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WELCOME TO DISNEY LAND PRINCES AND PRINCESSES.
QUESTION
TASK (MIRA)
INSTRUCTION (CLEO)
1) Fold your sheet of paper in half
2) Tear off the upper right corner of the paper
3) Fold your paper in half again
4) Tear off the lower right corner
5) Fold your paper in half
6) Tear off the upper left corner
7) Fold in half a final time
8) Tear off the lower left corner
9) Unfold
your paper and hold it up
10) Open your eyes, look at your product and compare it with the
other students’ paper.
QUESTION(MIRA)
INTRODUCE YOURSELF
-MIRA
-JUSTINE
-XID
-CLEO
LESSON 5 (CLEO)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1-2 (JUSTINE)
3-4 (XID)
5-6 (MIRA)
TOPIC 1
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Oral Communication in the Workplace (CLEO)
Oral communication skill in business is highly valued. Without exception, everybody in business
needs it to communicate details of information, discuss strategies, map out plans, close business
agreements, work in teams, and deal with managers, employees, business partners, guests or clients. To
improve yourself, you also need communication skill to help you initiate personal plans, lead project
undertakings, and solve pressing problems. Executives and managers need good communication skills to
demonstrate effective leadership, efficient transaction, quality performance, and excellent productivity.
Successful businesses have gained their good reputation because strong communication skill is
fully recognized and developed among employees. However, some companies’ need for employees with
effective communication skill is all too often unfulfilled. Some business transactions miss the mark as
business people fail to convey proper course of communication.
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Pressing Challenges in Workplace Communication (MIRA)
Communication has always been essential in any business’ growth and development. As effective
communication is needed to be able to operate and become successful, pressing challenges do interfere
and are likely to affect your work and communication in the future.
Andrea Campbell, author of Top 10 Team Communication Issues and How to Avoid Them,
believe that poor communication skills create business problems.
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Top Communication Issues: (JUSTINE)
Campbell identified top ten communication issues that business communicators have to consider to be
able to avoid or solve them.
1. Failure to Listen.
Ineffective listening is a big problem in communication. Good communication fails when one
doesn’t pay much attention or plan what to say before one ends his statement. Many distractions
affect effective listening. Team members are distracted by the thoughts bothering his mind. They
have short attention span.
2. Culture Differences.
The diversity of backgrounds and cultural customs create communication issues among team
members and leaders. People would just love to stay along with people of the same background.
Hence, leaders face challenges of grouping and team communication hurdles.
7. Gender Bias.
The choice of which gender makes a more effective leader in the department is an issue of gender
bias. This gender discrimination creates problem in the organization. Speak about concerns
without engaging in demeaning oneself. Avoid gender-bias language or terms that connote
gender. For example, use chairperson for chairman or chairwoman.
9. Inadequate Knowledge.
Little knowledge is dangerous. Hence, team performance is affected due to ineffective education
or lack of understanding or other inadequate knowledge foundation.
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How to improve oral communication? (XID)
Well, there is no one fixed method to develop communication skills. A combination of variety of
methods work best in helping people to get more command on their oral communication skills. In the
business world, individuals are expected to be confident about their beliefs, ideas and convictions. Hence,
they must include words like ‘In my opinion’, ‘as far as I know’, I believe that’ so that their words are
more emphatic and reflect self-analysis. While improving skills on oral communication skills, people in a
workplace must learn the art of listening. It is said that to speak well, one must be a great listener. In the
professional world, poor listening skills can cost an individual a fortune as some major pointers from the
other person’s perspective can be missed. This is true even in management meetings and seminars.
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1. Written communication
Writing is one of the more traditional aspects of communication. We often write as part of our
job, communicating via email and messenger apps like Slack, as well as in more formal documents, like
project reports and white papers.
Conveying information clearly, concisely, and with an accurate tone of voice are all important
parts of written communication.
2. Verbal communication
Communicating verbally is how many of us share information in the workplace. This can be
informal, such as chatting with coworkers about an upcoming deliverable, or more formal, such as
meeting with your manager to discuss your performance.
Taking time to actively listen when someone else is talking is also an important part of verbal
communication.
3. Non-verbal communication
The messages you communicate to others can also take place non-verbally—through your body
language, eye contact, and overall demeanor. You can cultivate strong non-verbal communication by
using appropriate facial expressions, nodding, and making good eye contact.
Really, verbal communication and body language must be in sync to convey a message clearly.
4. Visual communication
Lastly, visual communication means using images, graphs, charts, and other non-written means to
share information. Often, visuals may accompany a piece of writing or stand alone. In either case, it's a
good idea to make sure your visuals are clear and strengthen what you're sharing.
