Understanding work immersion by discussing:

1. Expected behavior
a. Work ethics
b. Safety in the workplace
c. Workplace rights and responsibilities
d. Confidentiality in the workplace
e. Effective conflict resolution and teamwork skills
2. Work immersion rules and regulations
3. Terms and conditions of the Memorandum of Agreement

INTRODUCTION
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It refers to the part of the SHS
Curriculum consisting of 80
hours of hands
-on experience
or work simulation which the
Grades 11 and 12 students will
undergo to expose them to the
actual workplace setting and to
enrich the competencies
provided by the school under
the supervision of the School
Head and the designated
personnel of the partner
.

Immersion is done outside the school campus in a

“Workplace Immersion Venue,” defined as “the place
where work immersion of students is done.”
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a. Work Ethics
 is a belief that work,
hard work and diligence
has a moral benefit and
an inherent ability,
virtue or value to
strengthen character.
- Strong work ethic
- Negative work ethic

1. Goal-oriented actions
2. Dedicate on priority
3. Being able and reliable
4. Conscientiousness
5. Creating a rewarding routine/system
6. Embracing positivism
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Here are some factors of a good work ethics:

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CAPITALIST VIEW
“What was once understood as
the work ethic—not just hard work
but also a set of accompanying
virtues, whose crucial role in the
development and sustaining of
free markets too few now recall."
Steven Malanga

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CAPITALIST VIEW
- this is not a philosophy
of mere greed, but a
statement laden with
moral language.
Max Weber

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ANTI-CAPITALIST VIEW
They argue that having a "work ethic"
in excess of management's control
doesn't appear rational in any mature
industry where the employee can't
rationally hope to become more than
a manager whose fate still depends
on the owner's decisions.
Frederick Winslow Taylor

 To provide a safe work environment for its staff and

employees,
 To treat employees with dignity and respect,
 To provide a fair wage for the services rendered,
 To handle all business transactions with integrity and
honesty.
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A list of work ethics for an employer or a company might be:

 To provide a safe work environment for its staff and

employees,
 To treat employees with dignity and respect,
 To provide a fair wage for the services rendered,
 To handle all business transactions with integrity and
honesty.
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A list of work ethics for an employer or a company might be:

 To show up on time.
 To tend to company business for the whole time while at
work.
 To treat the company’s resources, equipment, and
products with care,
 To give respect to the company. That means honesty and
12 integrity.
A list of work ethics for the employee might include:

 Safety programs create productive work environments

 Absenteeism drops when effective safety programs are
introduced
 Work premises are kept to higher standards
 A safe work environment produces happier employees
 Employee insurance claims decrease in safe work
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Top 10 Workplace Safety Tips
Every Employee and Employers Should Know
 A company’s most valuable asset is protected – it’s
people
 Safety programs enable a company to win and retain
business customers
 Safety programs create an environment where safety
improvements are considered, encouraged and
implemented
 Safe work environments enhance the brand value and
goodwill for a company
 Safety reduces business costs and disruption 15
Top 10 Workplace Safety Tips
Every Employee and Employers Should Know

 Ferdinand Marcos
 Promulgated in May 1, 1974 and took effect November 1,
1974.
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LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

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PRE
-EMPLOYMENT
 Minimum employable age
 Overseas employment
 Regulations and conditions on
employment
- Minimum wage rate
- Regular work hours and rest periods
1. Normal hours of work
2. Meal periods
- Rest days
- Nightshift differential and overtime
- Household helpers

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POST-EMPLOYMENT
 Termination by employer  Retirement

