Topic: Chapter I – Pre-Immersion

Module Content:

Lesson 1: Understanding Work Immersion

Learning Competencies:

At the end of the chapter, you as the learner should be able to:

a. Understands work immersion by discussing expected behavior in a workplace; and

b. Appreciates the expected behavior in a workplace.

PRE-IMMERSION
(Chapter Discussion)

I. Class Activity

In your own point of view, discuss what a work immersion is.

II. Instruction on the Proper Use of this Module:

1. Follow closely the instructions in every activity.
2. Be honest in answering and checking your exercises.
3. Answer the pre-test before going over the materials. This is to find out what you already know.
4. Answer the exercises encountered at the end of every lessons.
5. Review the lesson that you think you failed to understand.
6. Seek assistance from your teachers if you need help.

III. 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 students’ course. In this subject, you as the students are able to learn and experience
things about their courses since, they are exposed with the 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 student to be prepare to meet the needs and standards of employment.

LESSON 1. UNDERSTANDING WORK-IMMERSION

1. 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.

2. EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR
 Every worker should possess good behaviour 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
engrailment 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 an
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.)

b. Here are some factors of a good work ethics:

 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.
 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.
 Being available and reliable: spending time on the work and building oneself up for the task.
 Conscientiousness: a desire to do a task well, being vigilant and organized.
  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.
 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".

3. 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.

4. 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.

LESSON 2. SAFETY IN THE WORK PLACE

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 want 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.

LESSON 3. 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.

2. 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.

3. POST- EMPLOYMENT
Termination by employer
The employer has 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).

LESSON 4. CONFIDENTIALITY IN THE WORKPLACE

1. Confidentiality
 Confidentiality is the protection of personal information.
 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.
2. The types of information that is considered confidential can include:
 name, date of birth, age, sex and address
 current contact details of family, guardian etc
 bank details
 medical history or records
 personal care issues
 service records and file progress notes
 individual personal plans
 assessments or reports
 guardianship orders
 incoming or outgoing personal correspondence.
 Other information relating to ethnic or racial origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, health or sexual
lifestyle should also be considered confidential.
3. Maintaining confidentiality include:
 Separate folders should be kept for both all employees form and employee medical information.
 All confidential documents should be stored in locked file cabinets or rooms accessible only to those who have a
business “need-to-know.”
 All confidential information should be protected via firewalls, encryption and passwords.
 Employees should clear their desks of any confidential information before going home at the end of the day.
 Employees should refrain from leaving confidential information visible on their computer monitors when they leave their
work stations.
 All confidential information, whether contained on written documents or electronically, should be marked as
“confidential.”
 All confidential information should be disposed of properly.
 Employees should refrain from discussing confidential information in public places.
 Employees should avoid using e-mail to transmit certain sensitive or controversial information.
 Limit the acquisition of confidential client data (e.g., social security numbers, bank accounts, or driver’s license
numbers) unless it is integral to the business transaction and restrict access on a “need-to-know’ basis.
 Before disposing of an old computer, use software programs to wipe out the data contained on the
computer or have the hard drive destroyed.
4. Confidential Workplace Three Categories
a. Employee Information
Many states have laws which govern the confidentiality and disposal of “personal identifying information”
 an employee’s Social Security number,
 home address or telephone number,
 e-mail address,
 Internet identification name or password,
 parent’s surname prior to marriage,
 driver’s license number,
 employee medical and disability information
b. Management Information
Confidential management information includes discussions about employee relations issues,
 disciplinary actions,
 impending layoffs/reductions-in-force,
 terminations,
 workplace investigations of employee
 misconduct.
c. Business Information
We oftentimes refer to confidential business information as “proprietary information” or “trade secrets.” This refers to
information that’s not generally known to the public and would not ordinarily be available to competitors by illegal or
improper means.
 Common examples of “trade secrets”
 business plans,
 financial data,
 budgets and forecasts,
 computer programs and data compilation,
 client/customer lists,
 ingredient formulas and recipes,
 membership or employee lists,
 supplier lists
5. Importance of Confidentiality in Workplace 
 Confidentiality is important for a lot of varied reasons. The data pertaining to recruitment, compensation, and
management of employees is naturally sensitive. In the wrong hands, this information could be misused to commit fraud,
discrimination, and other violations. Some of the important reasons for maintaining confidentiality are as:
a. Professionalism
  To maintain a general degree of professionalism, it is important that your personal details remain personal. Disclose your
personal details to only a few people and that too with discretion. Getting over-friendly with colleagues is a major cause
of office issues.
b. Safety
 Personal details like annual income, marital status, and remuneration, if revealed, can be misused to cause trouble to you
or your organization.
c. Security
 You may have access to sensitive information of the organization and some of your personal details, like date of birth,
could be your access code. In this case, maintaining confidentiality becomes important for the security of the information
that is at your disposal.

