I.

SIGNIFICANT LEARNING

I never thought that partaking in On-The-Job Training would help me so much. I learned a lot of
things that at first I didn’t believe I can do. This course helped me put in action all those I lessons
and knowledge I acquired during classroom discussions inside the University. From just listening
to my instructors, participating and taking up exams, I begin to apply all of it in real life working
circumstance while I’m in a company. I can say that I am somehow acquainted formally in a
very mature and professional work place environment.

Being able to enter Hyundai Alabang- Naga Branch as a trainee is very challenging and at the
same time a great opportunity for me. I can say that the workload is not easy. There are days that
I consider not going to work due to pressure and stress, but at the end it all work out. I am able to
experience those of the actual employee faces every day. I became an Insurance Coordinator,
LTO Admin, Sales Coordinator, and even an Accounting Staff that really challenge both my
body and mind. I learned to become flexible since my work requires a lot of awareness and
understanding. I started value time management more than I do when I’m in school. I also
learned how respect towards the bosses and authorities affects my performance. And most of all,
I realized the importance of adaptation to the professional field.

Most of my time in office, I learn to increase my efficiency in performing tasks that were
assigned to me. Now I can say that playing part in this training is also a form of investment to
become a valuable asset to a company and to become an effective member of the workforce. I
was also given the education and tools to work better and improve my career potentials by my
superiors and workmates. Thus, it became my motivation which in the long run became my
stepping stone to value my engagement as a part of the team.

We were also sent outside the four corners of the office, to an actual field to communicate with
people and to showcase the competitive qualities of our product. Here I learned the proper way
of approaching customers and use the current trend to help our company reach a potential buyer.
I am also able to use my marketing skills that the university honed in order to offer a great deal
to our target market. Plus, I learned that there are times that even though you’ve given so much
and give a lot of important fact, some customers will still decline, but it doesn’t end there. We
must always be optimistic and try again to encourage a buyer.

After all I experienced during OJT, I believe that I still need more time, if not so much of it to
learn things in real life. I learned not only the academic lessons that being thought in school but
also got a glimpse of how the life outside of university works. I learned how to handle stress,
meet expected requirements in a given time, and most especially I learned how to appreciate the
work and time that was trusted to me. Those times I spent in my training are still not enough to
become accustomed in a company. I still have so much to learn. Moreover, I learned how deal
with different working situations. I am enabled to understand and respond better in both
managerial and market demands. I was also given the opportunity to establish an interest in the
commercial activities of my company. And I am most thankful to be provided by an actual
general work experience where I applied my skills which I acquired at the school and at the same
time acquired relevant skills outside of it. To sum up, I believe that all my significant learning
during OJT will play a big role in my future professional endeavors.

II. PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED AND ACTIONS TAKEN

I was working from 8 in the morning until 5 in the afternoon during my OJT and obviously while
I am at it I realized that the working world is a jungle and I faced so many challenges and
problems which not only test my knowledge but test my whole being as an employee.

 Coping up with the environment

I was used to attending school and seeing friendly faces but in my very first day as a
trainee I realized that people will expect too much from you. I never experience being
bullied at work but there is a time that I noticed someone staring and even though it is
normal, it doesn’t erase the fact that I am new to the entire work situation and it made me
feel not good enough. At first, I doubted myself. I ask question of what ifs. But this very
same challenge became one of my motivations. I became so into work. I listened
carefully and did my best in order to meet deadlines and requirement. It motivated me to
be a tough employee as I can be.

 Asking questions

In line with being new to the field, I fear to ask question to my superiors. I am not sure
how to approach my bosses and workmates since it may make me appear weak and
ineffective. Unlike in school where the teacher usually gives one by one and detailed
instructions, the case seems to be different at work. I feel that sometimes they forget that
I am still a trainee, that unlike the others most of the time I don’t know what to do and
where to start. But as the days go by, I realized that asking questions are not a sign of
weakness rather it is the opposite. And then I learned that my superiors are all open and
just waiting to be asked.

 Time management

I am used to decide all my class schedules during enrolment and I choose schedule that
work the best for me. But at work my boss decides for everything. Working 9 straight
hours is very challenging and at the same time tiring. My assigned work is not only in the
office there are times that I was assigned outside the province and being new to place
may cost a lot of time. To admit, there are times that I was late but like all the other
problems I pass through by facing it head on. Firstly by straightening my priorities up. I
sacrifice some of my time to sleep early so that I can be at work in time. I gave up few
gatherings and occasions, and in the end I et accustomed in going to work and time
management doesn’t seem to a problem anymore.
  Overwhelming work

At first I thought that there is a lot of work being given to me. I feel pressured and
overwhelmed of how much work I have to do in a required time. But I realized that the
only reason I feel that way is because I am new to the working situation and after I
became much more engage in my assignments it doesn’t seem as many as it is during my
first week.

III. RECOMMENDATION

OJT Program

I believe that the whole OJT Program is essential in honing a competitive graduate for them to
be able to have glimpse of the real working world. I recommend that all courses must require
an OJT Program for them to experience first-hand work circumstances. Also there must be a lot
of company to choose from both locally and internationally in order for the students to feel moe
competitive during application.

Company

I am very thankful that Hyundai taught so much. I recommend for them to send trainee as
much as possible outside of the office to experience a field where they can be the one to look
for the target market and gain sale in the area.

Adviser

I feel grateful that my adviser always asks us of what is happening in our companies. I
recommend that advisers also give time to visit the trainees during work so that they can also
observe and witness their performance.