UNIT 1: PRE-IMMERSION
UNDERSTANDING WORK IMMERSION
INTRODUCTION
Work immersion is one of the necessary subjects for graduating students. Wherein
the
senior high school students must undergo practicum that relates to the student’s
course. In this
subject, the students are able to learn and experience things about their courses
since, they are
exposed with work-related environment to their field of specialization. Hence, it
will be a great
help to enhance their competency level. They can also develop work ethics such as;
good work
habits, attitudes, appreciation, and respect for work, applying all the theories
and concept that
they’ve learned in school, acquire new skills and help to develop their
communication skills and
interpersonal skills through the help and guidance of industry experts and workers.
These will help
every students to be prepare to meet the needs and standards of employment.
So, what do we mean by Work Immersion?
The word “immersion” as it applies to the K to 12 curriculum is defined in the
Department
of Education (DepEd) Order No. 40, series of 2015: “Work Immersion refers to the
part of the
Senior High School (SHS) Curriculum consisting of 80 hours of hands-on experience
or work
simulation which the Grades 11 and 12 students will undergo to expose them to the
actual
workplace setting and to enrich the competencies provided by the school under the
supervision of
the School Head and the designated personnel of the Partner.”
Immersion is done outside the school campus in a “Workplace Immersion Venue,”
defined
as “the place where work immersion of students is done. Examples of work immersion
venues
include offices, factories, shops, and project sites.” What could lead to confusion
is that the word
“immersion” actually has two meanings in K to 12. The first meaning refers to a
required SHS
subject in the curriculum. The second meaning refers not to a subject but to a
preferred mode of
delivery of Tech-Voc subjects.
PART I. EXPECTED BEHAVIOR
Every worker should possess good behavior in their workplace to maintain the
balance and
harmonious work environment.
A. WORK ETHICS
By definition, Work ethic is a belief that work, hard work and diligence has a
moral
benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character. It is
about
prioritizing work and putting it in the center of life. Social ingrainment of this
value is

considered to enhance character through hard work that is respective to an

individual’s
field of work.
A strong work ethic is vital for achieving goals. A work ethic is a set of moral
principles a person uses in their job. People who possess a strong work ethic
embody
certain principles that guide their work behavior, leading them to produce high
quality
work consistently and the output feeds the individual to stay on track. A good work
ethic
fuels and individual’s needs and goals, it is related to the initiative by a person
for the
objectives. It is considered as a source of self-respect, satisfaction, and
fulfillment.
However, a negative work ethic is a behavior of a single individual or a group that
has led
to a systematic lack of productivity, reliability, accountability and a growing
sphere of
unprofessional/unhealthy relationships (e.g., power politics, lack of social
skills, etc.).
Here are some factors of a good work ethics:
1. Goal-oriented actions: it is not about making plans or the next logical steps;
it’s
about getting things done so that the work invested wouldn’t be counter-productive.
2. Dedicate on priority: focusing on qualitative activities that a person is
capable and
where they can make a difference or a high impact based on objectives.
3. Being able and reliable: spending time on the work and building oneself up for
the task.
4. Conscientiousness: a desire to do a task well, being vigilant and organized.
5. Creating a rewarding routine/system: engaging in tasks that provide strength and
energy which can be transferred to your ultimate goals, creating a habit and a
habitat
for success.
6. Embracing positivism: shape a problem with the statement “good, (action)
(problem)”, e.g. “I’m tired and it is time for a workout” leads to “Good. Workout
tired”.
CAPITALIST VIEW
Steven Malanga refers to "what was once understood as the work ethic—not just
hard work but also a set of accompanying virtues, whose crucial role in the
development
and sustaining of free markets too few now recall".
Max Weber notes that this is not a philosophy of mere greed, but a statement laden
with moral language. It is in effect an ethical response to the natural desire for
hedonic
reward, a statement of the value of delayed gratification to achieve self-
actualization.
Franklin claims that Bible readings revealed to him the usefulness of virtue.
Indeed, this
reflects the then Christian search for ethic for living and the struggle to make a
living.
Experimental studies have shown that people with fair work ethic are able to
tolerate tedious jobs with equitable monetary rewards and benefits, they are highly
critical,

