Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Caraga Administrative Region
Division of Agusan del Sur
PATIN-AY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
(Carved- Out School from ASSAT/DepEd Accredited Technical Vocational High School)
(Operating Unit – Empowered)
D.O. Plaza Government Center, Patin-ay Prosperidad Agusan del Sur

CAREER GUIDANCE
ADVOCACY PROGRAM
FOR GRADE 12
STUDENTS

Module 7
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Version of Me 2.0

Introduction
This module entitled “Version of Me 2.0” refers to the individual who is
discovering the real Version of Me 2.0, that can be awesome in his/her own way and
able to manifest greatness in pursuing a lifelong career. It is a transition from school to
the curriculum exits that you will plan for your future job, so that you will be productive
and can persistently sustain in the real world of work―that’s the real version of me 2.0.

In order to figure out how you will work with ME 2.0, you should understand who
you are and how you function well. This will be a great help to you to be aware and be
guided on what you want to become, who you want to be, and know where to begin.
What traits will learners possess that you can be proud of? No matter where the
learners are or what moment they are in, let us take this module and learn things
forward together.

Time Allotment:
I. Objectives
At the end of the session, the learners are expected to:
1. identify the rights and responsibilities of the employees and
employers;
2. determine the aspects considered in planning for life and career;
and
3. relate the chosen career to the needs of the society.

II. Motivation

Do Activity Worksheet No. 7.1: Me and My Future Job in your workbook.

Directions:
1. Draw a symbol for your future job.
2. In the template found in your workbook, fill in your Name, Symbol, Future
Job and your potential contribution to the Society through your chosen job
in the first entry of worksheet No. 7.1
3. Ask your classmates of their own entries.
4. Write the name of your classmates and their entries in your worksheet.
5. Gather as many as you can

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Synthesis:
Questions help clarify the situation. Questions put you on the spot, where you
have to think―and thinking is always a good thing for everybody. Questions help you
clarify your thoughts. Questions demand answers and require the situation to be
thought through, to its logical conclusions.
With this process, you will be able to decide better about your career goals.

III. Main Activity

Do Activity Worksheet No. 7.2: Transition Work Sheet Analysis on Curriculum
Exits “My Hand Version 2.0” in your workbook.

The main activity is based on the motivational activity which focuses mainly
on the process of your transition from school to the four curriculum exits. It helps you
see where you will find yourself in the workplace that corresponds to your curriculum
exit. This is taking into your hands the realities you have to face once you set into the
real world of work. In the realm of work, you will have to recognize work ethics and
work values that you have to imbibe, including improving your personality, in order to
succeed in whatever career you pursue.

Rationale

Our hands are very important parts of our body. The hands symbolize how an
individual works. A lot of memories are found in our hands, just like a scar somewhere
in the finger that reminds you of a time when you were chopping wood for fire, or
helping your mother prepare for dinner. Or it may be a scar from heated oil that
scratched your hand while frying fish. It may also be a callus on the hand that reminds
you how hardworking you are, such as when you go farming, wash clothes, and do
household chores for your family.

The brain serves as the master that the hand may follow (doer). This simply
states that our hand acts what the brain commands; as both are working together. As
such, an individual should have balance in work ethics and in work values in order to
achieve success in life.
Procedure:
1. Observe your two hands and choose which hands represent you the
most. Is it the right hand or the left hand?
2. On the space provided in your workbook, trace the hand you chose;
3. Draw the following symbols:

• On the SMALL FINGER: Draw a symbol that represents your present

track/strand/specialization (Grade 12).

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 Sample drawing for Academic: A nurse’s cap because the learner wants to
become a Nurse, a Statoscope because the learner wants to become a
Physician/Doctor.

Sample drawing for TVL: Hammer, Ladder, Bread, Cake and many more

• On the RING FINGER: a symbol that represents your Job immersion.

