Work Habits and Conduct

Work Habits and Conduct Objectives

By the end of the module participants will be able to:
1. List and identify ways to find work opportunities
2. Identify the main elements of a basic resume and application letter needed to
apply for work
3. Write a resume and an application letter
4. Identify appropriate workplace behaviour and attitudes
5. Describe ways to manage time
6. Describe ways to balance personal and work life

Lesson
Looking for Job Opportunities
1
Activity 1.1:
Learners’ Reflection: Work Habits and Conduct

This is not a test but is a way for you to see what you already know or do not know about the
topics. You will read a skill that is listed in the left column. Think about yourself and your
experience. Then read the statements across the top. Check the column that best represents
your situation. The results will help you and your teacher know which topics may require more
time, effort and guidance.

Ang mga katanungan dito ay hindi test. Ito ay isang paraan upang malaman mo ang iyong
kaalaman, kasanayan o kakayahan tungkol sa paksang ito. Basahin mo ang mga kaalaman,
kasanayan o kakayahan na nakalista sa kaliwang kolum. Magbalik‐tanaw sa iyong sarili at mga
karanasan, basahin ang lahat ng mga pangungusap at i-tsek ang sagot na naaangkop sa iyong
sitwasyon. Ang iyong kasagutan ay magiging gabay mo at ng iyong guro sa pagpapalawak ng iyong
kaalaman tungkol sa paksang ito.
My experience 1 2 3 4
I don’t have any I have very I have some I have a lot
Knowledge, skills and abilities experience little experience of
doing this. experience doing this. experience
(Kaalaman, kasanayan at (Wala akong doing this (Mayroon doing this.
kakayahan) karanasan sa (May kaunting akong (Marami
paggawa nito) karanasan karanasan akong
lamang ako sa sa paggawa karanasan sa
paggawa nito) nito) paggawa
nito)
Finding information about
possible work / Paghahanap ng
impormasyon tungkol sa
posibleng trabaho.
Writing a job application letter &
bio-data / Paggawa ng sulat/
aplikasyon at bio-data para
magaplay sa trabaho.

Responding to questions during

a job interview with confidence /
Mahusay na pagsasagot sa mga
tanong sa interbyu para sa
inaplayang trabaho.

Demonstrating good behavior

 and a positive attitude at work /
Pagpapakita ng mabuting asal at
ugali sa trabaho.

Showing up to work on time. /

Pagtratrabaho sa tamang oras.

Managing my time well. /

Mahusay na pamamahala o
paggamit ng aking oras.

Sources of Information to Find Work

1. Word of mouth: from friends, family, former colleagues, professional contacts, etc.
2. Newspaper: employment section, advertisements
3. Radio and Television Announcements
4. Job Notices/Bulletins
5. Potential Work Places
6. Internet: jobstreet.com, jobfinder.com.
7. Government agencies: National Youth Commission (NYC), Cooperative Development
Authority (CDA), PESO, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of Trade
and Industry (DTI)
8. Non‐government organizations and private sector such as Local Chambers of Commerce
and Industry and Industry groups and associations
9. Recruitment agencies
10.Job Fairs
11.Networking: informational interviews, networking with people you know in the area in which
you want to work, volunteering, interning

Preparing a Resume and Application Letter

Employers look for people who are committed, positive, hardworking, respectful, and
trustworthy. They want people who will show up on time, work hard and take initiative. They like
people to be skilled and to have experience but often will hire people who they think they can train.
To gain some experience, it is good to volunteer or do an unpaid internship where you can learn by
participating in the work. Sometimes these can lead to paid opportunities.
Finding a job usually requires a bio-data and an application letter.
 Resume: It is a brief history of your education, work experience and activities, skills,
accomplishments and any other information relevant to getting a job.
 Application letter: It is a letter to an employer expressing your interest in a particular job
or area of work and highlights why you are qualified for the work.

Activity 1.2: Let’s Do It!

What type of information do

you find in a resume?

What type of information

do you find in the
application letter?

What are the differences

between a bio-data and
application letter?