have a tendency for workaholics and a negative relation with leisure activity
concepts.
They valued meritocracy and egalitarianism.
ANTI-CAPITALIST VIEW
The industrial engineer Frederick Winslow Taylor (1856-1915) revised the notion
of work ethic as a means of management control that delude workers about the actual
reality for accumulated advantage, which is a form of avarice. Marxists, and some
non-
Marxist sociologists do not regard "work ethic" as a useful sociological concept.
They
argue that having a "work ethic" in excess of management's control doesn't appear
rational
in any mature industry where the employee can't rationally hope to become more than
a
manager whose fate still depends on the owner's decisions.
NOTE:
Since work ethics deals with a code of conduct, or a set of principles that is
acceptable in the work place, we need to look at what some of those principles are.
A list of work ethics for an employer or a company might be:
 To provide a safe work environment for its staff and employees,
 To treat employees with dignity and respect,
 To provide a fair wage for the services rendered,
 To handle all business transactions with integrity and honesty.
A list of work ethics for the employee might include:
 To show up on time.
 To tend to company business for the whole time while at work.
 To treat the company’s resources, equipment, and products with care,
 To give respect to the company. That means honesty and integrity.
B. SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE
Workplace safety is important. You know that implementing an effective safety
program for your workplace is one of the best decisions a company can make – both
for its
workers and for its bottom line.
Here’s the Top 10 Workplace Safety Tips Every Employee and Employers Should Know to
create a workplace safety environment based on shared responsibility:
1. SAFETY PROGRAMS CREATE PRODUCTIVE WORK
ENVIRONMENTS

Properly managed safety programs show commitment to safety by the

management in turn creating a great safety culture where everyone ‘wants’
to be safe.
2. ABSENTEEISM DROPS WHEN EFFECTIVE SAFETY PROGRAMS ARE
INTRODUCED
Workers wants to work in a safe environment; absenteeism drops when
effective safety programs are introduced.
3. WORK PREMISES ARE KEPT TO HIGHER STANDARDS
Work premises are kept to higher standards for safety, cleanliness, and
housekeeping.
4. A SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT PRODUCES HAPPIER EMPLOYEES
A safe work environment produces happier employees; everyone wants to
go home safe each day.
5. EMPLOYEE INSURANCE CLAIMS DECREASE IN SAFE WORK
ENVIRONMENTS
Worker compensation insurance claims decrease, in turn lowering WCB
rates. This is a benefit to any company that has to pre-qualify to work; a
lower rate gives you a better grade with your clients.
6. A COMPANY’S MOST VALUABLE ASSET IS PROTECTED – IT’S
PEOPLE
7. SAFETY PROGRAMS ENABLE A COMPANY TO WIN AND RETAIN
BUSINESS CUSTOMERS
8. SAFETY PROGRAMS CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE SAFETY
IMPROVEMENTS ARE CONSIDERED, ENCOURAGED AND
IMPLEMENTED
In turn, workers feel like they are part of the safety solution.
9. SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENTS ENHANCE THE BRAND VALUE AND
GOODWILL FOR A COMPANY
Enables a company to win and retain business customers. Clients want to
work with companies that are safe (less downtime due to incidents).
10. SAFETY REDUCES BUSINESS COSTS AND DISRUPTION
Reducing business costs creates productive work environments.
C. WORKPLACE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
The Labor Code of the Philippines governs employment practices and labor
relations in the Philippines. It also identifies the rules and standards regarding
employment such as pre-employment policies, labor conditions, wage rate, work
hours, employee benefits, termination of employees, and so on. Under the regime

