Module 1 SDP Module 2

SDP Module 1 CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Mindfulness

Character Development  It is the basic human ability to be fully

present, aware of where we are and
 It is a process that nurtures and
what we’re doing, and not overly
promotes the ethical, intellectual, social
reactive or overwhelmed by what’s
and emotional development of
going on around us.
individuals. It is a continuous learning
 Mindfulness is the quality of being
process that enables young people and
present and fully engaged with
adults to become moral, caring critical,
whatever we’re doing at the moment —
responsible individuals.
free from distraction or judgment, and
Social Responsibility aware of our thoughts and feelings
without getting caught up in them.
 Student social responsibility mainly
focuses on taking responsibility for WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
one’s own actions. It starts with very
 It can help us to focus our attention, as
small things like keeoing the school or
well as to observe our thoughts and
college building and surrounding
feelings without judgment.  As we
neighborhood clean, condoning any
become more present in our lives and
form of bullying, and following ethical
in relation to others, it can help us to
codes between “right” and “wrong”,
make better decisions, to manage our
among others.
emotions and to be more fully engaged
3 ways to exhibit social and ethical in life.
responsibility  Mindfulness practices can help us to
increase our ability to regulate
 Filipino values emotions, decrease stress, anxiety and
1. Honesty depression.  It can also help us to focus
2. Integrity our attention, as well as to observe our
3. Respect thoughts and feelings without
4. Grit and determination judgment.  As we become more present
in our lives and in relation to others, it
 Industry-desired values can help us to make better decisions, to
Exhibits work ethic manage our emotions and to be more
1. Emphasis on quality of work fully engaged in life.
2. Professionalism
3. Discipline WAYS TO EXHIBIT MINDFULNESS
4. Sense of responsibility
1. Good Decision Making
5. Sense of teamwork
Take wise and discerning action.
 Global citizen values
Do not react. RESPOND
1. Care for the environment
2. Observe Keenly
Module 2
Watch like a hawk; learn by observing on how 6. Submission to Authority
things work
Be teachable
1. Good Decision Making
Respect your leaders
2. PAYING ATTENTION
Observe rules and regulations
To other people.
WAYS TO EXHIBIT MINDFULNESS
- Be courteous.
7. Focus On What Truly Matters
- Be respectful.
Aligning Priorities
To surroundings.
Goal Setting
- Observe cleanliness.
Module 3
- Observe rules and regulations.
SDP Module 3
- Keep safe.
BEHAVIOR IN THE WORKPLACE
3. Tactfulness
Behavior in the Workplace
Say the right thing at the right time; be sensitive
Work Ethics - An ethical behavior ensures work
and never be rude or careless.
is completed with integrity and honesty and
4. Social Graces staff that are ethical adhere to policies and rules
while working to meet the aims of the
Be on time
enterprise. An ethically positive, healthy work
Be courteous culture enhances morale among employees. -
Cleverism.com
Be respectful
Work Ethics - a belief in work as a moral good :a
Be grateful set of values centered on
tactful the importance of doing work and
If you are tactful, you have a knack for saying reflected especially in a desire or
the right thing at the right time. A tactful person
is appropriate and sensitive, never rude or determination to work hard.
careless.
- Merriam Webster
https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/tactful
5 Factors That Demonstrate a Strong
Be grateful Work Ethic
1. Integrity - stretches to all aspects of an
https://austinfamily.com/practicing-gratitude- employee's job. An employee with
its-more-than-good-manners/ integrity fosters trusting relationships
5. Cautiousness with clients, coworkers and supervisors.

