TRANSEASON:Transitioning fromStudent/sto
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Assoc. Prof. Sonny S. Lukban, J. D.
OVERVIEW:
I. Executive Presence: The
Secret of Effective Leaders
II. Career Hacks: Building a
Better Professional Credential
(Email, PDS and Resume) JustaThought:
III. Employers’ POV: How to Ace a “When opportunity presents itself, don't be
afraid to go after it.” – Unknown
Job Interview
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I. Executive Presence: The Secret of
EffectiveLeaders
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1. What is Executive Presence?
• It is the sum of various leadership qualities and competencies that
make individuals distinguished in their field and respected in their
workspace.
• Possessing executive leadership is a kind of gravitas, but it is made
concrete by different elements that make those in leadership
positions admired and successful.
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2. Why it is important?
• It indicates that you are a skilled professional capable of managing
others and making significant contributions to an organization.
• It may also boost your confidence and professional worth,
regardless of your position, job, or career path.
• It is elusive but prized part of one’s work ethics. Not all workers
possess it, and those who do can impress bosses to rise the ranks
more quickly.
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3. What are the Skills needed to develop?
• Professionalism – Effective employees with executive presence
will always put their best foot forward by acting professionally and
making solid first impressions that use eye contact, firm
handshakes, and open minds.
• Clear Vision – Effective employees will gain trust and showcase
reliability by articulating a clear vision and adhering to it. Be
positively consistent.
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• Public Speaking Skills – Effective employees also need to galvanize
an audience, board room, or staff meeting by speaking confidently
and clearly. Mumbling or constantly looking down at notes shows a
lack of executive presence.
• Active Listening – Active listening includes eye contact, reading body
language, and not speaking over others.
• Emotional Intelligence – Self-awareness plays into emotional
intelligence; effective employees should be able to read a room and
respond to its tone while also showing humility and camaraderie.
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Johari Window (Joseph Luft/ Harrington Ingham)
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4. What are the Traits that display Executive Presence?
• Confidence – The ability to handle daily tasks in a self-assured
manner. This would include leading meetings, engaging with team
members, or making business decisions.
• Composure – The ability to present yourself in a disciplined and
professional manner during a workplace situation. It’s also about
managing both the emotions of yourself and others when issues
arise by staying calm and collected.
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• Character – The inner traits, values, and beliefs of effective
employees create their character. It also includes the morals or
ethics that they hold in themselves.
• Charisma – Composed of powerful communication skills, both
verbal and nonverbal. This communication skill revolves around
encouraging and engaging with other employees to rely or trust in
you to achieve the goals of the business.
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• Command – The ability to lead a team through trust and
confidence. A commanding effective employees present, listen,
direct, and delegate work that will benefit the entire organization.
• Concise – The efficiency in providing direction or communication
clearly and timely. It’s the ability to provide other employees with
the information they need to get the job done in simple and
understandable steps.
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• Credibility – Communicating messages accurately through the
processes used to gather information. The reputation of the
employees is also a major factor of credibility, whether it’s their
resume, experience, or achievements.
• Connection – Interpersonal skills used to develop professional
relationships and encourage productivity of employees. By
connecting with other employees, you can foster teamwork and
improve corporate communication.
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II.CareerHacks:BuildingaBetterProfessional
Credential (Email, PDS vs. Resume)
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A. How toWrite an Effective Email
1. Have a Compelling Subject Line
Example:
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2. Start with Appropriate Greetings
Example:
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3. Keep your Messages Short and Concise
Example:
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4. Be Consistent with your Font Styles
Example:
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5. Write a Simple Closing
Example:
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6. Create the Company’s (ies) Prescribed Email Signature/s
Example: SGV and Co. (Tax and Legal Practice)
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Example: DepEd Central Office (Investigation Division)
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Example: DCLC (Faculty)
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7. Grammar Check
Example:
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B. Personal Data Sheet vs. Resume
1. What is a Personal Data Sheet?
A Personal Data Sheet (PDS) is used for organizing important
information that potential employers could potentially be interested
in. PDS is usually used by Government Offices and downloadable via
https://csc.gov.ph/downloads/category/223-csc-form-212-revised-
2017-personal-data-sheet.
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PDS from CSC Website
Example:
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PDS (Front) from CSC Website
Example:
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PDS (Back) from CSC Website
Example:
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2. What is a Resume?
It is a formal document that a job applicant creates to itemize their
qualifications for a position. A resume is usually accompanied by a
customized cover letter in which the applicant expresses an interest
in a specific job or company and draws attention to the most
relevant specifics on the resume.
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1. Highlight your Education
• Relevant Coursework – list any courses that will emphasize your
skills that can be helpful for the job. This will include courses that
focus on technical skills–like economics, mathematics or computer
science. English and writing skills are also important to show your
competence in communication.
• Hacks: Look through job descriptions to see what kinds of skills are
desirable for the field you’re interested in.
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• GPA and Honors – Could be a measure of willingness to work hard
and an aptitude for your field.
• Relevant Projects – If you have completed projects in classes that
are particularly relevant to the job you are applying to, list and
briefly describe them.
• Certificate and Online Courses – If you have completed any
coursework outside of school or received a professional
credential, list these under education section as well.
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2. Include Relevant Experiences
• Volunteer Experience – This demonstrates your community
involvement, ability and willingness to work with others, and your
interest. It might even have gained you some hands-on experience
in a related field.
• Part-Time Jobs – Maybe you worked part-time when you were in
school, tutored or helped your parents out of their small business.
If you are applying for your first full-time job, don’t be shy away
from including these. Part-time jobs can demonstrate your
employability and experience with key skills like customer service.
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• Extracurricular Activities – Whether you played sports, were part
of a cultural club, or school council, these can help show a
willingness to explore your interest, develop new skills, and work
in a team.
• Hacks: Don’t forget to include any leadership positions you might
have held in these activities.
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3. List your Skills
• Research;
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.);
• Communication;
• Computer Programming;
• Leadership and Customer Service;
• Social Media; and
• Foreign Language, etc.
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4. Cover Letters and Resume Samples/ Templates
Example:
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III. Employers’ POV: How to Ace A
JobInterview
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A. How toGet the Job
1. Do your Research about your Potential Employer
• Become familiar with the company’s most prominent projects,
products and services.
• Learn about their values, mission and motto.
• Browse their website and social media for insights.
• Find out the company’s structures, important milestones,
mergers/acquisitions, etc.
• Discover their main competitors and biggest clients. (if applicable)
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2. Examine the Requirements and Review the Job Description
• Study the job descriptions carefully, making sure you are
acquainted with the tools, methodologies, equipment, etc.
• Look into similar positions and see if you can find out more about
typical duties, growth scenarios, and potential salary range.
• See if anything is unclear and make notes. Clarify the same during
the interview.
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3. Plan and Practice
• Think of how to introduce yourself professionally without
oversharing.
• Get ready to tell the interviewer about yourself–make some notes
about your career trajectory.
• Be ready to answer possible interview questions especially on
“why they should hire you?”
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4. Use the “STAR Method”
Example:
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5. Be on Time, Dress Appropriately and be Honest
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Bibliography
• MasterClass (2022). Executive Presence: How to Build an Executive
Presence, retrieved from
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/executive-presence
• Learning and Development (2022). The Why and How to Develop
Executive Presence, retrieved from
https://www.continu.com/blog/how-to-develop-executive-
presence.
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Assoc. Prof. SONNY S. LUKBAN, J. D.
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Laban, Pilipinas!
Assoc. Prof. SONNY S. LUKBAN, J. D.
(+63) 9757759234/ (+63) 9304088667
[email protected]
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