of the President [Ferdinand Marcos], it was promulgated in May 1, 1974 and took
effect November 1, 1974, six months after its promulgation.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT
 Minimum employable age
The minimum age for employment is 18 years old and below that age is not
allowed. Persons of age 15 to 18 can be employed given that they work in non-
hazardous environments.
 Overseas employment
As for overseas employment of Filipinos, foreign employers are not allowed
to directly hire Philippine nationals except through board and entities authorized
by
the Secretary of Labor. Travel agencies also cannot transact or help in any
transactions for the employment or placement of Filipino workers abroad. Once
Filipinos have a job in a foreign country, they are required to remit or send a
portion
of their income to their families, dependents, and/or beneficiaries in the
Philippines.
 Regulations and conditions on employment
 Minimum wage rate
Minimum wage rates in the Philippines vary from region to region,
with boards established for each region to monitor economic activity and
adjust minimum wages based on growth rates, unemployment rates, and
other factors. The minimum wage rate for Non-Agriculture employees, in
Manila region, established under Wage Order No. NCR 15 is P404 per day,
but in May 9, 2011, a (cost of living allowance) of P22 per day was added
to P404 wage, making the minimum wage P426. COLA was also added to
the previous P367 minimum wage for the following sectors: Agriculture,
Private Hospitals (with bed capacity of 100 or less), and manufacturing
establishments (with less than 10 workers), leaving the sectors with P389 as
minimum wage. The 426 combined rate is locally referred to in the
Philippines as “Manila Rate” due to this regional disparity.
 Regular work hours and rest periods
Normal hours of work – The normal hours of work of any
employee shall not exceed eight (8) hours a day. Health personnel
in cities and municipalities with a population of at least one million
(1,000,000) or in hospitals and clinics with a bed capacity of at least
one hundred (100) shall hold regular office hours for eight (8) hours
a day, for five (5) days a week, exclusive of time for meals, except
where the exigencies of the service require that such personnel work
for six (6) days or forty-eight (48) hours, in which case, they shall
be entitled to an additional compensation of at least thirty percent
(30%) of their regular wage for work on the sixth day. For purposes

of this Article, “health personnel” shall include resident physicians,

nurses, nutritionists, dietitians, pharmacists, social workers,
laboratory technicians, paramedical technicians, psychologists,
midwives, attendants, and all other hospital or clinic personnel.
Meal periods – Subject to such regulations as the Secretary of Labor
may prescribe, it shall be the duty of every employer to give his
employees not less than sixty (60) minutes time-off for their regular
meals.
 Rest days
All employees have the right to have a 24 consecutive hours of rest
day after every 6 days of work. Employers are responsible for determining
and scheduling the rest day of employees except only if the employee
prefers a different day based on religious grounds. However, the employer
may require an employee to work during his/her rest day in cases of
emergencies, special circumstances at work in which employees are
seriously needed, to prevent losses or damage to any goods or to the
employer, and other cases that have reasonable grounds.
 Nightshift differential and overtime
Employees are also given additional wages for working in night
shifts. The night shift starts from 10 o’clock in the evening until 6 o’clock
in the morning, and employees will receive 10% more of his/her regular
wage rate. Overtime work for employees (beyond 8 hours) are allowed and
workers shall be paid with his/her regular wage plus an additional 25% of
the regular wage per hour worked or 30% during holidays or rest days.
 Household helpers
Household helpers, or maids, are common in the Philippines.
Household helpers deliver services at the employer’s home, attending to the
employer’s instructions and convenience. The minimum wage of household
helpers is P800 per month for some cities in Metro Manila, while a lower
wage is paid to those outside of Metro Manila. However, most household
helpers receive more than the minimum wage; employers usually give
wages ranging from P2, 500 and above per month. On top of that, employers
are required to provide food, sanitary lodging, and just treatment to the
household helper.
POST EMPLOYMENT
 Termination by employer
The employer have the right to terminate an employee due to the following
reasons: serious misconduct or disobedience to the employer, neglect of duties or

commission of a crime by the employee, and such gives the employer a just case to
terminate the services of the employee.
 Retirement
The retirement age for an employee depends on the employment contract. Upon
retirement, the retired employee should be given his/her benefits according to the
agreement or contract between the employer and the employee. However, if there
is no existing retirement plan or agreement for the employee, he/she may retire at
the age of 60, given that he/she has served the employer for 5 years, and shall be
given a retirement pay of at least half a month’s salary for every year of service
(6
months of work given is considered as 1 whole year for the retirement pay).
D. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
Reference:
Villafuerte, M.A. (2018, January 14). Module in Immersion. Retrieved
from: https://www.scribd.com/document/369145488/MODULE-in-immersion-docx
Online Supplementary Reading Materials:
Malang, Jan Ryan V. (2018, December 12). Relevance of Work Immersion. Retrieved
from:
https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/sunstar-pampanga/20181212/281672551030541