Be aware and be alert to possible danger 2. Sense of Responsibility - When the

employee feels personally responsible for
(at home, in school and people around you) his/her job performance, he/she shows up
 on time, puts in his/her best effort and
completes projects to the best of
his/her ability.
Integrity-Coworkers value the employee's
ability to give honest feedback. Clients trust the
employee's advice. Supervisors rely on the
employee's high moral standards, trusting him
not to steal from the company or create
problems.
Sense of Responsibility - A strong sense of
responsibility affects how an employee works
and the amount of work she does.
3. Emphasis on Quality – Doing your best to
produce great work, not merely churn
out what is needed. The employee's
commitment to quality improves the
company's overall quality.
4. Discipline - An employee with good discipline
stays focused on his goals and is determined
to complete his/her assignments.
Emphasis on Quality - Some employees do only
the bare minimum, just enough to keep their
job intact. Employees with a strong work ethic
care about the quality of their work.
Discipline - It takes a certain level of
commitment to finish your tasks every day.
These employees show a high level of
dedication to the company, always ensuring
they do their part.
5. Sense of Teamwork - An employee with a
high sense of teamwork helps a team meet its
goals and deliver quality work. These
employees respect their peers and help where
they can, making collaborations go smoother.
How to demonstrate a Strong Work Ethic?
1. Put the company first.
2. Manage your time wisely.
3. Be honest.
4. Maintain a balanced and consistent
performance in performing your work.
1. Put the company first.
Trying to demonstrate a good work ethic if you
don’t actually care about the company will be
acting, and no matter how good of an actor you
are, it won’t be long before you are discovered.
You need to actually have the good work ethic
before you try to show it to the world.
And this starts with putting the company first in
your thoughts and actions. Once this is done,
half the battle is won.
2. Manage your time wisely.
Time management is not limited to being on
time for work and meeting deadlines. It actually
involves more than that.
Be punctual. They say that punctuality is one of
the first indicators of professionalism. Brett and
Kate McKay pointed out several reasons why
punctuality is very important. Important points
were made on how punctuality strengthens and
reveals your integrity while also demonstrating
your level of discipline, humility and
dependability. It is also one way to show your
respect for others, while allowing you to build
your self-confidence and always put your best
foot forward. For many managers and
supervisors, lack of punctuality is a deal-
breaker. If a new employee is habitually tardy in
coming to work, this is likely to drive them to
have a low opinion of the capabilities of that
employee to continue working in the company.
Maintain a good attendance record. It’s not
just your punctuality and how you observe work
hours that will be closely looked into. A high
rate of absenteeism certainly does not bode
well, even if it is unintentional or there are
unavoidable circumstances, such as if you are
frequently ill that you have to take days off
from work. If this is the case, it is important to
take up the matter with your superiors in order
for both parties to come up with a solution that
will benefit everyone. If there are truly
unavoidable circumstances causing you to miss
work, bringing it up before you are confronted
shows that indeed you are concerned about the
company and it makes your bosses more open
to suggestions that you might have. An example
would be allowing you to work remotely from
home. Your bosses will know if you are taking a
day off work to avoid performing a particularly
rigorous or complicated task. This will not
reflect positively on you, and any chance you
might have of getting a raise or a promotion
won’t look too good.
Observe deadlines. Between an employee who
barely beats the deadline, rushing at the
eleventh hour to get things done and finishing
his task just as the clock hits 12, so to speak,
and an employee who finishes his task well
ahead of time, without any rushing and
stressing out, who will be more favorable in the
eyes of the supervisor? Obviously, it is the
second employee.
If you are able to finish your task ahead of time,
that means you are able to manage your time
wisely. That will also give you ample time to
make any adjustments, if necessary, since there
is still some time left before the actual deadline.
Better yet, you should take the initiative to set
your own deadlines.
If there is a timetable provided by the company,
it will be to your advantage to create your own
timetable. This will enable you to prioritize
better. You’ll be able to avoid distractions
easily, and any potential delays will be dealt
with before they can actually arise.
 
