PRACTICUM

ORIENTATION
for Academic Year
2017-2018

Assoc. Prof. Mary Caroline Castaño

Practicum Coordinator

January 25, 2017 Medicine auditorium

 PRESENTATION
OUTLINE
I. Pre-OJT
Preparation
 Resume-Writing

 Power dressing

 Interview Tips

II. The Practicum

Proper
III. Questions &
PRACTICUM
PROGRAM
WHAT IS PRACTICUM?
An ACADEMIC requirement
mandated by CHED Memorandum
Order (CMO) No. 39 series of 2006

 6-unit course taken by fourth year

or incoming fourth year students
consisting of 300 hours on-the-job
training in the industry or service
sector

Supplements classroom instruction

 Rationale for the
Practicum
 Provides the practicumer opportunity
to
apply learned concepts, theories and
principles
 Broadens the practicumer’s
perspective in
terms of his/her social and people
skills
 Expand one’s network of professional
relations
WHO SHOULD
UNDERGO PRACTICUM?
 Fourth year or incoming fourth
year
BSBA students major in :
 Business Economics
 Financial Management
 Human Resource Development
Management
 Marketing Management
 Must have taken all the
prerequisite courses for
Practicum; in case of
deficiency, a maximum of 6
 HOW TO GO AB OUT
THE PRACTICUM
PROCESS
1. Attend Practicum/OJT Briefing/Orientation
2. Download and understand the Practicum/OJT
Guidelines and all OJT documents from UST
Commerce Website (http://commerce.ust.edu.ph)

4. Choose a reputable Company/Institution

5. Type the details in the Letter of Endorsement

document (date, addressee's name with
appropriate title, position Company/Institution
name, complete address).
 THE PRACTICUM
PROCESS
6. Ask the Practicum Coordinator to sign the
Endorsement Letter to the
Company/Institution.

7. Secure a Medical Certificate/Clearance (MC)

from the UST Health Service (in accordance
with CHED requirements) stating in its
purpose “for OJT/practicum”

8. Once accepted, request the official

Company/Institution Representative to sign
the Practicum Confirmation and Acceptance
Note! The Practicum Coordinator's Office is located at the
document.
Consultation/Coordinators’ Room, 4th Floor, St. Raymund's
Building. Make sure you log your transaction in the logbook
provided.
 HOW TO GO AB OUT
THE PRACTICUM
PROCESS

9. Enroll the 6-unit Practicum Course.

The official count of practicum hours

shall be the day AFTER the student’s
enrollment and submission of
complete documents. Hence,
rendered services prior to enrolment
and submission of complete
documents shall not be considered.
 HOW TO GO AB OUT THE
PRACTICUM PROCESS

10. Submit the following documents

before the official start of his/her
Practicum assignment in two (2)
sets inside two (2) separate long
clearbook refill which will
subsequently forward the
photocopy to the Department Chair
Inside the two (2) separate long clearbook
refill, in the following
order
SUBMIT TWO SETS OF THESE
DOCUMENTS
Inside the two (2) separate long clearbook
refill, in the following
order
To be followed by… SET 1 SET 2
Registration form showing Practicum Photocop Photocop
as an enrolled course y y
Practicum Confirmation and Original Photocop
y
Acceptance document
Waiver Forms signed by Original Photocop
parents/guardian with valid y
Identification Card of parent/guardian
showing his/her signature
Student’s Waiver Form Original Photocop
y
Medical Certificate from UST Health Photocop Photocop
Service y y
 HOW TO GO AB OUT THE
PRACTICUM PROCESS

11. The Department Chair shall assign a

Practicum Adviser within fifteen (15) calendar
days from receipt of complete documents
from the Practicum Coordinator. Only
practicumers who have submitted the above
documents shall be assigned an adviser.
12. The Practicum Adviser shall visit the
practicumer during and in his/her practicum
assignment. Such visit shall be communicated
to the practicumer via a phone call/text,
indicating a period within which the
practicumer will be visited.
13. During your practicum assignment, compile
your Practicum Portfolio (Pracfolio) with
documents as identified in the guidelines.
 HOW TO GO AB OUT THE
PRACTICUM PROCESS

