Personal Growth for Job Seekers
Personal Growth for Job Seekers
Knowing your values, interests and skills will help you in finding work and beingsuccessful.
We are all unique, with our own values, interests and skills.
Ang mga katanungan dito ay hindi test. Ito ay isang paraan upang malaman mo ang iyong
kaalaman, kasanayan o kakayahan tungkol sa paksang ito. Basahin mo ang mga kaalaman,
kasanayan o kakayahan na nakalista sa kaliwang kolum. Magbalik-tanaw sa iyong sarili at mga
karanasan, basahin ang lahat ng mga pangungusap at i-tsek ang sagot na naaangkop sa iyong
sitwasyon. Ang iyong kasagutan ay magiging gabay mo at ng iyong guro sa pagpapalawak ng
iyong kaalaman tungkol sa paksang ito.
My experience 1 2 3 4
I don’t have any I have very little I have some I have a lot of
Knowledge, skills experience experience experience
experience doing
doing this.
and abilities this. doing this. doing this.
My experience 1 2 3 4
I don’t have any I have very little I have some I have a lot of
Knowledge, skills experience experience experience
experience doing
doing this.
and abilities this. doing this. doing this.
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Let’s Exercise!
Let’s count jobs! You have 15 minutes to count how many jobs you can see. (For
example shopkeeper, bank teller, security guard.) If you are able to leave your home,
walk around your community and write down all the jobs you see. If you cannot, do it
from memory.
Customer Service
Security Guard Teacher Shopkeeper
Representative
8
Total number of jobs:
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Activity 7: Session 1 & 2 Review & Application – Values, Skills, Goals &
Planning
Objectives:
Review the main topics presented during the session (values, beliefs and qualities;
skills & qualities assessment; and goal setting and action plans)
Recognize that our values, interests, skills, qualities and goals in life areinterconnected
Formulate plan of action using the ways/steps learned from the session that will help
them achieve certain goal
Think about all the main topics you have covered since the beginning of the
module. What have you learned so far?
Values often serve as the foundation, or roots, of our interests and goals. In order to
achieve our goals it is important to go through the steps covered during the last activity. It
is important to know our values, beliefs, and qualities when planning for anything in our
lives, including work and career.
Continue identifying your goals and the steps to reach them. You may have a long
term goal that requires reaching several small term goals to achieve it. Use the template in
1.4: Steps for Achieving My Goals to continue planning. You can use the Writing
Space at the end of the module if you need more room.
Another option, if you are feeling creative, is to create a collage of cutouts (pictures,
words) from old magazines and newspapers that represent your goals and the steps you
need to take to reach them.
Sharing is Caring
Share your goals and plans with someone who can give you advice on how to best
accomplish your goals.
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Session 2 – Writing
Space
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Congratulations! Now that you know how to set goals and the steps on how to
achieve these, you are ready discover your learning styles and
strategies!
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People learn in different ways – by listening, seeing, doing, writing, reading, speaking.
People typically have a dominant learning style but usually combine different learning
methods to accomplish atask.
Knowing how you learn best will help you develop strategies to learning in school a
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while at work.
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Think about a time when you learned something new. How did you learn it? Were
you alone or with other people? What helped you to learn? What was challenging in
the process?
Nowadays, if I want to learn something new, I watch tutorials at YouTube because most of the videos there are
You are now going to assess your learning style. Complete 1.5: How Do
YouLearn Best? found below. Check all the statements that apply to you. Afterwards,
add up the number of items you checked for each category. The categories with the
most check marks indicate your preferred learning style.
As you think critically about your learning style, keep in mind the following:
People learn in different ways and often combine learning styles to be ableto
understand or do something new.
For example, in learning how to operate a new machine, a person may need to observe
someone else running it and then try it themselves with the guidance of someone
experienced. It is important to be aware of learning styles that do not work for you so
when learning something new you can be clear with others on how you learn best.
Listening
I like to listen to people talk about things.
I usually remember what I hear.
I learned more in school by listening to the teacher's explanation rather than by
reading the textbook.
I prefer listening to the news on the radio than reading the newspaper.
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Observing/Seeing
I get pictures in my head when I read.
I remember faces better than I remember names.
When I have to concentrate on spelling a word, I see that word in my mind.
I remember what pages in a book look like.
I remember events in the past by seeing them in my mind.
Doing
It's hard for me to sit still and study.
I prefer learning by doing something with my hands than reading about that same
thing in a book.
I like to make models of things.
When I see something new and interesting I usually want to touch it in order to
find out more about it.
I prefer going out with friends than staying home and reading a book.
Writing
I write down things that I need to remember.
I make fewer mistakes when I write than when I speak.
I like it when people explain something to me by writing down the main points.
When I read, I take notes to better understand the ideas I've read.
After I take notes, I rewrite my notes to remember better.
Reading
I like to read in my free time.
