to how a
team can come together and do what is best for the company.

4. Have You Ever Had A Conflict With A Boss? How Did You
Resolve The Problem?
This question is very much geared to how you negotiate positively with people. Focus on how the
problem was resolved, rather than the conflict itself. Emphasize your ability to understand both sides of
the conflict. Talk about how you maintained a professional demeanor and did not allow the conflict to get
personal. Finally, share how both parties resolved the difficulty.

5. What Is Your Greatest Weakness?

Of all the tough question, this one by far is the most difficult. Talk about the weakness, whatever it may
be, impatience, disorganization, or poor planning. However, end on a positive. Tell the interviewer that
you recognize your own weakness, but are working to correct the problem. For example, you may be
disorganized yet you are making an effort to organize.

6. Why Did You Leave Your Last Job?

Explain to the interviewer that the company you left was not the best possible fit for you. You decided
that you could and have done better elsewhere. Refrain from saying anything negative about your former

company. Perhaps the last company did not have opportunities for advancement as this new company
does.

7. How Would Others Describe You?

This is a great way to introduce your communication skills. For example, you can emphasize that not only
do you listen but that you engage in active listening. Tell the interviewer about how friends and
colleagues have come to think of you as a problem solver.

8. Why Should I Hire You?

Now is the time to let the interviewer know that you are the best fit for the job. Let him or her know that
you are the problem-solver the company has been looking for. This is where the research into the
company will be a big help. You will be able to tell exactly how and why you are a good fit for the
company.

9. What Relevant Experience Do You Have?

This is where the job description will really come into play at the interview. Highlight all relevant
experience and be sure to include volunteer work as well. It helps to make a side-by-side list relating your
job skills next to the ones that are in the job description.

10. How Do You Plan To Add Value To This Organization?

Describe the value that only you can bring to the role. Your relevant experience and acquired job skills
both come into play here. This is your chance to let the interviewer know how you best fit into the job and
the organization as a whole.

11. Why Do You Want To Work For This Company?

This is where your research into the company before the interview is useful. Know the companys mission
statement and tell the interviewer that you have similar goals in mind. Check out the companys website,
so you can really stand out above the competition when answering this question.

12. Why Should I Hire You?

Provide real-world examples of how your work ethic aligns with the company mission and culture. This is
your chance to prove you are the best candidate for the job. Again, use the job description to align your
experience and skills exactly to the companys needs.

13. What Are Some Problems In The Workplace You Have

Overcome?

Provide concrete examples of the means and ways you have in mediating and your ability to problem
solve.Explain how you took the initiative of the problem at hand and were able to come up with a
solution. Emphasize your ability to think outside of the box and overcame the problem.

14. What Interests You About This Job?

Simply plug your skills in alongside the job description. You now have the opportunity to now accentuate
your skills and accomplishments with the job you are seeking. Show the interviewer exactly how your
skills and accomplishments are exactly what the company is seeking and has found in your abilities.

15. Is There A Type Of Work Environment You Prefer?

Tell the interviewer that you are entirely flexible in answer to this question. Say that you work well both
independently and in a team environment. Let the interviewer know that you are able to adjust and work
as the company requires.

16. What Are You Passionate About?

In this case you may relate something personal about yourself. For example, you could sure that you
volunteer to help people who are in need. In other words, you could share that you are people-oriented
and that your passion lies in giving your time to others.

17. How Much Do You Expect To Get Paid?

This point really does take some study before the interview ever takes place. Look up the companys
websites to find comparable salaries to the job you want to win. That way when this question comes up
you will have a median range in mind when asked.

18. How Do You Handle Pressure?

Let the interviewer know that you are aware of both good stress and bad stress. Good stress can be
exemplified through working in a challenging environment or meeting deadlines. As for bad stress, an
interviewee could emphasize how exercise helps keep a balance between good and bad stress.

19. Describe Your Work Pace

Answer by telling the interviewer that you work to accomplish goals and deadlines at a steady pace. That
you are cognizant about deadlines and habitually meet deadlines on time. Discuss how well you are
motivated to get the job done is a timely fashion.

20. Do You Have Any Questions For Me?

Keep in mind a particular list of what you want to ask the interviewer. Ask about the work environment.
Another suitable question is to ask what happened to the person who left the job. Was the former
employee promoted, did they quit, or were fired? You may want to inquire as to how long has the
position been vacant or if this is a new position.

Corporate Social Responsibility

The Bank carries out its corporate social responsibility through the BDO Foundation, a nonstock, non-profit organization that promotes initiatives based on the Banks long standing record
of support to social development. The Banks corporate social responsibility focuses on
developing communities through advocacy programs focusing on three vital areas, namely,
decent shelter, sustainable livelihood, and practical education for the marginalized sector of
society. As well, the BDO Foundation actively promotes volunteerism among its employees who
help out in the Foundations various activities that reinforce these programs and include, among
others, community building, livelihood/skills training, fund raising, and environmental/green
initiatives. Through these, the Bank hopes that it is able to give back to society and make a
positive contribution to the broader community it serves.

CORE VALUES
Commitment to Customers
We are committed to deliver products and services that surpass customer expectations in value
and every aspect of customer services, while remaining to be prudent and trustworthy stewards
of their wealth.
Commitment to a Dynamic and Efficient Organization
We are committed to creating an organization that is flexible, responds, to change and
encourages innovation and creativity. We are committed to the process of continuous
improvement in everything we do.
Commitment to Employees
We are committed to our employees growth and development and we will nurture them in an
environment where excellence, integrity, teamwork, professionalism and performance are valued
above all else.
Commitment to Shareholders
We are committed to provide our shareholders with superior returns over the long term.

CORPORATE MISSION
To be the preferred bank in every market we serve by consistently providing innovative products
and flawless delivery of services, proactively reinventing ourselves to meet market demands,
creating shareholders value through superior returns, cultivating in our people a sense of pride
and ownership, and striving to be always better than what we are today tomorrow.

DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL NETWORK