14.The Pracfolio shall be submitted

to the Practicum Adviser or
his/her designated
representative within fifteen (15)
calendar days from the last day
of Practicum Assignment.
15.Periodically check the Practicum
Bulletin and Commerce website
for updates/ announcements.
 HOW TO SELECT A
COMPANY
1. Public entities – government agencies,
government-
managed corporations, local government units
2. Private entities
 SEC-registered
 Among the top 2,000 corporations in the Philippines;
if not, subject to the approval of the Practicum
Coordinator or Department Chair
 No history or track record of fraud, deception, or
illegal business
activities
 In good standing with government regulatory
agencies
3. The practicum assignment is within the
National Capital Region (NCR); exemption is
on highly-meritorious cases
 A student is not allowed to have
his/her practicum in his/her family-
owned enterprise; if with an
independent company, must not be
under the direct supervision of
parent/s and relative/s up to the 3rd
degree of consanguinity and
affinity who work for the same firm
 ASSIGNMENTS :
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
MAJORS
 Private Companies
 Government
Agencies/Institutions
 Local Government Units
(within NCR)
 Research Agencies
 Financial Institutions
 Non-bank Financial
Institutions
 Business Process
 SUGGESTED P R A C T I C U M ASSIGNMENTS:
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
MAJORS
 Banks
 Non-Bank Financial Institutions
 Government/Quasi-
Government Agencies/Self-
Regulatory Organizations
 Finance Industry Associations
 Finance/Finance related
departments/units of Non-
Financial Institutions
 Business Process
Outsourcing (BPO)
Companies
 ASSIGNMENTS:
MARKETING M A N A G E M E N T
MAJORS
 Trading/Manufacturing/Service Organizations
 Retailing and/or Wholesaling Companies
 Distribution/Logistics Companies
 Ad Agencies/Promotions
 Market Research Agencies/Companies
 Events Management/Public Relations
 Marketing/Sales related departments/units of
Companies
◦ Sales/Marketing Department
◦ Public Relations/Corporate Affairs
◦ Corporate/Marketing Communications
◦ Marketing/Sales Support
◦ Events/Publications
◦ Market/Marketing Research
 Regulatory Agencies/Industry Associations
◦ Philippine Marketing Association
◦ Ad Board
 SUGGESTED P R A C T I C U M
ASSIGNMENTS:
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
MANAGEMENT MAJORS

Public or private entities

with
Human Resource
Departments
Endorsem
ent
Letter
Sample
Filled-out
Endorsement
Letter
Must be either :
consistent : “Dear Business
Sir” if the Economics
addressee is male; ; Financial
“Dear Madam” if
the addressee is Managem
female; “Dear ent;
Sir/Madam” if the Human
addressee is “The Resource
Human Resource Developm
Department ent
Head” (or Managem
something similar; ent;
and without a Marketing
specific name) Managem
ent
Practicum
Confirmation
and Acceptance
(must be printed in
long
bond paper)
* Entries may be
handwritten
 INITIAL
Student’s WaiverDOCUMENTS TO
Form SUBMIT (2)
* Entries may be
handwritten
 INITIAL
Parental Waiver DOCUMENTS TO
Form SUBMIT (3)
with photocopy of
valid ID card of
the signing parent
or guardian
showing his/her
signature

* Entries may be
handwritten
Companies with Existing Memorandum of
Agreement/Understanding for renewal
ABS-CBN Foundation Bldg., Mother Ignacia
ABS-CBN Ave. cor. Eugenio Lopez Drive, Brgy. South
Triangle
9/F Aurora Tower, Araneta Center, Quezon
Araneta Center Inc
City
Ariva Events Management Suite 305, Metropolitan Terraces Bldg.,
Inc Metropolitan Ave, Makati
Asia United Bank Magallanes cor. Enriquez st. Lucena City
11/F Bonifacio One Technology Tower, Rizal
Automobile Central Drive cor 31st st., BGC,Taguig
Enterprise Inc
City
Ayala Land Inc Tower One & Exchange Plaza, Makati City
Ground & 36/F Philamlife Tower, Paseo,
Bank of China
Makati
Companies with Existing Memorandum of
Agreement/Understanding for renewal