LESSON 5. EFFECTIVE CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND TEAMWORK SKILLS

1. TEAMWORK SKILLS: SIX STEPS TO EFFECTIVE CONFLICT RESOLUTION
 How can we get our teams to work together more effectively? Let’s face it, not everyone is going to get along with
everyone else. That would be too easy.
 Let’s start with a simple question – Is conflict good or bad? The reality is that conflict can be both good and bad. If the
conflict is about solving a challenge and two people disagree on the process, that is good conflict because, more than
likely, they will resolve the issue by using input from both parties. Now, if the conflict becomes personal, then it is bad
for everyone involved and even sometimes for those on the side-lines, as well.
 So, regardless of the type of conflict, effective resolution is a set of teamwork skills that every team needs to understand.
Here is a simple, six-step approach to reaching conflict resolution:
1. Get everyone to agree that a problem exists: A classic example; no one wants to talk about the elephant in the room.
Get it out in the open and get agreement that there is a problem.
2. Brainstorm potential solutions: This is critical and everyone involved with the problem needs to be involved.
Remember, it is a brainstorming session and not a problem-solving session.
3. Discuss all of the solutions and come to a mutual agreement: After the brainstorming session, let ideas settle for a
little while and then gather everyone together to discuss solutions and come to an agreement on the next process,
then set an agreement in place.
4. Expect cooperation from everyone and share these expectations: This stage is one that many dismiss – by getting
everyone to share his / her expectations they are, in effect, gaining mutual buy-in and creating mutual accountability.
5. Sign the agreement discussed in step four: The buy-in gets deeper when all parties sign the agreement.
6. Have a systematic follow through plan in place. If you are not tracking progress, how will you know if the plan you
put into place is indeed working? This allows you to provide appropriate feedback to everyone along the way.
 When you follow a plan, you increase the likelihood of resolving conflict in a win/win scenario that helps everyone.
 Think of it this way: would you begin to take a road trip to a new destination you have never been without a set of
directions or a GPS? Think of these six steps as your GPS towards conflict resolution.

IV. Evaluation

Name: _________________________________________ Grade: _______________ Module #:____________

Subject: ________________________________________ Teacher: ____________________________________________

1. List down at least 10 good work ethics and at least 10 bad work ethics.
2. In 100 words, assuming that you are already an employee in a certain company, how will you approach and advise a co-
worker that is not following the rules and regulations of your company?
3. What is confidentiality for you and why is it important in a work place?
4. If you are the head of a department, how will you manage and handle a conflict between your subordinates?
5. How will you act in a professional way inside the company/business establishment during the Immersion period?
Topic: Chapter II – PRE-IMMERSION

Module Content:

Lesson 1: Work Immersion Rules and Regulations

Learning Competencies:

At the end of the chapter, you as the learner should be able to:

a. Understands work immersion rules and regulations;

b. Explains work immersion rules and regulations; and
c. Values the importance of work immersion rules and regulations.

WORK IMMERSION RULES AND REGULATIONS

(Chapter Discussion)

I. Class Activity

Write 10 rules and regulations in a classroom setting.

II. Instruction on the Proper Use of this Module:

1. Follow closely the instructions in every activity.
2. Be honest in answering and checking your exercises.
3. Answer the pre-test before going over the materials. This is to find out what you already know.
4. Answer the exercises encountered at the end of every lessons.
5. Review the lesson that you think you failed to understand.
6. Seek assistance from your teachers if you need help.

III. Introduction: In a company, there are always rules and regulations. In this chapter, we are going to know the rules
and regulations in work immersion.

