PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT AND
APPLIED ETHICS

SUPPLEMENTARY
TOPICS

GROUP 3
TABLE OF CONTENT
Resume Building
Use of Social Media
Bullying and Suicide
Responding to Invitation
RESUME BUILDING
A RESUME (also spelled résumé)
originates from French, and means
“summary.” Is a formal document that
serves to show a person’s career
background and skills. In most cases,
it’s created in order to help a candidate
to land a new job.
A traditional resume consists of a
professional summary, work history,
and education sections. It works like
your job hunt marketing document.
A RESUME IS MADE UP OF
THE FOLLOWING FIVE PARTS:

Contact details
Introduction
Educational background
Work history/ experience
Relevant skills
 WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A
RESUME?

The purpose of a resume is to:

Introduce yourself to
employers
Present your qualifications
Secure an interview.
EXAMPLE OF
A RESUME
THERE ARE FOUR MAIN
TYPES OF RESUMES:
1. CHRONOLOGICAL
RESUME
2. FUNCTIONAL
RESUME
3. TARGETED
RESUME
4. COMBINATION
RESUME
 WHY RESUMES ARE IMPORTANT
FOR JOB SEEKERS?

Your resume is an essential part of the hiring

process and the base requirement to be
considered for a position.
A good resume is the first part of your
application any hiring manager will see, so it’s
important that it conveys your qualifications
accurately and convincingly.
USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA
SOCIAL MEDIA CAN BE A
POWERFUL TOOL FOR
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AND APPLIED ETHICS. HERE ARE
SOME WAYS IN WHICH IT CAN BE
USED:
NETWORKING
Social media can be used to
connect with professionals in your
field, allowing you to expand your
network and gain new insights and
perspectives.
KNOWLEDGE SHARING
Social media platforms such as
Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook
can be used to share knowledge
and best practices, allowing
professionals to learn from one
another.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Many professional organizations
and industry groups use social
media to share information about
upcoming events, webinars, and
other educational opportunities.
ETHICAL DISCUSSIONS
Social media can be used to
engage in discussions about ethical
issues in your field, allowing you to
learn from others and share your
own perspectives.
PERSONAL BRANDING
Social media can be used to build
your personal brand and establish
yourself as an expert in your field.
By sharing your thoughts and
insights on relevant topics, you can
gain a following and establish
yourself as a thought leader.
LAWS AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO
KEEP IN MIND IN USING SOCIAL
MEDIA
PRIVACY
It is important to respect
the privacy of others
when using social media
for professional
purposes.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
It is important to respect
intellectual property
rights when using social
media.
DEFAMATION
It is important to avoid
making defamatory
statements on social
media, which can harm the
reputation of individuals
or organizations.
DISCRIMINATION AND
HARASSMENT
It is important to avoid
engaging in discriminatory
or harassing behavior on
social media.
BULLYING
WHAT IS
BULLYING?
 BULLIES MIGHT MAKE FUN OF OTHERS
FOR MANY THINGS, INCLUDING:

Bullies might make fun of others for many

things, including:
appearance (how someone looks)
behavior (how someone acts)
race or religion
social status (whether someone is popular)
sexual identity (like being gay, lesbian, or
transgender)
 BULLYING CAN COME IN DIFFERENT
TYPES:

Physical bullying
Verbal Bullying
Psychological Bullying
Cyberbullying
WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS
feel afraid, stressed,
OF BULLYING?
Bullies often pick on people over and over
depressed, or anxious
again. This can make teens: have thoughts about
suicide or hurting
themselves
have trouble with their
schoolwork
have problems with mood,
energy level, sleep, and
appetite
WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE
ARE BULLIES? outgoing and
Both guys and girls can be bullies. Bullies
may be: aggressive
quiet and
sneaky
friendly and
fake
HOW TO STOP BULLYING?
SUICIDE
Suicide is derived from Latin
word Suicidium, is “The act of
taking one’s own life” Suicide
means ending your own life. It
is sometimes a way for people
to escape pain or suffering.
 RISK FACTORS THAT CAN LEAD TO SUICIDE IS

Mental Illness - Half of all people who die by

suicide may have major depressive disorder;
mood disorders like bipolar disorder,
schizophrenia, personality disorder, post-
traumatic stress disorder etc.
Previous attempts - people with previous
history of suicide attempts is the accurate
predictor of suicide.
 RISK FACTORS THAT CAN LEAD TO SUICIDE IS

Self-harm - Acts of self-harm are not usually

suicide attempts and most who self-harm
are not at high risk of suicide.
Psychosocial factors - includes the feeling
of hopelessness, loss of pleasure in life,
depression, anxiousness etc.
 RISK FACTORS THAT CAN LEAD TO SUICIDE IS

Substance misuse - It is the second most

common risk factor for suicide after major
depression and bipolar disorder. It is also
associated with mental health disorders.
Medical condition - There is an association
between suicidality and physical health
problems ex. HIV, cancer, lupus, sleep
disturbance etc.
 RISK FACTORS THAT CAN LEAD TO SUICIDE IS

Occupational factors - Certain

occupations carry an elevated risk of
self-harm and suicide, such as military
careers.
Media - The media, including the
internet, plays an important role.
 RISK FACTORS THAT CAN LEAD TO SUICIDE IS

Other factors - Trauma is a risk factor for

suicidality in both children and adults.
Some may tale their own lives to escape
bullying or prejudice. Sexual abuse,
stress, financial or academic difficulties,
relationship problems etc.
RESPONDING TO INVITATION
INVITATION is a request in the form of
verbal or written communication inviting
an individual or group of people to do
something or to attend an event.
It informs people of an event’s details,
including the what, when, where, why,
and in some instances, how to get to the
venue.

FORMAT OF
WRITTEN
INVITATION
Written invitations can be
sent by post, e-mail, e-vite (a
website dedicated to
creating, sending, and
managing online invitations),
or through social media.
Spoken or Verbal invitations
can be thru phone calls or
personal.
ACCEPTING AND DECLINING
VERBAL INVITATIONS

 HOW TO SAY YES

Step 1: Say Thank You

Example: Thank You! for your invitation.
Step 2: Be clear about your Yes
Example: I’ll be there for sure!
Step 3: Confirm the details
Example: I will be seeing you on a particular
date.
 HOW TO SAY NO

Step 1: Start with Thank You

Example: Thank You for inviting me.
Step 2: Explain why you cannot go with an
apologetic tone
Example: But I am not able to come.
Step 3: Give a simple and clear reason
Example: I already have plans on that day It’s my
sister’s birthday
Step 4: Close Positively
Example: I would love to catch up another time.
ANOTHER EXPRESSION USED TO INVITE SOMEONE AND ITS RESPONSE

RESPONSE TO FORMAL
INVITATION
 EXAMPLES:
Mr. and Mrs S.mith accept with pleasure your
kind invitation,
Dear Mr and Mrs Dela Cruz,
Thank you for the kind invitation to your
wedding. We are looking forward to the
celebration. Both Mr. Smith and I will be
accepting the invitation.
I was pleased to receive your invitation to the
conference. I am truly honored. Unfortunately, I
have another event scheduled for the same day. I
wish I could attend, but I cannot.
RESPONSE TO INFORMAL
INVITATION
 EXAMPLES:

I am pleased to accept your

invitation. Please let me know if I
can bring something.
Thank you for the invitation.
Unfortunately, I am away that
weekend.
THANK YOU