WORK IMMERSION DOs and DON’Ts related to work immersion shall be shouldered by
the students.
- DOs -
2. Bringing outside of the partner school/agency’s
1. BE PUNCTUAL
premises any office equipment, documents,
2. OBSERVE THE DRESS CODE supplies, etc. unless on official business as
instructed by the supervisor is strictly prohibited.
3. BE PREPARED
3. Bringing into the partner school/agency’s
4. BE PROFESSIONAL premises any dangerous weapon and/or prohibited
5. WORK HARD TO FIND THE RIGHT drugs is prohibited.
IMMERSION FOR YOU. 4. Entering the partner school/agency’s premises
6. GO ABOVE AND BEYOND under the influence of liquor or prohibited drugs is
strictly not allowed.
7. HAVE FUN and ENJOY YOUR IMMERSION
5. Excessive unexcused absences and tardiness
8. SAY THANK YOU will mean dropped/suspension from Work
Immersion.
9. SET SPECIFIC GOALS
6. DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS
10. REGULARLY MEET WITH YOUR IMMERSION
TEACHER 7. Don’t forget to take advantage of all the benefits
your college or university career center has to offer.
11. Do get as much exposure in the organization as
possible. Find your role and claim ownership of 8. Don’t burn any bridges. Even if your immersion
your projects. This will bring recognition to your experience wasn't what you hoped it would be, the
work ethics and value. contacts that you make may come in handy in the
future.
12. FIND A MENTOR
9. Don’t overstep any boundaries. Keep in mind
- Keep in mind that the best mentors won’t just lead
that your ultimate goal is to learn and provide as
you; they will also inspire you.
much value as possible.
13. Do keep in mind that it is your responsibility to
10. Don’t forget to take every chance to shine and
leave your immersion with new skills,
stand out.
accomplishments, and a better understanding of
your field. 11. DON’T GET UPSET WITH CRITICISM /
FEEDBACK
14. Do keep in touch with people who play a major
role in your immersion even if the experience was 12. DON’T HAVE A BAD ATTITUDE
not the best. They will become part of your
professional NETWORK that may be helpful in the 13. DON’T OVERWORK YOURSELF
future of your career. 14. Don’t exhibit broad emotions.
15. Hold all information about the partner 15. Don’t be the first to speak out on every
school/agency obtained during the course of topic/situation encountered.
training strictly confidential.
16. Start every sentence (or even one sentence) by
16. Abide by the rules and regulations of the using past references such as “Back at (insert
partner school/ agency. name of last library or job) we didn’t do it this
17. Sign on entry to and departure from the post on way…” or “In library school they told us to….”
their individual service records that will be provided 17. Work on “your own” time clock and exhibit
18. Render the required number of hours as excessive lateness, take too long a lunch, leave
prescribed in the curriculum. early, etc.
19. Observe proper hygiene while on immersion. 18. Don’t broadcast your personal issues or your
“what I did last night” information.
20. Get permission from direct immersion teacher
in case required to attend to school related activity. 19. Don’t discuss the more personal aspects of
your hobbies, likes and dislikes, etc.
21. Submit a weekly report of activities to the
immersion teacher during the feed backing session. 20. Don’t speak in absolutes including statements
like “I would NEVER do that.”
- DON’TS -
21. Don’t combine work/personal activities including
1. Don’t expect to get paid. No compensation shall having excessive visitors at work and personal
be received by the student-trainee. All expenses issues during work time.
22. Don’t attempt significant changes.
