Examining The Objective Of Industrial Training Information Technology Essay

Industrial Training (OMT 330) course is compulsory to all students that taken a Diploma in Office Management and Technology program under Mara University of Technology. During the course duration, students need to follow practical training for 15 weeks that as many 4 hour credit.

The objective of Industrial Training is to allow practical students to the opportunity to apply the theoretical part of knowledge obtained in academic programs to a practical work experienced. The major purpose for Office Management students is to go through this course so they can gain experiences in administration and management in the organization.

An additional objective of this course is to present exposure to the OM114 trainers about the preparation, adding knowledge and to move up their skills in their workplace, along with raising their self-confidence for going into the real world of employment.

Beside that, OM114 students also obtained their experiences about the agencies and how the staff in the agencies administrated efficiently. We was able to understand a movement of the duty or the job that given. We also found that each section of agencies always needs cooperation with each other.

The purpose of this report is as the evidence that I was done a practical and for my reference in the future. Then, it also requires 30% from the overall grade.

Lastly, the most important of the existence of this course, a student will be able to learn and know everything about an agency which I haven’t know before this.

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

UiTM is Malaysia’s premier institution of higher learning that has experienced an extraordinary growth since its establishment in 1956. The university has expanded nationwide with 3 satellite campuses, 12 branch campuses, 6 city campuses, 25 franchise colleges and a smart campus for the future. Its formation is based on a vision of outstanding scholarship and academic excellence that is capable of providing leadership in all fields of internationally recognized professional study. This serves as channel for greater strides in the development of the university and the nation.

During these years of growth, UiTM has built on the educational infrastructure placed by its founders to a level comparable to many international universities. Today, it draws strength from the initiatives of these leaders to aspire to be world-class in all its activities to explore the frontiers of knowledge, to master new technologies and harvest the abundant riches of diverse cultures, markets and new industries.

THE HISTORY OF UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

Dewan Latihan Rida (Rida Training Center) 1956 – 1965

RIDA Training Center was the inspiration of Dato’ Onn Ja’afar, the founder and former president of United Malays National Organization (UMNO). The idea was conceived as a result of a study visit of Sri Lanka’s rural development programmed in 1951. A working paper of the visit outlined the establishment of RIDA and its objectives of rebuilding the rural society, as well as improving its economy.

There were two centers under the auspices of the Rural and Industrial Development Authority: Taman Asuhan RIDA (Kuala Lumpur) and Dewan Latihan RIDA (Petaling Jaya). Dewan Latihan RIDA began operations in November 1956 under its first principal, Tuan Syed Alwi bin Syed Sheikh Alhadi. It was officially opened by Dr. Ismail bin Dato’ Abdul Rahman, the Minister for Trade and Industry on 14 February 1957.

In 1964, Dewan Latehan RIDA held its first convocation and 50 graduates were awarded certificates by Tun Abdul Razak, the then Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia.

Maktab Mara (Mara College) 1965 – 1967

Dewan Latihan RIDA become known as Maktab MARA or MARA College in June 1965.The name change also meant that the college no longer operated under RIDA and instead become the most important unit of the MARA Training Division.

Institut Teknologi Mara (Mara Institute Of Technology) 1967 – 1999

MARA College was officially renamed Institut Teknologi MARA on 14 October 1967. Its establishment came as a response to a crucial need in the country for trained manpower in the professional and semi-professional levels, especially among Bumiputera’s.

ITM’s rapid development during those years came about with the expansion of its educational programmes, which was in line with the requirements of an increasingly demanding job market. Many courses were internationally affiliated and the institute had advanced diploma courses, which were equivalent to a degree.

ITM’s development is the best seen in three phases that span a period of 32 years in total. The first phase (1967 – 1976) came with the declaration of the institute as an autonomous body with its own 300-acre campus in Shah Alam and was placed under the Ministry of Rural Development.

The second phase (1976 – 1996) saw ITM rapidly harnessing its potentials as an institution of higher learning. It led to the passing of the ITM Act of 1976 that placed the institute directly under the Ministry Of Education.

Universiti Teknologi Mara (August 26, 1999)

In August 1999, the former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad announced the change of name of ITM to Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). With this acknowledgement from the government, a major restructuring exercise was carried out in order to consolidate the University’s resources for optimum productivity.

