Go Digital ASEAN Module 1 Learners Guide
Go Digital ASEAN Module 1 Learners Guide
DIGITAL TOOLS
FOR JOBSEEKERS
https://bit.ly/2EoAKRK
    The internet and technological innovations paved the way for what we call the “Digital
    Economy”. This is the result of billions of everyday online connections among people,
    consumers, businesses, devices, data, and processes. The term refers to all economic
    activities that occur over the vast network of stakeholders. This may come in the
    form of transactions, trade, and the like.
GIG ECONOMY
    In a gig economy, temporary, flexible jobs are commonplace, and companies tend
    toward hiring independent contractors and freelancers instead of full-time employees.
    A gig economy undermines the traditional economy of full-time workers who rarely
    change positions and instead focus on a lifetime career. Technology is enabling gig
    economy workers to take on extra or freelance work from anywhere in the world.
    Driven by digital technology and high Internet penetration, more Filipinos are choosing
    to freelance. According to PayPal’s 2018 Global Freelancer Insights Report, at least
    2% of the Philippines’ population is said to be freelancers. The report also found that
    84% of freelancers use a freelance online platform, such as Upwork and Freelancer.
    Some of the many types of work Filipino freelancers are engaged with are data entry/
    internet research (34%), virtual assistance (13%), and customer service (8%).
    PayPal’s survey revealed that digital platforms provide ease and convenience for
    freelancers to receive payments from clients overseas.
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  BASIC
  TOOLS
INTERNET
           BASI C I NT E R NE T TOOLS
KEY CONCEPTS
 EMAIL
                                                                                            BASI C I NT E R NE T TOOLS
 Short for electronic mail,” e-mail” or “email” is information stored on a computer that
 is exchanged between users over the internet. More plainly, e-mail is a message that
 may contain text, files, images, attachments, or other information sent through a
 network to a specified individual or group of individuals. In the professional setting,
 a person’s email says a lot about them. This is why it’s important to emphasize
 that email usernames should focus on the usernames and avoid alter egos and
 unprofessional usernames like slay3r01.
VIDEO CALL
 A video call is a call using an internet connection that utilizes video to transmit live
 pictures between users. Video calls are made using a computer’s webcam or other
 electronic devices with a video-capable camera, like a smartphone, tablet, or video-
 capable phone system.
 Google Meet is a recent tool released for free use available to all Google account
 holders. This was previously exclusive to paid Google business accounts. Now, this
 powerful tool is available to individual free account holders to use for work or play.
 Start using Google Meet by accessing this link and invite participants by sending
 meeting invites via email, link, or codes.
CLOUD STORAGE
 The Cloud is a term used to describe services provided over a network by a collection
 of remote servers. This abstract “cloud” of computers provides massive, distributed
 storage and processing power that can be accessed by any Internet-connected
 device running a web browser.
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KEY CONCEPTS
                                                                                            BASI C I NT E R NE T TOOLS
  Google Drive offers very powerful features but remains one of the easiest tools
  to use. Not only does it offer the largest amount of free storage per account, it has
  other notable features that you can utilize:
  •   App Compatibility: Google Drive, like many other Google apps, is designed to work
      with other apps such as Gmail, Google Photos, Google Forms, and other office
      solutions. This makes it easier to work not only across different devices, but
      across different apps as well. A simple example of this will be the ability to save
      files on your drive from attachments on your Gmail!
  •   Share your content: By sending access via email or links, you can provide specific
      people with different levels of access. You can choose to restrict access, allow
      some people to view the file, or allow other people to edit the file.
  •   Accommodate any file type: This includes photos, videos, presentations, PDFs
      – even Microsoft Office files. No matter what type of file it is, everything can be
      stored safely in Drive.
  •   Cloud-based collaboration: Because your files are online and can be shared,
      it’s possible to work with different people on a single document, worksheet, or
      presentation at once. All changes made by the different users are saved on the
      cloud and appear in real time!
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ACTIVITY 1     BASIC ONLINE TOOLS ACTIVITY
                                                                                                BASI C I NT E R NE T TOOLS
• Trainer will provide a Google Meet call          • Trainer will provide a link to a shared
  on the chat box                                    Google Doc on the chat box
• Access the link on the chat box to join          • Access the shared document
  the call                                         • Type your name and the date today
 Why is there a Waiting Room before you can enter Google Meet calls?
 This is part of the enhanced security features of video chat platforms. In case other
 uninvited users try to access the meeting link or code, the Administrator will have control
 over whether or not these participants are able to access the room or not.
 Are there limits for the number of participants for Google Meet calls?
 Under the free version, you can include up to 100 participants in your call.