3. Although the phrase may seem a bit of a
cliché nowadays, there is still truth to the adage
“Honesty is the best policy”. The esteemed
Warren Buffet said it best when he cited three
qualities to look for when hiring new people:
integrity, intelligence and energy. There is no
way that a person can hide his dishonesty
forever. Sooner or later, it will manifest itself,
and that will not do your work ethic any favors.
The biggest problem that a dishonest employee
will encounter is the lack or absence of trust
from other people. Therefore, if you want to go
far in your career, or go up the hierarchy in the
organization, then you should make it a point to
be honest in your dealings so that you can be
trusted by your seniors and fellow colleagues.
Since we are on the topic of honesty, other
things that you can do are:
Give honest feedback. This shows that you are
capable of objectivity. Managers, co-workers
and even clients will value you more if you show
that you are able to provide honest feedback.
Sure, this may be a sensitive area, which is why
you have to take extra care on your delivery of
your feedback. If you are able to get your
message across without openly offending
anyone and igniting hostilities, then that will
prove even further the strength of your work
ethic.
Own up to your mistakes. If you did something
wrong, it is best to man up and own up to it,
instead of denying all blame and, worse, pinning
it on other people. This is a sign that you are
unable and unwilling to take responsibility, a
sure sign that your work ethic is less than solid.
Honest, ethical employees are valuable to the
company. An honest employee will
never:
 steal office supplies
 take credit for someone
else’s work
 steal money
 lie to a customer
  cheat on attendance
 give favors to any person in
exchange for a relationship
 speak ill of others
behind their back
 speak ill of their company in
public while accepting a pay
check
4. Maintain a balanced and consistent
performance in performing your work.
An employee with a strong work ethic is a
productive employee. This productivity is seen
in the pace of work and your persistence in
maintaining that pace. If you can work at a fast
pace, that means you’ll be able to accomplish
more within the limited time that you are given.
You are not the type to give up just because you
are exhausted or you suddenly feel lazy. You do
not quit until you have completed what you
have started.
As an employee or worker, your main concern is
to perform your core functions, or the tasks and
duties that are in your job description.
Therefore, that is the first thing that you should
focus on. It doesn’t make a whole lot of sense if
you score high in punctuality and have a perfect
attendance record, but you’re only churning out
what is needed, instead of producing great
work.
Do quality work. Employers want employees
who care about the quality of the work that
they churn out, going a step above and beyond
the minimum of expectations with regard to the
quality of their work. An employee who is
committed to quality in his own work is an
employee worth keeping because, at the end of
the day, his work will form part of the overall
quality of the output of the organization.
Be organized. A disorganized employee is seen
as someone who may have trouble meeting
deadlines and producing quality work. It’s
similar to how your personality is often judged
by your personal hygiene. If you have dirty nails
or unkempt hair, you’d be immediately judged –
especially by those you are meeting for the first
time – to have problems keeping things
together. It’s the same thing if you are
disorganized, say, in how you maintain your
work area. If you are working with tools and
machines, leaving them lying around may even
result to accidents and injuries. Being organized
shows how you are able to prioritize, and will
also provide an indication of how you can
contribute to the achievement of the goals and
objectives of the company.
Be consistent. You have to continue working at
your peak, getting the best results, even when
no one is watching. Some employees, in their
desire to impress their bosses, will only visibly
put in more work if they know they are being
watched. This is not how you demonstrate a
strong work ethic. On the contrary, it will only
paint you as pretentious, which is one of the
