Planning Your Career in Business: Personal Portfolio, CV, and Skills Development

This report provides guidance on planning a career in business, including creating a personal portfolio, CV, and developing skills. It includes a company overview of Google and a personal statement. The report emphasizes the importance of personal development and skills development. Course code and college/university not mentioned.

Planning Your
Career in Business

Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................1
Section-A.....................................................................................................................................1
Company Overview...........................................................................................................3
Section-B......................................................................................................................................3
Personal Statement............................................................................................................3
Curriculum Vitae...............................................................................................................4
Section-C......................................................................................................................................8
Personal SWOT.................................................................................................................8
Action Plan........................................................................................................................9
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................11
References......................................................................................................................................12

INTRODUCTION
Skills are very important for individual person it helps to build their confidence and encourage
them to doing something innovative and creative. Skills developments is the process which help
to enable the people to increase their knowledge and ability which is good for the their Carrera
and personal growth. If people have to develop their skills, so they need focus to update their
knowledge and do some courses which give benefits in their Carrera growth (Altan, 2022). In
this report it made personal portfolio of the people and this report is divide in two parts section A
and section B. First part is related to that what portfolio contain such as personal development,
CV and their i9mportnace. Along with it gives company overview which they choose. Section B
include CV and action plan of those skills which need improvement.
MAIN BODY
Section-A
Personal Portfolio is the compilation of materials which include the skills, qualification,
education, training, experience, hobbies and so on. It provides insight their personalty and work
of ethics. Personal portfolio helps to showcase their work and demonstrate the skills which are
needed in any potential role. Along with portfolio helps the people to find the jobs and it include
this things such as biographical information, headshot, Carrera summery, academic transcripts,
list of the skills, licences and certifications, contact information and so on. Portfolio is very
helpful during time of job search, portfolio showcase their work to the company manger. It is
beneficial for independent contractors, consultants and those person who wants to provide work
samples for their clients (Shanmugam, and Kalyanaraman, 2019).
CV is a documents which is used when any individual person applying for their jobs, it allows
the people to summarize their education, experience and skills, because HR manger are not
having enough time to read their peroneal details, so CV is the short summery of all this things
which they achieve and their skills are beneficial for the company growth. Good CV create a
good impression in interview and effective CV include this things which are listed below:
 Contact details- The name of person. Home address, mobile number and email address.
Birthdate is not necessary it is irrelevant and useless, because they are applying for job.
 Profile- It consist those statements which helps to highlights their main attribute and
give confident to stand out in crowd. It give the few relevant achievements and skills
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which support to expressing their Carrera aims. Although good CV profile mainly
focuses that what sector they choose and their CV cover all this things which require for
the job (Boerlijst, 2020).
 Education- It is the list and date of all previous education which include professions
qualification first and secondary education, their marks grades is necessary to mentions it.
 Work Experience- Give a list of their working experience and what things they learn in
pervious jobs and include name the company, job tittle, how long they were with the
company and key responsibility.
 Skills and achievements- In this section they mention their achievements what they get
in school and collage. Although they can talk about thee foreign language they speak,
they can mention their skills list which is relevant for their job.
 Interest- They can mentions their hoodies and interest and those which they like to doing
in free time. Relevant interest helps to provide the complete pictures of who there are.
 CV helps the people to promote yourself to an employer and its is essential documents
which include all necessary things that helps them to give relevant details which are
require in job.
Personal development– It is related to the self- improvement which consist those activities
which helps to develop the personal capabilities and potential which give self-confident to
take batter decisions in tough situation (Osiyi, and Jiburum, 2020). To develop their skills they
can make personal development plan which helps them to develop their knowledge and make
some creative ideas and content which support them to improve their self skills and assist them
to achieve their desired goals in career. While making personal development plan they need to
assure that they have complete knowledge about there weaknesses and strengths, because it is
necessary to formulate and evaluate the plan in better way (Calicchio, 2020). Personal
development is crucial for keep the person on track while they are working for their target and
help them to qualify their action according to demand of a planning structure.
 Importance of personal development
 Helps to develop the skills and knowledge
 Build self- confident
 Helps to think innovative and creative
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Skills development – Skills is very important for the any individual personal to get batter job in
