High School Students and
Their Career Path
PowerPoint Presentation
This presentation is for the use of DOLE and PESO Personnel,
Guidance Counselors and other Employment Service Providers.
Sections
Introduction to
Career Coaching
Student’s
Guide
Tests & Quizzes
What is Career Coaching?
Career Coaching
• Provides a bridge between school and
work
• Assists young adults in choosing an
appropriate and sensible career
Objectives
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Understand career planning
Have important information about working
Determine their personality and career interest
Explore different free online resources they can
use for career planning
• Understand in simple terms the trends of the
labor market
Program Schedule
Session Title
Duration
Cruise into your future
15-20 mins
Let Rabbits Run
15 mins
Icebreaker
5 mins
Who am I: Self-assessment tests
45-60 mins
Where am I headed: Facts and Figures about Work
15-20 mins
Discovering the O*Net: The language of occupational intelligence
15-20 mins
Icebreaker
15-20 mins
How do I get there: Goal setting and career planning
30- 45 mins
Topics on labor market
30- 45 mins
HOW TO KNOW YOUR INTEREST
The RIASEC Test
Personality Type Test
Values Test
Skills for School and Workplace Test
World of Work Test
The RIASEC Test
What is your interest?
• RIASEC is a commonly used test to
determine career interests.
RIASEC Summary
 Realistic
Mechanical Careers
 Investigative
Technical/Science Careers
 Artistic
Creative/Artistic Careers
 Social
Social Service/People-Oriented Careers
 Enterprising
Business and Sales-Oriented Careers
 Conventional
Office-based or Financial-oriented Careers
Personality Type Test
Overview:
help students identify their personality
type based on their self-development
and interaction with others
Objectives:
Determine personality type
Explore career types
Values Test
Overview: Help students identify their
personal traits.
Objectives:
1. Determine students’ personal traits and
values
2. Give examples of how these traits affect
their personal life
Link to Values Test (now or later)
Skills for School and Workplace Test
Overview:
Help students understand the importance of skills in school
and at work
Objectives: Students will be able to:
1. Rate their skill mastery
2. Describe the relevance of the skill to school
3. Describe the relevance of the skill to work
4. Develop a plan to improve their skills
Link to Workplace Test (now or later)
World of Work Test
Overview: Test students’ knowledge on the world
of work
Objectives: Students will be able to:
1. Understand the importance of career planning
2. Understand the importance of continuous
learning and upgrading skills
3. Understand vocabulary used in career planning
Link to Test
Cruise into your future!
A Guide for High School Students
What do you know
about the world of
work ?
The Story “ Let the Rabbits Run”
From “Soar with your Strengths” by Donald Clifton and Paula Nelson
Life After High School
What do you want to be when you grow up?
It is never too early to start thinking about
the future!
What you are doing in school now will have
an impact in what you do in the future.
Who Are You?
• What do I like doing? What are
activities I don’t like?
• What are my interests?
• What values are important to me?
• What are my talents?
• What am I good at doing?
Where Are You Going?
• What are my goals?
• What kind of jobs are
available?
• What are the
different jobs that
match my skills?
Take Action!
• Set goals for yourself
• List down all the kinds of
jobs that you can do
Find out more about the jobs that you
can do
 Find out what college courses you can
take to develop skills for these jobs
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What are other things you can do? 
Steps
1
Learn about yourself
2
Learn about careers
3
Make a plan
Career Map
High School
Elementary
College /
Work
Vocational
After High School
It is IMPORTANT to go to college or
vocational school
Students who go to college or
vocational school can get better jobs
than those who don’t.
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There are some jobs available to high
school graduates…
… but there are MORE jobs available to
graduates of college or technical schools.
Definitions
Task
Job
activities that you accomplish
each day that comprise your job
position that you fulfill each day
as a Step in your Career Ladder
Career
the progression of Jobs fulfilling
your goals within your Occupation…
Occupation
the Area of Interest or Industry
within which you work
You can explore various occupations at:
www.onetcenter.org
Where and How do I start?
WRONG QUESTIONS
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What jobs are in demand?
What are the most high paying jobs?
What jobs can I do abroad?