43/F Yuchengco Tower, RCBC Plaza, 6819

Bayview Technologies Inc
Ayala Ave, Makati City

Board of Investments 385 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City

Bureau of Customs Port Area, Manila

560 West Service Road, Paso de

CDO Foodsphere Inc
Blas,Valenzuela City
7/F Centerpoint Bldg, Julia Vargas Ave.,
Century Pacific Food Inc
Ortigas
China Bank Savings 6772 VGP Center Ayala Avenue, Makati City
Companies with Existing Memorandum of
Agreement/Understanding for renewal
Unit 4 108 E. Rodriguez Jr., Libis, Quezon
Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
City
Department of Trade and G/F Trade and Industry Bldg., Gil Puyat
Industry Ave., Makati City
DHL Express Philippines
Corp 23506 Chino Roces Ave., Makati City
Diamond Motor Corp 754 Quezon Avenue, Quezon City
26/F Galleria Corporate Center, EDSA cor.
Digitel Mobile Phils Inc
Ortigas, Quezon City
The Beaufort, 5th Avenue cor 23rd st.,
Eastwest Banking Corp
BGC,Taguig City
First Life Financial #174 Salcedo st. Legazpi, Makati City
Companies with Existing Memorandum of
Agreement/Understanding for renewal
1235 EDSA, Brgy.Apolonia Samson,
Ford Balintawak
Balintawak, Quezon City
Ford Quezon Avenue Quezon Avenue, Quezon City

Fujitsu Enterprise Solutions 6/F South Park Plaza, Paseo de Magallanes,

Makati
Global Business Power Corp 22/F, GT Tower, Ayala cor. HV Dela Costa
st., Makati City
548 Mindanao Ave, Novaliches, Quezon
HBC Inc
City
Honda Cars Makati Inc Shaw Blvd, cor. Pilar St., Mandaluyong City
Southwing Building, House of
House of Representatives
Representatives
Companies with Existing Memorandum of
Agreement/Understanding for renewal

Hyundai North Edsa 1174 Edsa Balintawak, Quezon City

Unit 2801, G.A Tower 1, 83 EDSA,

Innova Homes Realty Corp
Mandaluyong

20/F Robinsons, Cybergate Center,Tower 3,

Jobstreet Philippines Inc
Pioneer st., Mandaluyong

Kameraworld Digital Inc. 801 West Tektite Tower, PSE, Pasig City
LG Electronics Philippines
Inc 15/F Legaspi St, Maybunga, Pasig

Manila Doctors Hospital 667 United Nations Ave., Manila

Companies with Existing Memorandum of
Agreement/Understanding for renewal
Manila Water Company, Inc 489 Katipunan Road, Balara, Quezon City
Metrobank Card bldg., 6778 Ayala Ave.,
Metrobank Card Corp
Makati City
2/F The Grand Towers Manila, 790 Pablo
Moldex Realty Inc
Ocampo Sr. st., Malate Manila
Philippine Bank of
Communications 6795 Ayala Ave., Makati City
350 Rizal Ave ext cor 8th Ave, Grace Park,
Philippine Business Bank
Quezon City
Philippine Geothermal 14F 6750 Bldg., 6750 Ayala Ave., Makati
Production Company Inc City
PNB Financial Center, Pres. Diosdado
Philippine National Bank
Macapagal Blvd., Pasay City
Companies with Existing Memorandum of
Agreement/Understanding for renewal

Primer Group of Companies 2282 Primer Star Center, Leon Guinto St.,
Malate, Manila
Proserve Health Resources 3rd and 4th floor, Northridge Plaza, 12
Specialist Congressional Ave., Quezon City
302 Roosevelt Ave, Brgy. San Antonio,
RCBC
Quezon City
2F Bldg., UP-Ayala Land Technohub, Quezon
Reed Elsevier Philippines
City
Robert Bosch
Communication Center Inc 29/F Fort Legend Tower, BGC Taguig
17/F Galleria, Corporate Center EDSA cor
Robinsons Bank Corp
Ortigas Ave., QC
Rustan Supercenters Inc 2F Oppen bldg., Gil J Puyat, Makati City
Companies with Existing Memorandum of
Agreement/Understanding (2)

