MODULE 4- WORK HABITS AND CONDUCT

“Ang magandang buhay ay makakamtan sa pamamagitan ng husay sa trabaho at sakripisyo.”

The good life is to be earned with hard work and sacrifice.

Let’s Apply!
You will now prepare your own bio-data using the form below. Make sure you follow the writing tips
discussed earlier.
Let’s Apply!
Now you will get to develop your own letter, using the writing space below. You can also write
your letter with a computer. You can assume a scenario of a job opening that you would like to
apply for, based on your experience. It can also be an application letter to a current job opening
you are interested in.

Space for writing application letter. Feel free to use a separate sheet of paper or to write with a
compute

Activity 3: The Job Interview

Now that you know the main elements of a bio-data and application letter, it is time to discuss and practice
being interviewed.

We will start with a fun quiz to see how much you already know about interview techniques. This is
not a test. Just give quick responses by putting after good interview behavior and  after bad
interview behavior.

Interview Behavior or 
a. If you do not like a question at an interview, you should act as if you did not hear
the question. 
b. You should prepare to aggressively defend your thoughts and show some arrogance
so that your leadership stands out.
c. If you cannot answer a question, it is better to give a vague answer than admitting
that you do not know. 
d. If you are nervous at an interview, it is helpful to look away from the interviewer as
much as you can.
e. Keep your mobile phone on vibration mode during the interview. Occasional
vibrating sounds show that you are busy and active.
f. If you stop by a possible place of employment to ask if they have job openings, you
should behave as you would in an interview.

Let’s Reflect
a. What was it like approaching the employer to obtain the informational interview? Were you
nervous? Confident? What was the reaction of the employer?

It felt as if you were conversing with a stranger when approaching the employer for the interview. Yes, I'm a
touch self-assured and I am confident on my answers on the interview. I believe he is as nervous as I am.

b. What are some highlights that you learned during your interview?
 Employers are seeking for applicants that are upbeat and have a can-do attitude. Attitudes are
contagious and have a direct impact on business morale. Allow your optimist side to peek through during
the interview process. These are the key points I learned during the interview.

c. How did this person get started in his/her career? What roles did he/she have which led to his/her
current position?

First and foremost, you must have a goal and hope. He/She might be in any condition, rich or poor, and
he/she solely cares about his /her education, future, and profession. Your thinking must be calm and
clear. Make a detailed strategy for your academics and future. Choose a topic that interests you.

d. What do they value in an employee? What behaviors lead to success?

Their hard labor or efforts, as well as their personality or characteristics. Employer’s reward industrious
employees because they boost the productivity of the firm or institution with which they work. Employers
often pay attention to their employees' personalities because they want a disciplined employee who will
obey their commands. These are the necessary behaviors for success; we must work smarter and have a
positive personality to attract optimism and advancement.

e. Based on what you learned, are you interested in this type of career? Why or why not?

The recruiting manager is interested in learning about your career objectives and how this position fits
into them. Make certain that you are genuinely interested in the position and that you will be driven to
perform if hired. Find out what you know about the firm, industry, and job by doing some research. I
feel I have the expertise to thrive in this job and at the organization since I am ready to step outside of my
comfort zone to discover and experience new things.

Session 2: Appropriate Workplace Behaviors

& Attitudes

 4.11: Workplace Behavior Scenarios

Scenario A

Grace has been working at Alnor Hotel for 4 months as a receptionist. She greets guests and answers any
questions about the hotel. Grace lives a bit far from the office, so it takes her one hour to get to work. Her
supervisor noticed that over the last month Grace has been arriving half an hour late and is often on the
phone quarreling with her aunt. The supervisor has given Grace two warnings now.

One day, Grace arrives 20 minutes late due to traffic. When she arrives, she sees her supervisor helping a
customer. Once the customer departs, the supervisor informs Grace that she will no longer need Grace to
work for her. She needs someone who can be on time and responsive to customer needs.
Reflection Points
What happened in the scenario and why?
Grace got fired in the scenario because she was late for work.

What behaviors led Grace to losing her job?

Initially, I thought it was a bad decision to terminate an employee for being late. However, it is possible
that this is the best option because it will be difficult to be absent from work for such a short length of
time.

Do you think the supervisor made the right decision to fire Grace? Why or why not?
I believe it is critical to keep work and family apart since they may conflict.

Is it important to keep work and family life separate? How does one do this?
I believe she should avoid being late for work by not worrying herself the day before, and by getting up
early and sleeping soundly. As stated in the article, she must travel one hour to her workplace, which may
be due to her failure to sleep early, as previously stated.

What could have Grace done differently so that she would not have lost her job?

Grace's actions led to her dismissal since she was late again and again. I believe she was stressed because
she was arguing with her aunt on the phone, which is why she was late.

Tasks Not done because:

a. Doing housework Of the activities on school and workloads also.

b. Learn new skills Of being afraid to fail or not to succeed.

c. Getting to school or Of the traffic and sometimes because of preparing late.

work or an
appointment on time

d. Updating bio-data Of having lack of information need to update such as work experience,
etc.

e. Looking for job Of the requirements needed that I can’t provide.

opportunity and apply
Module 4: Work Habits and Conduct

Circle an answer for each statement.