Sample Resume and Application Letter

A resume presents the following information:

 contact information skills summary

 work experience
 education
 references
 Resume Writing Tips
1. Include relevant information only: Your bio-data should not include all details about your
life!
2. Keep it simple, clear and neat
3. Limit to 1-2 pages
4. Be accurate: no spelling or grammatical errors
5. Use bullets to describe duties/responsibilities of previous work
6. Spell out acronyms the first time you use it, put the acronym in parentheses and then use
the acronym after that
7. If using a computer, font size should be between 10 and 12 points  Use 2.5 cm margins

Application Letter

March 15, 2015

MS. MELANIE LUAS

Melanie’s Computer Repair Shop
San Jose Gusu, Zamboanga City

Dear Ma’am Luas,

Re/Ref: Job Application as Computer Technician

I am applying for the position of Computer Technician. The vacancy was advertised last March 8,
2015 in the Daily Zamboanga Times Newspaper. The position seems to fit my experience and career
interests.

I am a high school graduate and a resident of San Roque, Zamboanga City. I am fluent in Filipino
as well as the Visayan and Chabacano dialects. I am also a graduate of USAID’s Mindanao Youth
for Development (MYDev) skills training in Computer Hardware Servicing NC II and I passed
TESDA’s competency assessment.

The said position requires competence in servicing computers, printers, local area networks to
include software installation. I believe I possess the said qualifications and I am confident that I
can work well with people and can readily follow given instructions.

My previous work experience includes being a volunteer ABS-CBN Bayan Patroller in 2013 and an
Assistant Encoder at “El Barato” Trading in 2014.

My enclosed resume provides more details on my qualifications. I will be happy to come for an
interview at your convenience.

Respectfully yours,

MICHELLE LOCSIN
Applicant

An Application letter contains the following information:

 contact information
 purpose of letter
 summary of skills necessary for a particular job
 closing statement
NOTE: An application letter should not just re-state your bio-data; it should emphasize those skills
and experiences that are most relevant to the particular job for which you are applying.
 If you have little or no formal work experience, you may include activities that you have been
involved in, including activities in church/mosque or youth groups, family businesses, etc. If
you have difficulties identifying activities, think about your daily, weekly, and monthly
activities. For daily activities, you can draw a clock and label what you do at different times
of the day. For a weekly schedule, you can draw a square for each day of the week and draw
pictures representing your activities. These will help you capture how you spend your time,
and give you ideas of what you can include in the resume.

Application Letter Format

Adapted from: Alison Doyle, About.com (http://jobsearch.about.com/od/coverletters/a/aa030401b.htm)

First Paragraph –  In some cases, you may have been referred to an

Greetings and why you are employer by a friend or acquaintance. Be sure to mention
writing this person.
 If you are writing in response to a job posting, indicate
where you learned of the position and the title of the
position. Express your enthusiasm and the likely match
between your credentials and the position's qualifications.

 If you are writing a letter in which you inquire about

possible job openings ‐ state your specific job objective.

Middle Paragraphs –  In responding to an advertisement, refer specifically to the

What you have to offer qualifications listed and show how your particular
abilities and experiences relate to the position for which
you are applying.

Concluding Paragraph –  Close by restating your interest in the job and letting the
How you will follow up employer know you can make yourself available for an
interview.
 In conclusion, you may indicate that your references are
available on request. Also, if you have a portfolio or
writing samples to support your qualifications, state their
availability.

Activity 2.1:
Directions: Now that you have the idea on how to create a resume and an application
letter, create your own following the given format and tips. Place your output in a long and
clean folder. Do not staple it, use paper clip instead. Some points will be deducted if you
will not follow all the instructions. As with the submission, the date will follow.

Lesson
2
The Job Interview

Objectives:
 Identify the main parts of an interview and tips to keep in mind while being
interviewed
 Recognize typical questions asked during a job interview
 Demonstrate proper demeanour during a job interview

Activity 2.1:
Now that you know the main elements of a resume and application letter, it is time to
discuss and practice being interviewed.

 We will start with a fun quiz to see how much you already know about interview
techniques. This is not a test. Just give quick responses by putting / after good
interview behaviour and X after bad interview behaviour.