San Miguel Brewery Inc 40 San Miguel Avenue, Mandaluyong City

5/F Senate of the Philippines, Roxas Blvd,
Senate of the Philippines
Pasay City
SPi Global Inc PLDT, Espana Blvd., Mayon, Manila City
MDC 100 24 Eastwood Ave, Lungsod
Stellar Philippines Inc
Quezon City
Sterling Paper Group of 2302 Sterling Place Bldg., Pasong Tamo
Companies Ext. Makati City

Suzuki Auto Commonwealth Commonwealth Ave, Quezon City

2/F New Annex, SM City, Fairview, Quezon
Tele Philippines Inc
City
Companies with Existing Memorandum of
Agreement/Understanding for renewal
G/F 157 Our Offices Bldg. cor. Berkeley st.,
The Outlet People Inc
Mandaluyong
The Philippine Stock Ayala Triangle, Ayala Avenue, Makati City
Exchange 1226
Trinity Healthcare Services Unit 14-D,The World Center, Gil Puyat,
Inc Makati
UCPB General Insurance Co., 51F UCPB Corporate Offices 7907, Makati
Inc Avenue, Makati City
Unioil Petroleum Philippines
Inc 2445 P. Gil st., Sta.Ana, Manila

2201 Ret ADB Ave., cor Poveda st. Ortigas

Universal Robina Corp
Center, Pasig City
COMPANIES THAT ACCEPTED P R A C T I C U M E R S I N
SPECIAL TERM

3M Philippines ABS-CBN Publishing

9dotstrategies AC Automotive Business Services, Inc.

A. Magsaysay Inc. Accessories Management Corp.

Abbott Laboratories Philippines Adenip, Inc. (Folded & Hung)

ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. Adidas Philippines

ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. Advantage Vega Business Services, Inc.

ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation

Inc. AGC Philippines
COMPANIES THAT ACCEPTED P R A C T I C U M E R S I N
SPECIAL TERM

Air Asia Philippines Archen Technologies Inc.

AllFamous Digital Asia United Bank

Alternative Network Resources Unlimited Asian Advantages, Inc. - Asian Poker Tour
Multi-Purpose Cooperative Department

ALVEO Land Corp Asian Terminals Inc

Anako Philippines Corporation AsianLife & General Assurance

Corporation
ANC Group of Companies: Mazda Quezon
Avenue Astoria Hotels and Resorts

Anchor Land Holdings, Inc. Automobile Central Enterprise, Inc.

COMPANIES THAT ACCEPTED P R A C T I C U M E R S I N
SPECIAL TERM

Automotive Icon Inc. BGISIS Development Corp. / Luxent Hotel

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Bizu Group

Bank of the Philippine Islands Borland Development Corporation

BBDO Guerrero Philippines British Bespoke Automobiles, Inc.

BCI Asia Philippines, Inc. Bureau of Customs

Bewell Nutraceuticals Corp. Bureau of Immigration

Beyong The Flavors Bureau of Treasury

COMPANIES THAT ACCEPTED P R A C T I C U M E R S I N
SPECIAL TERM

Calvo Tropical Productions, Inc. Cebu Pacific Air

Canon Business Process Services Century Park Hotel

Canon Marketing Philippines Chemical Company Of Malaysia

Cardno Emerging Markets Chemical Company Of Malaysia

Cathay Pacific Airways China Banking Corporation

CATS Motors Inc. Chinabank Paso de Blas Branch

CDO Foodsphere Cinderella Marketing Corporation

COMPANIES THAT ACCEPTED P R A C T I C U M E R S I N
SPECIAL TERM

Citibank N.A. Concept Store Inc.

Citigroup Business Process Solutions COZOZ Inc.

City Savings Bank Creative Programs, Inc.

Clearsight Corporation DDB DM9 Jaymesyfu Inc.

Club Filipino Deltek Systems (Phils), Ltd.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Business Services Inc. Department of Budget Management

Coca-Cola FEMSA Department of Finance

COMPANIES
COMPANIES THAT
THAT ACCEPTED
ACCEPTED P
PRRA
ACCT
T II C
CUUM
MEER
RSS II N
N
SPECIAL
SPECIAL TERM
TERM 2015

Department of Justice Ducati Philippines

Department of Tourism Dusit Thani

Development Bank of the Philippines Eagle Cement Corp.