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CREDENTIALS
 documents that state
the abilities and
experience of a person
and show that the
person is qualified for a
particular job or activity.
(Cambridge dictionary)

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WRITING A RESUME
- a written statement of your educational and work experience.
(Cambridge dictionary)
Three Formats of resume
o Reverse-Chronological
o Functional
o Combination
 Chronological format is flexible and can be used for
applicants with any level of experience.
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REVERSE-CHRONOLOGICAL
I should use if: I shouldn’t use if:
I want to show a vertical
career progression.
I have major gaps in my
employment history.
I want to apply to a job in a
similar field. I am changing my career path.
I want to promote my
upward career mobility.
I change jobs every few
months.

 A functional format focuses on your abilities and skills.

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FUNCTIONAL
I should use if: I shouldn’t use if:
I have gaps in my
employment history.
I want to highlight my upward
career mobility.
I am changing my career
industry.
I am an entry level candidate
that lacks experience.
I want to highlight a specific
skill set. I lack transferable skills.

 Like the functional format, it focuses on specific qualifications,

yet the body of the document contains professional
experience similar to chronological format.
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FUNCTIONAL
I should use if: I shouldn’t use if:
I want to highlight a developed
skill set within a specific career. I want to highlight my education.
I want to change my career path. I lack experience.
I am a master of the subject I am
applying to. I am an entry level candidate.

When listing your contact details you should

follow this order:
Name
Mailing Address
Telephone Number
Email Address
Link to online portfolio
LinkedIn Profile
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Here are the following steps and tips on how to write a resume:
STEP 1: Contact Information

Like formats, job seekers have 3 choices for their

resume introduction:
 qualifications summary,
 career objective, and
 professional profile.
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Here are the following steps and tips on how to write a resume:
STEP 2: Choose a Resume Introduction

• a bullet point list of your most outstanding

career achievements.
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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
I should use if: I shouldn’t use if:
I am applying to a job that
requires a rigid set of abilities. I lack experience.
I have a wealth of experience in
the industry.
I am an entry level candidate that
lacks specific skill sets.
I possess multiple skill sets. I lack measurable achievements.

• a 2-3 sentence statement that provides an

overview of your skills and experience.
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
I should use if: I shouldn’t use if:
I am an entry-level
applicant.
I have a wealth of industry-
specific skill sets.
I do not have in-depth
experience in the industry. I am changing career paths.
I am a recent college
graduate. I am writing a cover letter.

• it can be formatted as short paragraph of

bullet-point list.
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
I should use if: I shouldn’t use if:
I have had major achievement
in my past experience. I am an entry-level applicant.
I am applying to a position in
the same industry. I am recent college graduate.
I have a special area of
expertise in my field.
I lack measurable of
accomplishments.

 Some use “Relevant Experience,” or “Work

Experience” as an alternative to “Professional
Experience.”
 Remember to list your work experiences in
reverse chronological order and only list
experience that is relevant to the job you are
applying for.
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Here are the following steps and tips on how to write a resume:
STEP 3: Professional Experience

Here are the main points to include in your

education section:
 The names of your university, community
college, or technical school
 Location of the schools
 Date of graduation
 Degree(s)
 GPA
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Here are the following steps and tips on how to write a resume:
STEP 4: Education

 You may consider adding information that

will help strengthen your resume.
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Here are the following steps and tips on how to write a resume:
STEP 5: Additional Sections

PART II: APPRECIATING THE IMPORTANCE OF CREDENTIALS

CREDENTIALS
 According to Cambridge dictionary, credentials are documents that state the
abilities and
experience of a person and show that the person is qualified for a particular job
or activity.
WRITING A RESUME
 According to Cambridge dictionary, a resume is a written statement of your
educational
and work experience. A resume is a means of advertising yourself to get a job that
you
want and will give a short impression about you to the employers whether you attain
their
standards or not. That’s why writing a good resume is very important.
Three Formats of resume
I. Reverse-Chronological
This is the more traditional format and is what you are most likely to come across.