Interview Behaviour / or X
a. If you do not like a question at an interview, you should act as if you did
not hear the question.
b. You should prepare to aggressively defend your thoughts and show some
arrogance so that your leadership stands out.
c. If you cannot answer a question, it is better to give a vague answer than
admitting that you do not know.
d. If you are nervous at an interview, it is helpful to look away from the
interviewer as much as you can.
e. Keep your mobile phone on vibration mode during the interview. Occasional
vibrating sounds show that you are busy and active.
f. If you stop by a possible place of employment to ask if they have job
openings, you should behave as you would in an interview.

Processes and Tips during a Job Interview

Adapted from The Interview, A&E, DepED, EQUALLS, Bureau of Alternative Learning System BALS), Philippines, 2001.

A job interview is an opportunity for the employer to find out more about you – your education,
work background, interests, personality – and for you to find out more about the
employer/business/company/organization and the specific job to which you are applying.

In general, there are three main parts to the interview:

1. Opening: greetings, introductions, employer states purpose of interview

2. Body: interviewer asks questions. Typical questions include:
 Tell me about yourself.
 What qualities and skills do you have that will help you perform this job?
 What previous experiences do you have that are related to this position?
 Describe the responsibilities you had in your previous job.
 Are you familiar with this company/business/organization?
 How did you learn about this company/business/organization?
 Why do you want this job?
 What are your strengths and weaknesses?
 Why should we hire you?
 Once the interviewer is finished asking questions, s/he might ask you if you have any particular
questions about the job or the organization.

3. Closing: The interviewer thanks you, provides information on the next steps of the hiring
process and says goodbye/shakes hands. The interviewee also thanks the interviewer and
expresses interest and enthusiasm regarding the next step. If the interviewer does not have a
copy of your CV with your contact information, make sure to provide one before leaving.

Tips during a Job Interview

Before the interview:

 Learn as much as you can about the organization or business to which you are applying for
a job – What do they do? Where? Size? Who are their clients?
 Think about how your previous work experience, schooling and activities will help you
perform the job to which you are applying.
 Dress appropriately for the interview: neat, clean clothing and shoes  Allow plenty of time
to get to the interview.
 Bring copies of your CV and a list of references (names, addresses, phone numbers).
 Write down questions you may have for the interviewer.

During the interview:

 Greet the interviewer properly (handshake).

 Speak slowly and clearly.
 Think before speaking.
 Be respectful.
 Be a good listener – wait until the interviewer has finished talking before you respond.
 Stay calm.
 Ask the interviewer to repeat or re-phrase a question if you have not fully understood it.
 If you do not know the answer to a question, be honest and let the interviewer know why.
 Be honest in your answers but present any negative experiences in a positive light or as
lessons learned.
 Present yourself as being confident that you can do the job.
 Shake the interviewer’s hand at the end and thank him or her for meeting with you to
discuss the position.

After the interview:

 Send a thank you letter by post or email if appropriate.

 Follow up with a phone call after a week if appropriate.

Lesson
3
Informational Interview
Objectives:
 Recognize the potential opportunities that an informational interview can have
 Identify ways to pursue an informational interview
 Demonstrate how to use an informational interview to develop leads for job
opportunities

Activity 3.1:
We have all heard that personal connections will help you find a job. But what if you don’t
think you know the right people. Take Mel. She is twenty years old. She is in a culinary
program. She knows she needs to build a professional network, but doesn’t know how. She
doesn’t think her family will be particularly helpful. Her father owns a small shop and her
mother is a housekeeper. None of their family members or friends own a restaurant.

How can Mel start to build her own professional relationship?

___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________.

We will now focus on how you can start to meet with employers in real life. By doing this,
they will get to know you. And if you apply for a job, they will already know who you are.

Now that you know the main elements of a job interview, you can learn about a different type
of interview called “informational interview”. Have you ever heard about or have been in
an informational interview? Read the description of an informational interview below and
respond to the questions that follow.

