NATIONAL UNIVERSITY- DASMARIÑAS

ADVANCE COMMUNICATION

WEEK 01

COMMUNICATION AND
CONFIDENCE (PART 1)
 AFTER READING THIS PART OF THE MODULE
THE LEARNERS WILL BE ABLE TO:

WEEK 01
Write a reflection paper (CLO1)
COMMUNICATION AND
CONFIDENCE (PART 1) Write an employment correspondence (CLO3)

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Pre-Assessment
COMPLETE THE DIAGRAM BELOW AND GIVE YOUR IDEAS ON HOW
TO GAIN COMMUNICATION WITH CONFIDENCE.

How to Gain
Communication
with Confidence?

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Image
Management

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What is Image?

Image is the physical

representation of who you are and
what you are all about—your
attitudes, appearance, and
actions. Image is all that an
individual projects consciously or
unconsciously—the way you look,
care for, and carry yourself, your
personal style, poise, and
presence. It’s part of who you are.
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What is Image Management?

It is a process which is simultaneously occurring

through which you have an awareness about
yourself and have complete grasp of the impacts
of your appearance to yourself, your goals and
to others.

In easier words, image management is the ability to

project who you are to others and your
recognition of your real identity and personality.

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Why is Image Management
important?
Nowadays, personality and attitude
matter very much especially in career.
For first time applicants, if they have a good
image management, it will reflect on their
behavior, attitude and communication
which will help them ace job interviews.

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How do we start learning
image management?

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What is self-image?

According to Mountain State Centers for Independent Living

(2018)

“Self-image is how you perceive yourself. It is a number

of self- impressions that have built up over time… These
self-images can be very positive, giving a person confidence
in their thoughts and actions, or negative, making a person
doubtful of their capabilities and ideas.”

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Self-Image in Comparison With…

• Self-Image vs. Self-Concept

• Self-Image vs. Self-Esteem
• Self-Image vs. Identity

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Self-image VS Self-Concept

Ackerman (2018) gave distinction between self-image

and self-concept. At first glance, they seem to be
similar. However, they are not quite the same. Self-
concept is a more overarching construct than self-
image; it involves how you see yourself, how you think
about yourself, and how you feel about yourself. In a
sense, self-image is one of the components that make
up self-concept (McLeod, 2008).

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Self-image VS Self-Esteem

On this part, self-image has a huge involvement with self-esteem. What

we feel is mostly due to how we perceive ourselves of who we really
are. Self-esteem goes deeper than self-image. Self-esteem is the totality
of respect that we have for ourselves, and it includes what we feel
towards ourselves.

Surely, having a negative self-image can influence self-esteem, and

having poor self-esteem would be accompanied by negative self-image,
but they are at least somewhat independent “self” aspects (Ackerman,
2018).

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Self-image VS Identity
Identity is a concept closely related to self-image but larger and more
comprehensive than self-image. When we say identity, it is the totality
of the idea of who we are. As mentioned by Baumeister (1997):
“The term ‘identity’ refers to the definitions that are created for
and superimposed on the self.”

In other words, identity is the complete perception that we have in

ourselves, and how we manifest ourselves to others while self-image
is only a part of the complete perception (Ackerman, 2018).

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The Elements of Self-Image (Oltmann, 2014)

1. The way a person perceives or thinks of

him/herself.
2. The way a person interprets others’ perceptions (or
what he thinks others think) of him/herself.
3. The way a person would like to be (his ideal self).

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The Six Dimensions of Self -Image
(Oltmann, 2014)

1. Physical dimension: how a person evaluates his or

her appearance
2. Psychological dimension: how a person evaluates
his or her personality
3. Intellectual dimension: how a person evaluates his
or her intelligence

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The Six Dimensions of Self -Image
(Oltmann, 2014)

4. Skills dimension: how a person evaluates his or her

social and technical skills
5. Moral dimension: how a person evaluates his or
her values and principles
6. Sexual dimension: how a person feels he or she fits
into society’s masculine/feminine norms

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Addressing Self-Image Issues
(Ackerman, 2018)

1.Troll Travels – Who am I? Worksheet.

2.List 10 Things You Love About Yourself
3.List 10 Skills You Possess
4.List 5 Achievements of Which You are Proud
5.List 3 Occasions Where You Overcame Adversity
6.List 5 People Who Have Helped You
7.List 5 People Who You Have Helped
8.List 50 Things You Appreciate About Your Life

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TAKEAWAYS IN IMAGE MANAGEMENT

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SELF PACED ACTIVITY
Instructions
Write a short reflection about your current self-image. Aside from
the things discussed, what do you think are other ways you can
improve your overall self-image? Explain your answer in a paragraph
after your reflection paragraph.