Chronological format is flexible and can be used for applicants with any level of
experience.
I should use if: I shouldn’t use if:
I want to show a vertical career
progression.
I have major gaps in my employment
history.
I want to apply to a job in a similar field. I am changing my career path.
I want to promote my upward career
mobility.
I change jobs every few months.
II. Functional
While chronological places emphasis on career progression, a functional format
focuses on your abilities and skills. Since it heavily emphasizes the applicant’s
qualifications, functional format is more suitable for those with an expert level
of
experience.
I should use if: I shouldn’t use if:
I have gaps in my employment history. I want to highlight my upward career
mobility.
I am changing my career industry. I am an entry level candidate that lacks
experience.
I want to highlight a specific skill set. I lack transferable skills.
III. Combination
As you can probably guess the combination format merges bits and pieces from
both chronological and functional formats. Like the functional format, it focuses
on

specific qualifications, yet the body of the document contains professional

experience
similar to chronological format. This format is generally reserved for those with a
great
deal of experience in a particular industry.
I should use if: I shouldn’t use if:
I want to highlight a developed skill set
within a specific career.
I want to highlight my education.
I want to change my career path. I lack experience.
I am a master of the subject I am
applying to.
I am an entry level candidate.

Here are the following steps and tips on how to write a resume:
STEP 1: I. Contact Information
The contact information section is pretty self-explanatory. This section does not
require a label
(Contact Information or Contact Details). When listing your contact details you
should follow this order:
o Name (largest font on page, middle initial is optional)
o Mailing Address
o Telephone Number (Check that you have an appropriate voicemail message)
o Email Address (make sure it’s appropriate)
o Link to online portfolio (optional, ensure it is relevant to the position)
o LinkedIn Profile
STEP 2: II. Choose a Resume Introduction
Like formats, job seekers have 3 choices for their resume introduction: a
qualifications summary,
career objective, and professional profile. The goal of all three are to gain the
attention of an employer by
highlighting your skills and experience that will help their company. However, the
method through which
each introduction achieves this goal differs. See below:
Qualifications Summary
With regards to format, the qualifications summary is a bullet point list (ranging
from 4 to 6 points)
of your most outstanding career achievements. Avoid using generic statements and
try to list your skills in a
way reflects your unique voice.
I should use if: I shouldn’t use if:
I am applying to a job that requires a rigid set
of abilities.
I lack experience.
I have a wealth of experience in the industry. I am an entry level candidate that
lacks specific
skill sets.
I possess multiple skill sets. I lack measurable achievements.
Career Objective
A resume objective, also referred to as a career objective, is a 2-3 sentence
statement that
provides an overview of your skills and experience. This resume introduction is
best for entry-
level candidates.
I should use if: I shouldn’t use if:
I am an entry-level applicant. I have a wealth of industry-specific skill sets.
I do not have in-depth experience in the
industry.
I am changing career paths.

I am a recent college graduate. I am writing a cover letter.

Professional Profile
The professional profile is a combination of both the career objective and
qualifications summary. It
is also the most flexible of the three styles as it can be formatted as short
paragraph of bullet-point list.
I should use if: I shouldn’t use if:
I have had major achievement in my past
experience.
I am an entry-level applicant.
I am applying to a position in the same
industry.
I am recent college graduate.
I have a special area of expertise in my field. I lack measurable of
accomplishments.
Finally, when deciding what skills to add to either of the two, try to target
skills specific to the job
you are applying for. Don’t just simply copy and paste skills right out of the job
description, but instead try
to use words common in the industry.
STEP 3: III. Professional Experience
The section is the core of your resume, where you are tasked with proving the
skills you have listed
in the qualifications summary or career objective. When it comes to labeling this
section some use “Relevant
Experience,” or “Work Experience” as an alternative to “Professional Experience.”
Remember to list your work experiences in reverse chronological order and only list
experience that
is relevant to the job you are applying for. For each company create a heading
including the company’s name,
city & state, your title, and the dates of employment (month and year). If you are
still currently working at a
company, you can simply write “month, year-Present” for the employment dates.
STEP 4: IV. Education
Having a solid education section helps to display the foundation of your knowledge
and
expertise. Depending on your professional experience, you may want to consider
switching the order of the
professional experience and education sections.
For instance, college or high school students that lack seasoned professional
experience benefit from
emphasizing their education by placing it before the professional experience
section. In addition, if you
possess a wealth of professional experience then it is appropriate to keep this
section short and sweet.
Here are the main points to include in your education section:

