Key Points
- Some workplace culture shocks for Filipinos in Australia include not using Ma'am and Sir, engaging in small talk, and Filipinos being less expressive and assertive.
- There are ways to be assertive without being aggressive at work, such as when seeking a promotion or a salary increase, according to a career consultant.
- Career consultant Dr. Celia Torres-Villanueva added that having a mentor in one's career, whether Filipino or from another nationality, can be very helpful.
'Trabaho, Visa, atbp.' is a podcast series that features issues and information about migration to Australia every Thursday on SBS Filipino.
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‘Karaniwang mahiyain ang mga Pinoy:’ Career coach, iginiit ang kahalagahan ng pagiging assertive sa trabaho
SBS Filipino
18/01/202412:39
In an interview with SBS Filipino, Dr. Celia Torres-Villanueva, Founder of Career Transformation Ventures, discussed why Filipinos tend to be shy and modest at work.
She emphasised that this perspective can be changed for those working in Australia and presented some ways to become assertive in the workplace.
SBS Filipino interviews Career Consultant Dr. Celia Torres-Villanueva
