Republic of the Philippines

City of Olongapo

GORDON COLLEGE
College of Business and Accountancy
Oval Sports Complex, Donor St., East Tapinac, Olongapo Ci ty
Tel No.: (047) 224-2089/6929 Fax No.: (047) 224-2089

JAN CHRISOPHER VERGINOM August 4, 2019

Reflection Paper

On-the-job training, also known as OJT, is a hands-on method of teaching the skills,
knowledge, and competencies needed for employees to perform a specific job within the
workplace. Employees learn in the environment where they will need to practice the
knowledge and skills obtained during training. On-the-job training uses the existing
workplace tools, machines, documents, equipment, and knowledge to teach an employee
how to effectively do his job. Training takes place within the employee's normal job
environment and may occur as she performs actual work. Or it may happen elsewhere
within the workplace using dedicated training rooms, workstations, or equipment. The
simple objective of OJT is to use the existing environment, tools, and skill training
available in the workplace to train employees to do their jobs—on the job.

Our On the Job Training was a great experience for me and my colleagues. We had
our OJT at the Labor Department Conciliation of Employee Welfare Department located
Bldg. 662 2nd Floor leftwing, Taft St., Subic Bay Freeport Zone under the supervision of
Ms. Criselda G. Santos-Pascual, Division Chief of CEWD. The 300 hours needed to finish
the OJT period was a drag at first but later on it felt like time was just passing away. In my
first week, it was very awkward and boring but as the days and weeks went on, we got
accustomed to "how things worked" in the Department of Labor. I started to fit in. Doing
the errands and tasks assigned to us wasn't that bad either.
 I do the usual things in their office like photocopying different documents, encoding
reports, signing, answering telephone calls , assisting those employee’s concerns and
goofing around a lot with the other employee SBMA to received and send out reports but
my main tasks was to go after the inspection of the different locator in SBMA which the
purpose is to check if the employer are giving the employees benefits. I was also able to
apply computer related things and management skills that we learned from school like
encoding, printing, organizing documents, communication skills, interpersonal skills,
administrative skills, personnel function, and others. I was also able to apply my knowledge
in terms of customer service relation because of the good working environment in the
Labor Department, it wasn't very hard for us to create our proposed system during the
duration of the OJT period. Although we weren't able to learn things about other inspection
task but I was able to execute the others, we learned great things from the personnel of
because they taught us based from their personal experiences with regards to life, work,
and specially employment after graduation. I believe that the things we've learned in this
experience will greatly influence our lives and on how we tackle obstacles that will come
ahead.
During On the Job Training, different skills, lessons, opportunities and tools I
acquired from the training and also you will get learning from it. First, Professional
communications, working in a professional setting for the first time can be difficult to get
used to. But it is the best way to learn how to navigate the working world through real-life,
hands-on experience. One of the most valuable skills I gain from On the Job Training is
the ability to speak with people in a professional setting. Discussions with bosses or
coworkers are different from discussions with lecturers or fellow students. After my On
the Job Training, I should have a better idea of the appropriate way to behave as a
professional. This will help me a lot when I start interviewing for jobs because I will be
more confident and will sound more mature and experienced in a business setting.
Networking is also important, Taking constructive criticism well. Naturally, no one likes
to be criticized and performance evaluations can be quite scary. You will probably make a
few mistakes and receive constructive criticism about your work from both your colleagues
and your boss. Always remind yourself that it’s not personal. It is for your own good and
growth and it will improve the quality of your work. Work hard no matter what you’re
doing Always work hard even if your task is small and seems unimportant. It will help you
build a good work ethic, and people will notice the effort you put in. It’s not nice being
told what to do all the time, but your superiors (mostly) know better. Following the rules
and instructions they give you makes it easier for everyone. Being Independent, Often, we
think being spoon-fed is the way to learn, but working independently has proved to be very
important. On the Job Training will teach you to make my own decisions and do things on
your own. Being able to work independently with little guidance is very important in the
working world.
Making connections, In addition to the people who will be your references in the
future, try to leave your internship with new connections: senior employees, clients, fellow
interns, etc. These people can provide guidance, advice and help you in future job searches.
Keep them in the loop on where you are in your career, and offer to help them whenever
you can. To do this, you’ll need to make an effort during the course of your internship to
build relationships with people around the office. You’re more important than you think.
Even though you are at the bottom of the career ladder, you’re also needed and your basic
work is appreciated.
On the Job Training life can be tough, and you only get a short time to make a
lasting impression. However, it is a great opportunity to gain experience, make friendships
and learn. So, work hard and enjoy your my On the Job Training.
There some problems encountered during my On the Job Training but I believe that
if there is a problem there is a solution to applied. Managing my time for what is important
solution checking the most recent deadlines and analyzing the time on what is more times
will consume. I am having a problem managing my own stress because sometimes I lost
focus when there is a problem I encountered. Solutions I applied, was to calm myself by
taking a 5 minutes break and after that I will ask an assistance so that I can solved the
problem. In telephone calls sometimes I overheard the information that lead to
miscommunication in terms of sharing to it. Solution I applied, was listened very carefully
to the words, it will be helpful if I wright it down so that I will get the right words. I also
encountered in some employees concerns regarding the delayed money claims from their
company. First log their names and report to the supervisor that will help them solved their
problems.
On the Job trainings requires some management skills should be implemented so
that work will be more organized and firms. What is Management skills? Management
skills can be defined as certain attributes or abilities that an executive should possess in
order to fulfill specific tasks in an organization. They include the capacity to perform
executive duties in an organization while avoiding crisis situations and promptly solving
problems when they occur. Management skills can be developed through learning and
practical experience as a manager. The skills help the manager to relate with their fellow
co-workers and know how to deal well with their subordinates, which allows for the easy
flow of activities in the organization. Here are some management skills I implemented;
(1)Planning is a vital aspect within an organization. Planning is one’s ability to organize
activities in line with set guidelines while still remaining within the limits of the available
resources such as time, money, and labor. It is also the process of formulating a set of
actions or one or more strategies to pursue to achieve certain goals or objectives with the
available resources. The planning process includes identifying and setting achievable
goals, developing necessary strategies, and outlining the tasks and schedules on how to
achieve the set goals. Without a good plan, little can be achieved. (2) Possessing great
communication skills is crucial for a manager. It can determine how well information is
shared throughout a team, ensuring that the group acts as a unified workforce. How well a
manager communicates with the rest of his team also determines how well outlined
procedures can be followed, how well the tasks and activities can be completed, and thus,
how successful an organization will be.
Communication involves the flow of information within the organization, whether formal
or informal, verbal or written, vertical or horizontal, and it facilitates smooth functioning
of the organization. Clearly established communication channels in an organization allow
the manager to collaborate with the team, prevent conflicts, and resolve issues as they arise.
A manager with good communication skills can relate well with the employees and thus,
able to achieve the company’s set goals and objectives easily. (3) Another vital
management skill is decision-making. Managers make numerous decisions, whether
knowingly or not, and making decisions is a key component in a manager’s success.
Making proper and right decisions results in the success of the organization, while poor or
bad decisions may lead to failure or poor performance. For the organization to run
effectively and smoothly, clear and right decisions should be made. A manager must be
accountable for every decision that they make and also be willing to take responsibility for
the results of their decisions. A good manager needs to possess great decision-making
skills, as it often dictates his/her success in achieving organizational objectives. Lastly, The
administrative skills for the position are quite demanding as there are a wide variety of
tasks that need to be completed.
I also used different equipment/facilities during my on the job training such as
Photocopier machine for the documents need to have a multiple copy. Telephone for
answering different costumers and locators’ concerns. Computer for encoding, storing and
saving different data and information used in the reports. And Car for traveling to different
locators in Subic Bay Freeport Zones.