worst things that can taint your work ethic.
It is “do, not say”, and “act, not tell”. At the end
of the day, it is your output and your work that
will speak the loudest volume about your work
ethic. Show great results, and you’ll be seen as
someone with a great work ethic.
5. Always show respect.
6. Follow the rules.
7. Work with others.
8. Stay fit and healthy.
 5. Always show respect.
Respectfulness is, sadly, becoming more of a
rare commodity these days. But it remains to be
one of the traits that supervisors are looking for
to indicate whether an employee has a strong
work ethic or not.
Using proper etiquette is basic for humans,
which is why it is valued greatly in the
workplace. Even a slightest shift away from
proper etiquette can potentially destroy a
relationship that has been cultivated and
nurtured for a very long time.
What if you are under too much pressure? Does
that not give you a bit of a leeway, so you can
use it as an excuse to be rude or let your
temper fly?
In the workplace, there should be no excuse to
be disrespectful to other people, whether it is
with a peer or a subordinate. Tight deadlines?
Impossible demands from impossible clients?
They’re part and parcel of a regular “day at the
workplace”. Therefore, you should not let your
temper get the better of you.
Stay calm and poised. Good and rational
decisions are harder to come by if anger is
clouding your judgment. If you show that you
are frazzled, this will also fluster the others, and
soon you’ll be dealing with a roomful of
panicking and co-workers.
Be diplomatic. Choose your words carefully, and
be careful not to offend others. Even a
misplaced word here and there can potentially
lead to a blowout, which you’d definitely want
to avoid as much as possible.
Listen to others’ opinions. Even if you might not
100% agree with them in the end, giving them
time to voice out their opinions and listening to
them is already a sign of respect. Besides, you
may just find solutions in those opinions.
Avoid gossiping and harmful talk about, and
against, others. Idle chit-chat is unavoidable at
the workplace, but there is a difference
between chatting idly about this and that, and
gossiping maliciously about other people. This
can potentially blow up and lead to conflicts
and even bigger problems. Negative talks will
definitely affect teamwork if it’s not avoided.
Show fair treatment to others. If you are in a
supervisory position, you might not be aware
that you are favoring one worker over the
others. If you are dealing with clients, you might
be showing a bias toward one client while
acting passively toward others. This inequity is
an indication that you may have a skewed
judgment, especially when it comes to dealing
with bigger issues.
Demonstrate grace under pressure, and you can
definitely convince your boss that you have a
work ethic strong enough to merit further
notice during promotions to higher positions.
6. If you can’t follow even one simple rule, such
as keeping your work area neat and orderly, or
properly clocking in when you get to work, your
boss is likely to take that as a sign that you’d
find it even more difficult to keep the rules that
do matter.
How can you show that you are a law-abiding
employee?
Be aware of company policies. There’s bound to
be an employee handbook or company manual
that covers policies, rules and regulations that
employees must abide by. Make it a point to
read through it and know the finer points,
because you certainly cannot argue ignorance
if, at some point, you are called out for violating
a company rule. Making the effort to learn
about these policies and regulations will also
put you in a positive light. Your boss will see this
as a sign of commitment on your part about
wanting to do good in your work while sticking
to the rules.
Follow the dress code. This is another key
characteristic of professionalism. Appearance
may not be all that matters in the workplace,
but it DOES matter to a certain extent,
regardless of the actual work that you do. Even
laborers and those who are doing manual labor
have a prescribed dress code that they must
adhere to, not just for purposes of safety at the
workplace, but also as a member of the
organization. As employees and workers, they
are still representatives of the organization, and
if you are able to dress properly, this will reflect
positively to the organization.
 