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    THE
  TOOLKIT
JOBSEEKER’S
              THE JOB S EEKER’S TOOLKIT
KEY CONCEPTS
 RESUME
 A short document used to summarize a job seeker’s experience and qualifications for
 a prospective employer. It includes contact information, work experience, education,
 and relevant skills or certifications in support of a job application. A Curriculum
 Vitae, or CV, contains a thorough listing of your professional, academic, and other
 experiences. A resume is up to 2 pages at most while a CV can be longer.
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KEY CONCEPTS
Sample Keywords
 Resume Styles
 • Chronological – lists work experience chronologically with most recent experience
    first and shows progression
 • Functional – Features skills and should only be used when you’re just beginning
    your career, changing careers, if you have gaps in your work history, or when you’ve
    frequently changed jobs
 • There are also other resume writing styles and formats, such as a combination of
    the formats above, infographic and video resumes, but this module will focus on
    the more widely used versions.
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KEY CONCEPTS
 Mistakes to Avoid
 • Including wrong Information – Putting incorrect contact numbers, emails, or other
    contact information, or mislabeling the filename of your resume.
 • Not triple checking – it’s not enough to double check your work, you have to make
    sure that there are no mistakes that the HR or hiring manager can spot. It’s best to
    check your work after around 24 hours to give yourself fresh perspective to review
    your resume. This will allow you to see if the information you put on the resume
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KEY CONCEPTS
      Mistakes to Avoid
      • Including irrelevant information – A resume helps hiring managers better know
         how fit you are for the job. It’s best to provide only the information relevant to
         the job position. If you have professional social media accounts, such as Kalibrr
         or LinkedIn, it would be a good idea to include that on your resume. However,
         there’s no need to include personal social media information such as Facebook or
         Instagram. There’s also no need to include unrelated hobbies or interests.
      A job application letter (also known as a cover letter) is a letter sent with a resume
      to provide information on the applicant’s skills and experience. This letter is the
      applicant’s chance to “sell” him or herself to an employer, explaining why the applicant
      is an ideal candidate for a position.
2.   Imagine that you’re the hiring manager and you must go through hundreds of resumes
     sent in by applicants for a job, which means you only have a limited amount of time to
     go through this particular applicant’s resume.
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SAMPLE OF AN INEFFICIENT RESUME
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SAMPLE OF AN INEFFICIENT RESUME
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                                 ENHANCED RESUME
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     THE JOB S EEKER’S TOOLKIT
ACTIVITY 3      GUIDED RESUME WRITING ACTIVITY
1.   Using the principles discussed in the job seeker’s toolkit section, access the link below
     to use Google Docs to create or update your resume.
https://bit.ly/2FGoX1W
2.   Feel free to ask your trainers through the call or chat if you have questions or need
     assistance.
 Can you send the cover letter as the email you use to endorse your resume?
 Yes, you may. Although there are some formatting differences when using the cover letter
 in the text of your email. Unlike a Word document or attachment, your contact details
 should come after your email signature.
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 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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 PORTALS
ONLINE JOB
         ONLINE JOB PORTALS
KEY CONCEPTS
  ONLINE JOB PORTAL
  An online platform dedicated to help find jobs for applicants and aid employers in the
  quest to find suitable candidates for job postings.
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                                         The pioneer and of the largest online
                                         professional social network and job portal
                                         that brings companies, experts, employers,
                                         organizations, and job seekers together.
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ACTIVITY 4      LINKEDIN ACCOUNT ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITY
1.   Taking off from the discussions on the best practices and tips above, try to apply these
     to create and enhance your LinkedIn profile.
https://www.linkedin.com/
2. You may start with uploading a professional headship and background image.
3. From here, you can build your work experience section and education.
6.   Check out job openings posted on LinkedIn’s job portal by clicking one the “Jobs”
     button on the upper tab of the window.
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  THE JOB
INTERVIEW
T HE JO B I N TE R V I E W
KEY CONCEPTS
      WAYS TO PREPARE FOR THE JOB INTERVIEW
ELEVATOR PITCH
      A brief, persuasive speech that you use to spark interest in listeners. In a job
      interview context, it’s not the full-length interview, but an important part wherein you
      introduce yourself and talk about why you’re a good fit for the job in a minute or less.
      This part of the interview is usually done somewhere at the start and can set the tone
      for the rest of the interview.
1. Using LinkedIn’s job search, search for available positions that you can base your elevator
                                                                                                 T HE JO B I N TE R V I E W
   pitch on. Make sure that you search for positions you would apply for in real life.
2. Come up with an elevator pitch that will answer the following questions:
   • Who are you?
   • Why are you interested in this position?