UITM PAHANG BRANCH HISTORY

Founded in January 1985, UiTM Pahang began operations in a temporary campus in Kuantan. The Pahang state Government allocated 1,000 acres of land in Bandar Jengka. Constructions started in year 1988 and the campus moved from Kuantan to Bandar Jengka in May 1993. The first phase was to accommodate 2,500 students. The existence of UiTM Pahang in the Jengka region acts as a catalyst towards the development of Bandar Jengka. The former campus in Kuantan is maintained as a campus conducting flexible learning and off-campus programs. In year 2002, the Pahang campus has a total enrolment of 5,131 students, with 4,002 in Bandar Jengka campus, and 993 in Bukit Sekilau campus and 136 in the city campus of Raub.

Beginning the next intake, the educational study plan will change and the campus will absorb degree’s courses and the new students are lucky.

UiTM mission; enhancing the knowledge and expertise of Bumiputeras in all fields of study through professional programs, research work, and community service based on moral values and professional ethics. It is important to know the vision of this institution, with phrases and act to establish UiTM as premier university of outstanding scholarship and academic excellence capable of providing leadership to Bumiputera`s dynamic involvement in all professional fields of world-class standards in order to produce globally. Every members of UiTM should be pleased to achieve these mission, vision, and objectives.

COMPANY’S MISSION, VISSION AND OBJECTIVE

UiTM MISSION:

To establish UiTM as a premier university founded on the tenets of scholarship and academic excellent capable of promoting Bumiputera’s dynamism in all profession field of world-class standard and producing ethical and globally competitive graduate.

UiTM VISION:

To enhance knowledge and expertise of Bumiputeras in all fields of study through professional programmers, research work and community services founded on moral values and professionals ethics.

UiTM OBJECTIVE:

To provide maximum opportunities for bumiputeras to persue professionally-recognized programmer of study in science, industry, technology, business, arts and humanities.

To provided quality and innovations of study relevant to current market needs and customer demands and in line with the policies of national development.

To establish a university-wide human resource development programmed for instilling sound value system within the university community.

To ensure that UiTM graduates are adequately prepared to join the local as well as the international workforce.

To establish UiTM as a centre of excellence that ensures the sound and effective management of its human resource, and finances and assets.

FACULTY OF OFFICE MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY

The faculty of Office Management & Technology has been located at Jengka Branch since 1993. The programs offered by the Faculty are Bachelor in Office System Management (Hons.) and Diploma in Office Management & Technology. The Head of Program OM114 (diploma level) is Mrs. Norlaili binti Harun while Mr. Azmi bin Salim is the Head of Program OM 221 (degree level). These programs focus on the office administration of any organization, with emphasis on the office procedures, office management, office automation, office competencies, communication, personality development and second as well as third languages. The main objective is to enhance the backbone operations in any organization.

The total number of academic staff is 25 and currently the Faculty has 800 students at Jengka branch. The faculty always makes continuous efforts to ensure that all staff are highly qualified and dedicated in their profession.

Students enrolling in the program would have a great learning experience since they will be trained and guided in a friendly environment. The program has been given recognition from various industries since it was first offered. As such, besides offering the program on a full- time basis, the Faculty is also offering the program on a part-time basis.

The syllabus that has been covered in diploma level is including administrative management, office competencies, business laws, communication and etc. Students graduating from the program would have promising careers in any organization.

Organization chart

Name of lectures those not in the picture:

Cik Noorsuraya bt Mohd Mokhtar

Cik Zuria Akmal bt Saad

USE OF OFFICE TECHNOLOGY

Office technology is technology of office equipment that being used in completing the office tasks and at the same time it will help our organization to produce a good quality performance. Nowadays, many companies provide the latest technology in the office to help their employees enhance their productivity in order to achieve company goals. In UiTM Pahang, the entire departments including Faculty Office Management and Technology use the basic operation software for the daily tasks.

(A) Word Processing Package

Word processing package is the most vital method for us to ensure our daily tasks run smoothly. Word processing package that use by our division are including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Front Page, Microsoft Access and Microsoft Publisher.