DHL Express Philippines Emerson Electric Asia Ltd. ROHQ

Digital Partners AsiaPacific Inc. (Vyrus Inc.) Emerson Electric Asia, Ltd.

Discovery Suites Equal Marine International

DMCI Homes Ever Gotesco Resources & Holdings, Inc.

COMPANIES THAT ACCEPTED P R A C T I C U M E R S I N
SPECIAL TERM

Executive Decisions IMC Firm Finden Technologies, Inc.

Executive Decisions Inc. First Metro Securities Brokerage

Corporation
Expert Global Solutions
Focus Global Inc.
Factset Philippines
Foodsphere
Filidian Bank
Ford Philippines
Filinvest Alabang Inc

Filinvest Alabang Inc Ford Quezon Avenue

COMPANIES THAT ACCEPTED P R A C T I C U M E R S I N
SPECIAL TERM

FourPoint Zero, Inc. GeiserMaclang Marketing

Communications, Inc.
Ford Quezon Avenue Genpact Services LLC, Philippines

FourPoint Zero, Inc. Ginebra San Miguel

Fraser Place Manila Giordano Philippines, Robinsons Manila

Fujitsu Philippines Inc. Globe Tattoo Broadband

Golden Arches Development Corporation

Full Circle Communications, Inc. (McDonald's)

Gandang Kalikasan Inc. Goldilocks Bakeshop

COMPANIES THAT ACCEPTED P R A C T I C U M E R S I N
SPECIAL TERM

GQWEST Inc. IAJWC-IAJ Wellness Corp

Grand Monacao Realty Marketing Inc IBM Business Services Inc.

GSIS IBM Corporation

Honda Cars Kalookan Inc. Incuventrue Partners Corporation

Honda Cars Makati, Inc. Innovitelle Inc. (a subsidiary of Unilab)

Humble Tiger Inc. Inspira Prime International Corporation

Hyundai North Edsa Integrated Computer Systems Inc.

COMPANIES THAT ACCEPTED P R A C T I C U M E R S I N
SPECIAL TERM

International Family Food Services Inc. i-Tech Global Business Solutions

International Organization for Migration Ivory Music and Video Inc.

Izuparts Center, Inc.

Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.
Jaguar Philippines Inc.
IPSOS
Jamba Juice Philippines
I-Remit Inc.
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Insurance
Isla Petroleum and Gas Corporation Brokers

IT Works Global Solutions JG Summit Holdings Corporation - URC

COMPANIES THAT ACCEPTED P R A C T I C U M E R S I N
SPECIAL TERM
JG Summit Holdings, Inc.
Jobstreet.com Philippines
John Clements Consultants Inc.
Johnson and Johnson International
(Singapore) PTE. LTD.
JR Global Marketing Asia
Partners Inc.
JT International (Philippines),
Inc.
Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation
Landbank of the Philippines
Landbank of the Philippines - Supreme
Court EO
Landco Pacific Corporation
Leslie Corporation
LG Electronics Philippines Inc.
Lheggy & Sons, Inc. / Tan Group of
Companies
Lotte Confectionery Pilipinas
COMPANIES THAT ACCEPTED P R A C T I C U M E R S I N
SPECIAL TERM

Magsaysay Maritime Corporation Matimco Inc.

Magsaysay-Houlder Insurance Brokers Inc. Maynilad Water Services Inc.

Mazda Quezon Avenue

Makati Development Corporation

Malayan Insurance Company MCA Music Inc. (Universal Music Group

Manila Water McCann WorldGroup

MAPECON Philippines Megaworld Corporation

Marriott Hotel Manila Megaworld Lifestyle Malls

COMPANIES THAT ACCEPTED P R A C T I C U M E R S I N
SPECIAL TERM

Meong Sung Corporation National Electrification Administration

Meralco National Grid Corporation of the

Philippines
Metro Global Services, Inc.
NBI
MicroAdSea Philippines, Inc.
NEDA
Millennium Ocean Star Corporation
Nestle Philippines Inc.
Misys Philippines New San Jose Builders Incorporated

National Book Store Nuffnang Philippines Inc.