7. No matter how much you think you are
better at working alone, or that you can provide
more and better results if you work by yourself,
the very nature of being an employee of a
company means that you are merely one of the
cogs in a larger machine. Therefore, you have to
work with the other employees.
Cooperate. Cooperation is very important. Even
if you have personal differences in opinion with
a co-worker, or you do not see eye to eye about
a matter entirely separate from work, you
should still be able to cooperate and work
together with him. Set aside those differences,
at least for the time being. Your boss will
appreciate you more if you are able to prove
that you can separate the personal from work
and still be able to cooperate with others.
Socialize. Yes, you read that right. Socialization
is also very important. You can’t be all work and
serious talk all the time. Once in a while, you
have to take a step back, relax, and socialize
with your co-workers. This is one way to
cultivate your social skills while strengthening
your relationship with the other employees or
members of the team.
8. Stay fit and healthy.
Believe it or not, being sound and healthy in
mind and body also contributes to your work
ethic. Let me explain why.
If you are healthy, you’ll be able to think more
clearly, so you can make better decisions and
exercise better judgment when doing your
work. Being healthy also ensures that you won’t
have a problem with your attendance record.
You’d be able to report to work on time, and
absenteeism won’t be an issue.
In the same manner, if you are fit and healthy,
you won’t have problems socializing with your
co-workers. You will also be in a positive mood,
so tempers and frustrations will not get in the
way.
Therefore, make it a point to exercise regularly.
Eat your meals properly and maintain a
balanced diet. Get out for some air once in a
while. If you have vacation days, make the most
of them, so you can rest your mind and body. If
you’re the type to enjoy the great outdoors and
commune with nature, make it a point to do
that whenever you have the opportunity to do
so. This will refresh and strengthen you for
when you go back to work and carry on with
your tasks and responsibilities.
If you think about it, these things are not all
that difficult to do. In fact, they are relatively
easy. It is the execution that most people find
complicated. Still, it is a fact that building and
maintaining a strong work ethic is not a walk in
the park. It takes a lot for a person to prove that
he has one, but if you are committed and
dedicated enough, then you will no doubt be
able to convince your bosses that your work
ethic is one of the things that make you an asset
of the company.
Confidentiality in the Workplace
Trust
In some instances, confidentiality refers to
NOT DISCUSSING internal goings-on with co-
workers.
In other instances, it refers to NOT SHARING
trade secrets and other company information
with competitors, the press or anyone outside
of your company.
Ex: Do not take pictures of company’s
documents and share to other people.
Importance of Confidentiality in the Workplace
1. Professionalism
2. Safety
3. Security
Dress Code and Proper Grooming
Proper Grooming
1. Take a bath daily
2. Brush your teeth
3. Keep hair cut and styled – Well
cut hair allows you to present a
confident image.
4. Shave hair – Shave your hair in
the face, armpits if you believe
this is necessary.
5. Trim nails – shorter nails look
neater.
6. Wear right color of clothes
appropriate to your skin color,
eyes and hair.
7. Wear a decent fragrance.
Module 4
DEFINE SUCCESS
 Achievement of an action
within a specified period of
time or within a specified
parameter.
 Success can also mean
completing an objective or
reaching a goal.
 Success can be expanded to
encompass an entire project or
be restricted to a single
component of a project or task.
 It can be achieved within the
workplace, or in an individual's
personal life.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS
 Smart goals
 Be resilient
 Openness to learn
 Focus
WHAT ARE THE HABITS OF SUCCESS?
Action
 The power of positive doing by BJ
Gallagher
Act your way to right thinking.
 Our thought lead to words, our words
lead to behaviors; our behaviors lead to
habits; our habits form our character;
and our character determines our
DESTINY. And it all starts with thoughts.
Act your way to right thinking.
“It’s true that people who feel good about
themselves produce good results,” Ken
Blanchard, The One Minute Manager “But it’s
also true that people who produce good results
feel good about themselves.”
Thoughts lead to ACTION.. and Action leads to
THOUGHTS
Create new habits
Always choose to be happy until it became a
habit.
Scientists said that if you repeat something
consistently for 21 days, it will become a bit.
Jerry Seinfield said that the way to be a better
comic and create better jokes is to write every
day. He said that he used a leverage technique
to motivate himself even when he didn’t feel
like writing.
Here’s how it worked..
Seinfield told Brad to get a big wall calendar
that has a whole year on one page and hang it
on a prominent wall. He said each day that you
write; put a big X over that day. “After a few
days”, Seinfield said, “You’ll have a chain. Just
keep at it, and the chain will grow longer each
day. You’ll enjoy seeing the chain when you get
a few weeks under your belt. Now your only job
is to not break the chain. Don’t break the