During my External Industrial Training, I usually use Microsoft Word Processing in daily routine. It includes the preparation of correspondence such as memos, letters, flyers, newsletter, manual, offer letters and other types of printed communication. For me, it is a simple job task and it is easy to be done because I had learned this software through a document processing subject. Through Microsoft Word Processing, we are able to adjust the format of the letter whether it is a left bound or in a right bound format. Beside that, this software enable us to check our spelling and grammatical errors. During my practical, I have been given responsible to prepare letters for invitation speaker in ‘Program Motivasi’ and ‘Pemantapan Akademik Pelajar’, ‘Pelantikan sebagai Pelaras Khusus and others. All of the letter that has been produce by UiTM must have a letterhead, and it is compulsory to state the UiTM Motto.

Sometimes, I also need to draft and type a memorandum using a correct format. Normally, Puan Norlaili bt Hj Harun asked me to prepare a memorandum to inform OM114 students about a latest information related to their Academic such as validation date and intersession program.

Before that, I have problems in handling a Microsoft Excel Package. But, after been ask by my supervisor to complete a task that uses the software, I gain new knowledge and skills. I have responsible to key in the data including name of the Diploma’s students and also all the information about lecturers Faculty of Office Management and Technology. Using a Microsoft Excel, it really teach me to be patient person because it so complicated to adjust the format, layout, and etc. When I am facing a problem in handling this package, Puan Norlaili bt Harun will help me. She willing to spend time to teach me on how to delete cells, edits, and adds cells and so on. I am very grateful for her guidance.

(B) On The Job Training

During my practical training, I had no problem with any unfamiliar package that was offered to me. For the software that I am not very familiar such as Adobe, I was trained to use the package by my supervisor through guidelines and instructions.

(C) Others Office Equipment

Computer

During my External Industrial Training, I use my own computer because they not provided a computer for trainee. It’s maybe because of insufficient budget. Actually, it is compulsory to provide a computer for each staff. Nowadays, computer becomes more vital and the purpose of providing computer is to help the entire task run smoothly. Basically, 90% of our daily task is using the computer. Through an email, the staff will communicate each other and sending the important information faster.

Printer

Normally computer will links with the printer. The function of the printer is to produce the output that has been process by a computer. I have been exposing in using a printer which is HP Laser Jet Printer. This printer can receive, transmit, store, print and copy any data. It also can produce copies sources such as computer file, graphic scanners, or even pictures. It uses a narrow beam of light to form images on paper. It produces beautiful printed originals with great speed. This printer also will produce an output in graphics or produce in color. Normally, I will used a printer to print an application letter, memorandum, budget, question paper, forms for external practical and also booklet.

Photocopy Machine

Photocopy machine produces copies directly from an original document. The original can be handwritten, printed or drawn. This machine is used to make copies of any documents. Photocopy will be made in black color or full color. One more thing that I dislike in handling a photocopy machine is when the paper has jammed or stacked. I need to check the tray one by one and put out the paper that has jammed. I have use a photocopy machine to print a letter, receipt, questions paper, brochure, monthly report, minutes of meeting and also certificates. The purpose of copying any documents is for future reference and as a backup file. Usually, the maximum number of copy is 30 copies and if it is more than that, we will riso that document. Photocopying is now widely available and is a fairly economical way to print a small number of books.

Facsimiles Machine

Sometimes, I need to fax a document such as a letters, proposals, syllabus courses, and forms to outside of the organization. At UiTM Pahang, facsimiles machine only provided at Examination Units and HEA (Academic Affairs Department). Before this, I think that facsimiles machine is complicated to use but later, I notice that my perception is totally wrong. Facsimiles machine is an output device that scan image and sent it electronically over the phone line to be receive by fax machine which print the signal or image the text or photo and recreate it on paper. The types of facsimiles machine that use by the organization is multifunction which is combine an impressive arrangement of office tool. A facsimile automatically reports transmission of a facsimile message upon transmitting the facsimile message. For reporting the message transmission, facsimile numbers of called parties are stored in a memory together with their corresponding telephone numbers.

Then, the facsimile message is transmitted to a section called facsimile corresponding to any one of the facsimile numbers receiver. Thereafter, the facsimile immediately dials the corresponding telephone number to transmit a transmission reporting voice message. At one times, I failed to fax an important document to UiTM Shah Alam because the line is so busy. I need to try and waiting for a long time to make sure this document is successfully being sent.