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3. Be receptive to feedback.
As you’re working to improve your communication skills, ask your colleagues for feedback about
areas you can further develop. Try incorporating their feedback into your next meeting, brainstorming
session, or video conference.
7. Tell a story.
When you can, include stories in your written or visual materials. A story helps keep your
audience engaged and makes it easier for people to relate to and grasp the topic.
12. Ask questions and summarize the other person's main points.
Part of being an active listener is asking relevant questions and repeating pieces of the
conversation to show that you understand a point. Listening makes communication a two-way street, and
asking questions is a big part of that.
By customizing your letter and paying attention to details, you can significantly increase your
chances of getting noticed by potential employers and advancing in the hiring process.
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Writing a Job Application Letter or a Cover Letter (JUSTINE)
When seeking a job, it is important to write a strong application letter or cover letter. It allows
you to introduce yourself to the company, highlight your abilities, as well as clarify why you are the best
candidate for the job.
Remember that your job application letter is an opportunity to make a strong first impression and
demonstrate your qualifications and enthusiasm for the position. Customization, professionalism, and
attention to detail are key to writing an effective cover letter.
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Thoughts and considerations in writing a cover letter: (XID)
Personalization is Key
Every job application letter should be personalized to the position for which you are applying.
Research is Important
Before creating your cover letter, do extensive research on the firm. Mention specifics about the
company's recent accomplishments, projects, or values that speak to you.
Professional Tone
Keep a professional and upbeat tone throughout your letter.
Conciseness is Key
Maintain your cover letter short and simple.
Proofread Carefully
Check your cover letter regarding grammar and spelling mistakes.
Follow Instructions
Follow any application requirements given to you by the employer.
Stay Professional Online
Keep an eye on your internet presence because possible employers may look at your profiles.
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The content of cover letter (CLEO)
The cover letter's contents should be carefully designed to introduce yourself to a potential
employer, demonstrate your qualifications, and communicate your excitement for the job opportunity.
Your cover letter is your chance to create a good first impression and demonstrate your qualifications and
excitement for this position.
By incorporating additional considerations into the content of your cover letter, you can create a
compelling and tailored document that effectively communicates your qualifications and enthusiasm for
the position, ultimately increasing your chances of getting noticed by potential employers.
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Key elements to include in the content of a cover letter (MIRA)
Contact Information
Your contact information, such as your full name, address, phone number, and email address,
should appear at the very top of the cover letter. Include the date you wrote the letter underneath
your contact information.
Recipient’s Information
Include the recruiting manager's name, title, and the address of the company if you know it. If
you don't know who this person is, use a generic salutation like "Dear Hiring Manager" or "To
Whom It May Concern."
Opening Paragraph
Begin with a strong and brief opening paragraph that clearly outlines the position you're looking
for and briefly mentions how you found out about the job opportunity. You can indicate it here if
you were suggested by someone or if you have a mutual relationship.
Body Paragraph
Highlight your qualifications and experiences that are directly relevant to the job in one or more
body paragraphs. Provide clear instances of your abilities and accomplishments. Address the job
description's major requirements and explain how you fulfill or surpass them.
Addressing Concerns
Address any potential problems, such as employment gaps or a career transition, in a positive and
brief manner in your cover letter. Highlight your adaptability and dedication to the role.
Closing Paragraph
Summarize your qualifications and express your enthusiasm for the role in the final paragraph.
Express your desire for an interview to discuss your candidacy further.
Complimentary Close
Use a professional concluding phrase like "Sincerely" or "Best regards," followed by your entire
name. Leave space for your handwritten signature if submitting a physical copy of the letter.
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Designing the CV (JUSTINE)
Curriculum Vitae
The term CV is an abbreviation of the Latin Word Curriculum Vitae, which is literally
translated to “the course of your life” is a detailed professional document highlighting one’s education,
experience and accomplishments. A CV may also include your professional references, as well as
coursework, fieldwork, hobbies and interests relevant to your profession. You might also choose to add a
personal profile to your CV that lists your skills and positive attributes to ensure employers have a well-
rounded view of your personality and achievements.
A CV includes additional sections such as for research and publications, presentations and
professional associations. It is is a very in-depth document that describes your career journey step-by-
step, including all sorts of personal information. You can look at the CV as a comprehensive description
of everything you have ever done, all the achievements you are proud of, and all the publications that bear
your name.
You need to update your CV every time you accomplish something new academically or
professionally. Meaning, whenever you get a new job, publish something new, obtain a new certificate,
and so on.