   • What makes you a good fit for this position?
3. Elevator pitches should answer the questions above and be delivered within 60 seconds.
4. Feel free to ask your trainers if you have questions or need help.
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                          ONLINE
                        SAFETY AND
 O N LI N E SA F E TY
A N D PROTE CTI ON
                        PROTECTION
KEY CONCEPTS
 DATA PRIVACY
 Data privacy is the right of individuals to have control over how their personal
 information is collected and used. Many consider data privacy to be the most
 significant consumer protection issue today. Growing technological sophistication
 and the resulting types of date collected contribute to the need for a greater focus
 on data privacy.
SPOOFING
PHISHING
 Cyber criminal’s or hacker’s attempts to lure people into opening a link or attachment
 to launch harmful content on your device.
CYBER SAFETY
 The principle of cyber safety in the context of fintech revolves around the proactive
 effort of users to ensure they keep their data and information safe. Although safety
 features are enhanced and frequently updated to keep digital tools, from emails to
 fintech apps, are kept safe from threats, an important principle of cyber safety is that
 users themselves take steps to ensure they do not leave sensitive data vulnerable.
 This includes ensuring passwords used are strong and up to date, not sharing personal
 information, such as birthdays, account numbers, or other personal information, and
 ensuring validation codes or PINs (including One Time PINs or OTPs) are not shared
 with anyone so as not to compromise the safety of users. Users must also be on
 guard against phishing attempts or attempts to steal such information through
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KEY CONCEPTS
    dubious or suspicious means. This may include the use of seemingly legitimate
    text messages, emails, calls, or other communications that mimic or impersonate
    legitimate institutions to collect sensitive information from users in order to commit
    cybercrimes.
REPORTING A CYBERCRIME
    Though we all hope we would never have to do so, there are agencies where you
    can report cybercrimes if you feel that you are in danger or if you feel threatened.
    The threat can come in many forms. It may not be in terms of fintech, or scams, but
    a threat is still a threat. If necessary, you can file a report through the PNP Anti-
    Cybercrime Group’s website, Facebook page, or mobile number to seek the assistance
    of the authorities. Make sure you have as much information on your case as possible.
    This includes dates, names, numbers, screenshots, emails, communications, photos,
    and any other piece of evidence or information that you feel will be helpful in filling
    your complaint.
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 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I not share verification codes or pins even with my most trusted contact or family?
The rule of thumb is that you shouldn’t share your password, pins, or verification codes
with anyone at all. If you feel that you may need to access your account through other
methods, you’re highly encouraged to use two-factor or two-step verification to secure
your account.
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       BEFORE WE
       CONCLUDE
Kindly fill out the pre-training questionnaire
        by accessing the link below.
          http://bit.ly/GoDigiPost
ADDITIONAL LEARNING
MATERIALS
    GENERAL INFORMATION MATERIALS
    • Online Courses for Job Seekers and Professionals – Grow with Google
    • Google Job Seekers Course and Guides – Grow with Google
    Google Meet
    • Google Meet in Gmail Quick Start
    • Google Meet Video Tutorials
    • Star or Join a Video Conference with Google Meet – Grow with Google
    Google Drive
    • Organize and Share Files on Google Drive (Video Tutorial)
    • Google Drive Video Tutorials
    • Google File Storage, Collaboration, and Docs
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ADDITIONAL LEARNING
MATERIALS
    Resume Styles
    • Chronological Resumes – The Balance Careers
    • Functional Resumes – The Balance Careers
    • Combination Style Resume - The Balance Careers
    Cover Letter
    • Cover Letter – The Balance Careers
    • Cover Letter Writing Guide – The Balance Careers
    • Cover Letter Formats – The Balance Careers
    • Cover Letter Writing Best Tips – The Muse
    Guided Activities
    • Resume Writing Guided Activity – Grow with Google
    • Cover Letter Writing Guided Activity – Grow with Google
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ADDITIONAL LEARNING
MATERIALS
    THE JOB INTERVIEW
    Interview Tips
    • Powerful Job Interview Tips from a Recruiter – Career Sidekick
    • Job interview tips to make a great impression - Indeed
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The Go Digital ASEAN initiative focuses on closing the digital gap across ASEAN, in support of the
vision set out by the ASEAN Coordinating Committee on MSMEs. Implemented by The Asia Foundation,
with support from Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, the initiative will train 200,000 people
from rural regions and underserved communities – including entrepreneurs, underemployed youth,
and women. Working with local partners in Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar,
Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, the $3.3 million grant will broaden participation in the
digital economy to include groups that have the most to gain from 21st century skills, such as digital
literacy and online safety awareness.