WHY POINTERS?

Growing up in Pasay City, I went to St. Mary’s Academy, where my grade school teachers would give us pointers for review days before an exam. Those pointers would indicate the specific topics or textbook chapters to be covered.

Pointers definitely made exam preparations easier for me then. As I went through high school and college, my teachers and professors gave fewer pointers, if any at all.

After college, I felt that I was practically on my own. I did not know then of any coaches or mentors, whom I could approach for answers to questions about my journey as a new graduate.

The concept of “pointers”—literally meaning “piece of advice or suggestion,” came to mind, when I was considering possible titles for this book. “Pointers” brought quaint memories of my grade school teachers, too, so I felt a strong preference for the word.

In this  book, which is the first of  my  "pointers" series, I intend to share with new graduates  the lessons that I have gathered  from others, from research and from my own experience since I started working.

The first half of the book  covers purpose, mission, vocation, and other topics that I will attempt to explain as succinctly as possible.  I included short summaries of the real-life journeys to-date of family and friends that agreed to serve as resource persons.

About that triband arrow on the cover, it is intended to signify movement and progression toward a singular direction. The three overlapping arrows are in light green, dark green and grey. Green symbolizes youth and promise; while grey, age and wisdom. When light green and grey combine, they produce a deep shade of green—vibrant and powerful.

When you think about it, the triband arrow is meant to represent the young graduate.

I trust that after reading this book, each reader   will find pointers that will prove helpful in the  pursuit of personal  success and significance.

"Pointers for New College Graduates,"  currently available at Fully Booked and St. Paul's Bookstores.