Sample drawing for Academic: Drawing of a Hospital, Building, Bank,
Orphanage Center, Accounting Firm, Shopping Mall and many more
Sample drawing for TVL: Electrical Store, Construction site, Bakery, Beauty
House or Salon and many more

• On the MIDDLE FINGER: draw a symbol that represents your career exit
(Kolehiyo, Trabaho, Negosyo and Skills and Development Center).

Sample drawing for Academic: Drawing of a Business building, Bridges,

Road and many more
Sample drawing for TVL: Academic: Drawing of a Hospital, Building, Bank

• On the POINT FINGER: Draw a symbol that represents your future job.
Sample drawing for Academic: An injection for a nurse, a statoscope for a
Physician, high rise building for Engineering, Hospital, Bank
Orphanage and many more
Sample drawing for TVL: Drawing of an Electrical Store, Construction site,
Bakery, Beauty House or Salon and many more

• On the THUMB: Draw a symbol of your contribution to the society in

relation to your future job (success-like story).
Sample drawing of Academic: The heart and the family. Because the nurse
helps by taking care and helps sustain the life of one sick individual in
the family.
Sample drawing for TVL: Drawing of good food for a healthy life style by a
chief cook

• On the PALM AREA: Draw a symbol that represents your Career

Motivational Goal; (strength and sustainability/holding on)
Sample drawing of Academic: Drawing of a heart that symbolizes life “as
long as there is a heart beating…life must go on” by a Physician and
Nurse.
Sample drawing for TVL: Drawing of a Go, Glow and Glow food that gives
strength to an individual.

• On the WRIST AREA: Draw a symbol that sustains you in the current
track/strand/specialization (connection and sustainability strength and
responsibility)
Sample drawing for Academic: Drawing of a Cross symbolizes “My
Creator” that means… I am the Way, the Truth and the Life”…In the

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 ups and downs of your life, you are sustained with prayers and keep
on moving forward positively until success comes.
Sample drawing for TVL: Construction material/tools needed in the
construction company, were there tools are very much valued the
workers.

Sample Activity Worksheet 2: Transition Work Sheet Analysis on Curriculum

Exits “My Hand Version 2.0”

Options (aspects) to consider:

1. Will go to college if there will be a financial support.
2. Will go to work with NC2 as Electrical instillation.
3. Will make a business with electrical equipment.

Right and responsibilities of my future chosen career:

1. Designing and implementing cost-effective equipment modification to help improve
safety and reliability (Ex. For Electrical Engineering).
2. _________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________

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Rights and responsibilities of the employer (Engineering Company):
1. Provide workplace free from serious recognized hazards and comply with standards,
rules and regulations.
2. _________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________

Processing Questions:
1. How did you find yourself in the chosen career in relation to the expected duties
and responsibilities?
2. Being aware of your chosen career, name at least three you consider your work
principles.
3. What/who do you think motivates you to pursue your career goal? Can you explain
how?
Lecturrete:
Synthesis
Senior high school is a transition period or passage from one stage to another
until the learners reach their chosen career goal. There are important factors to
consider in reaching the chosen career goal. One is by exposing oneself to the world
of work in order to get a taste of what it takes to be working and to become workers.
By exposing themselves to the real world of work through work immersion, learners
slowly learn and develop within themselves the work principles and work values. As
such, once they themselves are in the realm of real work, they would know the rules
and become exemplars of other coworkers in terms of practice of work ethics and work
values.

Definitions of Terms

Conformity is a type of social influence involving a change in belief or behavior in order

to fit in a group.
Motivation is literally the desire to do things. It is the difference between waking up
before dawn to pound the pavement and lazing around the house all day. It is the
crucial element in setting and attaining goals—and research shows you can
influence your own levels of motivation and self-control. So figure out what you want,
power through the pain period, and start being who you want to be.
Personal development covers activities that improve awareness and identity, develop
talents and potential, build human capital and facilitate employability, enhance the
quality of life and contribute to the realization of dreams and aspirations.
Personality development is the relatively enduring pattern of thoughts, feelings, and
behaviors that distinguish individuals from one another. The dominant view in the
field of personality psychology today holds that personality emerges early and
continues to change in meaningful ways throughout the lifespan.
Expectancy theory (or expectancy theory of motivation) proposes an individual will
behave or act in a certain way because they are motivated to select a specific
behavior over other behaviors due to what they expect the result of that selected
behavior will be.