COMPANIES THAT ACCEPTED P R A C T I C U M E R S I N
SPECIAL TERM

Nuvoland Philippines Inc. Parsons Brinckerhoff Philippines Inc.

OLX Philippines Partyphile (Guestlist Philippines Inc.)

Optimo Global Group Inc. Pascual Consumer Healthcare Corp.

Optimum Development Bank Paz Memorial Services, Inc.

PAGASA PCSO

PAGCOR PEP Group Inc.

Pag-Ibig Fund Philamlife Insurance Company

COMPANIES THAT ACCEPTED P R A C T I C U M E R S I N
SPECIAL TERM

Philgear Intl. Inc. Philippine National Bank QC Circle Branch

Philippine Airlines Inc.

Philippine Reality and Holdings
Corporation
Philippine Basketball Association
Philippine Seven Corporation

Philippine Business Bank Philippine Statistics Authority

Philippine Stock Exchange

Philippine National Bank
PIDS
Philippine National Bank Divisoria Branch Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation
COMPANIES THAT ACCEPTED P R A C T I C U M E R S I N
SPECIAL TERM

PLDT Primetrade Asia, Inc.

PNB General Insurance Co Punongbayan & Araullo

PNB Savings Bank Purple Bug Inc.

Power Group of Companies QualiMed Health Network

Premier Events Plus Inc. Quest Broadcasting Corporations

Prime Pacific Grill Corp. Raven Boutique Club

Primer Group Of Companies RCBC

COMPANIES THAT ACCEPTED P R A C T I C U M E R S I N
SPECIAL TERM

Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation Rizal Commercial Banking Corp.

PLDT Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation

RCBC Savings Bank Robert Bosch Inc.

Recruitment Center Philippines Inc. Robinsons Bank

Reysons Food Processing Robinsons Bank Corp.

RFM Corporation Robinsons Land Corporation

Richprime Global Inc. Rockwell Land Corporation

COMPANIES THAT ACCEPTED P R A C T I C U M E R S I N
SPECIAL TERM

Rustan Supercenters Inc. Scharlab Philippines, Inc.

San Miguel Brewery Inc. Seaoil Phil. Inc.

San Miguel Corporation Security Bank Corporation

San Miguel Foods Inc. Senate of the Philippines

San Miguel Purefoods Company Inc. Sinmag Bakery Machine Corporation

San Miguel Yamamura Packaging Corp SKY Cable Corporation

SCG Marketing Inc. Smart Communications Inc.

COMPANIES THAT ACCEPTED P R A C T I C U M E R S I N
SPECIAL TERM

Social Light Inc. Storm Flex Systems Inc.

Solaire Resort and Casino Strategic Entertainment Marketing Group

South Eastern Data Center inc. Summit Media Publishing Co.

Splash Corporation Summit Publishing Co., Inc.

St. Luke's Medical Center - QC Sun Life Financial

Star Cinema, ABS-CBN SurePro Solutions Inc.,

Stateland, Inc. Sycip Gorres Velayo & Co. (Ernst & Young)
COMPANIES THAT ACCEPTED P R A C T I C U M E R S I N
SPECIAL TERM

Title Secure Inc. Sysu International Inc.

Torre Lorenzo Devt. Corp Telephilippines Inc.

Toyota Commonwealth TELUS International Philippines

Toyota Cubao, Inc, The Ascott Limited Phils.

The Covenant Car Company Inc.

Toyota Motor Corporation (Chevrolet Philippines)
The Food Group (KFC, Mister Donut,
Toyota North EDSA Tokyo Tokyo)

Transcom Asia The Siam Cement Group

COMPANIES THAT ACCEPTED P R A C T I C U M E R S I N
SPECIAL TERM

Trueventus Philippines Inc. Universal Robina Corporation

UCPB GEN Ve Ting Manufacturing Corporation

UNILAB/ RiteMED Vibal Publishing House, Inc.

United Laboratories Virus inc.

United Neon Volkswagen Quezon Avenue

United Steel Tech Corp. Wangfu Group of Companies

United Steel Technology Int'l Corp. Weserv Systems International Inc.

COMPANIES THAT ACCEPTED P R A C T I C U M E R S I N
SPECIAL TERM

World Vision Philippines

Worldbex Services International

Zafire Dist. Inc.