I usually remember information that I read better than information that I hear.
I prefer reading the newspaper than watching the news on TV.
I can learn how to put something together by reading the instructions.
I like it when teachers write on the board, so that I can read what they write.
Speaking
When I have a problem to figure out I often talk to myself.
I remember things better when I say them out loud. For example, if I have to
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Source: http://literacynet.org/icans/chapter03/learnbest.html
Activity 9: Learning
Strategies
Objectives:
Link your learning style with strategies on how to learn new skills and information
Read the scenario below and think about the approach to learning you might take if you
were the new caterer.
Scenario: You were recently hired in a food catering business. There are
many new things you need to learn – policies, procedures and protocol at
work; the use of utensils, equipment and kitchen tools you have not
operated before; and the processes involved in preparing and preserving
food, etc.
Given your learning style, what strategies will you use to learn all of these new
things?
I’m positive that I won’t be able to learn everything in one day, that’s why I’m going to study it day by
day. If there’s an orientation, I will take down notes and watch the supervisor carefully. I won’t be
afraid to ask questions too. I will practice, memorize, and find some tutorials about it if needed.
It is important to speak up about your learning styles to others when you are learning
something new. If for example you learn best through reading information, ask for the
written information instead of just being told it.
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Practice the statements found at the end of 1.6: Learning My Way with
someonein your household, neighborhood or community. The more you practice, the
more comfortable you will become at expressing how you learn to others.
• Watch other people do the things that you are going to need to know how to do.
You will be able to visualize their actions later on.
• As you read something imagine what it would look like if it were happening in real
life or on TV.
• Take note of the shape and color of the things that you will want to remember.
• Visualize telephone numbers and words in your mind.
• Use charts, graphs, pictures.
• If given a choice, show others that you know how to do something by showing
them how you do it.
• Go on visits to places to see how things are actually done.
• When you have to learn how to do something new, watch someone who is
actually doing it and ask them to coach you while you do it.
• Choose a job that lets you work with your hands and move around.
• When you read, underline and take notes as you read along.
• Take notes when listening to instructions.
• Write down the things that you need to do. Make lists. Keep a written schedule.
• Get a job that involves writing.
Many people aren't aware that learning preferences exist. Others are usually not aware of
what your particular learning preference is. Let them know. Feel free to share with them
what you know about your own learningstyle.
Doing: "I wonder if you could show me how this works?" Listening: "Could you explain to
me how this works?"
Reading: "Would you mind giving me written instructions of how this works?"
Writing: "Let me write down what you are saying about how this works."
Source: http://literacynet.org/icans/chapter03/myway.html
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Reflect on what you have learned in this module. What lessons did you learn from
each session?
I learned in each session that we need to improve our traits first in order for us to be prepared for life
that awaits us in the future. To be successful, we need to plan for our goals. In order not to waste
time, our goals should be specific and attainable within a time frame.
Let’s Apply!
Read the scenarios below and write an ending to the story. The ending should lead to the
achievement of a certain goal in the story. You should also incorporate general styles of
learning into the story.
Scenario 1:
Julius, a young father, has a long term goal of getting a certificate in plumbing in one year. With
the certification, he will get more work and receive a higher pay that could help him send his
son to a pre-school. What short term goals should Julious have to help him achieve his long
term goal?
If Julius wants to have the certificate, he should attain it at TESDA. He should persevere to pass it. However, he
should also get a temporary work, enough for him to feed his family and support his study. After receiving the
certificate, he should have a prospective company that will pay him higher.
Scenario 2:
Marian is a very hands-on learner. She could quickly learn by observing and doing. As her
supervisor is getting ready to leave, he quickly gives her instructions on how to use a new saw
and asks her to cut some pieces of wood for the next day. Marian is worried that she will not be
able to cut the pieces properly. What should Marian do?
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Marian should ask some of her colleagues to teach her how to cut it properly. After watching how her colleague
did it, she can then now try do it by herself.
Scenario 3:
To be a teacher is Bea Elaine Quicho’s biggest dream. With her parents’ seasonal income and
Bea’s 5 younger siblings who are their priority, she accepted the fact she really cannot proceed
to college. Upon learning about a free skills training, she immediately grabbed it and enrolled in
the food processing course. She passed the NC2 assessment and got her certificate. With newly
gained confidence after receiving her certificate, she thinks about her dream of becoming a
teacher. What short term goals could Bea set to help her achieve her long term goal of
becoming a teacher?
I think, Elaine should find a university that offers teaching units. Preferably, she should look for state university
so that it won’t cost her too much money to pay for tuition.
Remember our values, qualities, interests and skills help us to reach our goals. As we
strive to reach our long term goals, we need to set shorter term goals and plan to help
us get there. Often as we work towards achieving our goals we are learning. We all have
different learning styles. Being aware of what your learning style is will help you
advocate for what you need and will help you perform better in your personal and
professional life.
