Your practice track for Business Development Associate
at Globe Telecom

Philippine-specific tips for this role

• ▸ Many Filipino candidates are shy to say 'I took initiative' because they think it sounds boastful, so they downplay their role. Instead of saying 'I just followed instructions,' say 'I saw a pattern no one was looking at, and I took the first step to check if it was real.'
• ▸ A common mistake is to say 'sorry po' or 'pasensya na' when you cannot give the full discount, which signals weakness. Instead of apologizing, say 'Let me show you an alternative that works better for both of us.' Stay confident and solution-oriented.
• ▸ Filipino candidates often pitch ideas verbally without preparation, relying on 'chika' or charm. Instead, always bring a simple one-pager or deck with at least a rough estimate of costs and revenues. Leaders respect data over enthusiasm alone.