CAREER JOURNEY
Starting My Career
A step-by-step guide to preparing the documents and government registrations you may need when beginning your career. JUANGUIDE helps first-time workers understand the important requirements before starting employment.
CHECKLIST
Your Career Starter Checklist
GET YOUR VALID IDENTIFICATION
Prepare a government-issued ID that you can use for employment and official transactions.
GET YOUR SS NUMBER
Register with the Social Security System (SSS) to access employee benefits, contributions, and social security services.
REGISTER WITH PHILHEALTH
Create your PhilHealth membership to access healthcare benefits and insurance coverage.
REGISTER WITH PAG-IBIG FUND
Become a Pag-IBIG member for savings programs, housing loans, and member benefits.
GET YOUR TIN
Obtain your Tax Identification Number required for tax-related employment transactions.
PREPARE CLEARANCES
Some employers require background verification documents before hiring. Available guides include NBI Clearance, Police Clearance, and Barangay Clearance.
Recommended Order
Use this simple timeline to understand the usual order of preparing your documents, finding a job, applying, and starting your first job.
01 Prepare your identification documents
Start by making sure you have valid identification and supporting personal records ready for employment and official transactions.
02 Register your government numbers
Complete the registrations that may be needed for work, including SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and your TIN.
03 Prepare employment requirements
Some employers may ask for clearances and other supporting documents before onboarding, such as;
- 1. NBI CLEARANCE
- 2. POLICE CLEARANCE
- 3. BARANGAY CLEARANCE
04 Submit your documents
Provide your completed requirements to your employer and confirm if any additional documents are needed.
Before You Start Working
Requirements may vary depending on your employer and employment situation. Always confirm the latest requirements with your employer and the official government agency.
NEXT STEPS
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