“An informational interview is conducted by you, at a workplace. This is different from a job
interview because in an informational interview you ask the questions. There may or may not
be employment opportunities available. It gives you the opportunity to speak to someone in an
industry that interests you. This person does not need to be a supervisor. The aim is to find out
whether you are interested in making your career in that industry. It is also a chance for you,
as a future jobseeker, to learn about an industry or specific company, its workplace culture
and to get advice on your career from someone who has walked a similar professional path in
order to help you decide if this might be the right fit. It helps you find employment leads and
expand your professional network.”

Activity 3.2:
These questions aim to get you started thinking about informational interviews. You will
learn a lot more about this type of interview later in the activity.

1. Who is the interviewer in an informational interview?

______________________________________________________________________________.
2. What does the interviewer get from it?
______________________________________________________________________________.
3. Who is the interviewee in an informational interview?
______________________________________________________________________________.
4. What does the interviewee get from it?
______________________________________________________________________________.
 An informational interview can be useful when you are looking for a job or looking to change
the type of work you are engaged in. Through Informational interviews you can learn more about a
specific field (or about a specific industry or company) or about ways to start your own business.
When you go to an informational interview you are NOT directly asking for or inquiring
about a job opening. The purpose is to collect information from the person you interview.

What Are Informational Interviews?

What is an informational interview?

 A meeting in which a job seeker asks for advice rather than employment.
 Differs from a job interview because it is the job seeker who mostly asks the questions.
 Try to talk to actual people doing the work you think you’d love to do.
 There may or may not be employment opportunities available.
 It can be used to gather information about the industry, career paths, workplace culture,
find employment leads and expand their professional network.
 It is also a chance for to get advice on your career from someone who has walked a similar
professional path in order to help the job seeker decide if this career or company might be
the right fit.

How can I get an informational interview?

 Informational interviews are initiated by the job seeker.

 You can do an information interview at a workplace where you did an observation.
 You can get the names of people from workmates, classmates, teachers, friends and project
staff.
 The job seeker sets up the appointment with the relevant person in advance.
 Expect that you will be meeting someone for the first time.

What you will learn in an informational interview:

You learn about the company

 You learn about the individual’s career

 You learn about the skills and qualities they look for
 You learn about the entry level jobs they typically hire for.
 Ideally you get ideas about which types of careers would benefit from your skills and if any
opportunities may be available.

Sample Informational Interview Questions

Sample questions for job seeker to ask:

 What kind of work do you do?

 How did you get into this line of work?
 What do you like the most about it?
 What is difficult about your work?
 What types of jobs would someone do in the first 1-2 years of this career?
 How can someone prepare to join this field of work?
 Do you know of work opportunities, places I should look into, or people I should talk
to?
 Activity 3.3: Let’s Exercise!
Perform a 3-5 minute mock informational interview with a family member or a friend as your
interviewee.

Reflect on your mock informational interview. Did you get the information you want to learn? Why
or why not? Did the interviewee have good impression about you? If not, how would you
improve it next time?

How to Conduct Yourself during an Informational Interview

Before the interview:

 Identify what you want to gain from the interview: what kind of information do you
want to obtain?
 Make the appointment for an informational interview – recognizing that someone is
doing you a favor by meeting with you so be courteous and flexible according to their
schedules. You will need about twenty minutes.
 Prepare questions that you will ask and write them down. This should include
questions about the business, questions about the interviewer and their experience
and career path, and follow up questions about other people that you may be able to
connect with to support your job search process.
 Bring a copy of your biodata with you.
 Dress appropriately

During the interview:

 Be on time for your appointment.

 Greet the interviewer properly (handshake).
 Show interest: say something nice about the interviewer or the business/company.
 Reference your network or individual people that connected you to the interviewer.
 Explain that you are there to learn and gather information about his or her career
field. Explain you are not looking for a job but that this is a learning opportunity.
 Describe yourself a little bit – what you are studying and where, any work experience
you have, and any goals or interests that may be helpful for them to know.

 Speak slowly and clearly.