TELEPHONE TECHNIQUES

Today’s telephone technologies play a role key in the demand for worldwide communications. As a worker, we required to use a variety of technologies as well as the telephone for daily communications. These technologies will continue to evolve the organization’s search for ways to increase productivity, efficiency and the quality of customer services. Telephone calls are often less time-consuming than a memo, letters or even e-mail.

The telephone techniques that used in this company are really consistent with what I have taught in Office Administration II course. Because the telephone is such an important communications tool, I must use proper telephone techniques while answering incoming and making outgoing calls. To create a positive image for the organization, I do my best to develop good communication skills. The voice, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary, as well as my attitude, are important in making a good impression when communicate via telephone.

During telephone conversation, I have to convey the pleasure and willingness to help, alertness and courtesy. The ensure that my voice sounds friendly; I put a smile on my face before answering the phone. In addition, I put aside any personal matter while handle any business calls. Besides that, I may request to screen calls, give information or take messages.

I was instructed to use the telephone system by my supervisor. Usually, my supervisor instruct me to answer the incoming calls, setting any appointments, seeking information, making confirmation, and etc. My supervisor also taught me how to handle the callers.

For all outgoing calls, the numbers begin with “9” and followed by contact number. For example, “9” 0123456789 for mobile phone and “9” 094602022 for any business contact. But if we want to make inside calls, we just use an extension number especially to connect with Head of Programs, lecturers or other divisions. For example, 2323 is extension number to Puan Norlaili Haji Harun, while 2020 is extension number to Financial Department, and so on and so forth. Usually, my supervisor instruct me to answer the incoming calls, setting any appointments, seeking information, making confirmation, and etc.

There are several techniques that we can practice in our daily tasks while answering telephone calls:

Listen carefully to the caller and try to avoid other interruption.

Try to answer the telephone call within the three rings. First step, when answering a phone call is your should greet the caller, identify the caller, offering help and speaking clearly.

Focus on the caller. Let the caller satisfied with your services and feel that you are really give a full attention to his/her message.

Prepare yourself. Always have a pen, note book and list of the telephone extension, be ready to answer any of the questions from a caller and give accurate information for them. During telephone conversation, I have to convey the pleasure and willingness to help, alertness and courtesy.

Transferring calls if necessary.

Ask a few information if the caller want to leave a message. Take a message carefully and with the details information such as the caller name, company name, telephone number; date and time of the calls, message, action required and also for whom message need to be transfer.

Thank the caller by using the caller’s name and let the caller hang first.

As a trainee, I always practice myself to end the conversation with a positive tone. So, that the caller will know that we are appreciating them.

RECORD MANAGEMENT

Filling (Records Management)

Records management is a vital component of an agency’s which have wider management and information systems. The life-cycle concept, as what have been taught in record management can be seen in the three phases of the life of the record are seen as the equivalent of the three biological ages; current, semi-current and non-current records.

Filing is the process of storing office records in an orderly manner within an organized system. A records management filing system is a set of procedures used to organize, store, retrieve, remove and dispose or records.

The main purpose of records management systems is to ensure records are available when needed so that the organization can operates efficiently. Such a system fulfills this purpose in several ways by: using storage media, providing proper storage equipment and supplier or outlining procedures for filing.

Record can be arranged more accurately by numbers because numbers are easier to read and arrange than alphabet letters. A consecutive numeric system expands quickly and easily because new numbered files can be added at the end of the system of drawers or shelves. The UiTM management, also have decided a specific number to file different types of documents such as:

100: Administrative

200: Building & Assets

300: Office Equipment

400: Financial

500: Position

600: Main Function/Specific

As a trainee, I have responsible to manage variety types of file and usually it happen every day. This is important to make sure all of the relevant information is updated. If the file has been full with documents, then the file need to be closed. The new file will be created and labeled with a specific code. Normally, there are five steps in managing records which is: creation, distribution, use, maintenance, and disposition.

The Record Cycle:

Creation

Created through dictation, handwritten drafts, voice mail, electronic mail, or using computers and word processors.

Created outside the business and received through e-mail, personal delivery, fax machine, voice mail and other communication delivery system.

Distribution

Records must be distributed to persons requiring the data. It may be sent to users within the company or outside the company.