Zalora Philippines

Zanfire Distributor Inc.

Zenshin Systems Corporation

WHAT TO SUBMIT AFTER THE PRACTICUM
ASSIGNMENT

The Practicum Portfolio or Pracfolio

 ◦ long clear book with the color coded for designated majors, as
follows :
 Business Economics – red
 Financial Management – green

 A cover page (in the designated format)

  HRDM – violet
A short description of the company where you had your OJT
(maximum
 Marketingof 3 pages) – blue
Management
 A photocopy of the Acceptance Form
 A photocopy of the student’s curriculum vitae with picture (for the
adviser’s reference, particularly beneficial if the practicumer has not
been the adviser’s student)

Submission : within 15 calendar days after the practicumer’s last

day in his/her practicum assignment either to the
WHAT TO SUBMIT AFTER THE PRACTICUM
ASSIGNMENT

 Record of daily tasks

 objective-activities
 tasks performed
 reflection/learning
 Practicum Summary (student’s insights about the practicum as
a whole, lessons learned; usually no more than 3 pages; see
format)
 Documentation (pictures; certificates; daily time
record/attendance sheet; company evaluation; etc.)
 Evaluation sheet (only if returned by the company evaluator
thru the student)

Submission : within 15 calendar days after the practicumer’s last

day in his/her practicum assignment either to the
 GRADING
SYSTEM

Supervisor’s Rating 50%

Pracfolio 40%
Faculty Adviser’s 10%
Rating
Total 100%
 STEP BY STEP
PRATICUM
1. CHOOSE A
COMPANY
2. PREPARE AN
ENDORSEMENT
LETTER
3. HAVE IT SIGNED BY
PRACTICUM
COORDINATOR
4. PASS THE
REQUIREMENTS
 TIME FRAME

• Before the official start of his/her

Practicum assignment in two (2)
separate long clearbook refill
 Cover page
 Registration form showing Practicum as an enrolled
course
 Practicum Confirmation and Acceptance document
 Waiver Forms signed by parents/guardian with valid
Identification Card of parent/guardian showing
his/her signature
 Student’s Waiver Form
 Medical Certificate from UST Health Service
 TIME FRAME

After OJT:
• Submit the Pracfolio within Fifteen (15)
calendar days from the last day of
Practicum assignment.
 Cover page
 Short description of the company where you had
your OJT
 Photocopy of the Acceptance Form
 A photocopy of the student’s curriculum vitae with
picture
 Record of daily tasks
 Practicum Summary
 Documentation
 Evaluation sheet
IMPORTANT
REMINDERS
The Implementing Guidelines on
Practicum of the CCBA is consistent
with CHED Memorandum Order (CMO)
No. 23 Series of 2009
PLUS –
As a Thomasian, we emphasize :
Dress Code
Decorum - correct or proper
behavior
that shows respect and good
manners
Attendance & Punctuality
OFFICE HOURS : Practicum
Coordinator
 Monday-Wednesday-
Friday
•

• 10:00 AM -12:00 NN

 June & July 2017 only

 Wednesday and Friday
 1:00- 4:00 pm

 WHERE TO ACCESS
THE PRACTICUM
GUIDELINES AND
DOCUMENTS
http://commerce.ust.
edu.ph
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

 What if I have more than 6 units deficiency?

You may only enroll maximum of 3 units plus the 6-
unit practicum.
 If the deficiency is a prerequisite to the
practicum, the student must sign a waiver
that essentially states that if he/she fails the
prerequisite course, the practicum shall be
deemed invalidated. In any case, please
consult your department chair (format of the
waiver is available at the dean’s office).
 If the deficiency is not a prerequisite, there
is no need for the said waiver
The other 3-unit deficiency may be enrolled as an
overload either in the 1st semester or 2nd semester,
depending on when the said deficiency is offered.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
Must I be informed of the date and
time of my practicum adviser’s visit?
You must always expect that the
practicum adviser will visit anytime
after you have submitted your
complete documents. At best, the
practicum adviser will inform you of a
period within which you will be visited
(i.e., within the week of July 6-10,
etc.). In case you will be absent on the
date of his/her visit, please inform
your adviser ahead and request
him/her to inform you of his/her visit
after he/she has done so.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

What if I submit my documents

beyond the 10 calendar days?