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Two-factor theory (also known as Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory and dual-
factor theory) states that there are certain factors in the workplace that cause job
satisfaction, while a separate set of factors cause dissatisfaction.

Trait theory (also called dispositional theory) is an approach to the study of human
personality. Trait theorists are primarily interested in the measurement of traits,
which can be defined as habitual patterns of behavior, thought, and emotion .

Operational Definition:
Work ethics is the guiding principle of correct working.

Work values is imbibing the guiding principle of correct working.

Goal motivator is a personal or hygiene motivation adopted from Hernsberg’s

motivation theory.

Return of Investment (ROI) is the human capital with work ethics who became
productive and efficient towards work.

IV. Lecturette

“A life that not lived for others is not a life.” – Mother Teresa

The activity “My Hand Version 2.0” has something to do with the individual’s life,
the learner’s future career. The symbolic hand interprets how the individual works. The
realization of the learners chosen career with its work ethics, work values and
personality that fits him/her to their career goal.
In the future workplace, it is important for the learner to know the duties and
responsibilities of both employees and employers. (Refer to appendices 1 and 2.)

As the learner experiences education from the school, his interest is in future
career progresses. According to Gestalt, (here and now theory) the experience of the
learner has a strong influence that he could learn and develop his work ethics and
work values in the process of learning specific knowledge and skills towards his
chosen career. These are the factors that employers are looking for in an applicant
(learner). Aside from the intellectual part of the learner, another important aspect to
consider in the lifelong career planning is the personality of the learner.

The learner’s personality is an asset not just in the future workplace, but in
everyday living. Most if not all, employers highlight “pleasing personality” from an
applicant. Personality is progressive and developmental. The personality of the learner
has been recognized from Module 1 to Module 6. And as the modules progress, the
learners’ personality also improves as it is enhanced in every module. Whether the
learner will decide to be employed, pursue college degree, make a business, or just
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stop moving forward to its career advancement, that learner has his own unique
personality.
Personality Development essentially means enhancing and grooming one’s outer
and inner self to bring about a positive change to one’s life. Each individual has a
distinct persona that can be developed, polished and refined.

Improving personality and Image is a reproduction or a mental picture of you as

seen as others. People react to you based on the way you present yourself, the way
you look, speak and behave. If you act defensively, you invite attacks. If you act strong
and confident, people will respond to you with respect and deference (Santos, 1984).
Some Filipino men and women generally appear overly modest and shy. Instead of
behaving assertively, they behave too submissively, they let the situation appear to be
controlling them.

According to the study of Bencsik, et al., on the Relationship between Motivation

and Personality type, is proven that there is a significant relationship between the
known and accepted (attractive) goal of work its value and employee satisfaction.
These relations are factors that reinforce intrinsic motivation.

It is significant to note that the determined aspects (factors) that the learners have
considered in planning for life and career like the goal motivators of the leaner has to
be recognized since this factors that will lead him to his career success that could
address to the need of the society or may lead him halt him from career advancement
to meet the need of the society.

Here are some factors that made the learners what they are now: Where are they
were from? Are they from city or from a small town? What were their past experiences,
particularly in your family? The way they respond to people is a result of the way you
respond to your family members-especially your parents in your formative years.

The learner in this module would recognize its motivators as intrinsic and extrinsic
motivators in order to move forward to the next level and even to sustain their lifelong
career goals. Intrinsic motivators are internal variables within the individual give rise
to motivation and behavior. Example is the Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory.

According to Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs an individual first have to

satisfy its basic Psychological needs (food, shelter and clothing) before the individual
takes the second step with it is up to the next need level which is the Safety and
Security, then the need of Belongingness (to love and to be loved), then the need of
Esteem (Self-esteem) and the Self-actualization of which is the highest need of a
person.

