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Possible Obstacles during work immersion

WEEK 2 LECTURE NOTES FOR WORK IMMERSION
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Accountancy (BSA)

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During work immersion, TVL (Technical-Vocational-Livelihood) students may encounter various obstacles, including: 1. Mismatched Skills: Sometimes, students may find that their acquired skills do not align perfectly with the tasks assigned during their work immersion. This can lead to difficulties in performing assigned duties effectively. 2. Lack of Experience: Many students might lack prior work experience, making it challenging to adapt to professional environments and expectations. They may struggle with basic workplace protocols and norms. 3. Communication Barriers: Language barriers or difficulties in expressing oneself clearly can hinder effective communication with supervisors, colleagues, or clients. 4. Time Management: Balancing academic requirements with the demands of the workplace can be daunting. Students may struggle to manage their time efficiently, leading to stress and potentially compromising their performance in either area. 5. Workplace Dynamics: Navigating office politics, dealing with difficult colleagues or supervisors, and understanding the organizational culture can pose challenges for students who are new to the workforce. 6. Technical Challenges: In technical fields, students may encounter complex equipment, software, or machinery that they are unfamiliar with, leading to difficulties in performing tasks or troubleshooting issues. 7. Transportation: Depending on the location of their work placement, students may face challenges in commuting to and from the workplace, especially if it is located far from their homes or schools. 8. Safety Concerns: Some work environments may pose safety hazards, especially in industries such as construction, manufacturing, or healthcare. Students must be adequately trained and supervised to ensure their safety. 9. Adaptability: Adapting to new routines, environments, and expectations can be challenging for some students, particularly if they are introverted or have limited exposure to professional settings. 10. Feedback and Evaluation: Constructive feedback and performance evaluations are crucial for student development during work immersion. However, inadequate feedback or evaluation processes can hinder their learning and growth. Addressing these obstacles often requires a combination of support from educators, supervisors, and peers, as well as the development of personal resilience and adaptability skills. Providing students with adequate preparation, guidance, and resources can help mitigate these challenges and enhance their overall work immersion experience. Is this co

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Possible Obstacles during work immersion

Course: Accountancy (BSA)

52 Documents
Students shared 52 documents in this course
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During work immersion, TVL (Technical-Vocational-Livelihood) students may encounter
various obstacles, including:
1. Mismatched Skills: Sometimes, students may find that their acquired skills do
not align perfectly with the tasks assigned during their work immersion. This can
lead to difficulties in performing assigned duties effectively.
2. Lack of Experience: Many students might lack prior work experience, making it
challenging to adapt to professional environments and expectations. They may
struggle with basic workplace protocols and norms.
3. Communication Barriers: Language barriers or difficulties in expressing
oneself clearly can hinder effective communication with supervisors, colleagues,
or clients.
4. Time Management: Balancing academic requirements with the demands of the
workplace can be daunting. Students may struggle to manage their time
efficiently, leading to stress and potentially compromising their performance in
either area.
5. Workplace Dynamics: Navigating office politics, dealing with difficult
colleagues or supervisors, and understanding the organizational culture can pose
challenges for students who are new to the workforce.
6. Technical Challenges: In technical fields, students may encounter complex
equipment, software, or machinery that they are unfamiliar with, leading to
difficulties in performing tasks or troubleshooting issues.
7. Transportation: Depending on the location of their work placement, students
may face challenges in commuting to and from the workplace, especially if it is
located far from their homes or schools.
8. Safety Concerns: Some work environments may pose safety hazards,
especially in industries such as construction, manufacturing, or healthcare.
Students must be adequately trained and supervised to ensure their safety.
9. Adaptability: Adapting to new routines, environments, and expectations can be
challenging for some students, particularly if they are introverted or have limited
exposure to professional settings.
10. Feedback and Evaluation: Constructive feedback and performance evaluations
are crucial for student development during work immersion. However,
inadequate feedback or evaluation processes can hinder their learning and
growth.
Addressing these obstacles often requires a combination of support from educators,
supervisors, and peers, as well as the development of personal resilience and
adaptability skills. Providing students with adequate preparation, guidance, and
resources can help mitigate these challenges and enhance their overall work immersion
experience.
Is this co