English Tagalog
1. Ways to find work include: 1. Kasama sa mga paraan ng paghahanap ng
trabaho ang:
a. Friends and family
b. Newspaper advertisement a. Mga kaibigan at kamag-anak
c. Job notices b. Patalastas sa diyaryo
d. Submitting an application to a c. Paunawa ng bakenteng posisyon
potential employer d. Pagpasa ng aplikasyon sa
e. All of the above potensiyal na employer
e. Lahat ng nabanggit

2. A biodata/resume and an application letter 2. Pareho lang ang nilalaman ng

cover the same thing. biodata/resume at cover letter ng
aplikasyon.
a. True
b. False a. Tama
b. Mali

3. A biodata/resume should include: 3. Kasama dapat sa biodata/resume ang:

a. Contact information a. Contact information

b. Skills summary b. Buod ng mga kakayahan
c. Work experience c. Mga naging trabaho/katungkulan
d. Education d. Pinag-aralan
e. All of the above e. Lahat ng nabanggit
4. During an interview: 4. Habang ini-interview:

a. Speak quickly so you can share a a. Magsalita nang mabilis para

lot of information about yourself makapagbahagi ng maraming
b. Interrupt the interviewer once you impormasyon tungkol sa sarili.
have understood the question and b. Pigilan nang magsalita ang
have an answer interviewer kapag alam mo na ang
c. Present yourself as confident that tanong at mayroon ka nang sagot.
you can do the job c. Iharap ang sarili bilang may lakas
d. Make up answers that aren’t always ng loob na magagawa mo ang
true in order to present yourself trabaho.
positively d. Mag-imbento ng mga sagot kahit
e. All of the above hindi totoo para maging maganda
ang maiharap na sarili
e. Lahat ng nabanggit

5. During an interview you are asked a 5. Habang ini-interview, tinanong ka ng isang

question that you do not know the answer bagay at hindi mo alam ang sagot.
to. You should: Dapat:

a. Ignore the question and talk about a. Huwag mong pansinin ang tanong
something else at magsabi ng tungkol sa ibang
b. Tell the interviewer you do not bagay
know the answer and explain why b. Sabihin sa interviewer na hindi mo
c. Keep quiet until the next question alam ang sagot, at ipaliwanag kung
is asked bakit
d. Make up an answer even if it is not c. Tumahimik hanggang sa ibigay ang
completely true sunod na tanong
e. None of the above d. Mag-imbento ng sagot kahit na
hindi iyon ang buong katotohanan
e. Wala sa nabanggit

6. When you disagree with a co-worker, it is 6. Kapag may di-pagkakasundo sa isang

best to avoid an argument by avoiding katrabaho, ang pinakamabuting paraan
contact and not listening to his or her para makaiwas sa pagtatalo ay ang pagiwas
ideas. sa pakikipag-ugnayan sa kaniya at hindi
pakikinig sa kaniyang mga idea.
a. True
b. False a. Tama
b. Mali
7. Good time management involves: 7. Kasama sa mabuting pangangasiwa sa oras
ang:
a. Planning
b. Prioritizing what needs to be done a. Pagpaplano
c. Avoiding distractions b. Pag-uuna sa mga kinakailangang
d. Staying focused on the task gawin
c. Pag-iwas sa mga nakagagambala
e. All of the above
d. Pananatili ng tuon sa gawain
e. Lahat ng nabanggit

8. Dressing properly, being on time, being 8. Makatutulong sa pananatili ng trabaho ang

respectful, and being honest will help you pananamit nang maayos, pagdating sa
keep a job. oras, pagiging magalang, at pagiging
matapat.
a. True
b. False a. Tama
b. Mali

9. You work as a server in a restaurant. 9. Nagtatrabaho bilang serbidor sa isang

Fridays are usually busy and they are short restawran. Laging matao kapag Biyernes at
of staff but you really want to go out kulang sila sa tao pero gusto mo talagang
dancing with your friends. You should: lumabas kasama ang iyong mga kaibigan.
Dapat:
a. Not show up to work
b. Show up to work but leave early a. Huwag kang magpakita sa trabaho
c. Plan another evening for dancing b. Pumasok ka pero umalis ka nang
with your friends maaga
d. Tell your employer that you are c. Magplano ng ibang gami para
sick lumabas kasama ng mga kaibigan
e. None of the above d. Sabihin sa employer mong may
sakit ka
e. Wala sa nabanggit
10. To manage your time at work and make 10. Para mapangasiwaan nang mabuti ang oras
sure it does not interfere with your mo sa trabaho at tiyaking hindi ito
personal life, get work tasks done quickly, nakasasagal sa pansarili mong buhay,
regardless of the quality of work you do. tapusin mo agad ang mga gawain mo, hindi
na mahalaga ang kalidad ng nagagawa
mong trabaho.
a. True
b. False
a. Tama
b. Mali