While a process motivator emphasizes the nature of the interaction between the
individual and the environment. Examples of valued outcomes in the workplace include
pay increases and bonuses, promotions, time off, new assignments, recognition, and
many more.

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 Another external motivator to consider which focuses on environmental elements
to explain behavior is the motivator itself. Motivators are more concerned with the
actual job itself. For instance how interesting the work is and how much opportunity it
gives for extra responsibility, recognition and promotion. According to Hernzberg,
hygiene factors are factors which 'surround the job' rather than the job itself. For
example a worker will only turn up to work if a business has provided a reasonable
level of pay and safe working conditions but these factors will not make him work harder
at his job once he is there.

To relate the chosen career to the needs of the society, the learner requires to
process himself/herself to change and take the balance in order to fit in and address
the need of the society.

The individual in the society is the learner who carries with him/her the factors
that will in able him/her to fit to the needs of the society. The learner’s factors are his/her
work values, skills, knowledge, personal qualities, enhanced personality, work ethics
and not limited to friendliness, approachable, genuineness, warmth and many more.
An individual develops and functions within the environmental context.

It is also important to note that as the learners move forward to their career goals
they need to recognize their own core work values and work ethics as well as
recognizing other learners work values and work ethics to work harmoniously as one
team (senior high school). The learners will encounter themselves in the same situation
as they exit to work, to have a business, to college, to middle career job and even if
they halt to advance their career. The learners have already learned how to cope and
adjust themselves with the changing career environment.
The process of this module is for the leaners’ goal is to recognize one’s
knowledge, skills, qualities (personality), values (personal values) and work ethics is to
get the desired career goal and to learn how to sustain in his/her desired curriculum
exits to be able to address to the need of the community and to the society as well.
Module 5 mentioned about ROI (Return of Investment) of which is not limited to
monetary investment. The individual learner with its work ethics and work values in the
future workplace may sustain and even be promoted to a higher position. As the quote
goes “As long as you’ve got passion, faith, and are willing to work hard, you can do
anything and have anything you want in this world.” – Unknown
It is important to note that, while learner’s work values play an essential role in
their career choice, they should not consider them in isolation. Learners may also look
at their other traits including personality type, interests, and aptitudes. It is then when
learners when l find themselves in a Better Jobs Fit equals better success and
satisfaction that sustain them in the position (Frank Parson, 1908).
Version of Me 2.0 then is a process that the learner will become ready not just in
the workplace but in everyday encounter. The learner then is ready to fit in himself to
an organization. Consider the My Version 2.0 – will now be a marketable person to its
lifelong career.

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Synthesis
“We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is
pure, joy follows like shadow that never leaves.” - Buddha
The choice is with you to take. Remember, life is wonderful when we live joyfully
and harmoniously. By sharing our blessings with other people, success is in our reach.
“Live life without fear, confront all obstacles and show them.”

VI. Reflection: Version of Me 2.0 – Progression Sheet

Do Activity Worksheet No. 7.3: My Feet Version of Me 2.0 in your workbook.

Directions:
1. On the left foot, list things (traits & values) about your old self that you need to
change to get ready for the chosen career.
2. On the middle between the left and right feet, write your motivational mantra to
move on. Ex. “Go! Fight! Win!”
3. On the right, list new traits and values to accept, embrace, and improve to get
ready for the chosen career.
4. Refer to sample.

Version of Me 2.0 – Progression Sample Sheet

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VII. Evaluation : Situational Analysis

Directions: Analyse the following situations:

Situation No. 1:

Mr. Blank is a policeman who witnessed a killing incident to a teenager who

allegedly was involved about illegal drugs. In the court scenario, Mr. Blank
labelled the child as illegal drug user without strong evidence.