What jobs require minimal effort for high salary?
What jobs have the shortest hours?
Which career can get me promoted faster?
What jobs are expanding quickly?
Right questions
What will make me happy?
What am I passionate about?
What do I dream of doing?
What do I really want to do?
Let’s start with finding out who you are.
Realistic
Realistic
o You are: mechanical
o You like: working with mechanical or electric
equipment, building things, using tools
o You can be a:
o Engineer
o Architect
o Forester
o Pilot
Military Officer
o Crafts Person
o Fish and Game Warden
o Industrial Arts Teacher
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Investigative
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You are: curious and science-oriented
You like: science, technology, research, investigating or
studying natural science
You can be a:
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Chemist
Economist
Physician
Anthropologist
Dentist
Engineer
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Physicist
Production Planner
Biologist
Psychologist
Research or system analyst
Surgeon
Artistic
o You are: creative and artistic
o You like: painting, designing, singing, dancing,
writing, reading literature, listening to music
o Job Prospects:
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Artist
English Teacher
Musician
Singer
Actor
Interior Decorator
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Interpreter
Orchestra Conductor
Advertising Executive
Public Relations Specialist
Writer
Reporter
Social
o You are: service-oriented
o You like: teaching, helping, counseling
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Job Prospects:
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Counselor
 Therapist
Social Service Director  Training Director
Interviewer
 Recreation Leader
Teacher
 Educational Administrator
Nurse
Enterprising
o You are: business-oriented
o You like: selling, persuading, directing, influencing,
supervising, managing a business
o Job Prospects:
o Manager
o Salesperson
o Market Analyst
o Broker
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Contractor
Personnel Recruiter
Insurance Underwriter
Salary Administrator
Conventional
o You are: highly organized
o You like: maintaining orderly files/records, designing
systematic procedures
• Job Prospects:
– CPA
– Banker
– Business Teacher
– Clerk
– Financial Expert
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Office Manager
Secretary
Data Processor
Proofreader
Credit Manager
Your Personality
Does Personality Matter?
• Yes! Your personality should fit your
career choice!
• Knowing your personality will help you
understand yourself better and will help
you in interacting with others.
What is your Personality
Type?
Let’s find out! 
Energy
Extroverts
• Outward looking
• Seek interaction with
other people
• Likes group
activities,
brainstorming,
presentations
Introverts
• Inward looking
• Prefer to be by
themselves
• Likes working with
thoughts, ideas,
imagination
Information
Sensors
• Details-oriented
• Likes clear
instructions, plans,
timelines
• Enjoys working with
data
Intuitives
• Idea-oriented
• Likes to think big
• Thinks of theories
• Enjoys hands-on
experiments
Decision-making
Thinkers
• Use facts & figures
in making a decision
• Logic and
consistency
• Likes editing others’
work
Feelers
• Looks at people &
circumstances in
decision making
• Looks for value in
work
• Likes building team
work
Learning Style
Judgers
Perceivers
• Highly structured
• Very organized
• Prefers unstructured
environments
• Free-flowing
What’s your four-letter
Personality Type combination?
Discover Your
Values
Your Values
What personality traits and ideals are
important to you?
Let’s find out!
Skills for the Workplace
What skills do you need to be
successful in work?
Skills you Need
• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving
• Responsibility
• Eagerness to Learn
• Creative Thinking
• People Skills (or Social skills)
• Personal Skills
• Self-management
• Technical Skills
How to Develop These Skills
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School
Social Activities
Hobbies
Volunteer Work
House Chores
Community Work
The World of Work
• It’s important to understand
what the workplace is like.
• Each workplace is different.
• If you know more, you can
make better choices for your
future!
TESTS AND QUIZZES
Personality Test
Personality Type tests utilizing the Jungian model of which the MBTI and 16PF
are the most common use four letters to describe how people prefer to do
things and how they think about the world. After completing the assessment,
you are assigned one of two letters in four personality areas
1. E for Extroversion or I for Introversion,
2. S for Sensing or N for iNtuition,
3. T for Thinking or F for Feeling,
4. J for Judging or P for Perceiving
How does your energy flow?
