QC to hold call center job fairs

The Quezon City government, through its "Serbisyong Hanapbuhay ni Mayor Sonny Belmonte," will hold a series of call center job fairs in the four districts of city from July 23 to Aug. 14.

The job fairs are being held in cooperation with Teletech Customer Care Management Philippines Inc., which will open the newest center on Aug. 25 at Robinson’s Place, Novaliches.

Nathan Zulueta, chairman of the Quezon City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said the company is currently in need of customer service representatives, trainers, team leaders and quality assurance specialists for their technical support program.

They need people with excellent English communication skills, with work experiences at call centers, hotels and restaurants, airlines, travel and tourism industries and those formerly in sales. They must have strong interpersonal skills.

The city is encouraging residents of Quezon City, particularly fresh graduates with exceptional English communication skills, to apply.

Teletech is also looking for individuals proficient in any of the following languages: Korean, Thai, Cantonese, Mandarin or Fookien.

Organized through the offices of City Council majority floor leader Ariel Inton Jr. and the city councilors, the open house recruitment at the barangay level was endorsed and supported by Vice Mayor Herbert Bautista.

The Teletech Call Center Job Fair will kick off on July 23 and 24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Teachers’ Village East (District 4) under Barangay Captain Ricardo Bautista.

For District 3, it will be held on July 30 and 31 in Barangay Socorro under Barangay Captain Bonifacio Rillon.

For District 2, it will be held on Aug. 6 and 7 in Barangay Sta. Monica near Quezon City Hall Annex in Novaliches under Barangay Captain Maricel Francisco.

For District I, it will be held on Aug. 13 and 14 in Barangay Damayan under Barangay Captain Gualberto Casaje.

Teletech began operations in the Philippines in 2001 at Fort Bonifacio. Three years later, the company opened its second 8,000-square meter customer management center (CMC) in Bay City.

Next month, Teletech will inaugurate its largest CMC in Novaliches. With a 9,200-square meter floor area, the world-class facility can accommodate 1,500 workstations and offers six lounges, coffee shops, a game room and a full service café.

Interested applicants can contact the Teletech office at Robinson’s Place Novaliches, Level 2 or call 552-9725.