Pre Immersion

• Work Immersion


  One of the course requirements for graduation. A Senior High School student has to undergo Work Immersion in an industry that directly relates to the student's postsecondary goal. Through Work Immersion, the students are exposed to and become familiar with work-related environment related to their field of specialization to enhance their competence.
• Work Immersion


  1. Gain relevant and practical industrial skills under the guidance of industry experts and workers

  2. Appreciate the importance and application of the principles and theories taught in school

  3. Enhance their technical knowledge and skills

  4. Enrich their skills in communications and human relations

  5. Develop good work habits, attitudes, appreciation, and respect for work
• Work Immersion Venue


  The place where work immersion of students is done. Examples include offices, factories, shops and project sites.
• Work Immersion (in K to 12 curriculum)

  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.
• Work Ethics


  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.
• Strong Work Ethic


  • Goal-oriented actions
  • Dedicate on priority
  • Being available and reliable
  • Conscientiousness
  • Creating a rewarding routine/system
  • Embracing positivism
• Negative Work Ethic


  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.)
• Capitalist View of Work Ethic


  The work ethic is a means of management control that delude workers about the actual reality for accumulated advantage, which is a form of avarice.
• Anti-Capitalist View of Work Ethic

  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.
• Work Ethics for Employers/Companies

  • Provide a safe work environment for staff and employees
  • Treat employees with dignity and respect
  • Provide a fair wage for the services rendered
  • Handle all business transactions with integrity and honesty
• Work Ethics for Employees

  • Show up on time
  • Tend to company business for the whole time while at work
  • Treat the company's resources, equipment, and products with care
  • Give respect to the company (honesty and integrity)
• Benefits of Effective Safety Programs

  • Productive work environments
  • Reduced absenteeism
  • Higher standards for work premises
  • Happier employees
  • Decreased insurance claims
  • Protection of company's most valuable asset - its people
  • Ability to win and retain business customers
  • Encouragement and implementation of safety improvements
  • Enhanced brand value and goodwill
  • Reduced business costs and disruption
• 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.
• Minimum Employable Age


  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 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. Filipinos with jobs abroad are required to remit or send a portion of their income to their families, dependents, and/or beneficiaries in the Philippines.
• Minimum Wage Rate in the Philippines

  Varies 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 is P426 per day.
• Normal Hours of Work

  Not to exceed 8 hours a day. Health personnel in cities and municipalities with a population of at least 1 million or in hospitals and clinics with a bed capacity of at least 100 shall hold regular office hours for 8 hours a day, for 5 days a week, exclusive of time for meals, except where the exigencies of the service require that such personnel work for 6 days or 48 hours, in which case, they shall be entitled to an additional compensation of at least 30% of their regular wage for work on the sixth day.
• Meal Periods


  Employers must give employees not less than 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. Employers 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.
• Night Shift Differential and Overtime

  Employees are given 10% more of their regular wage rate for working night shifts (10pm to 6am). Overtime work (beyond 8 hours) is allowed and workers shall be paid with their regular wage plus an additional 25% of the regular wage per hour worked or 30% during holidays or rest days.
• Household Helpers


  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. Most household helpers receive more than the minimum wage, ranging from P2,500 and above per month. Employers are required to provide food, sanitary lodging, and just treatment to the household helper.
• Termination by Employer


  Employers have the right to terminate an employee due to serious misconduct or disobedience, neglect of duties, or commission of a crime by the employee.
• Retirement


  The retirement age for an employee depends on the employment contract. If there is no existing retirement plan or agreement, the employee 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.
• Serious misconduct or disobedience to the employer, neglect of duties or commission of a crime by the employee


  Gives the employer a just case to terminate the services of the employee
• Retirement age


  Depends on the employment contract
• Upon retirement


  The retired employee should be given their benefits according to the agreement or contract between the employer and the employee
• If there is no existing retirement plan or agreement for the employee

  They may retire at the age of 60, given that they have 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)
• D. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
• Credentials


  Documents that state the abilities and experience of a person and show that the person is qualified for a particular job or activity
• As a student, what do you think are the importance of having credentials in getting a job?
• Resume


  A written statement of your educational and work experience, 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
• Reverse-Chronological resume format


  • I 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

  I shouldn't use if: I have major gaps in my employment history, I am changing my career path, I change jobs every few months
• Functional resume format


  • I should use if: I have gaps in my employment history, I am changing my career industry, I want to highlight a specific skill set

  I 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
• Combination resume format


  • I 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

  I shouldn't use if: I want to highlight my education, I lack experience, I am an entry level candidate
• Steps and tips on how to write a resume

  Step 1: Contact Information

  Step 2: Choose a Resume Introduction (Qualifications Summary, Career Objective, Professional Profile)

  Step 3: Professional Experience

  Step 4: Education
• Qualifications Summary


  A bullet point list (ranging from 4 to 6 points) of your most outstanding career achievements
• Career Objective


  A 2-3 sentence statement that provides an overview of your skills and experience, best for entry-level candidates
• Professional Profile

  A combination of both the career objective and qualifications summary, the most flexible of the three styles
• Visiting the concerned offices where the following could be secured: Barangay clearance, Police clearance, Mayor's clearance, Medical certificate
• Job Interview Skills Training

  • Practice good nonverbal communication, Dress for the job or company, Listen, Don't talk too much, Don't be too familiar, Use appropriate language, Don't be cocky, Take care to answer the questions, Ask questions, Don't appear desperate