EXTROVERTS (E)
INTROVERTS (I)
Have a lot of energy
 Like to be around people
 Act now, think later
 Like doing many things at the same time
 Talk more than listen
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Have quiet energy
Like to be alone
Think first, and then act
Like to focus on one thing at a time
Listen more than talk
Which best fits you?  Extroverts (E) OR  Introverts (I)
What kind of information do you notice and
remember?
SENSORS (S)
INTUITIVES (N)
Like concrete information
 Like step-by-step instructions
 Prefer to stick to the facts
 Rely on past experiences
 Like clear and precise data
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Like creative ideas
Like to figure things out
Think about the possibilities
Trust your gut instincts
Like abstract concepts
Which best fits you?  Sensors (S) OR  Intuitives (N)
How do you make decisions?
THINKERS (T)
Base decisions on facts
 Look for logical solutions
 Go for honesty and directness
 Make decisions with your head
 Love to debate issues
FEELERS (F)
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Base decisions on your feelings
Consider how other people feel
Go for courtesy and tact
Make decisions with your heart
Avoid arguments and conflicts
Which best fits you?  Thinkers (T) OR  Feelers (F)
How do you relate to your school
and the outside world?
JUDGERS (J)
 Like to make “to do” lists
 Have a plan for each day
 Study first, play later
 Finish projects that you start
 Get to class on time
PERCEIVERS (P)
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Like to stay loose and casual
Take each day as it comes
Play first, study later
Start projects, but don’t finish
Like to be fashionably late
Which best fits you?  Judgers (J) OR  Perceivers (P)
Example of
Personality Types
Values Test
Identify your personal traits or values
Example of a Values Test
Discover The “U” In Values!
This activity will help you identify your personal traits or values. Your journey
through life will offer a variety of experiences, so as you change and grow, your
values may as well. The list below contains a variety of satisfactions that people
get from the activities they do. Using the scale listed below, rate the degree of
importance to you.
1 = Not Important At All
2 = Somewhat Important
3 = Very Important
Helping Society: Doing something that contributes to improving our world.
Helping Others: Being involved in helping other people in a direct way.
Competition: Engaging in activities that rival my abilities against others.
Creativity: Creating new ideas, programs, or organizational structures.
Artistic Creativity: Engaging in creative activities such as painting, writing, or acting.
Knowledge: Engaging in learning and understanding new things.
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Discover The “U” In Values
Having Power and Authority: Controlling or influencing the opinions and activities of others.
Public Contact: Having a lot of day-to-day contact with others.
Working Alone: Doing projects alone without much contact with others.
Religious: Participating in activities to better relate to the divine, mystical, or spiritual.
Recognition: Being recognized for the things I do in a public way.
Physical Challenge: Doing activities that will require strength, speed, or agility.
Excitement: Doing stimulating or thrilling work.
Intellectual Status: Being thought of as an intellectual or an expert.
Change and Variety: Having responsibilities that frequently change.
Stability: Having structure and routine in my activities.
Profit-Gain: Making lots of money.
Fun: Finding pleasure in what you do.
Working with Others: Working as a team member toward common goals.
Adventure: Participating in risk-taking activities.
Independence: Being my own boss.
Technology: Working well with machines and tools.
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TOP 5 VALUES
Now look through the completed list. Of the
items you’ve marked as a 3 (Very important),
pick the five that are most important to you.
List your top five values:
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5.
Skills for School and Workplace Test
Think of yourself now, in school, and evaluate
each skill as used in school.
Choose the description (Can Do or Needs Work)
that best describes your level of each skill.