Use

Used to make and documenting decisions for answering questions, references, or fax. Records used most often shortly after they created. The older records, the less used.

Maintenance

Filing and retrieving records occur during the maintenance phase. Organization selects filing method and design filing system for efficient retrieval records.

Finding records after they have been filed is the goal of filing system.

Disposition

Disposition will move rarely used records and provide space for new records.

During my External Industrial Training, I learned lots of valuable information

and it can be concluded as “the procedure that has been use in handling a

record in our organization is similar with that I have learned in the syllabus of

Record Management Course (Part II).

COMMUNICATION

Communication is the process of sending and receiving messages, whether through exchanging e-mail, giving a formal presentation, or chatting with co-workers around the espresso machine. Communication can be verbal, printed, recorded and so on. However communication is considered effective only when others understand your message correctly and respond to it the way you want them to.

Effective communication will help us manage work flow, improves business relationships, enhances professionals’ image and also provide a variety of other important benefit. In office, Bahasa Malaysia is one of the medium and important language when communicates with each others.

As a trainee, I will practiced a good communication skills when try to communicate among the staff at UiTM Pahang especially with the Director, Executive, Head of Programs/Lectures, Guards, Official Clerks and also maintenance staffs. They also give a positive feedback and willing to cooperation with me when handling specific tasks. I will often be called on to communicate across differences in gender, ethnic background, age, profession and so on. So, to make my message effective, I will use concrete language, specific detail and information that is clear, convincing, accurate and ethical.

Basically, there are two types of communication which is internal communication and external communication. When we exchange information with people inside in the organization it is called as internal communication and when the information and ideas is exchanges with outside organization, is called external communication. External communication flows into and out of the organization along formal lines (carefully prepared letters, announcement, e-mail, face to face meeting and so on.

Preparation of Correspondence

One of my major duties is preparing letters. Most of the letters wrote have to be signed by my supervisor. Letter is one of the documents that can be used to exchange the information. When sending written communication to inside or outside of the organization, familiarize yourself with their written communication preferences and adapt your approach, style and tone to meet their expectations. Usually, I will practice a simple technique when preparing a correspondence (letters) which is:

Use simple, clear language. Use precise words that do not have the potential to convey multiple meanings. For instance, the word rich has at least half a dozen different meanings, whereas wealthy has exactly one, leaving no room for ambiguity. Be brief. Use simple sentences and short paragraphs, breaking information into paragraph that are easier for your reader to understand and translate. Use transitional elements. Help readers follow your train of thought by using transitional words and phrases. Precede related points with expressions such as in additional, and first, and so on. Address correspondence properly. Use a correct address and simple salutations.

During my External Industrial Training, there are three steps, which I used when preparing any letters. After identify the main points (content) that my supervisor has told, I will draft and then typing the letter according the usual format. On this step, I used my own ideas and words to complete the sentences of the letters. After print out the letters, my supervisor will check it to ensure there is no mistake and standardize. Besides that, I also responsible to wrote a memorandum. Memos are used for the routine, day-to-day exchange of information within an organization. Because of their open construction and informal method of delivery (e-mail or interoffice mail), memos are less private than letters. Normally, I will wrote a memos to inform the students about the simple briefing, to booked a laboratories for presentation and also produce memos to appreciate a certain divisions.

There are several advantages when using a written media as a medium to communicate. It will allow the users to plan and control the message, offer a permanent, verifiable record and they minimize the distortion that can accompany oral messages and it can be used to avoid immediate interactions.

Telecommunication Technology Used

Nowadays, telecommunication technology are widely use such as switchboard, facsimile machines, teleconferencing, voice mail, e-mail, telephone and etc. At UiTM Pahang, we were using the Lotus Note (e-mail) to send or receive any information. E-mail offers speed, low cost, increased access to other employees, portability and convenience (not just overcoming time-zone problems but reaching many receivers at once). It’s best for brief, noncomplex information that is time sensitive. With such a quick turnaround time, e-mail tends to be more conversational than traditional media. However, e-mail ease and speed can contribute to poorly conceived, confusing messages that waste more time than they save.

When my supervisor asked me to send the information for the students or lectures, I will choose an e-mail and telephone as a medium to communicate. We can converse through e-mail and telephone if they confused, they will asked me some questions. Eventually, we should perform good communication skills because every day we will be dealing with the public. I also use facsimile machine to fax document outside the organization.

