John Clements Starts Pals for Cash
by Paul Catiang

A top executive from one of the world’s leading banks came to John Clements on August 7, 2005, with a unique proposition: a incentive-based referral drive to fill the bank’s need for several Customer Service Associates. Thus, the Pals for Cash referral program was begun. John Clements employees and executives are encouraged to recommend friends and family, inform them of the benefits of working for a financial giant’s call center, and for every successful placement, the employee will get a cash bonus of 500 pesos. More rewards await the one who successfully places the most number of people in this call center.

The jobs offered aren’t at all difficult to sell; referrals have a chance at getting a compensation and benefits package that’s 30% above the industry rate. Training and support programs ensure success and growth while working in the bank’s world-class facilities.

Even now, John Clements employees are making lists of their friends and family, looking for confident, motivated individuals who can work the graveyard shift in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills will also go a long way, as well as previous exposure in an international call center. Experience in customer service roles—and other service-oriented industries, like hotels, restaurants, and airlines—also make good prospects. A college degree isn’t even needed; college-level individuals can find their professional niche if they are driven and self-motivated.

Pals for Cash lasts for only a month, from August 15 to September 15, 2005, adding a little more excitement to the search for interested and qualified people.