I also met /dealt with different people in Subic Bay Freeport Zone during my on
the job training. The people in our office, The Labor Inspector Mr. Loniell Aninzo, Mr. RJ
Valdez, Mr. Rowell De Ocampo, and Mr. Orchie Quejada, the Senio Labor Affairs Mr.
Adan Dumpit and Mrs. Lorie Ramos, The Secretary Mrs. Alma Diwa, and my Supervisor,
The Division Chief of the Department Mrs. Criselda G. Santos-Pascual. They are very kind
and good public servant. And other locators in Subic Bay Freeport Zone and their
companies.
For the completion of my On The Job Training, in my last day I learn some lessons
that includes in this reflections. I learned that not all day are sunny day sometimes there is
a bad weather coming in. You have always to be ready and flexible anytime in your
job/training so that you can perform it without hesitation. I learn also to know how to
distinguished important from urgent and manage your time well. Stress is also temporary
always act professional don’t bring your problems at work. Patient is a virtue, always have
it when working if you don’t have it you will lose control and you cannot deal with the
stress of the job. Always report the problem immediately to the supervisor to be able to
solve the problem right away. Always listen carefully to the instruction so that you cannot
commit mistakes. And lastly you should have empathy, putting yourself in the others will
help you understand others when solving a problem.
“There are no shortcuts to any place worth going. -Beverly Sills.