 Think before speaking.
 Be respectful.
 Be a good listener – wait until the interviewer has finished talking before you respond.
 You should take notes.  Stay calm.
 Identify next steps for how you will use the information gained and how it will support
your job search process.
 Plan to take at least twenty minutes. Remember that their time is valuable.
 Shake the interviewer’s hand at the end and thank him or her for meeting with you.

After the interview:

 Send a thank you letter by post or email if appropriate.

 Follow up with a phone call after a week if appropriate.
Activity 3.4: Let’s Apply!
Directions: You will conduct an informational interview with someone in your community at
a workplace you are interested in. They do not need to be a supervisor. If you cannot do it in
person, you can do it over the phone. During the interview, ask the questions and complete
the Informational Interview Form.

Informational Interview Form

General Information

Your Name: Date:

Employee’s
Position:
Name:

Company:

Informational Interview Questions

1. What kind of work do you do? What are

your responsibilities?

2. Why did this type of work interest you, and

how did you get started with your career?

3. What type of education and training

prepared you for this career field?

4. How did you get your job? What jobs and

experiences led you to your present
position?

5. What challenges did you have to overcome

to get to your position?

6. What types of jobs would someone do in

the first 1-2 years of this career?

7. What personal qualities and skills do you

believe contribute most to being successful
in your job?

8. In your experience, what are the top three

reasons why young people have difficulties
being hired?

9. In your experience, what are the top three

reasons why young people have challenges
keeping their jobs?
10. What advice do you have for young people
who want to advance in their career?

11. With the information, you have about my

education, skills and experience, what
other fields or jobs would you suggest I
research further?

12. Do you know of work opportunities, places

I should look into, or people I should talk
to?

13. How much demand is there for people in

this occupation?

14. What is the starting salary for entry level

positions?

15. How can someone prepare to join this field

of work?

16. Would you mind taking a look at my

resume/CV?
 Activity 3.5: Let’s Reflect
1. What was it like approaching the employer to obtain the informational interview? Were you
nervous? Confident? What was the reaction of the employer?

2. What are some highlights that you learned during your interview?

3. How did this person get started in his/her career? What roles did he/she have which led to
his/her current position?

4. What do they value in an employee? What behaviors lead to success?

5. Based on what you learned, are you interested in this type of career? Why or why not?

Lesson
4
APPROPRIATE WORKPLACE BEHAVIORS
AND ATTITUDES
Objectives:
 Identify appropriate workplace behaviours and attitudes

Workplace Behaviour Scenarios

Activity 4.1:
Scenario A

Grace has been working at Alnor Hotel for 4 months as a receptionist. She greets guests and
answers any questions about the hotel. Grace lives a bit far from the office, so it takes her one hour
to get to work. Her supervisor noticed that over the last month Grace has been arriving half an
hour late and is often on the phone quarreling with her aunt. The supervisor has given Grace two
warnings now.

One day, Grace arrives 20 minutes late due to traffic. When she arrives, she sees her supervisor
helping a customer. Once the customer departs, the supervisor informs Grace that she will no
longer need Grace to work for her. She needs someone who can be on time and responsive to
customer needs.

Reflection Points
What happened in the scenario and why?

What behaviors led Grace to losing her job?

Do you think the supervisor made the right decision to fire Grace? Why or why not?

Is it important to keep work and family life separate? How does one do this?
What could have Grace done differently so that she would not have lost her job?

Scenario B

Mario works for Dennis Construction. He has good skills in construction but can be stubborn
sometimes. While working on a new project, Mario’s supervisor, who was new to the job, made
some suggestions on how to cut some pieces of wood so they would provide more support to the
floor above. Mario had always cut the support beams in a certain way and thought his supervisor
must not know much about construction. Mario complained to his co-workers but did not discuss
the issue with his supervisor. When it came time to cutting the wood, Mario did it his usual way.
The supervisor saw him doing this and yelled at him, telling him to do it the way that he was told.
Being yelled at in front of his co-workers embarrassed Mario. He threw down his tools, yelled at his
supervisor and walked away from the construction site.

Reflection Points

What happened in the scenario and why?

What behaviors and attitudes led Mario to his state of anger?

Do you think Mario could have handled it differently? How?

Do you think Mario should lose his job? Why or why not?