Skills for School and Workplace Test
Communication Skills
Giving class presentations
Can Do
Needs Work
Reading manuals
Can Do
Needs Work
Writing clearly and
concisely
Can Do
Needs Work
Listening and responding
to what others say
Can Do
Needs Work
Skills for School and Workplace Test
Problem Solving
Analyzing information
Can Do
Needs Work
Understanding the problem
Can Do
Needs Work
Identifying the problem
Can Do
Needs Work
Solving the problem
Can Do
Needs Work
Applying the solution
Can Do
Needs Work
Skills for School and Workplace Test
Knowing How to Learn
Asking questions
Can Do
Needs Work
Reading information
Can Do
Needs Work
Using the library
Can Do
Needs Work
Researching information
Can Do
Needs Work
Joining activities and clubs
Can Do
Needs Work
Skills for School and Workplace Test
Responsibility
Doing homework
Can Do
Needs Work
Meeting project deadlines
Can Do
Needs Work
Getting to class on time
Can Do
Needs Work
Following a schedule
Can Do
Needs Work
Being on sports teams or clubs
Can Do
Needs Work
Skills for School and Workplace Test
Creative Thinking
Learning how others have
been creative
Can Do
Needs Work
Using your imagination
Can Do
Needs Work
Trying new ways of doing things Can Do
Needs Work
Looking at issues from
a different point of view
Needs Work
Can Do
Skills for School and Workplace Test
People Skills
Getting along with others
Can Do
Needs Work
Meeting new people
Can Do
Needs Work
Working on a team
Can Do
Needs Work
Respecting the ideas of others
Can Do
Needs Work
Skills for School and Workplace Test
Personal Skills
Making ethical choices
Can Do
Needs Work
Motivated and enthusiastic
Can Do
Needs Work
Reliable and dependable
Can Do
Needs Work
Pride in appearance
Can Do
Needs Work
Courteous and respectful
Can Do
Needs Work
Skills for School and Workplace Test
Self-Management
Scheduling your day
Can Do
Needs Work
Setting priorities and goals
Can Do
Needs Work
Being flexible
Can Do
Needs Work
Positive attitude toward change Can Do
Needs Work
Skills for School and Workplace Test
Technical Skills
Using a keyboard
Can Do Needs Work
Using a word processing program
Can Do Needs Work
Organizing and analyzing info
with spread sheets
Can Do Needs Work
Developing PowerPoint
Can Do Needs Work
Learning to cut and paste
Can Do Needs Work
Using the Internet for research
Can Do Needs Work
Using e-mail
Can Do Needs Work
What Do You Know About
the World of Work?
1. Most people work in the same job for 25-30 years.
True
False
2. Career planning should begin by deciding how much money
you want to earn.
True
False
3. Most people spend more time with family and doing leisure
activities than they do at work.
True
False
4. A career cluster is __________________.
A. a group of workers clustered in a particular career
B. a group of careers that have something in common
C. a group of careers clustered in a geographical area
5. Jobs of the future will require a ___________ level of skills than
jobs in the past.
A. higher
B. lower
C. about the same
6. People with disabilities have very few career options.
True
False
7. During the last decade, the number of women in the workforce has
A. increased
B. decreased
C. stayed the same
8. The majority of jobs in the future will require education and training
past high school.
True
False
9. It’s best to wait until you are a senior in high school to decide on a
definite career.
True
False
10. The Child Labor Law says that a minor may start to work at age ____.
A. 13
B. 14
C. 15
11. An entrepreneur is a ____________________.
A. new hybrid automobile
B. section of the official 16 Career Clusters
C. person who starts a new business
12. Career planning is something you do once in your life and never have
to think about again.
True
False
O*NET
http://online.onetcenter.org/explore/interests
The O*NET program is:
 Primary source of occupational information.
 The O*NET database, contains information on hundreds of
 standardized and occupation-specific descriptors.
 The database, is available to the public at no cost
 Continually updated by surveying a broad range of workers from
each occupation.
 Information from this database forms the heart of O*NET
 On-Line, an interactive application for exploring and searching
occupations.
 The database also provides the basis for our Career Exploration
 Tools, a set of valuable assessment instruments for workers and
 students looking to find or change careers.
