SUMMARY OF OJT EXPERIENCE PROMPT

Introduction
START BY INTRODUCING THE CONCEPT OF ON-THE-JOB TRAINING (OJT):
 What is OJT?
o An on-the-job training is a practicum that is a requirement for all students of STI
College that is set to graduate. With this practicum, the students are deployed to
their chosen company or agency and will be required to render a total of 486
hours in order to graduate.
 Why is OJT important for students and employees?
o Having an on-the-job training is important for students as this would prepare them
how to apply the lessons that were taught during their stay at STI College. With
their skills, it is important that for employees of their agency to guide them in
order to accomplish their daily tasks or routine accordingly.
 How does it serve as a bridge between academic knowledge and actual work
experience?
o With on-the-job training, it serves as a bridge between academic knowledge and
actual work experience in a way that it allows the students to apply their skills to
solve real-world solutions as they go through the processes of the agency.
 Briefly explain the significance of OJT in your course/program and how it prepares
you for the professional world.
o The significance of OJT lies within the experiences that we get to encounter
during our stay in the agency wherein it will let us realize that not everything is
taught in school. Thus, being resourceful and being able to adapt to your working
environment is a major plus when it comes to this.
INTRODUCE YOUR SPECIFIC OJT PLACEMENT:
 Where did you conduct your OJT?
o (Civil Service Commission Regional Office XII)
 What department or division were you assigned to, and what are its primary
functions?
o As for me, I was assigned to the Management Services Division wherein this
division is particularly responsible for the administration, finances, and
procurement of the agencies.
 Who was your OJT supervisor, and what were your main duties during your
training?
o My OJT supervisor was Camille G. Uy, the acting chief human resource specialist
of MSD. My main duties during my training was to handle incoming
communication documents as well as the outgoing documents.
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Learning Experience
 Start by explaining your initial expectations before starting the OJT.
o My initial expectations before starting OJT is that the agency that I will be
working for will just let us
 What were you expecting to learn or experience in this OJT?
o I was expecting to learn or experience on how to handle certain documents and I
did.
 How did you anticipate the work environment and tasks to be?
o I expected the work environment to be clean, and fun. As for the tasks, I was
expecting for various tasks. Though, we were tasks some sort of tasks for some
time. We quiet sticked with our main duties which were repetitive.
 Describe your initial impressions of the workplace and the team.
o My initial impressions for the workplace is that everyone has
 How welcoming was the environment?
o The environment especially the division where I was assigned to was warm and
welcoming. They are very courteous and kind to each and everyone.
 Were there any challenges or surprises when starting?
o I struggled a little bit on doing the tasks for the first week, just trying to
familiarize everything.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Detail the specific tasks and responsibilities you were assigned.
 What were your daily tasks? Were they administrative, operational, or both?
 Did you perform any hands-on work or observe any important procedures?
 Reflect on how you performed these tasks:
 Did you face any challenges while completing your work?
 What steps did you take to overcome difficulties or improve performance?
 How did you manage time and prioritize tasks?
 Discuss your learning curve:
 How did you feel about your progress over time?
 Were there particular skills or areas where you felt you improved the most?
 What new knowledge or skills did you acquire?

Skills Developed
Discuss both technical and soft skills:
 Technical skills: Did you learn any new computer programs, systems, or procedures? Did
you work with new software or tools?
  Soft skills: How did you develop communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and
leadership abilities?
 Which skills do you think are the most valuable for your future career?
 Provide examples of situations where you applied these skills.
 Were you involved in any collaborative projects?
 How did you contribute to the team and the overall objectives of the organization?
Interactions with Employees and Supervisors
 Describe your interactions with your supervisor and other employees.
 How did they guide or mentor you throughout your OJT?
 Were there any notable feedback or advice that helped you improve your work?
 Reflect on the importance of these relationships.
 How did working with experienced professionals enhance your learning experience?
 Were there any key takeaways from these professional relationships?
Challenges and Solutions
 Reflect on the challenges you faced during your OJT experience.
 Did you have to deal with any difficulties, such as tight deadlines, unfamiliar tasks, or
learning curves?
 How did you manage these challenges?
 Discuss how you overcame these challenges.
 What strategies did you use to solve problems or meet the expectations of your
supervisors?
 How did this experience shape your professional attitude and behavior?

Conclusion
Summarize your overall OJT experience:
 What were the key takeaways?
 How did this experience help you grow professionally and personally?
 Did you gain any new insights into your chosen field or career path?
Reflect on how the OJT experience has prepared you for the future:
 What are your plans for applying what you learned during OJT in your future career or
studies?
 How will this experience help you transition into the workforce?
 Has the OJT experience confirmed your interest in your career path or led you to new
interests or ideas?
Final thoughts:
 How would you recommend this OJT experience to others?
 What advice would you give to future OJT students?
 Is there anything you would have done differently if given another opportunity?