You are deemed in violation of the

guidelines and shall be
correspondingly penalized thru
point deduction.Worse, you shall
not be assigned a practicum
adviser within the period of your
OJT.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
Can I have my medical certificate issued
by a non-UST Health Service
physician/family doctor?

Under CHED Memo No. 17, Series

of 2012, and upheld for strict
implementation via a Memorandum
dated Nov. 13, 2014 from the
Office of the Secretary General,
only medical certificates issued by
the UST Health Service (UST HS)
shall be accepted
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Can we use a medical certificate

previously issued?

Yes, provided it has a one year

validity, will cover the practicum
assignment/period and it is
issued by the UST HS
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Whatis the format of the Practicum

Summary?
The Practicum Summary (part of
your Pracfolio) must contain the
following :
 process of finding the
practicum placement
 reflection about working in the
organization/company
 work schedule
 most memorable practicum
moment
 difficulties encountered and
solutions made
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Why 300 hours?

The CHED Memo mandates 6 units of
practicum, hence, the 300 hours is
deemed optimal - not too long, not too
short for a student to have a
meaningful practicum experience.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Can I have my practicum assignment in

the province/outside NCR?

The policy states that the

practicum assignment should be
located in the NCR. Exemptions
shall be on highly meritorious
cases and subject to the Dean’s
approval.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Can I start my practicum assignment

even before I am enrolled for the 6-
unit practicum course?

According to the policy, you

should not. If you do, the hours
rendered prior to being enrolled
shall not be counted/considered.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

 CanI wear the school uniform in my

practicum assignment?

It depends on the company – what is

required is corporate casual,
corporate attire, smart casual, etc. –
in which case, you should ask the HR
what is allowable under the
circumstances, as long as it is decent
and will beget respect from your co-
workers.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
 May I render more than 300 hours?

Yes, depending on your

arrangement with the company,
but only the 300 hours officially
rendered will be considered. In
case you wish to do so, you are
to write a letter addressed to the
Dean (cc: Practicum Coordinator)
of your intention, and the same
should be duly signed/conformed
by your parent/guardian
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Can I have my practicum abroad?

The policy states that the practicum

assignment should be located in the
National Capital Region.A possible
exemption shall be if the company
abroad (possibly with local
office/counterpart) initiated the
invitation (i.e., SCG), in which case the
proposal shall be evaluated on a case-
to-case basis.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
How much to pay during enrollment?

There will be separate enrollment for :

a.Students not taking special
term classes (prepare for
downpayment for 1st sem
enrollment (AY 2017-2018)
b.Students taking special term classes
(enroll first special term classes,
then enroll for practicum; payment
subject for assessment)
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

 How do I know my practicum adviser?

The respective department

chairs shall assign the practicum
adviser, usually on the basis of
location of practicum
assignment. Information shall be
disseminated as soon as it
becomes available.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Can I render overtime in my

practicum assignment (i.e., more than
8 hours a day)?

It will depend on the

requirements of the company,
for as long as the hours will be
counted and/or upon the
practicumer’s consent.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

May I break the 300 hours into 2

(i.e.,150 hours each in 2
companies)?

Under the policy, the 300

hours per company is
deemed the
optimal.
TIPS TO BE THE BEST
INTERN
DO YOUR HOMEWORK
 Research about the company. Learn
about its history, culture, the company
itself, the industry, etc.
 CLARIFY

Know what to expect and what your employer

expects of you.
Ask about your job responsibilities.
 DRESS
APPROPRATELY

 Dress for the part you want to play.

 SHOW COMMITMENT

Show up on time.

Focus on your job.

Do whatever it takes to do the job well.

 T R E AT I T L I K E A R E A L J O B

 Treat the work given to you seriously.

 You’re working in a real-world

organization, so any work you do (or
mistakes you make) will have an impact
at some level.
SOCIALIZE

 Converse with others: co-workers, other

interns or your boss.
 However, don’t forget you’re still at work.
 ASK FOR FEEDBACK

 Don’t be afraid to ask for feedback throughout

your time with the company.
GOD BLESS AND THANK YOU FOR
LISTENING