Sources of Labor Market Information
Traditional Sources
 National Statistical Coordination Board
 National Statistics Office
 Bureau of Labor and Employment
Statistics
 Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority
 Bureau of Local Employment
 Commission on Higher Education
 Department of Education
 Bureau of Agricultural Statistics
 Department of Trade and Industry
 School Organizations
 School Placement Offices
Current Sources
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Public Employment Service Offices (PESO)
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Local and Global Job Websites
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Philjob.net
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POEA Website
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Labor Attaches and Welfare Officers
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Classified Ads
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OFW and OFW Organizations
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Placement Agency Organizations
Labor Market Information
Primary labor market information:
• House Hold Population over 15 years old
• Labor Force
• Employment
• Unemployment
• Underemployment
Other important labor market information:
• Numbers of graduates in all levels of schooling by institutions, area skills
and courses
• Highest educational attainment of the Labor Force, Employed,
Unemployed and Underemployed
• Productivity
• Wages and Earnings
• Turn- Over Rates
• Industrial Disputes, CBAs Employment Contracts
• Unionism
• Occupational Health and Safety Statistics
• No. of Educational and Training Institutions
The Job Market
• Check classified ads, online job boards
• Competition is harder for advertised jobs.
• When you identify companies that you want to
work for, you can request informational
interviews, leave a resume, or fill out an
application form, and then check back
periodically.
Online Job Sources
www.phil-job.net
www.jobsdb.com
www.jobstreet.com
www.jobs1.com
www.PeopleDdynamics.ph
Government websites
• http://www.dole.gov.ph
• http://www.ble.dole.gov.ph
• http://www.ble.dole.gov.ph/peso/asp
• http://phil-job.net
• http://www.poea.gov.ph
Employment websites
• Google Directory
• http://www.jobsonline.com
• http://ph.jobstreet.com
• http:www.jobisland.com
• http://www.isd-phil.com
• http://manpower-philippines.com.ph
• http://www.bestjobsph.com
• http://ph.jobaa.com
• http://www.q2searchinc.com
International websites
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www.career.com
careerconnector.com
www.careerexchange.com
www.careerexposure.com
www.careerfairs.com
www.careerguide.com
www.careerhighway.com
www.careerjournal.com
www.careermag.com
www.careermarketplace.com
Public Employment Service Office
(PESO)
A non-fee charging multi-employment service facility
or entity which ensures the prompt, timely and
efficient delivery of employment service and
provision of information on the other DOLE
programs.
Job Placement  Job Fairs  Livelihood and Self-employment Bazaars  Special Credit
Assistance for Placed Overseas Workers  Special Program for Employment of Students
(SPES)  Skills Training  Work Appreciation Program (WAP)  Workers Hiring for
Infrastructure Projects (WHIP)  Tulong, Alalay Sa Taong May Kapansanan (TULAY) and
programs from other offices of DOLE.
How to avail of PESO Services
For Employment Seekers:
Report to PESO in your respective provincial, city,
municipal, NGOs, CBOs or SUCs for registration and
employment interview.
For Employers:
Inform nearest PESO of the vacancies for job matching.
For Researchers, Planners and LMI Users:
o Inquire personally and secure available materials at
nearest PESO.
http://phil-jobnet.dole.gov.ph
FEATURES
Open Search Feature: Anyone who visits the Phil-Jobnet website
http://phil-jobnet.dole.gov.ph may view or
search for the recent job vacancies posted
by Employers.
Free Registration Feature: Jobseekers and Employers are free to
register and avail of the Phil-Jobnet’s
services.
Skills for Hire Feature: Skilled workers are free to advertise their
skills for anybody who needs special
services.
SMS Feature:
A facility which allows the Open Search Feature of the PhilJobnet to be accessed through texting.
http://www.peopledynamics.ph
The use of Job search engines
have become a norm for most
jobseekers. It makes jobhunting in this modern age
much easier and convenient for
as jobseeker.
SEARCH JOB
You can post your Rèsumé online, and get selected by
different companies. You can also choose to get daily
alerts thru E-mail about vacant positions tailor-fit to
your qualifications and skills.
All you need to do is to
create an account in the
website. Creating an
account is very easy,
what’s more its FREE.
You can browse
for job vacancies
based on your
specialization,
and what industry
you belong to
An applicant can even specify the level or position
that he wishes to look for based on his skills,
competencies, and experience in the industry
You can also search for jobs in
different locations in the
country
Once you have your
own account, you
can also update your
rèsumé online and
make additions to
your job history
For continuing professional
development, an individual
may also use the website
to search for available
training courses that they
mayalso
avail.