1. Identify the work ethics and values of the policeman.

2. What could have been done by the policeman?

Situation No. 2:

A bridge was built with substandard materials. The civil engineer gave an
estimated budget of 1.5 million to build the bridge but only P750,00.00 was spent for
the materials. The other P750,000.00 was shared by the rest of the construction
workers.

1. Identify the ethical issue in this situation.

2. What should be done?

Situation No. 3:

You are a friend of a newly hired accountant in a company XYZ who was offered
with a bonus of 1 million and a trip to London for a vacation. But he could not present
to the Board of Directors his findings on the discrepancy of the financial report at the
company treasurer.

1. Identify the ethical issue in this situation.

2. What could have been done by the accountant?

Situation No. 4:

A good chief cook was known in your community. Because of his monetary
needs, he closed a number of catering booking in just a week. He was successful and
gained triple income better than when he was working in the hotel. But unfortunately,
he got sick with tuberculosis. He got so depressed.

1. What work values can you identify in this situation?

2. How will you help/advise your good neighbor?

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 Situation No. 5:

In a restaurant, a costumer ordered a hot noodle soup. As the costumer was

about to take the noodle soup, he found a hair together with the noodles. The
costumer then called the waiter and told him about the hair. The waiter right away
apologized about the incident and gave him another serve of hot noodle soup.

1. Identify the lesson learned in the situation.

Synthesis:
“The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential…these
are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence. “ ―Confucius

Appendix 1:
List of Work Ethics
1. Reliability
2. Positive and helpful character
3. Good communicator
4. Altruistic and Goal Oriented

Appendix 2:

Reference for the Evaluation:

Use this checklist for a reference to identify and to get a better idea of what's important
to you. It's divided into three categories related to intrinsic, extrinsic and lifestyle values.

❖ Intrinsic Values
These are the intangible rewards, those related to motivation and satisfaction at
work on a daily basis. They provide the inner satisfaction and motivation that
make people say, "I love getting up and going to work!"

1. Variety and change at work

2. Be an expert
3. Work on the frontiers of knowledge
4. Help others
5. Help society
6. Experience adventure/excitement
7. Take risks/have physical challenges
8. Feel respected for your work
9. Compete with others

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 10. Have lots of public contact
11. Influence others
12. Engage in precision work
13. Gain a sense of achievement
14. Opportunities to express your creativity
15. Work for a good cause

❖ Extrinsic Values
These are the tangible rewards or conditions you find at work, including the
physical setting, job titles, benefits and earnings/earning potential. Extrinsic
values often trap people into staying at jobs they don't like, saying: "I just can't
give up my paycheck!" They are commonly called "golden handcuffs."

1. Have control/power/authority
2. Travel often
3. Be rewarded monetarily
4. Be an entrepreneur
5. Work as a team
6. Work in a fast-paced environment
7. Have regular work hours
8. Set your own hours/have flexibility
9. Be wealthy
10. Have prestige or social status
11. Have intellectual status
12. Have recognition through awards/honors/bonuses
13. Wear a uniform
14. Work in an aesthetically pleasing environment
15. Work on the edge, in a high-risk environment

❖ Lifestyle Values
These are the personal values associated with how and where you want to live,
how you choose to spend your leisure time and how you feel about money.

1. Save money
2. Vacation at expensive resorts
3. Have access to educational/cultural opportunities
4. Live close to sports/recreational facilities
5. Be active in your community
6. Entertain at home
7. Be involved in politics
8. Live simply
9. Spend time with family
10. Live in a big city

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 11. Live abroad
12. Have time for spirituality/personal growth
13. Be a homeowner
14. Live in a rural setting
15. Have fun in your life and at work

Appendix 3

Positive Work Ethics

Work ethics can be defined as a set of values, which involves the right approach,
attitude, precise behavior, respect for others and lively communication.

Basically, work ethics normalize what an employee would do in different situations

in office premises.

The habit of following good work ethics is inherent - it comes from within. It
involves our morality and other values, apart from what our parents have taught us.
Workers revealing good work ethics are considered suitable for better positions and
more responsibilities. Hence, it becomes important to be honest, responsible and
dependable.