There is no rule of thumb on how long a CV should be - depending on the amount of experience
the differences between CV and Resume generally only apply in the United States. In all of Europe, the
word CV is essentially just a synonym for the resume. So, if you’re applying for a position in the Europe,
and the job asks for a CV, you should know that it actually means a resume.
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Contact information
Include your full name, address, phone number and email address.
Academic history
List all schooling from high school through postdoctoral (if applicable). Include the title of the
degree you earned, the year you graduated and the name of the school.
Professional experience
Include the organization where you worked, the job title, the dates you were employed and a
summary of your experience and achievements.
Professional associations
List the organization’s name, location or chapter and the dates of active membership.
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Basic rules of Writing CV (CLEO)
When creating a curriculum vitae (CV) or resumé, like with other kinds of business writing, keep
the reader in mind. Your readers are the recruiters in this situation. They are usually human resource
managers or other members of the recruitment department who are tasked with screening applicants based
on their CVs. Follow these basic criteria when producing a CV or resumé to increase your chance.
-Write with the recruiter or human resource manager in mind. Assume that you are the recruiter. Think
about what he needs to know about you. Consider the job description.
-Present your CV or resumé to inform them well about what they need to know. Show it in a way that it
reveals very professional and credible information.
-A well-written CV or resumé limits the chance of not selecting you. It easily puts you in the shortlist.
-CV or resumés are the most important documents needed in job screening. They provide the highlights
of your qualifications, work experiences, competence, professional and educational history.
-In some academic institutions, the CV or resumé is the standard for job applications. The objective of
both CV and resumé remain. However, the appearance of the document is noticeably different.
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Resume vs CV (MIRA)
What is a resume?
A resumé is a brief summary of skills over one or two pages. It is short with no particular format rule and
highly customizable. A resumé does not have to be ordered chronologically; it does not have to cover the
whole career. The resume contains three simple sections: name and contact information, education, and
work experience. Unlike the CV, you should try to keep a resume as short as possible. In 99% of the
cases, you’d want to keep your resume to 1-page max. If you have 15+ years of experience, or really
believe that the extra information you can mention can add value to your application, you can make it 2
pages tops. In a resume, you only mention the aspects of your work experience and skills that are relevant
to the job you’re applying for. A good resume highlights specific contributions you have made in your
previous work and showcases how your different skills can be useful for the position you are applying to.
The resume is usually accompanied by the submission of a cover letter which states your intent for
applying to the job. The cover letter builds upon the skills and experience you have touched upon in your
resume, explaining how they’re going to help you excel at the job you’re applying for. .
What is a CV?
To summarize, A resume is a short, straight-to-the-point, document created for the purpose of applying
to a specific job. A CV, on the other hand, is more detailed and can be more than two pages. It covers
your entire career history. It has a clear chronological order listing the whole career of the individual. In
writing your CV, you have to consider the following information: Areas of interest. Education. Grants,
honors and awards. Publications and presentations. Employment and experience. Academic memberships.
And Character references.
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THREE MAJOR DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CV AND RESUME (XID)
Length - The first and most notable difference between a CV and a Resume is how long each one
of them is. A resume is kept short and brief (usually 1 page), whereas the CV is more
comprehensive (it can go up to 2-3 pages depending on your experience).
PURPOSE - The CV is mainly used for academical purposes, such as applying for a research
program, a Ph.D., or joining the staff of a university. The resume, on the other hand, is written for a
regular job in a company.
LAYOUT - The CV is an academic diary where you include all your academic qualifications,
achievements, and certifications. It is universal in nature as it can be updated as you go. Whereas, a
resume has to be created (or at least customized) for each job you’re applying for, and has a bigger
focus on your professional achievements, rather than academic.
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-Decide whether you want to start with a personal statement or career objective.
-Include sections on Key Skills, Knowledge and Achievements, Work Experience, and Education.
-When discussing achievements, focus on what you have actually done and the end result achieved.
-Make sure that your spelling and grammar are all correct.
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TOPIC 4
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An online job interview is a modern way to communicate with a potential employer and
demonstrate why you are the best applicant for a vacant position. It is conducted through internet
platforms like skype, zoom, google meet, etc.
An online job interview often consists of many of the same aspects as an in-person job interview,
such as responding to interviewer questions, providing information about your personality and work
experience, and addressing a company's vision and values.
Keep in mind that online interviews are as important as in-person interviews.