What can Mario do to improve his relationship with his boss and succeed in his job?

Appropriate Workplace Behaviours and Attitudes

1. Dress neatly and appropriately for the work: If wearing a uniform make sure it is clean and
neat; clothing should not get in the way or prevent you from doing your work; clothing
should not be distracting to you or others.
2. Be on time: Attendance and punctuality are essential to keep your job. Let your supervisor
know if you are going to be late.
3. Manage time well: Focus on doing your work during work hours; follow break times.
4. Speak to co‐workers in a positive and respectful manner
5. Speak to supervisors in a positive and productive manner
6. Be open to feedback and ask for it. Feedback can be very helpful. Positive feedback helps
you be proud of what you are doing well. Constructive feedback helps you become aware of
things that you can improve at work. Welcome feedback from supervisors and co-workers. If
they do not provide any feedback, you may ask them how they think you are doing your job,
what they think you do well and what you could do better.
7. Be honest: Being honest will gain the respect of co‐workers.
8. Keep discussions and interactions related to work: Don’t bring your personal problems to
work or let them affect how you do your job or interact with others. Avoid topics or making
comments that might make others feel uncomfortable.
9. Stay positive: Don’t complain or be pulled into negative discussions about work. Rather,
approach problems positively and help to think about how to improve the situation.
10.Be respectful of others and your environment: Take proper care of equipment, put things
back where they belong, keep the environment tidy.
11.Be a team player: Participate proactively and respectfully and listen to the ideas of others as
well.
12.Respect the roles of others
13.Believe in yourself and what you do: Being positive about your job and how you do it will
help you to succeed and achieve your goals.
 Activity 4.2: Work Habits Inventory
Directions: Read the descriptions given for each of the qualities listed below. Encircle the letter next
the statement, which most accurately describes you. Answer honestly.

1. COURTESY 2. COOPERATION (ability to 3. INITIATIVE (tendency to go

get along with others) ahead)
a. I am often discourteous
to others a. I work against rather a. I need to have repeated
b. I am sometimes not than with others instruction
courteous in action or b. I find it difficult to get b. I need to be urged to do
speech along with others things
c. I am usually courteous c. I usually get along with c. I do routine work
and considerate of others acceptably
others d. I get along with others d. I am fairly resourceful,
d. I am considerate and e. I get along well with do well by myself
courteous of others others, I am friendly e. I am resourceful, look
e. I am always very and helpful for things to learn and
courteous and do
considerate

4. ATTITUDE TOWARD 5. SUPERVISION 6. ACCURACY OF WORK

CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM
a. I usually need constant a. I am very careless about
a. I resent any criticism supervision to complete my work
b. I do not pay much routine b. I am frequently
attention to criticism tasks inaccurate and careless
c. I accept constructive b. I need frequent c. I make errors; I show
criticism and try to supervision to complete average care,
change routine thoroughness and
d. I accept constructive tasks neatness
criticism and improve c. I need occasional d. I make few errors; I am
greatly supervision while doing careful, thorough, and
routine tasks neat
d. I need little supervision e. I seldom make errors
while doing routine and do work of very high
tasks quality.
e. I do not need
supervision while doing
routine tasks
7. WORK ACCOMPLISHED 8. TIME USAGE 9. ADAPTABILITY

a. I am very slow; output is a. I waste time and need to a. I can't adjust to change
unsatisfactory be prodded along b. I have difficulty adapting
b. I am slower than b. I waste time and need to new situations
average; output is some supervision c. I adjust to change after
mediocre c. I waste time occasionally instruction
c. I work with ordinary but am d. I adjust to change
speed; output is usually reliable readily
generally satisfactory d. I seldom waste time and e. I find it pleasant to
d. I work rapidly; output is am reliable adapt and meet changes
above average e. I am industrious and
e. I am fast and efficient; concentrate very well
output is well above
average
10. PERSONAL APPEARANCE 11. ATTENDANCE (to work, or 12. PUNCTUALITY
(neatness and personal care) organizations to which I
belong) a. I am frequently tardy
a. I am careless about my b. I am very often tardy
appearance a. I am frequently absent c. I could improve my
b. I sometimes neglect my b. I am not regular enough punctuality
appearance in attendance d. I am seldom tardy
c. I make an effort to c. I am average in my e. I am never tardy except
improve my appearance attendance for an unavoidable
d. I care about my d. I am almost always in emergency
appearance; I look neat attendance
most of the time e. I am never absent
e. I am extremely careful except for an
about my appearance; I unavoidable emergency
look very neat all of the
time
 Lesson
5
Time Management
Objectives:
 Appreciate the importance of task planning and managing time
 Identify strategies to better manage time
 Reflect on their time management skills