LESSON 1. WORK IMMERSION RULES AND REGULATIONS FROM DEP.ED

1. Work Immersion consist of 80 hours of hands-on-experience or work simulation which is scheduled for no more than
eight (8) cumulative or consecutive hours per day.
2. The work immersion shall be allowed only between 8:00 o’clock in the morning and 5:00 o’clock in the afternoon.
3. Work immersion for students below 15 years old and with permission from their parent or guardian, shall not be longer
than four (4) hours in any given day.
4. Work immersion shall in no case result in the replacement of or diminution of benefits of the workers in the partner
enterprise / company.
5. SHS students regardless of age shall not be allowed for work immersion in industries and activities considered as
HAZARDOUS in accordance with DOLE Department Order No. 149 series of 2016.
6. DOLE Department Order No. 149 series of 2016
- Among those considered as hazardous industries are mining and quarrying; construction; transportation and storage;
water supply, sewerage, waste management, and remediation activities; forestry and logging; fishing and
aquaculture; hunting and trapping; security and investigation; and manufacturing of alcoholic beverages, tobacco,
pyrotechnics, rubber and plastic products, chemicals, metals, and weapons and ammunitions.
7. Pre-Immersion Orientation
- Immersion Uniform
a. White Polo Shirt
b. Black Slacks
c. Black Shoes
 d. School Uniform

LESSON 2. PROPER ETIQUETTE AND SAFETY IN THE USE OF FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENTS

1. Take care in using facilities and equipment.

- In consideration of the school's effort and of other students who will benefit from using the facilities and equipments,
it is in good form to handle them with care and use them solely on their purpose.
- This is to prevent having them misplaced, stolen or become unnecessary clutters in the training area than can cause
accidents.
2. Only use equipments that you already know how to use do not leave or pass on equipments that is in complete disarray or
dirty.
3. Be Alert and Aware in the training area.
4. In performing exercises and movement in general, practice good form first.
5. Bring back all equipment in place after use.
6. Do not Hug the equipment.
7. Return the equipment properly or leave the venue clean.
- Doing exercises in improper form deficit its benefits.
- Do not monopolize the equipments. Allow everyone a fair use of the facilities.
8. Check Yourself - practice proper hygiene and care.
- Take a bath or a deodorant if needed. Do not force yourself to engage in physical activity if you are feeling sick.
9. Move on the double; do not loiter around the venue or hang on the equipment doing nothing.
- Do not handle it until such time the teacher gives instructions on how to operate the said equipment. You could
break the equipment or cause harm to yourself or others.
10. Be nice, as a general rule!

LESSON 3. WORKPLACE ETIQUETTE & MANNERS

1. Definition of Etiquette - rules governing socially acceptable behavior.
- The practices and forms prescribed by social convention or by authority.
- The word “Etiquette” is derived from French which actually means “ Ticket". your ticket to getting anything & any
place you want.
- It is defined as a good behavior which distinguishes human beings from Animals
2. The why’s of Etiquette.
- To avoid negative confrontation
- To avoid politics, i.e., in the office or work place
- To communicate effectively with an opposing opinion of another person(s).
- To be organized and in a uniformed way.
- Avoid work-place tension / Conflicts
- To avoid employee stress
- Avoid misunderstandings
- Employee job satisfaction
- Increase productivity
- Get the job done
- To make the workplace a happy, stress-free place
3. Etiquette Basics
Behavior:
• Exhibit a positive attitude and pleasant demeanor
• Use a firm handshake
• Maintain good eye contact
• Appropriate introductions – introduce someone by their title and last name (Ms. Mrs. Mr. Dr. ), unless otherwise
specified
• Rise when you are introducing someone or you are being introduced
• Be a good Listener & Soft spoken.
• Show common respect and consideration for others
4. Sensory reminders of how to get along in the workplace
- Monitor the volume of conversations
- Keep personal telephone conversations and emails to a minimum
- Maintain privacy - keep all workplace conversations professional
- Avoid interruptions.
- Use appropriate tone of Voice
- Remove slang terms and use good listening skills
- Do Not Gossip !!!!!!
- Keep your personal workspace clean and neat at all times
- Cell phone – Turn it on Silent or Vibration mode
- Find out what the organization values, philosophy of conducting Business, work ethic etc.
5. Making a positive impression –
- Arrive on time
- Remember your manners
- Be ready to learn, adapt & change
- Exercise professional maturity by showing good judgment & build good relationship
- Show a healthy respect for your colleague’s experience & expertise
- Do not laugh at others weakness
- Respond properly to your co-workers, supervisor & clients.
- Proper posture is important.
- PLEASE & THANK YOU” use it often
- Willingness to help
 - Mutual respect & Punctuality
- Teamwork
- Show appreciation & give credits for job well done
- Treat everyone equally
- Try not to step on anyone’s toes, or hurt anyone’s feelings
- Be Kind, Be Courteous, Be Respectful
- Keep in mind that others work around you
- Remember cubical conversations and calls can be heard by others.
- Do not smoke or drink at your work place
- Do not Spit
- Do not use your cell phone when you are in business meeting.

