WelderWhat type of job are you looking for? SMAW WELDER What nationality are you? Im a Filipino. What languages do you speak (and at what level)? I can speak English very well. What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Definitely, in Japan because after the tsunami disaster of this country many establishments such as buildings,factories,warehouses,residence houses and etc. have been totally destroyed by the sudden attack of the calamity. therefore, there are so many opportunities have come to reach the fact that a smaw welder like me is indeed a big help to recreate and rebuilding such damages. And personally i've watched the national geographic recently regarding on the tsunami disaster in japan.I was really terrified of what i saw so i come up the idea of applying for job in this country as a welder. because i think a welder in this recreation is very much needed. What countries have you worked in? I have only worked here in philippines. And my ambition is to work abroad as a welder. What countries do you have a visa to work in? i dont have a visa yet. since im applying for other countries i only have my passport and if i get hired then on i'll have my visa. What field do you currently work in? Last year my contract was ended and i didnt get to renew my contract because of some family issues and also i want to give more time to look for a job abroad as a smaw welder. What fields have you worked in before? I have worked in a metal fabrication company a year ago. which i get to weld 6011 Electrode for root pass and 6013 for capping on I Beams,Trusses and etc..After I was endorsed by the president of the company into a structural project on field.Where i get to weld on 5th story commercial building,warehouse and a residential. What qualifications do you hold? Im a certified SMAW WELDER of TESDA. Im a certified welder on 6g pipes. I can weld vertical,horizontal and overhead positions.i have techniques to weld any positions.I can assemble and fit trusses,Ibeams and etc. Even if im a woman i can climbed as high as needed to weld. and i love it.For me its very challenging job for a woman like me and i want my job to be done meticulously and excellent. because for me welding is an Art and i am very artistic person. Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? For me its both because how will you do the job right if you only have education? but you dont have the skills which is important because having the skills is having the techniques you have learn in your experiences.and if you have skills then how will you learn broadly without education. or even a sense of educating yourself to do the next step to achieve.which is important also.,learning is no stopping. Describe the benefits of working with others teamwork is very important. when you know how to work with others very well then you'll get the job done fastly,excellent and you'll gain supportive co-workers at anytime. Describe the benefits of working alone The benefits of working alone is like a mission to accomplish. you'll get to focus and concentrate to work all by yourself and do the job right.sometimes you have to work on critical situations and conditions.when you achieve to do the job right then it'll be easier for you what job may come ahead for you. What was your worst working experience? My worst working experience was i had to deal working with mostly men because a welder job is for men but now a days many women gone to practice this job already. but only few women i have known and never work with yet. its kinda awkward at first but i getting used to it already and in the end we made a good friends. regarding showering with fire while welding i dont think its a worst experience because if you love your job then youre ready to tackle danger and possible might happen so safety first is very important. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? I have learned so many things which i havent learned yet when i was practicing welding at school till i started working on actual jobs. And the most important is i love my job and im proud of it. What unique skills do you have? i guess, my welding techniques because i can weld and do the job meticulously which is very important to a welder. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? Being a welder because at first i was studying before on smaw welding while doing practices, i was scared to get burn by welding 'till i get to weld even more and got hired a couple of company.By then on i didnt want to stop loving my job as a welder. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? the interesting aspects was when i get to weld on high areas at structural projects. and to work on critical situations.and make the job right and fast. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? the least is when i usually get burn. facing the heat all the time.but i already getting used to it so it feels like im lovin the heat now after all. Are you willing to work overtime? Yes,I am willing to work overtime. How can potential employers contact you? my mobile no: *63 9059049345 my landline no: 032 2640394 Address: 46-A Salvador st. Labangon Cebu city, Philippines 6000 email Address: gwen_eamiguel@yahoo.com | 