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PROS OF ONLINE INTERVIEW (XID)
1. CONVENIENT
- Taking interviews from in-person meetings to virtual ones is, at the very least, incredibly
convenient. The ease of signing onto the internet and chatting over a webcam is much easier than
hopping in a car, facing traffic, and the stress of getting lost on the way to an interview.
2. FLEXIBLE
- By removing the time-off requests and commutes for candidates, and the dreaded conference
room scheduling, you can more easily find time to interview more candidates. And with more
candidates applying and being considered for jobs because the location is no longer a barrier,
recruiters will increase the odds of finding great talent with the expanded talent pool.
3. EFFICIENT
- Not only are online interviews more convenient than traditional in-person interviews, they are
also more efficient and reduce your company’s time to fill. Interviews take less time to schedule
and are accessible to out-of-town applicants. This means that they can take place sooner, rather
than later. And when interviews are scheduled quickly, hiring can be done quickly too.
4. INSIGHTFUL
- While the thought of being recorded might be intimidating, the ability to capture a virtual
interview actually benefits both the interviewer and interviewee. Recording interview questions
ensure that the interview is a safe, compliant, and consistent experience for each applicant. The
recording also allows for interviewer feedback from peers and managers, which supports
improved interview delivery in the future.
6. CONSISTENT
- Consistency is key, especially when it comes to delivering quality interviews. All questions
asked during a virtual interview are both monitorable and trackable, which means that interviews
are as similar as possible for each candidate. With question consistency and interviewer
performance tracking, applicants are more likely to be assessed fairly.
7. COST SAVING
- Online interviews don’t just save time for recruiters and candidates—they also save them
money. And in today’s economy—where many consumers and businesses alike are tightening
their belts—cost savings is a big reason to consider video interviews.
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1. CONNECTIVITY ISSUES
- Interviewees need a reliable internet connection or you could have an interrupted call with lag
or frozen images. There’s not much you can do about this as an interviewer and it could mean
you have to reschedule.
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Tips:
1. Download the software required by the company ahead of time so that you’ll have the
opportunity to get used to it.
2. Create a professional username, such as a variation on your real name, as it appears on
your resume, if it’s available.
3. Dress professionally even if you are sitting down. Wear nice pants and shoes, as you
never know when you will have to stand up. Plus, dressing the part will help you get your
head in the game.
4. Clear your workspace and any clutter that is behind you so that it doesn't show up on the
screen. You don’t want your interviewer to be distracted by visual noise in the room or to
assume that your disorganized space is a sign of how you’d perform as a worker.
5. Make sure that you are in a quiet room where you will not be disturbed by people, pets,
etc. Turn off your ringer, any alarms, and electronics that are likely to interrupt.
6. Have a piece of paper and a pen ready so that you are not scrambling to find them later.
7. Have a copy of your resume in your sightline in case you have to refer to dates, job titles,
or numbers.
8. Smile and focus as much as possible and try to behave as if you’re in a regular, in-person
interview. Look into the camera, listen attentively, and engage with your interviewer.
Don’t just wait for your turn to speak.
9. Practice using your webcam equipment before the interview, so you are sure everything
is in working order and that you’re comfterboll interviewing on video.
10. TEST ANY TECHNOLOGY YOU PLAN TO USE as technology has the potential to be
unpredictable. Testing the devices you plan to complete your interview on can help make sure
you're prepared by verifying that it functions correctly.
11. USE NEUTRAL BACKGROUND Having a neutral background can be an effective way to
appear professional during an online interview, especially when your interviewer can see you.
12. USE A MICROPHONE OR HEADSET While many computers and mobile devices have
their own microphones, using an external microphone can sometimes increase the quality
of audio during an online call.
13. FOLLOW UP WITH YOUR INTERVIEWER After you complete an interview, following
up with the person who interviewed you might increase your chances of being hired by
maintaining contact with someone at the company and showing that you have a genuine
interest in the position.
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A virtual meeting is an online interaction where participants connect through technology and the
internet, eliminating the need for physical presence. It enables real-time communication, collaboration,
and document sharing with the help of video conferencing tools and webinars.
As remote work and digital collaboration have become prevalent, virtual meetings play a vital
role in modern communication practices. It provides individuals and businesses with a flexible and
efficient means of conducting interactions.
A physical meeting is an in-person gathering where participants come together in the exact physical
location for direct face-to-face interaction. It enables immediate and intimate communication, allowing
attendees to interpret non-verbal cues for better understanding and rapport.
Physical meetings have traditionally been essential for conducting business and interpersonal interactions.
While they offer a personal touch and foster connection, they may require more time, resources, and
coordination than virtual meetings.