Positive Work Beliefs

Honesty: The old adage, "honesty is the best policy" is true today more than ever. Any
job assigned to a person should be done with utmost honesty, without double-dealing,
untruthful or larceny. Employee business ethics manuals from most scandalized
corporations are likely to contain slogans touting its commitment to honesty and
integrity at work.

Integrity at Work: Integrity implies strength and stability. It means taking the high road
by practicing the highest business ethics standards. Representing integrity in the
workplace shows wholeness and reliability in a person's character and in an
organization. It shows that person have solid workplace behavior ethics that matter in
the real world that promote positive work ethics.

Dependability: Those who are dependable are considered reliable as well. Hence, it
is necessary to develop the quality of being a responsible person. This will, in turn,
nurture brilliant results and set you as a good example for those around you.

Responsibility: Accusing others, claiming victimhood, or passing the buck mays solve
shortterm crises, but refusal to take responsibility corrodes respect and unity in an
organization. Ethical people take responsibility for their actions. Workplace stress
issues are no excuse. Likewise, actions show the ability to be responsible both in the
little and big things. Good work ethics show a deeper promise to personal
responsibility.

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Trust: There's no free drive to good work ethics. Trust is hard to earn and even harder
to get back after you've lost it. Everyone who comes in contact with you or your
company must have trust and confidence in how you do business ethics. Conflicts of
interest in the workplace must not be on your detector display.

Respect: Respect is more than a feeling, but a demo of honor, value, and admiration
for something or someone. We respect the laws, the people we work with, the company
and its assets, and ourselves.

Teamwork: Always remember that you are a part of the team, no matter what role you
play in it. Do what is not only good for you, but also, beneficial for the team as a whole.
It is a business necessity to work openly and supportively in teams whether formal or
informal. You need each other for effective problem solving in the work place.

Efficiency: Efficiency is vital for a person's own growth as well as the improvement of
the company he is working with. It is very easy to spot inefficient employees, who waste
a lot of time and resources. However, efficiency is still a hallmark of good workers.

Quality: Quality should be more than making the best product, but should extend to
every aspect of your work. A person who recognizes quality and strives for it daily has
a profound sense of self-respect, pride in accomplishment, and attentiveness that
affects everything. From your memos to your presentations, everything you touch
should communicate professionalism and quality. Don't let workplace stress issues rob
you of striving for quality in everything you do.
Modesty: Humbleness and modesty are amongst the essential elements of good work
ethics. Only a dupe is arrogant, while a wise person always shows behaviors of
humility.

Leadership: A leader is out front providing an example that others will follow. Problem
solving in the work place must be your first response. The real test of these values
comes from the resulting action. It takes a concerted, company-wide effort, beyond
inserting these words in an employee manual, to make it happen.

Positive Work Habits: Inculcate good working habits that will impress the people you
are working with and your superiors as well. Coming to work late, dressing
inappropriately and shuffling jobs are considered as signs of not following good work
ethics.

Initiative: To be successful in whatever you do, it is vital to take initiatives on your part.
Don't wait to be told what to do. If you are doing the right thing in an acceptable manner,
do not hesitate to take initiatives.

Positive Attitude: Maintaining a positive attitude at work is very important to complete

your tasks successfully. This is because your coworkers get affected by your trait and
respond accordingly.

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Appendix 4

Duties and Responsibilities of Employees and Employers

Mechanical engineers create solutions and solve problems, playing a central role in
the design and implementation of moving parts in a range of industries

Mechanical engineers provide efficient solutions to the development of processes

and products, ranging from small component designs to extremely large plant,
machinery or vehicles.

They can work on all stages of a product, from research and development to
design and manufacture, through to installation and final commissioning.

Most industries rely on a form of mechanical systems and mechanical

engineering is thought to be one of the most diverse of all engineering disciplines. Due
to this, there are employment opportunities in a range of sectors, including:
• aerospace
• automotive
• biomedical
• construction
• manufacturing power
• railway.

