This is it, the summer soon-to-be seniors wouldn't consider a summer--it's OJT season. Even before classes ended, people around the class have been rummaging around companies, calling up connections, and whatnot. Me and my friends started panicking when we realized we're getting left behind, and so three of us, Seh, me and Marlon went on a journey last March 12.
First stop: Makati.
Armed with a three-page directory of ad agencies c/o Sir Jops, a bundle of resumes, and sheer will, we desperately threaded the urban jungle of Makati. Of the owdyeyti series, this one is the most excruciating. We walked, from 9:30Am to 5PM. We couldn't risk taking a break since most companies will close early--it's the start of the Holy Week holiday. One foot in front of the other, we faced a variety of receptionists and security guards; got rejected, got high with expectations. At one point, Seh walked barefoot and the the mass-of-a-muscle Mr. So was limping out of exhaustion. I can't remember much since the walking killed my brain cells but we took note of our OJT hunt awardees....And the winners are:
Best Receptionist in Town:
Ate at Ogilvy and Mathers--papasang stand-up comedienne at mabait kahit inexplain na hindi sila tumatanggap ng intern.
Best Guard in Town:
Mr. Sikyo at Insular Life Bldg--very helpful at masiyahin si kuya mo.
Best bets:
- Aspac/law--the first warm receptionist in a bitchy day.
- Campaigns and Grey--causal and creative atmosphere;
- Y&R--first stop of all companies;
- Ogilvy--winner ang reception hall;
- BBDO--kailangan niyo siyang makita, winner talaga ang place.
Kaloka award:
OP communications--this was the hardest to find in our list and the farthest. They win the kaloka award since they made us fill out employment forms on the spot...and I think we were the only ones who actually found the place. The building it was hiding in was...well, chaka...you wouldn't imagine such an agency existed inside.
Best elevator in town:
The Ayala bldg. elevator--One second you're in the 7th floor and ding! you're suddenly warped to the 21st!
These transpired about two weeks ago, I'm just suspending my current owdyeyti status...I suddenly got tired of typing...more of the series next time.