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These are the things Facebook PHL looks for in applicants
As digital becomes more and more popular, getting hired by tech giants like Facebook has become the top choice among the ambitious set. Mark Zuckerberg’s company in fact has been named the Best Place to Work in on Glassdoor in 2017.
Tech giants are tough employers—the work is complex, a lot, and seemingly endless. According to Facebook Philippines country director John Rubio, “At Facebook, we always say that the journey is 1 percent finished.”
But it balances it out with attractive perks and benefits, tantamount to the excellent talent it attracts and hires: parental leaves of up to four months for both mom and dad, an HR program that focuses on the well-being of employees, and a training program that breeds a culture of inclusivity.
Facebook opened its Philippine office in 2016, when digital transformation of businesses was taking place. “Businesses want to better connect with today’s mobile-savvy Filipinos and our commitment is to help catalyze this transformation by enabling businesses to grow and contribute to the country’s economy."
Two years later, it welcomed visitors to its swanky new BGC office, where much of the magic happens. Contrary to the notion that only tech-savvy individuals can apply, Rubio ascertains a range of disciplines that the office needs. “We have a range of career opportunities, from engineering to business development, to marketing. Every role has its unique requirements for skills and experience.”
Below, he gives us more tips on the kind of workplace Facebook is, and the type of individuals that would thrive in such an environment.
Know and play by your strengths. According to Rubio, Facebook is a “strengths-based” company. “We look for people who are not only naturally great at what they do, but are also passionate about what they are doing,” Rubio said, adding that the company believes “people perform better if they are doing work that fits their strengths.”
Being different is good! Facebook is well aware that connecting people, building communities, and bringing the world closer together are among the roles it plays in people’s lives, so diversity in the workplace is “a must-have for Facebook, not an option. We are committed to building a workforce that’s as diverse as the communities we serve.”
Facebook holds internal trainings on managing biases and managing inclusion, with women and the LGBT community recognized as two important groups.
In fact, Facebook Philippines staged its own Pride Party just last June, “bringing together the LGBTQ community in the tech industry.”
Leave your ego behind. Getting employed by Facebook comes with boasting privileges and a swell ego boost, but there is no room for any of that in the company. “I find that people who thrive at Facebook are those who look beyond the status quo. They love creating new things, figuring out how to continuously improve the way we’re working and the products we’re building, and making a direct impact,” Rubio said.
These are Facebook’s core values: Be bold, be open, move fast, focus on impact, and build social value. These values, Rubio shares, guide Facebookers in the way they work and in the decisions they make. If you find you’re committed to making things better and finding solutions, you’ll make a good fit at Facebook.
Get your hands dirty. According to Rubio, more opportunities for growth will open when you’re willing to try something new, “when you are able to identify problems and then solve them.”
He adds, “We really encourage every employee to work to their strengths as we believe that the intersection of energy and passion is where the magic happens.”
Own your work. Facebook allows for that much sought-after flexibility set-up because it expects employees “greater ownership of their work.” Says Rubio, “having a flexible work schedule allows employees to adjust their days according to their personal priorities whenever reasonable.”
Think: How can you add value to the business? According to Rubio, “Facebookers can explore internal opportunities, both regionally and globally, by identifying areas where they can add value to the business, and making smart decisions to build their careers to the next level ... Designing a career that they love” and “having “clear goals” are something employees work on with their managers, setting up every Facebooker for success. — VDS, GMA News
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