 The names of your university, community college, or technical school (Don’t

include
high school unless you did not attend college)
 Location of the schools (city, state)
 Date of graduation (month, year)
 Degree(s)
 GPA (only include if your GPA is above 3.0, round up to the first decimal place ,
and use
this format: GPA: 3.5/4.0)
STEP 5: V. Additional Sections
By now you’ve already added the nuts and bolts to your resume and may want to
consider adding to help
strengthen it.

VISITING THE CONCERNED OFFICES WHERE THE FOLLOWING COULD BE SECURED:

a) Barangay clearance
b) Police clearance
c) Mayor’s clearance
d) Medical certificate
JOB INTERVIEW SKILLS TRAINING
Even the smartest and most qualified job seekers need to prepare for their job
interview. Why, you
ask? Interview skills are learned, and there are no second chances to make a great
first impression. These 10
interview tips will teach you how to answer interview questions and convince the
hiring manager that you
are the one for the job.
 Practice good nonverbal communication
It's about demonstrating confidence: standing straight, making eye contact and
connecting
with a firm handshake. That first nonverbal impression can be a great beginning—or
quick ending—
to your interview.
 Dress for the job or company
Today's casual dress codes do not give you permission to dress as "they" do when
you
interview. It is important to know what to wear to an interview and to be well-
groomed. Whether you
wear a suit or something less formal depends on the company culture and the
position you are seeking.
If possible, call to find out about the company dress code before the interview.
 Listen
From the very beginning of the interview, your interviewer is giving you
information, either
directly or indirectly. If you are not hearing it, you are missing a major
opportunity. Good
communication skills include listening and letting the person know you heard what
was said. Observe
your interviewer, and match that style and pace.
 Don't talk too much
Telling the interviewer more than he needs to know could be a fatal mistake. When
you have
not prepared ahead of time, you may ramble when answering interview questions,
sometimes talking
yourself right out of the job. Prepare for the interview by reading through the job
posting, matching
your skills with the position's requirements and relating only that information.
 Don't be too familiar
The interview is a professional meeting to talk business. This is not about making
a new
friend. Your level of familiarity should mimic the interviewer's demeanor. It is
important to bring

energy and enthusiasm to the interview and to ask questions, but do not overstep
your place as a
candidate looking for a job.
 Use appropriate language
It's a given that you should use professional language during the interview. Be
aware of any
inappropriate slang words or references to age, race, religion, politics or sexual
orientation—these
topics could send you out the door very quickly.
 Don't be cocky
Attitude plays a key role in your interview success. There is a fine balance
between
confidence, professionalism and modesty. Even if you're putting on a performance to
demonstrate
your ability, overconfidence is as bad, if not worse, as being too reserved.
 Take care to answer the questions
When interviewers ask for an example of a time when you did something, they are
asking
behavioral interview questions, which are designed to elicit a sample of your past
behavior. If you
fail to relate a specific example, you not only don't answer the question, but you
also miss an
opportunity to prove your ability and talk about your skills.
 Ask questions
When asked if they have any questions, most candidates answer, "No." Wrong answer.
Part
of knowing how to interview is being ready to ask questions that demonstrate an
interest in what goes
on in the company. Asking questions also gives you the opportunity to find out if
this is the right
place for you. The best questions come from listening to what you're asked during
the interview and
asking for additional information.
 Don't appear desperate
When you interview with the "please, please hire me" approach, you appear desperate
and
less confident. Reflect the three Cs during the interview: cool, calm and
confidence. You know you
can do the job; make sure the interviewer believes you can, too.
Reference:
Villafuerte, M.A. (2018, January 14). Module in Immersion. Retrieved from:
https://www.scribd.com/document/369145488/MODULE-in-immersion-docx
Online Supplementary Reading Materials:
Tips and resume sample for OJT applicants (2018, April 16). Retrieved from:
https://www.jobstreet.com.ph/career-resources/tips-resume-sample-ojt-
lookers#.Xz5bXkUzbtQ
Another Sample of Resume:
Valerio, Jaycee (2013, March 7). Resume for OJT. Retrieved from:
https://www.slideshare.net/jayceevalerio/resume-for-ojt