IV. Evaluation

Name: _________________________________________ Grade: _______________ Module #:____________

Subject: ________________________________________ Teacher: ____________________________________________

ACTIVITY: 10 years from now, where do you see yourself working at? Draw a picture of your ideal workplace.
Topic: Chapter III – PRE-IMMERSION

Module Content:

Lesson 1: Writing a Resume

Learning Competencies:

At the end of the chapter, you as the learner should be able to:

d. Knows the steps on how to write a Resume;

e. Identifies the different formats of Resume; and
f. Writes a formal Resume.

PRE-IMMERSION
(Chapter Discussion)

V. Class Activity

Give at least one example of Resume.

VI. Instruction on the Proper Use of this Module:

7. Follow closely the instructions in every activity.
8. Be honest in answering and checking your exercises.
9. Answer the pre-test before going over the materials. This is to find out what you already know.
10. Answer the exercises encountered at the end of every lessons.
11. Review the lesson that you think you failed to understand.
12. Seek assistance from your teachers if you need help.

VII. Introduction: In this lesson we will know the steps and how to make a Resume.

LESSON 1. 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.

1. THREE (3) FORMATS OF RESUME

a. 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.

 In using this kind of format, you should use if:

 I want to show a vertical career progression.
 I want to apply to a job in a similar field.
 I want to promote my upward career mobility

 In using this kind of format, you shouldn’t use if:

 I have major gaps in my employment history.
 I am changing my career path.
 I change jobs every few months.

Example:
b. 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.

 In using this kind of format, you should use if:

 I have gaps in my employment history.
 I am changing my career industry.
 I want to highlight a specific skill set.

 In using this kind of format, you shouldn’t use if:

 I want to highlight my upward career mobility.
 I am an entry level candidate that lacks experience.
 I lack transferable skills.

Example:

c. 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.

 In using this kind of format, you should use if:

 I want to highlight a developed skill set within a specific career.
 I want to change my career path.
 I am a master of the subject I am applying to.

 In using this kind of format, you shouldn’t use if:

 I want to highlight my education.
 I lack experience.
 I am an entry level candidate.
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2. HERE ARE THE FOLLOWING STEPS AND TIPS ON HOW TO WRITE A RESUME:
a. 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:
 Name (largest font on page, middle initial is optional)
 Age
 Gender
 Address
 Telephone/Cellphone Number (Check that you have an appropriate voicemail message)
 Email Address (make sure it’s appropriate, don’t use your sexypanda45@gmail.com account.)
 Link to online portfolio (optional, ensure it is relevant to the position)

b. 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.

 You should use if:

o I am applying to a job that requires a rigid set of abilities.
 o I have a wealth of experience in the industry.
o I possess multiple skill sets.
 You shouldn’t use if:
o I lack experience.
o I am an entry level candidate that lacks specific skill sets.
o 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.
 You should use if:
o I am an entry-level applicant.
o I do not have in-depth experience in the industry.
o I am a recent college graduate.
 You shouldn’t use if:
o I have a wealth of industry-specific skill sets.
o I am changing career paths.
o 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.
 You should use if:
o I have had major achievement in my past experience
o I am applying to a position in the same industry
o I have a special area of expertise in my field
 You shouldn’t use if:
o I am an entry-level applicant
o I am recent college graduate
o 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.

c. 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 qualification’s
summary or career objective. When it comes to labelling 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.
d. 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)

e. 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.
VIII. Evaluation

Name: _________________________________________ Grade&Block: _______________ Module #:____________

Subject: ________________________________________ Teacher: ____________________________________________

A. Make your own resume and you can choose any format.
Subject: Work Immersion

Topic: Chapter III – PRE-IMMERSION

Module Content:

Lesson 1: Application Letter

Lesson 2: Clearances and Certificates

Learning Competencies:

At the end of the chapter, you as the learner should be able to:

g. Knows the steps on how to write an Application Letter;

h. Internalizes the importance of clearances and certificates; and
i. Writes a formal Application Letter.

