HP TOUR
Date: November 9, 2014 Speakers:
Paulo Ocampo
Noel Mendoza
Jon Funtanilla
Ced Tanedo
Christina Pena
Kat Marcos
As a renowned IT company not just in the Philippines but also around the world, HP has gained a lot of recognition for their quality products and services. I have heard many people dreamt of working in HP. Last time, during the company tour, they chose the best speakers to have a talk regarding their experiences - may it be on their journey to the IT world, their struggles as a student, their passions or their stay in HP.
The speakers have inspired me to give more dedication to my current degree program as they have presented lots of opportunities for this course. The world is indeed an IT world, considering most operations are done using innovated technologies. As technology enhances, people also progresses. Thus, living in a more competitive society. What I've learned from the talk last time is that I have to know where my passion is and I have to use it as a weapon in order to achieve things. When strength and dedication fuses, I could become unstoppable in the sense that I would be doing my best on my work as well as enjoy doing it. What matters is that I am enjoying the task I am doing as well as excelling in it; because that's where quality work comes from.
During the talk, questions were raised to the speakers and most of them concerning fear of failing or being rejected. One of the speakers addressed that question by saying. "[f]ear is okay but don't let fear overcome you." It actually sends a message to us. Fear is a natural feeling but the challenge here is how to conquer that feeling. Once we overcome fear, excelling in that field wouldn't be impossible.
Furthermore, what captivated me is what one speaker said, not being biased of their company. He stated that "[g]etting a job is not about the company. It does not only focus on the technical skills but also the capabilities of the person in terms of socializing." Communication is one important element in applying for a job because we all have to face other people; not just machines. We are humans after all and being social is a need.