Mechanical engineers can be involved in the management of people, projects and

resources, as well as the development and use of new materials and technologies.

Responsibilities
Projects that mechanical engineers work on can vary significantly, from
researching and developing medical products (such as mechanical hearts), to
improving production processes in large oil refineries or designing services within
buildings.
Across all sectors, your tasks generally include:
• designing and implementing cost-effective equipment modifications to help improve
safety and reliability
• developing a project specification with colleagues, often including those from other
engineering disciplines
• developing, testing and evaluating theoretical designs
• discussing and solving complex problems with manufacturing departments, sub-
contractors, suppliers and customers
• making sure a product can be made reliably and will perform consistently in specified
operating environments
• managing projects using engineering principles and techniques
• planning and designing new production processes
• producing details of specifications and outline designs
• recommending modifications following prototype test results

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• using research, analytical, conceptual and planning skills, particularly mathematical
modelling and computer-aided design
• considering the implications of issues such as cost, safety and time constraints
working with other professionals, within and outside the engineering sector
monitoring and commissioning plant and systems.

Working hours
Working hours typically include regular extra hours, but not usually weekends or
shifts. Self-employment and freelance work are possible for qualified engineers with a
good track record and experience. Short-term contract or consulting work is also
possible, often arranged through agencies.

Employers
Mechanical engineers can find employment in a huge range of sectors;
mechanical engineering has usually played a part in almost all the products and
services we see around us.
Employers of mechanical engineers include:
• aerospace and automotive industries
• the armed forces and the Ministry of Defence, e.g. the Defence Engineering and
Science Group (DESG)
• construction and building services
• energy utilities, including nuclear
• engineering consultancies
• government agencies
• manufacturing industries
• medical engineering
• oil and gas industries, including petrochemical industries
• process industries, including pharmaceuticals, food and cosmetics
• the public sector, including the Civil Service, local authorities, hospitals and
educational institutions
• research establishments, both academic and commercial
• sports engineering
• transport, including road and railways.

Recruitment agencies advertise vacancies and handle contract vacancies,

particularly for experienced engineers.

Professional development

It is possible to enter the engineering industry through a graduate training

scheme. If you do this, you will complete a structured course of training, which usually
involves working within a variety of disciplines.

It is likely that you will work towards gaining chartered engineer status (CEng),
which is an internationally-recognised qualification awarded by the Engineering
Council.

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 With CEng status you have higher earning potential and improved career prospects.
You will need to be a member of a professional institution so that you can apply
through them for professional registration. Relevant bodies include:
• IET
• IMechE.
The process of becoming chartered is more straightforward if you have an
accredited bachelors degree, along with a Masters or an accredited integrated MEng
degree. To see which qualifications are accredited see the Engineering Council.
Some employers will offer opportunities to study for a part-time MSc in a relevant
subject.
You will also need to demonstrate that you are working at a particular level and
have the required professional competences and commitment.
Most large firms offer structured training and encourage continuing professional
development (CPD). Usually, firms offer in-service training and short courses for
specific needs. This may include placements in different departments to widen your
experience.
Some employers are unable to provide broad training opportunities themselves,
and it is worth checking what arrangements they have in place.
CPD can be aided by joining one of the professional bodies, such as IMechE or
IET, which offer support through structured CPD programmes. They also run events,
courses and conferences.

Career prospects
Most careers in engineering lead to a senior position with responsibility for other
staff or larger projects and budgets.
Gaining chartered status (CEng) is a significant help in career progression. It will
be proof that you have met a UK and international standard of experience and
knowledge in the engineering profession. More information is available at Engineering
Council - Chartered Engineer.
As companies operate in an increasingly international market, the European
engineer (Eur Ing) status and additional language skills will become a distinct
advantage if you wish to progress further in the profession.
All chartered engineers are eligible to apply for Eur Ing status. See Engineering
Council - European Engineer.
You may decide to develop additional skills, such as business or management,
so that you can get involved with larger projects and take on greater responsibility.
Good commercial awareness is essential for career development, as well as
developing people management skills, as it is likely you will be required to lead teams
or manage projects.
You may be able to move into business functions, such as procurement, sales
and marketing or human resources (HR). Once you have developed your technical
skills, you can move into senior engineering posts, such as engineering director.