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Session 3 – Writing
Space
1. How do the skills and other things I learned relate to my daily life?
2. How can the skills and what I learned help me work better?
3. What steps can I take to improve any of the skills or attitudes that I learned
more about?
Use this space to answer these questions and reflect about your ongoing learning.
1. Every skills that I learn everyday are stepping stones towards the path of success in life.
Without those, I wouldn’t be able to improve my life.
2. It can help me better if I will be able to apply it perfectly in every encounters in life, mostly if
there’s an obstacle in front of me or there’s a crisis.
3. To me, to effectively improve everything that we learn, we need to practice using it or find any
other way to use it. In short, our skills should also become versatile. We can only make it
versatile if we’re going to use it often.
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Remember this? You answered this at the beginning of the module. Answer it again and
compare your results with your previous reflection. Is there a difference?
This is not a test but is a way for us to see what you already know or do not know about
the topics. You will read a skill that is listed in the left column. Think about yourself and
your experience. Then read the statements across the top. Check the column that best
represents your situation. The results will help you and the instructor know which topics
may require more time, effort and guidance.
Ang mga katanungan dito ay hindi test. Ito ay isang paraan upang malaman mo ang
iyong kaalaman, kasanayan o kakayahan tungkol sa paksang ito. Basahin mo ang mga
kaalaman, kasanayan o kakayahan na nakalista sa kaliwang kolum. Magbalik-tanaw sa
iyong sarili at mga karanasan, basahin ang lahat ng mga pangungusap at i-tsek ang
sagot na naaangkop sa iyong sitwasyon. Ang iyong kasagutan ay magiging gabay mo at
ng iyong guro sa pagpapalawak ng iyong kaalaman tungkol sa paksang ito.
My experience 1 2 3 4
I don’t have any I have very little I have some I have a lot of
Knowledge, skills experience experience experience experience
doing this.
and abilities doing this. doing this. doing this.
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My experience 1 2 3 4
I don’t have any I have very little I have some I have a lot of
Knowledge, skills experience experience experience experience
doing this.
and abilities doing this. doing this. doing this.
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End-of-Module Assessment
Congratulations for finishing Module 1: Personal Development! At the end of every module you
will take a short assessment to see how much you have learned. It will help you and your
teacher identify the knowledge and skills you know and what still needs reinforcing. The results
will not affect your ability to continue in the program.
Structure of the Assessment: It has a total of 10 questions. Some questions are multiple choice
and some questions are true or false. You should choose only ONEanswer for each question.
Once you have finished answering the questions, note down any clarifications you want to ask
your instructor.
English Tagalog
1. Identifying one’s values, strengths, 1. Ang pagkilala sa mga paniniwala,
challenges, opportunities and interests kakayahan, hamon, oportunidad, at
are part of personal development. interes ay bahagi ng pansariling pag-
unlad.
a. True
b. False a. Tama
b. Mali
2. Your values are reflected in the following: 2. Nasasalamin ang mga paniniwala mo sa
sumusunod:
a. Your interests
b. How you spend your time a. Mga hilig
c. Choices you make b. Mga pinagtutuunan ng panahon
d. All of the above c. Mga pasya
d. Lahat ng nabanggit
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3. Values and skills are the same thing. 3. Ang mga paniniwala at mga kakayahan
ay pareho.
a. True
b. False a. Tama
b. Mali
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6. Once you write a personal development 6. Matapos mong makasulat ng isang plano
plan, you should stick to it and not para sa personal nap ag-unlad, kailangan
change it until you have reachedyour mo itong panatilihin at hindi ito binabago
long-term goals. hanggang sa makamit mo ang mga
pangmatagalan mong layunin.
a. True
b. False a. Tama
b. Mali
7. Everyone has the same way of learning 7. Pare-pareho lang ang paraan ng lahat ng
new skills. tao sa pagkatuto ng mga bagong bagay.
a. True a. Tama
b. False b. Mali
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9. The best way to learn something new is 9. Ang pinakamabuting paraan para matuto
to: ng ibang bagay ay:
a. Read about it and memorize the a. Magbasa tungkol dito at sauluhin
information ang impormasyon
b. Follow the instructions of the b. Sundin ang itinuro ng guro
instructor c. Pag-usapan ito at
c. Talk about it and work together makipagtulungan sa ibang tao
with others d. Magsanay
d. Practice it e. Panoorin ang ibang taong gawin
e. Watch someone else doing it ito
f. All of the above f. Lahat ng nabanggit
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10. If you do not like learning in a certain way 10. Kung hindi mo tipong mag-aral sa isang
(for example, through reading or writing), paraan (halimbawa, sa pagbabasa o
you should avoid it as much as you can. pagsusulat), kailangan mong iwasan iyon
hangga’t maaari.
a. True
b. False a. Tama
b. Mali
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