You can
keep track
of how many job
applications you have
made, and also the
status of your
applications for
Entrepreneurship
Be your own boss.
Entrepreneurship
• Working for oneself
• An alternative to employment
• Starting your own business
Qualities of the Entrepreneur
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A risk-taker
Committed to an idea
Willing to work hard
Passionate about pursuing
a business idea
Not afraid to lose (money,
time, face)
Can easily bounce back
when things fail
Physically and emotionally
able to withstand the
pressures
Resourceful and innovative
 Positive in outlook
 Can communicate and
relate well with all kinds of
people
 Can envision the future
 Knows how to sell and
market (products and
services)
 Can handle money well
What does it take to
become an Entrepreneur?
Assess yourself
Study the business you want to go into
Ask advice and ask for help
Prepare for both success and failure
Can you be your own boss?
Get some paper and take this quiz!
Circle the number that you feel describes you best.
(5= strongly agree 1= strongly disagree)
1. You have excellent time-management skills.
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2. You are competitive.
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3. You stick to a goal even if it means changing your plan of action.
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4. You are well organized.
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5. You are independent.
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6. You would rather do something right than finish quickly.
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7. You are self-confident.
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8. You are willing to work hard.
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9. You are a creative problem solver.
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10. You like to work under pressure.
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How did you score?
Your Total Score: ________
Micro Financing
Microfinance - tool for socio-economic development.
If you do not have money or capital Micro
Financing Institutions can give you:
• a source of capital to start a small business
• a chance to "uplift“ economic condition and
access credit possibilities
• an opportunity to raise confidence to be
able to stabilize and improve your life.
Government websites
http://www.dole.gov.ph
http://www.ble.dole.gov.ph
http://www.ble.dole.gov.ph/peso/asp
http://phil-job.net
http://www.poea.gov.ph
Entrepreneurship websites
www.entreworld.org
www.entrepreneur.com
www.score.org
www.rhondaonline.com
www.businessweek.com
www.businessfinance.com
www.bplans.com
www.nolo.com
www.learninglibrary.com
www.fastcompany.com
www.filfranchiser.com
www.startup.wsj.com
www.franchise.org
References acknowledged by Profiles Asia Pacific, Inc used
in the development of this training material
Web-based Recruiting Resources. Presentation given to participants of the
Training for Trainers on Career and Employment Coaching, 2009, Profiles
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Acknowledgements
• International Education Specialists (InterEd)
• PESO Bulacan
• “Let the Rabbits Run” from Soaring with your
Strengths, by Donald Clifton and Paula Nelson
Running Class
“I can’t
believe it. At
school,
I get to do
what I do
best!”
“Wait, wait!
Rabbits don’t
like to swim.”
Swimming Class
The instructor said “Well, you may not like it now but
five years from now it was a good thing for you.”
Tree Climbing Class
A tree trunk was set at a 30-degree
angle so all the animals had a chance
to succeed.
The rabbit tried so hard that he hurt
his leg.
Remedial Flying Class
Flying is not my
forte….
Next morning….
The instructor said “Today we jump
in the water.” “Wait, my parents didn’t
learn to swim. I don’t like
to get wet! I like to drop
this course!”
“You can’t drop it for the
drop period is over!”
“Either you jump or you flunk”
The rabbit jumped in.
He went down twice
and bubbles came up.
The instructor saw he
was drowning and pull
him out.
All the animals were
laughing. The rabbit was
more humiliated that he
had ever been in his life.
At home…
I don’t like school… I
just want to be free….
His parents said
“You have to get a
diploma or other
rabbits are going
to get
ahead of you.”
At school at the counselor's office…
The rabbit told the counselor that he
doesn’t want to go to school anymore and
the reasons behind it.
“Rabbit, I tell you you’re good at running.
I don’t know why you need to work on
it…”
…”what you need to work on is swimming.
I’ll arrange it so you can have two periods
of swimming…”
When the rabbit heard that, he just threw
up!
The rabbit was inspired…
“When I graduated.. I
will start a business
where rabbits would
do nothing but run,
the squirrels could
just climb trees, and
the fish could swim.”
“Oh, what
a great place
that would be!”