Besides, in UiTM Pahang also use teleconferencing. For example teleconferencing with Vice Counselor UiTM, Dato’ Shahol bin Hamid. All lecture and staff need to hear the ‘amanat’ from him who at UiTM Shah Alam.

Travel Arrangement

Travel arrangements are made in accordance with organization policy. Large firms may have a travel department for this purpose. However, smaller firms may rely on the services of a travel agency or an office worker has to make the travel arrangement for his or her boses.

To prepare the travel arrangement, the officer should schedule meetings and appointments to be held during the trip. Shortly, before the trip, contact each individual with whom they plan to meet to confirm the appointment date, time, and meeting place.

I had experience this task where I need to make a travel arrangement for my supervisor because she had a meeting at UiTM Shah Alam for two days. I was take to printed form from Administration division and submit it back after fill all the information required in the form. Next, the manager will check the travel management. After it has been approved, the preparation and the groundwork will be arranged. While preparing travel arrangements, usually I use telephone in making reservation in order to fulfill their needs such as accommodation, transportation and food.

HUMAN RELATIONS IN THE OFFICE

The term human relations in its broadest sense cover all types of interactions among people-their conflicts, cooperative efforts and group relationships. Many organization include UiTM Pahang, are organizing their workers into teams in which each employee plays a part. Organization eager to improve quality, improve job satisfaction, increase worker participation in decision making and problem solving and improve customer service is turning to teams.

When working in teams, it can achieve a higher level of performance than individuals because of the combined intelligence and energy of the group. For example, OMSA (Office Management Students Association), KIK (Creative & Innovative Group), PSKK (Sport Association), and also the management at UiTM Pahang are already worked in team. They will interact each other and try to resolve a problem together during a meeting.

Besides that, they also will organize a program to improve a relationship among the staff, lecture and also students. I had experiences in team activities such as OPKIM (Operasi Khidmat Masyarakat) organize by Faculty of Office Management and Technology which held at Sekolah Kebangsaan Kuala Tahan, Jerantut. Through these activities, all of the staff can be familiar with each other and it will create a friendly environment in the office.

Experiences When Dealing With Supervisor

It is my responsibility to follow all instruction given from my supervisor. As a trainee, I always be ready with his instruction and always be prepared before meet with my supervisor. She will ask me about the progress of the task given and sometime I need to give a suggestion to overcome a several problems. Honestly, I am really enjoyed working with Puan Norlaili bt Haji Harun, (my supervisor) because she is very understanding and give freedom to me in order to complete my tasks.

Finally, I am able to complete the entire task given in a three months, External Industrial Training.

Experience When Dealing With Co-Workers and Clients

Through all the months while I am in External Industrial Training, I have gain a lot of experiences and knowledge’s in how to dealing with the co-worker and clients. My co-worker are also my friends who doing their external Industrial training at UiTM Pahang. They give cooperative when we doing work together. We have learned and shared knowledge together. For clients, most of my clients are lecture and students in UiTM Pahang. To deal with the clients effectively is I learn that a good communication skill in giving services and help them to solve the matter. I also learn a good image and appearance will influence the client’s opinion whenever they have come to my office. I have to give a full commitment and dedication while handling the clients. I have to put a friendly environment and harmony condition both to my colleague and also to the clients. Despite, everyone will enjoy and happy when dealing with me.

CAREER PATH

After accomplish my external practical training for 3 months began from 7January 2010 until 23 April 2010, I felt really satisfied with what I had done and I can see better future in the career. Diploma in Office Management and Technology is very demanded in many fields of vacancies in seeking a good job position nowadays. Diploma in Office Management and Technology also provide very large field of knowledge for job vacancies today, the courses were in victory to had skillful students for the career path of:

Executive Officer in government department

Assistant Manager in Human Resources Division

Secretary

Personal Assistant

Public Relation Officer

Front Office Officer

Clerk or Typist (Official and Accredited)

In normal situation, it is important for me to fulfill the criteria of begin reliability and skillful person to compete the needs of today’s job vacancies. Our dress, personality and also appearance will be also evaluated in seeking a good employer by the companies. It is also good for us to practice the right ethics on our working time.