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Employment
Correspondence

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Correspondence
What is Employment
Correspondence?
A sequence of written communication is
usually necessary during the job search
campaign. This vital exchange between
applicant and employer is expected by both.
A positive response from an employer usually
prompts a detailed series of letters and other
paperwork. Proper documentation leaves little
room for surprise. Although correspondence is
a time-consuming, business etiquette
demand it if you’re serious about making a
favorable impression.

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CORRESPONDENCE GUIDELINES
1. Write to a specific individual in a decision-making role rather than title.
2. Use a positive, enthusiastic, tone.
3. Develop 3-5 paragraph letters with 3-5 short sentences in each.
4. Type letters on a word processing program.
5. Avoid flowery words, phrases, extraneous words, and clichés.
6. Use white, light gray or beige high-quality bond stationery with
matching envelopes.
7. Employers are usually impressed with self-confidence; a signature with
a blue felt-tip pen seems to indicate this trait.
8. Always keep a copy of every letter sent for future reference.
9. When initially mailing to a chief executive, mark “private” or
“confidential” on the envelope and
omit your Gname
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N C E C O M Maddress
U N I C A T I O N on the envelope.
 COVER LETTER
(For advertised job openings)
a) Open your letter with a strong positive statement about yourself and your qualifications.
b) Identify the position for which you are applying and how you learned of the organization and
the opening.
c) Indicate why you are interested in the position, the organization and its services. Tell what
you can do for the employer by briefly matching your achievements and skills to the job
requirements and the employer’s perceived needs.
d) Describe your main qualifications. If you have been recently trained, explain how your
educational background makes you qualified for the position. Refer the employer to your
enclosed resume.
e) State that you will call on a certain day to arrange an interview at the employer’s
convenience. Indicate your desire to provide additional information, if necessary.
f) Thank the employer for considering you, and mention you are looking forward to your
meeting.
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 COVER LETTER
(When no current openings are known)
a) Briefly introduce yourself with a strong positive statement. Name the person
who referred you and why you are writing.
b) Indicate that you are exploring employment opportunities in your area of
interest. State you are interested in obtaining advice, information and
suggestions. Be specific with your reasons for wanting to meet with the
employer. (You can enclose your resume or take one to the meeting.)
c) State that you will call on a certain day to arrange a meeting at the
employer’s convenience.
d) Thank the employer for considering you, and mention you are looking
forward to your meeting.

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LETTER OF JOB OFFER
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

a) Acknowledge your receipt of and express appreciation

for the job offer.
b) State your understanding of the terms of the offer (e.g.
job title, salary, duties, work hours, benefits, etc.).
c) Indicate the date you will notify them of your decision.

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 LETTER OF THANKS FOR AN
INTERVIEW
a) Express gratitude for the interviewer’s time, information related, and any other
aspects surrounding your interview (tour, lunch, etc.). If more than one interviewer
was seen, ask that your thanks be related to the others.
b) Relate your desire to pursue the next step in the hiring process and to receive an
employment offer. Recap your strongest qualifications for the position.
c) If the situation warrants, answer questions left unanswered during the interview.
Ask questions not asked during the interview. Mention you’re enclosing items the
employer requested.
d) Express a strong positive affirmation of your interest in the position, and state you
will call the employer if no word has been received by a specific date (allow a
reasonable time).

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LETTER OF INQUIRY OF
APPLICATION STATUS

a) Request status of your application.

b) Recap history of your application.
c) State why you need clarification of your application
status.
d) Express thanks for the employer’s cooperation.

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LETTER SEEKING ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

a) Indicate interest in the organization and their offer.

b) Ask for the specific information you need.
c) Express appreciation for the cooperation you receive.

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LETTER REJECTING AN OFFER

a) Courteously decline the offer.

b) Express your appreciation for the offer and the
employer’s interest in you.

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LETTER ACCEPTING AN OFFER

a) Accept the offer.

b) Outline the terms of employment (e.g. job title, salary,
work hours, duties, benefits, etc.).
c) Indicate your target date for beginning employment.
d) Express your appreciation and your pleasure at joining
the organization.

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 LETTER OF RESIGNATION
a) Address the letter to your immediate supervisor.
b) Indicate a general reason for resigning (e.g. acceptance of another
position).
c) State your date of termination.
d) Express your interest in making as smooth a transition of
responsibilities as possible.
e) Request a letter of reference for future use, if desired.
f) State your appreciation for past opportunities, challenges, and learning
experiences.

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ADVANCE COMMUNICATION

WEEK 01

COMMUNICATION AND
CONFIDENCE (PART 1)