Career Management Professional Plan

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CAREER MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL PLAN
Name of the Student
Name of the university
Author Note

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1. Reflection Report related to Industrial panel and Informational Interview
After analysing my current skills and discussing with industry expert panel, I would like
to know more about the industry and the services that are related to it. I think that my skills
related to assessment of the scenario are something that is needed to be analysed and with the
help of the analysis, I can make a deduction of which path to consider as my career objective.
I would consult with the higher officials who have previous experience in the similar field so
that I can know about the pros and cons the career segment has1. On the other hand, I would
like to have a better idea of what needs to be added up to my skill list to make sure that I have
progressed in a proficient manner. A proper analysis of the situation is necessary and for that
purpose, talking to the experts from the field is necessary. Therefore, after taking to the
expert panel I have realised that my goals are achievable, but learning processes must be
continued to gain professional skills. I have consulted with the people and some of the facts
discovered by them have changed my outlook towards the career drastically2.
I think that I need to make some amendments in the analytical skills, as right now I am
prone to diversions that are related to my educational life. The cyber security division
requires proficient analytical skills and for that reason, a pragmatic approach is essential.
I have found that, there is a good career scope for the people who are looking forward to the
forensic industry. The industry is filled with technicalities and hence it is one of the most
modernised segments of providing security to the people. From Informational Interview
process, it has also been deduced that I am a loyal person and it can be a necessary option to
1 Teller, Elvira. "Teaching the Importance of Networking by Conducting Informational Interviews." Journal of
the Academy of Business Education 18 (2017).
2 Simon, M., and J. White. "Survey/Interview Validation by an Expert Panel." (2016).

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consider for any of the organisation. The demand of this industry is rinsing and in the near
future, there is a good scope for the fresher’s who have studied in this discipline.
I discovered that I have the potential to learn something new even if it is hard for me and
I have that level of patience, which is looked for by most of the recruitment agencies. In this
context, I can say that, I have better growth opportunity in the industry in future3. The
technical upgrades have revolutionised the world and it has a major effect on the forensic
industry. Hence, I can deduce that I can become successful in this domain but for that, I need
to be more patient and humbler to my superiors to learn more4.
2. Determination of skills and Murdoch Attributes
Skills related to critical analysis and evaluation of the industry related situation has to be
developed more to identify opportunity to have a growth in the career. This is directly related
to the research and inquiry related aspects. The social and ethical understanding factor is
something effective for any individual and I think that I have that skill in me. I have proper
communication and I can make people understand what my feelings are with lesser amount of
words.
Murdoch Attributes
I consider myself a team player and that is why I always encourage and motivate my
fellow students to go for the desired career path. In this context, I consider theoretical
approaches that are related to the management genre5. The desire of learning something
3 Farr, Fiona, and Elaine Riordan. "Tracing the reflective practices of student teachers in online
modes." ReCALL 27, no. 1 (2015): 104-123.
4 McMahon, Mary, ed. Career counselling: Constructivist approaches. Routledge, 2016.
5 Murdochinstitute.wa.edu.au. 2020. [online] Available at: <https://www.murdochinstitute.wa.edu.au/wp-
content/uploads/2017/04/Graduate-Attributes.pdf> [Accessed 10 March 2020].

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properly makes me a suitable candidate for the forensic industry6. Regarding ethics and
professional understanding, I would like to state that I am consider work ethics more
important than anything else does. This is the reason why people achieve success in any field
they desire. Following these considered protocols will help in reaching my goals in shorter
time.
6 Long, Kaitlin. "Informational interviewing: a pathway for student success and alumni engagement." (2016).

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3. Career plan for next 2-3 years
My Career Plan
Name of the student:
Name of the University: Curtin University, Australia
Area of specialisation: Bachelors of Science in Cyber Security and Forensics
Career Aspiration Statement: Cyber security and forensic is a vast arena for development
and learning about data security, I desire to gain more information and learning about this
field. According to the Industry expert panel, and informational interview I have acquired
knowledge that learning will help me adapt to various situations, and gain knowledge about
the professional field. As a graduate of science in forensic and cyber security I want to learn
more and apply them in the practical field so that I can contribute to the development of the
company and garb future opportunities for individual development.
Employ-ABILITY skills comparison

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The most essential skills that must be developed in acquiring a job in a specified field are
given below:
 “Basic literacy”
 “Rhetorical literacy”
 “Personal and critical literacy”
 “Emotional Literacy”
 “Occupational literacy”
 “Ethical, cultural and social literacy skills”
This is employee “radar chart” which determines my skills more inclined to “ethical,
cultural and social literacy” as well as occupational literacy. According to the radar chart, my
basic literacy is normal, and there must be development related to using digital technologies
as there must be higher knowledge about data security and frauds as it is increasing in the
recent time7. According to the guidance of the industry panel and informational interview the
learning processes will help in adaptability and managing my career aspirations to the correct
7 Christie, Michael, Michael Carey, Ann Robertson, and Peter Grainger. "Putting transformative learning theory
into practice." Australian Journal of Adult Learning 55, no. 1 (2015): 9.

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goals8. Through the learning processes rhetorical literacy will also be gathered, so that correct
decisions can be taken regarding career plans9.
Technical Skills
 Analytical ability
 Understanding of various security software
 Modification and updating of “Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)”
Professional profile Summary
In the field of cyber security and forensic, vast knowledge is needed to understand the
“security vulnerabilities”, and provide adequate solutions to eradicate the risks in the IT
department10. This can be done by paying attention to details, and making cohesive decisions
at time of crisis, I desire acquire an ability to work in big team.
Practical steps in career planning
 Identification of visions, skills, abilities
 Development of professional attitude
 Exploring multiple options
 Evaluation of the options
 Always adapt new techniques through learning processes
SMART goals
8 Sharf, Richard S. Applying career development theory to counseling. Nelson Education, 2016.
9 Savickas, Mark. Career counseling. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association, 2019.
10 Jackson, Denise. "Employability skill development in work-integrated learning: Barriers and best
practice." Studies in Higher Education 40, no. 2 (2015): 350-367.

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Timeline

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References
Christie, Michael, Michael Carey, Ann Robertson, and Peter Grainger. "Putting
transformative learning theory into practice." Australian Journal of Adult Learning 55, no. 1
(2015): 9.
Farr, Fiona, and Elaine Riordan. "Tracing the reflective practices of student teachers in online
modes." ReCALL 27, no. 1 (2015): 104-123.
Jackson, Denise. "Employability skill development in work-integrated learning: Barriers and
best practice." Studies in Higher Education 40, no. 2 (2015): 350-367.
Long, Kaitlin. "Informational interviewing: a pathway for student success and alumni
engagement." (2016).
McMahon, Mary, ed. Career counselling: Constructivist approaches. Routledge, 2016.
Murdochinstitute.wa.edu.au. 2020. [online] Available at:
<https://www.murdochinstitute.wa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Graduate-
Attributes.pdf> [Accessed 10 March 2020].
Savickas, Mark. Career counseling. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association,
2019.
Sharf, Richard S. Applying career development theory to counseling. Nelson Education,
2016.
Simon, M., and J. White. "Survey/Interview Validation by an Expert Panel." (2016).
Teller, Elvira. "Teaching the Importance of Networking by Conducting Informational
Interviews." Journal of the Academy of Business Education 18 (2017).