If I was offered to gain full time employment with this company, honestly I am very excited and will be very appreciate any job given to me. I am glad to accept any job position related to my courses because it is quite difficult to find the job in this field based on my graduate result. Furthermore, I found that this company was very flexible and not giving any pressures to me.

The most future opportunities for advancement would be open to me if I am ready to accept such position are included furthering my study. It is easier for me to know any other courses that can help me to improve my educational level. For any vacancies usually asking for experiences and surely I can get the needed period of experiences here, to be in higher position and gain better salary in other large private company.

I learned a lot while doing my practical training here. In a positive ways of thinking, I think that the value experience is really worthy. It is also important to complete tasks given in a good ethics because work done in sincere will affect me both physical and mental. Negatively, I am facing difficulties in avoiding my habits of doing task given at the last minutes. It is also bad to have impression that working hour is really heavy compared during studying because we had to give full effort during the eight hour of working.

Since experiencing practical training, I say that this course had many field to be expanded because we had taught the basic needs and some of the subject give deep conscience of skill needed in office needs today. So far the subject covered in the course help me a lot. Although the theory taught is exactly near to perfect instruction, but for me the elderly of superior’s advice cannot be ignored. Elderly person had longer experiences and usually they have defines any advantages and disadvantages before giving any instruction to me. Action taken by me will be evaluated because skills of learning, reading, listening, and speaking are very important in recent workplaces.

CONCLUSION

External Practical Training is the best way for students to gain knowledge and real experienced at the working environment. During my external industrial training, I have learned lots of things such as learned to use a photocopy machine, facsimile machine, handling telephone calls, handling clients like lecturers, students and other staffs in the different situation. Now, I feel more confident when communicate with other and know how to communicate effectively.

I also could practice all the knowledge that I have learned before. As a trainee to Puan Norlaili binti Haji Harun, I always responsible to write letters, memoes, replace class for Puan Norlaili if she has another important task and many more. Besides that, I also learn more about office technology, office procedure and other duties in the office. I also get to know about how to manage the record management like I learned in class. Now, I also have an experience to prepare correspondence, to make appointment that is including in communication and to make reservation for my supervisor.

Other than that, I have learned how to be a good employee. For example, to be a good employee, we have to work smart and be efficient. Time management is also important in order to plan our task or activity wisely that can make our task to be in good quality.

After completing my practical training, I personally think that throughout the Industrial Training session, students also get the chance to know and be friendly with the staff. The good relationship between students and staff made the whole task went smoothly and perfect without any problem. I really hope that, the experience that I got from this industrial training can help me in handling the real working environment in the future.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Industrial Training is the best steps for students to practice all the theory which they have learn. Student will be much more confidence and able to proof the best achievement in the real working environment. After experiencing the Industrial Training at UiTM Pahang, I would like to speak out my opinions on certain items to help and to improve the achievement of students when they are choosing this place as their External Industrial Training places.

As recommendations, I was recommend that this company or Faculty of Office Management and Technology provide a computer for their trainee so that they can do their work more speedy and efficiently without wait and share the computer with supervisor. Its also can reduce the delay task given to the trainee.

Besides that, I highly recommend that all of the staff at UiTM Pahang should use an English Language when communicate with others. I am not denying that this organization has used this language but the usage average is too small especially the staffs compared to the lecture that already have a better English usage. This is because some customers even the publics that come from the different races such as Chinese and India where these people prefer to speak in English. So, this is the important of English usage to make the fluency of the organization’s business.

I also would like to recommend that the faculty (UiTM Pahang) should give an allowance to a practical student (trainee). If there is an allowance provided, students will more motivated and appreciated in this company.

Last but not list, I personally recommend that UiTM Pahang is one of the best placement when want to do the External Industrial Training. This is because; the task that has been given during a practical semester is related to the syllabus of Office Management & Technology. So, we have a chance to apply it. Other than that, most of the staff at UiTM Pahang, is really cooperative and always be ready to help us. They also give a moral support to us in whatever we do. Through this way, we (trainees) will be more confident to do any task given. Therefore, both organization and student must alert and give their consideration and cooperation for each other needs to ensure that this External Industrial Training would become most valuable experience to the trainees.

Thus I really hope that the university authority would consider the above recommendations with the intension to improve the quality of student in undergoing their External Industrial Training.