Time management is the ability to use your time wisely and appropriately. It involves
accomplishing tasks within a specific time frame. It applies to both personal and work life
and helps to balance the two.

Activity 5.1: Let’s Reflect

Reflect on your own experience in time management. How do you manage time at work? How do
you manage time at home? Note your experience in the space below.

Bad time management usually results in not getting things done on time or exhaustion from
having to work in a rush near the deadline. In the table below, fill out the possible reasons that
usually distract you and get you off track from the tasks that you are supposed to do.

Activity 5.2:
What are the ways that we can manage our time better? How to balance time for work and family?
Pick one task or goal and write down some ideas about how to get this done well and on time. Do
not worry if you still cannot think of many ideas. You will get a chance to come back and revise
your input.

Task or Goal Time Management Ideas

1. Set a timetable to work on the module 1 hour before going
to work/school and 2 hours in the evening.
2. Set an alarm to get up early and study the module in the
morning.
3. Set an alarm to go to bed by 10 o’clock in the evening so
Example
that it is possible to get up early.
4. Make a weekly appointment with friends to work on the
module together 2 days a week.
5. Have one day off from studying each week to be with friends
and family.
 Now write your
own task or
goal:

Time Management

Time management is the ability to use your time wisely and appropriately.

Personal time management skills include:

 Setting goals and planning Prioritizing what you need to
do in a day, week, month, etc.
 Making decisions about important choices
 Scheduling what you need to do
These skills can be applied in your personal life and at work.

There are many benefits of good time management skills. At work, there may be improved
job performance and possible promotions as a result. In your personal life, you may have a better
marriage, more family time, more time with friends, less debt and less stress.

Certain personal qualities will help you to become a better time manager:
 Good organization skills
 Self-discipline
 Motivation
 Being focused on accomplishing tasks and not getting distracted

There are many things that can get a person off track in managing time:
 Postponing or delaying
 Inability to say no (taking on too many things at once)
 Disorganization
 Interruptions (e.g. wanting to chat in person or on phone)
 Distractions (noises, something going on around you, television, radio…)

Being aware of all these things will help you to become better at managing your time.
 Activity 5.3: Let’s Apply!
Write down your daily schedule for 1 week. Note that this schedule is for your own use. There is no
correct answer as long as it can help you reach your weekly goals. You may also opt to use a to-do
or calendar app on your phone, if this is possible/preferred.

My weekly goal(s):

Time Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7

Activity 4.4: Work Habits and Conduct

Encircle your answer for each statement.

English Tagalog
1. Ways to find work include: 1. Kasama sa mga paraan ng paghahanap ng
trabaho ang:
a. Friends and family a. Mga kaibigan at kamag-anak
b. Newspaper advertisement b. Patalastas sa diyaryo
c. Job notices c. Paunawa ng bakenteng posisyon
d. Submitting an application to a d. Pagpasa ng aplikasyon sa potensiyal na
potential employer employer
e. All of the above e. Lahat ng nabanggit
2. A resume/resume and an application letter 2. Pareho lang ang nilalaman ng
cover the same thing. resume/resume at cover letter ng
aplikasyon.
a. True
b. False a. Tama
b. Mali
3. A resume /resume should include: 3. Kasama dapat sa resume /resume ang:

a. Contact information a. Contact information

b. Skills summary b. Buod ng mga kakayahan
c. Work experience c. Mga naging trabaho/katungkulan
d. Education d. Pinag-aralan
e. All of the above e. Lahat ng nabanggit
4. During an interview: 4. Habang ini-interview:
a. Speak quickly so you can share a lot of a. Magsalita nang mabilis para
information about yourself makapagbahagi ng maraming
b. Interrupt the interviewer once you have impormasyon tungkol sa sarili.
understood the question and have an b. Pigilan nang magsalita ang interviewer
answer kapag alam mo na ang tanong at
c. Present yourself as confident that you mayroon ka nang sagot.
can do the job c. Iharap ang sarili bilang may lakas ng
d. Make up answers that aren’t always loob na magagawa mo ang trabaho.
true in order to present yourself d. Mag-imbento ng mga sagot kahit hindi
positively totoo para maging maganda ang
e. All of the above maiharap na sarili
e. Lahat ng nabanggit
5. During an interview you are asked a 5. Habang ini-interview, tinanong ka ng isang
question that you do not know the answer bagay at hindi mo alam ang sagot.
to. You should: Dapat:
a. Ignore the question and talk about a. Huwag mong pansinin ang tanong at
something else magsabi ng tungkol sa ibang bagay
b. Tell the interviewer you do not know the b. Sabihin sa interviewer na hindi mo alam
answer and explain why c. Keep quiet ang sagot, at ipaliwanag kung bakit
until the next question is asked c. Tumahimik hanggang sa ibigay ang
c. Make up an answer even if it is not sunod na tanong
completely true d. Mag-imbento ng sagot kahit na hindi
d. None of the above iyon ang buong katotohanan
e. Wala sa nabanggit
6. When you disagree with a co-worker, it is 6. Kapag may di-pagkakasundo sa isang
best to avoid an argument by avoiding katrabaho, ang pinakamabuting paraan
contact and not listening to his or her para makaiwas sa pagtatalo ay ang pagiwas
ideas. sa pakikipag-ugnayan sa kaniya at hindi
pakikinig sa kaniyang mga idea.
a. True a. Tama
b. False b. Mali
7. Good time management involves: 7. Kasama sa mabuting pangangasiwa sa oras
ang:
a. Planning a. Pagpaplano
b. Prioritizing what needs to be done b. Pag-uuna sa mga kinakailangang gawin
c. Avoiding distractions c. Pag-iwas sa mga nakagagambala
d. Staying focused on the task d. Pananatili ng tuon sa gawain
e. All of the above e. Lahat ng nabanggit
8. Dressing properly, being on time, being 8. Makatutulong sa pananatili ng trabaho ang
respectful, and being honest will help you pananamit nang maayos, pagdating sa
keep a job. oras, pagiging magalang, at pagiging
matapat.
a. True a. Tama
b. False b. Mali
9. You work as a server in a restaurant. 9. Nagtatrabaho bilang serbidor sa isang
Fridays are usually busy and they are short restawran. Laging matao kapag Biyernes at
of staff but you really want to go out kulang sila sa tao pero gusto mo talagang
dancing with your friends. You should: lumabas kasama ang iyong mga kaibigan.
Dapat:
a. Not show up to work
b. Show up to work but leave early a. Huwag kang magpakita sa trabaho
c. Plan another evening for dancing with b. Pumasok ka pero umalis ka nang maaga
your friends c. Magplano ng ibang gami para lumabas
d. Tell your employer that you are sick kasama ng mga kaibigan
e. None of the above d. Sabihin sa employer mong may
sakit ka
e. Wala sa nabanggit
10. To manage your time at work and make 10. Para mapangasiwaan nang mabuti ang oras
sure it does not interfere with your personal mo sa trabaho at tiyaking hindi ito
life, get work tasks done quickly, regardless nakasasagal sa pansarili mong buhay,
of the quality of work you do. tapusin mo agad ang mga gawain mo, hindi
na mahalaga ang kalidad ng nagagawa
mong trabaho.
a. True a. Tama
b. False b. Mali

“Ang magandang buhay ay makakamtan sa pamamagitan ng husay sa trabaho at

sakripisyo.”
The good life is to be earned with hard work and sacrifice.
CONGRATULATIONS!