PRE-IMMERSION
(Chapter Discussion)
IX. Class Activity

Give at least one example of application letter.

X. Instruction on the Proper Use of this Module:

13. Follow closely the instructions in every activity.
14. Be honest in answering and checking your exercises.
15. Answer the pre-test before going over the materials. This is to find out what you already know.
16. Answer the exercises encountered at the end of every lessons.
17. Review the lesson that you think you failed to understand.
18. Seek assistance from your teachers if you need help.

XI. Introduction: In this lesson we will know the steps and how to make a Application Letter

LESSON 1. WRITING AN APPLICATION LETTER

- A job application letter (also known as a cover letter) is a letter you send with your resume to provide information on
your skills and experience. This letter is your chance to “sell” yourself to an employer, explaining why you are an ideal
candidate for a position.
- When you write your job application letter, it’s essential to pay close attention to formatting. There’s a right way to
format a cover letter; deviate from the standard guidelines and hiring managers may drop you from consideration.
- In fact, anything that makes your job application letter appear less than professional can prevent hiring managers from
taking you seriously as a candidate. Make sure your cover letter is formatted properly and is free from errors before you
send. 
- Writing this letter can seem like a challenging task. However, if you take it one step at a time, you'll soon be an expert
at writing application letters to send with your resume.

3. HOW TO GET STARTED

- Before you begin writing your job application letter, do some groundwork. Consider what information you want to
include (keeping in mind that space is limited).
- Remember, this letter is making a case for your candidacy for the position. But you can do better than just regurgitating
your resume—instead, highlight your most relevant skills, experiences, and abilities.
- To include the most convincing, relevant details in your letter, you'll need to know what the employer wants.
- The biggest clues are within the job advertisement, so spend some time decoding the job ad. Next, match your
qualifications with the employer's wants and needs. Make a list of your relevant experience and skills. For instance, if the
job ad calls for a strong leader, think of examples of when you've successfully led a team. Once you've jotted down some
notes, and have a sense of what you want to highlight in your letter, you're ready to get started writing.

4. WRITING GUIDELINES FOR JOB APPLICATION LETTERS

- Writing a job application letter is very different from a quick email to a friend or a thank-you note to a relative. Hiring
managers and potential interviewers have certain expectations when it comes to the letter's presentation and appearance,
from length (no more than a page) to font size and style to letter spacing:
 Length: A letter of application should be no more than one page long.
 Format and Page Margins: A letter of application should be single-spaced with a space between each
paragraph. Use about 1" margins and align your text to the left, which is the standard alignment for most
documents.
 Font: Use a traditional font such as Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri. The font size should be between 10
and 12 points.

5. WHAT TO INCLUDE IN EACH SECTION OF THE LETTER

 - There are also set rules for the sections included in the letter, from salutation to sign-off, and how the letter is organized.
Here's a quick lowdown on the main sections included in a job application letter:
 Heading: A letter of application should begin with both your and the employer's contact information (name, address,
phone number, email) followed by the date. If this is an email rather than an actual letter, include your contact
information at the end of the letter, after your signature.
 Salutation: This is your polite greeting. The most common salutation is "Dear Mr./Ms." followed by the person's
last name. Find out more about appropriate cover letter salutations, including what to do if you don't know the
person's name, or are unsure of a contact's gender.
 Body of the letter: Think of this section as being three distinct parts.
 In the first paragraph, you'll want to mention the job you are applying for and where you saw the job
listing.
 The next paragraph(s) are the most important part of your letter. Remember how you gathered all that
information about what employers were seeking, and how you could meet their needs? This is where you'll
share those relevant details on your experience and accomplishments.
 The third and last part of the body of the letter will be your thank you to the employer; you can also
offer follow-up information.
 Complimentary Close: Sign off your email with a polite close, such as "Best" or "Sincerely," followed by your name.
 Signature: End with your signature, handwritten, followed by your typed name. If this is an email, simply include your
typed name, followed by your contact information.

