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OJT (On-the-Job Training)

Abbreviation: OJT

Required college internship in PHL — 200-600 hours of supervised work in field of study.

OJT (On-the-Job Training) is the required internship for most PHL undergraduate programmes. 200-600 hours of supervised work experience in a host company related to your field.

Common requirements:

  • Final year (or summer between 3rd-4th year)
  • Approved host company
  • Supervisor evaluation
  • Final report/portfolio
  • 200-600 hours (varies by programme)

What it means for you:

  • Choose host company strategically — first job often comes from OJT
  • Big 4 firms aggressively recruit interns post-graduation
  • Multinational programmes (Unilever, P&G, Nestle) have structured intern pipelines
  • Government internships available + valuable for civil service careers

Career impact:

  • 30-50% of Big 4 hires from intern pool
  • Many corporate hires from intern conversion
  • Reference letters + network from OJT carry into first job
  • Valuable preview of career fit before commitment

Frequently asked questions

What is OJT in college?
OJT (On-the-Job Training) is the required internship in most Philippine undergraduate programs — 200–600 hours of supervised work in a host company related to your field, usually in your final year.
How many hours is OJT?
It ranges from about 200 to 600 hours depending on your program, completed at an approved host company with a supervisor evaluation and a final report.

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