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Appendix 5

Improving One’s Personality

Early in life, one’s personality is already revealed, however, experiences,

education and situations modify them at such length. It can be improved by constantly
evaluating checking on our behavior and accepting challenges and opportunities to
modify a personality for the better.

Techniques to improve it:

1. Know yourself. Make an honest to goodness personality check.
2. Be willing to develop a strong desire to change for the better
3. Set a checklist of the good and bad or strong and weak points and make a plan on
how you improve on the weak points. The plan must be made in a step by step basis.
4. Follow up and evaluate progress of planned implementation

Poise and Grooming

How you look can make a difference…. Not only regarding the way you feel inside
about yourself, but also on your on – the job performance and in your interpersonal
relationships.

Check your bearing and body movements. Rigid or relaxed the way you walk
reflects how you feel:
• a tired shuffle
• a nervously hurried pacing
• a relaxed stroll a proud strut

Correct any negative mannerism like:

• Fidgeting with hair, jewelry, belt or belt buckle
• Twiddling thumbs
• Touching face
• Sniffling
• Scratching yourself
• Picking your teeth
• Foot tapping or foot rocking
• Clearing your throat or swallowing air

Wear appropriate clothes. The image you should project is one of your
Responsibility, Respectability and Trust.

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You and Your Wardrobe

Your clothes/accessories should suit you according to:

• Figure
• Occasion/time/place
• Climate
• Budget
• Lifestyle
• Age…. And more

Especially at work, don’t overdress. Clothes should not be so conspicuous as to

distract attention from the business at hand.

ACCESSORIES:
Jewelry – any piece of jewelry to be worn should be functional, or should add
presence. For women: use scarves to peck up simple designed outfits.

RULES FOR ACCESSORIES

• For business dressing, moderation is the key.
• Your accessories should suit the occasion, age and personality of wearer.
• It is a right to mix real, fake and ethnic jewelry, provided the fake jewelry is not
blatantly plastic.

“After you have clothes and accessories together, take a final glance at the mirror.
If you have some doubts, take something off.”

Specifically: Shoes
• Invest on a good pair. If your feet hurt, your face will show it
• Shoe color should generally be darker than the color of your hemline.
• Strappy sandals open to toes and heels, extremely high heels are not appropriate
for office use.
• Shoes can match your bag in color or texture but not both.
• White shoes looks good only for casual worn with white skirts or white pants.
• Preferably made of leather. Condition of shoes should be satisfactory.

Wardrobe Turnoffs:
• Underwear the wrong color for the clothing, so that it shows through
• A skirt with a slit worn with slip that shows through the split
• Bare feet in open-toed shoes in a business atmosphere
• Open-toed shoes with reinforced toe nylons
• High-heeled shoes in need of heel repair
• Buttons opened below the bust line
• An excessive amount of jewelry
• More than one ring per hand
• Clothing worn top too tightly
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• Strained or soiled clothing
• And overstuffed handbag Loose or missing buttons
• Visible underwear lines
• Bra straps that show
• Nylons with runs
• Uneven hemline

References
Personality – Positive Work Ethics, http://personality.pl/?id=75
Books:
Bolles, Richard Nelson. 2009. What Color is Your Parachute? A Practical
Manual for JobHunters and Career-Changers, Ten Speed Press
Berkeley/Toronto.
Stone, Raymond J., John Wiley & Sons. 2006. Managing Human Resources,
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Santos,1984. Personality for Today’s Young Professional Personality and
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Bencsik, Andrea, et al. 2016. The Relation Between Motivation & Personality
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