6. SIMPLE FORMATTING USING TEMPLATE

- Overwhelmed by all these formatting and organization requirements? One way to make the process of writing a job
application easier is to use a job application letter template to create your own personalized job application letters for
applying for a job. Having a template can help save you time if you are sending a lot of application letters.
- Be sure that each letter you send is personalized to the company and position; do not send the same letter to different
companies.

7. TIPS ON WRITING AN EFFECTIVE LETTER

 Always write one. Unless a job posting specifically says not to send a letter of application or cover letter, you should
always send one. Even if the company does not request a letter of application, it never hurts to include one. If they do ask
you to send a letter, make sure to follow the directions exactly (for example, they might ask you to send the letter as an
email attachment, or type it directly into their online application system).
 Use business letter format. Use a formal business letter format when writing your letter. Include your contact
information at the top, the date, and the employer’s contact information. Be sure to provide a salutation at the beginning,
and your signature at the end.
 Sell yourself. Throughout the letter, focus on how you would benefit the company. Provide specific examples of times
when you demonstrated skills or abilities that would be useful for the job, especially those listed in the job posting or
description. If possible, include examples of times when you added value to a company.
Numerical values offer concrete evidence of your skills and accomplishments.
 Use keywords. Reread the job listing, circling any keywords (such as skills or abilities that are emphasized in the
listing). Try to include some of those words in your cover letter. This will help the employer see that you are a strong fit
for the job.
 Keep it brief. Keep your letter under a page long, with no more than about four paragraphs. An employer is more likely
to read a concise letter.
 Edit, edit, edit. Employers are likely to overlook an application with a lot of errors. Therefore, read through your cover
letter, and if possible, ask a friend or career counsellor to review the letter. Proofread for any grammar or spelling errors.

8. SAMPLE JOB APPLICATION LETTER

Elizabeth Johnson
12 Jones Street
Portland, Maine 04101
555-555-5555
elizabethjohnson@emailaddress.com

August 11, 2020

Mark Smith
Human Resources Manager
Veggies to Go
238 Main Street
Portland, Maine 04101

Dear Mr. Smith,

I was so excited when my former coworker, Jay Lopez, told me about your opening for an administrative assistant in your
Portland offices. A long-time Veggies to Go customer and an experienced admin, I would love to help the company achieve its
mission of making healthy produce as available as takeout.

I’ve worked for small companies for my entire career, and I relish the opportunity to wear many hats and work with the team to
succeed. In my latest role as an administrative assistant at Beauty Corp, I saved my employer thousands of dollars in temp
workers by implementing a self-scheduling system for the customer service reps that cut down on cancelled shifts. I also learned
web design, time sheet coding, and perfected my Excel skills. 

I’ve attached my resume for your consideration and hope to speak with you soon about your needs for the role.

Best Regards,

Elizabeth Johnson --------- > (signature hard copy letter)

ELIZABETH JOHNSON

LESSON 2. CLEARANCES AND CERTIFICATES

1. Barangay Clearance – Barangay Clearance or Certificate of Residency is one the Philippine government issued
identification documents needed for many important business, job, or personal transactions.
2. Mayor’s Clearance – Similar to the barangay clearance, the mayor's permit or business permit ensures that your
business complies with all the ordinances of the particular city or municipality you operate in. This is important because
each municipality or city has its own set of ordinances.
3. Police Clearance – A police certificate is an official document issued as a result of a background check by the police or
government agency of a country to enumerate any criminal records that the applicant may have. Criminal records may
include arrest, conviction, and possibly criminal proceedings. A police certificate is also known as good citizen
certificate, good conduct certificate, police clearance certificate, national police history check or judicial record extracts.
4. Medical Certificate - A medical certificate or doctor's certificate is a written statement from a physician or another
medically qualified health care provider which attests to the result of a medical examination of a patient. It can serve as
a sick note (documentation that an employee is unfit for work) or evidence of a health condition. For dance examinations
it is a lot more than that. If there is a specific injury or an underlying health condition then a certificate from a specialist
is needed.

XII. Evaluation

Name: _________________________________________ Grade&Block: _______________ Module #:____________

Subject: ________________________________________ Teacher: ____________________________________________

B. 10 years from now you are a graduate of a certain degree. Make your own Application letter, the job/work and
establishment/company/school that you want to apply must be related to your strand.

C. Give at least 5 purposes, importance and sample pictures of the following:

1. Barangay Clearance
2. Mayor’s Clearance
3. Police Clearance
4. Medical Certificate