chain,” he said again for emphasis.
This is great advice, not only for comics, but for
anyone with a goal they wish to achieve. Daily
action builds habits. It gives you practice and
will keep you moving towards your goals. If you
don’t break the chain, you’ll spot opportunities
you otherwise wouldn’t rapidly because daily
action provides “compounding interest.”
“We first make our habits, and then our habits
make us”
– John Dryden
Take steps forward, no matter how small
“inch by inch, it’s a cinch,” but yard by yard, it’s
really hard.”
Time management experts teach this as a way
to break a big project down into smaller, more
manageable pieces. That way, if we don’t have
time to do everything, at least I have time to do
something.
“The vision must be followed by the venture. It
is not enough to stare up the steps-we must
step up the stairs.”
– Vance Havner, Baptist preacher
Initiate desired changes in our life
Getting started is half the battle.
“A key to a vital life is an eagerness to learn and
a willingness to change”
“You may have to fight a battle more than once
to win it.”
– Margaret Thatcher
Open up and ask for help and support
Failure to seek support from others in achieving
your goals can mean the difference between
exhilarating success OR frustration, isolation,
and exhaustion from trying to go it alone.
You are still responsible for your own life and
your own success, but don’t think you have to
do it all by yourself.
“Two heads really are better than one,
especially if the two heads are smart enough to
know that they’re more creative and productive
together.”
“You are still responsible for your own life and
your own success, but don’t think you have to
do it all by yourself.”
Never give up on yourself
Many of us learn from our struggles than we do
from our successes. Hard times can be valuable
teachers. Failure is often the precursor to
success – showing us what we need to learn
and where to put our energy if we are to
achieve our dreams.
“Great dancers are not great because of their
technique; they are great because of their
passion.”
– Martha Graham
“There is a remarkable difference between a
commitment of 99% and 100%.” –Vic Conant
If you’re married, your primary relationship in
life is with your spouse.
Vic acknowledged that a few years ago he had
some problems with his marriage to the point
where he was considering other alternatives.
But he wanted it to work and decided to try
what he called “the 100% commitment
experiment” (not 99% but 100%). He said in
doing so something magical happened. He
began to look for positives and began to enjoy
his wife more each day.
Module 5
SDP Module 5
Job Application
WRITING A RESUME
RESUME
1. A door opener to get you that first
interview.
2. An agenda for the interviewer to ask
questions about the depth and breadth
of your experience
3. A tool for negotiation
Do’s:
 Be honest and accurate.
 Be sure spelling, grammar and
punctuation are correct.
 Use a one-page resume if you have less
than 5 years experience.
 Use plain, neutral-colored paper
 Use whole words and phrases instead
of abbreviations and acronyms
 Leave out personal pronouns like I, we
and our.
 Start with active verbs
Do’s:
 Be honest and accurate.
 Be sure spelling, grammar and
punctuation are correct.
 Use a one-page resume if you have less
than 5 years experience.
 Use plain, neutral-colored paper
 Use whole words and phrases instead
of abbreviations and acronyms
 Leave out personal pronouns like I, we
and our.
 Start with active verbs
Don’ts:
 Leave out critical information to get it
to fit into one page.
 Use small fonts (10-point or less) and
narrow margins (less than 1 inch on the
side).
 Use narrative –style resume because
they’re very hard to read.
 Use obscure abbreviations or jargon.
 Include non-essential personal
information.
 Include reasons for leaving jobs but be
prepared to discuss this at interview.
SECURING REQUIREMENTS
SECURING IMMERSION REQUIREMENTS
Most Common Work Immersion
Requirements:
 Notarized Waiver
 Endorsement Letter signed by the
Principal and Assistant Principal
SECURING EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Most Common Employment Requirements for 2. Where do you see yourself 5 years from
Fresh Graduates: now?

 SSS Number 3. What are your strengths

Website: www.sss.gov.ph  4. What are your weaknesses?

 NBI Clearance 5. Why do you want to work for this

company?
Website: www.nbi-clearance.com
 Commonly Asked Job Interview Questions
 Pag-IBIG Membership Identification
Number 1. Tell me something about yourself.

Website: www.pagibigfundservices.com  2. Where do you see yourself 5 years from

now?
 Tax Identification Number (TIN)
3. What are your strengths
Website: www.bir.gov.ph
4. What are your weaknesses?
JOB INTERVIEW SKILLS
5. Why do you want to work for this
JOB INTERVIEW
company?
Why Interview?
6. What do you consider to be your most
• To find the “Best Fit” significant or greatest achievement?

• To validate the “Paper Qualifications” 7. Why should we hire you?

• To “Unveil” what is beyond the 8. How do you handle pressure?

documents
9. What is your salary expectation?
 Interview Essentials
10. Would you like to add or ask
1. Sell yourself something?

2. Answer questions in a complete

thought

3. Maintain eye contact

4. Avoid unnecessary movements

5. Don’t dismiss questions about social

media

6. Show up on time

7. Listen and don’t be afraid to clarify

 Commonly Asked Job Interview Questions

1. Tell me something about yourself.