o An index of the contents

o Your interests and any evidence of project management
skills.
o Profile or personal statement
o Your key achievements and skills
o Examples of your work of course with good
8 documentation.
What should my portfolio include?
A good portfolio would probably have most of the following:

o Include a variety of examples of work you have done.

o Needs to reflect your strengths and your creative approach
and flair.
o Items that show your thought process and development of
ideas are valuable.
o It can also include budget sheets, idea pitches and
9 marketing materials.
What should my portfolio include?
A good portfolio would probably have most of the following:

∞ accomplished forms
∞ pictures of work site and non-written output/
projects with captions
∞ illustrations of activities performed
∞ weekly diary
∞ sample written output (if any)
∞ work immersion highlights
∞ other relevant pictures/ documents
10
PORTFOLIO CONTENT

PART III: DISCUSSION OF PORTFOLIO

The meaning of Portfolio
According to Collins dictionary, a portfolio is a set of pictures by someone, or
photographs of
examples of their work, which they use when entering competitions or applying for
work.
How to create a portfolio
You need a portfolio to showcase your work and to help to demonstrate your skills
to prospective
employers. Nothing impresses more than a beautifully presented portfolio at an
interview. But don't send it
unless requested. Always bring it with you if you have an interview.
o Go for quality, not quantity: employers will probably spend only a few minutes
looking at your
portfolio, especially at interview. Less can be more so select only your strongest
work.
o Put your portfolio on a web site if possible as it is so easy to access. You then
simply need to provide
the web link on your CV.

o A physical portfolio can include anything that is portable! Anything flat can be
folded into a portfolio,
but you are not restricted to things that can fit inside the portfolio! If an item
is too large to take to
the interview take high quality photos of it to show with close ups to elicit
details.
What should my portfolio include?
A good portfolio would probably have most of the following:
 An index of the contents
 Your CV including your interests and any evidence of project management skills.
(Your CV should give the impression that you think like a designer.)
 Perhaps a profile or personal statement
 Your key achievements and skills
 Examples of your work of course with good documentation.
(Place the best and most relevant work first and start and finish with strong
pieces of work.)
 Include a variety of examples of work you have done.
 Your main example needs to reflect your strengths and your creative approach and
flair.
 Items that show your thought process and development of ideas are valuable:
sequence of photos
for example.
 Production portfolios can also include budget sheets, idea pitches and marketing
materials.
Portfolio content
accomplished forms
pictures of work site and non-written output/ projects with captions
illustrations of activities performed (as needed)
weekly diary (narrative/ account of learnings and achievements, issues faced and
corresponding resolutions)
sample written output (if any)
work immersion highlights
other relevant pictures/ documents
Reference:
Villafuerte, M.A. (2018, January 14). Module in Immersion. Retrieved from:
https://www.scribd.com/document/369145488/MODULE-in-immersion-docx
Sample of a Portfolio:
Lambatin, Roselyn (2016, March 29). OJT Portfolio. Retrieved from:
https://www.slideshare.net/roselynlambatin/ojt-portfolio