future, so that they are able to satisfied their personal and professional needs. Skills development
is helps to people to handle the tough situation and it is the process which is helps to establish the
skills standards and provide work ethics. Skills give a path which support them in their carer
growth and encourage them to doing some innovative and creativity.
Company Overview
Google is the American multinational technology company which focusses on search engine
technology, computer software, quantum, artificial intelligence, cloud commuting, online
advertising and so on. It is the most powerful company in the world and valuable brand and it is
considered in one of the big five American information technology companies such as Amazon,
Apple, Meta and Microsoft (MK, and Vethirajan, 2021). It was found in 1998 by Larry page and
Sergey brin. Google is the largest alphabet's subsidiary and holding company and Sundar Pichai
was the CEO of the google company in 24, 2015. Google and YouTube are the two most visited
website which is followed by Facebook and Twitter (Deka, 2018). Along with it the largest
search engine, e-mail provider, mapping and navigation, video sharing Platforming, cloud
storage and so on. Google most of the revenue generate from advertising which include sales of
apps, digital content, purchases made-in-app, google cloud offering. Forty-six percent was earn
was from clicks and the amounting was US$ 109,652 million in 2017.
Section-B
Personal Statement
Google company is my first priority, because it the most reputed and multinational
technology company, it gives many career opportunities millions of applicants are want to get
the job and few or people get a chance to doing job in this well established and reputed
company. Doing job in goggle company is like dream for me (Marling, 2022). But computation
is increasing and interview is tough, so to get this job firstly I need to highlighted my resume as
well as develop my skill and doing proper research that what skills are require for this job and I
am capable enough for this or not. My main career objective is to get job in most reputed
company and last few years I take time to refresh my skills and now I am ready to take new
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challenges and I am fully ready to committed to continuing my career growth in full time basis
(Kang, and Kaur, 2020). I have all those skills which I require to get this job such as I have a
excellent communication, listening and organisational skills, I am good team player I have
ability to establish positive environment and maintain professional relationship with my
collogues clients and managements team. Although I m very good in typing and strong analytical
skills which proven my ability to interpret data and many more skills I have which I mention in
my resume. I complete my first diploma for early years workforce from Oxbridge Home
Learning university, second diploma of Completed Secondary Education (GCSE Equivalent)
from Bulgaria in 2007. Along with I win award in Bookkeeping and Accounts from Kensington
and Chelsea College in 2015 and I have Professional English Certificate of London College of
Business and Finance and I complete this course in 2008. I have a goo working experience in
Carrera, I am healthy and safety and facilities administrator in KBC care ltd company in,
London, Palmers Green and my general responsibilities such as doing auditing which I related to
health and safety, keep records all the certificates and making sure that they are doing on time,
dealing with facilities, maintaining the things and repairs and many more responsibilities I have
which I mention in my resume. I take maternity leave to develop my skills and utilize my time to
build my knowledge and learning new skills. Although my second job I choice is office
administrator and my company name is Prime cleaning ltd in London, London Bridge and my
general responsibility are mention in my resume and third working job experience I doing job
in Subway Restaurant Group, deputy manager.
Curriculum Vitae
Name – XYZ
Phone number – 264840XXX
E-mail- [e-mail]
Address -abc
Personal statement
Degree educated, enthusiastic and technically strong individual with clean and tidy
presentation along with proven record and ability of working as part of a professional
team. Highly motivated with firm knowledge of business and reception management, well
versed in organising all of the administrative activities that facilitate smooth running of an
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office. Passionate about delivering consistently high standards of service, thrive on working
under pressure and consider client care and understanding to be an absolute priority at all
times. Recognised for professionalism, able to communicate effectively, confidently deal with
problems, achieve targets and use own initiative to overcome challenging situations.
Career objectives-
After dedicating the last few years to family commitments and time to refresh my skills, I’m
now ready to take on new challenges and am fully committed to continuing my career on a full-
time basis. Available to start immediately upon short notice.
Key skills and competencies
• Excellent communication, listening and organisational skills;
• Team player - ability to establish positive and professional relationships with colleagues,
clients and management team;
• Strongly focussed on delivering exceptional customer experiences, going above and beyond
for every customer;
• Strong numerate/analytical skills with proven ability to interpret data;
• Attention to detail and methodical approach to problem solving and data processing;
• Very good typing skills and telephone manner;
• Punctuality, initiative and ability to work under pressure;
• Very good understanding of business management, accountancy, sales and invoicing,
financial and business practices;
• Technical and IT skills – proficient in using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Windows,
email correspondence;
• Outstanding attention to details;
• Positive and proactive personality;
Education, CPD and additional qualifications
• Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) – Oxbridge Home
Learning, On hold
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• Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping and Accounts – Kensington and Chelsea College 2015
• Professional English Certificate - London College of Business and Finance 2008
• Diploma of Completed Secondary Education (GCSE Equivalent) - Bulgaria 2007
Language
• Bulgarian language – Native/First language
• Fluent level of verbal and written English language
Work experience
Health and Safety and Facilities Administrator- KBK Care Ltd, London, Palmers
Green (August 2020- current)
General responsibilities:
• Dealing with facilities, maintenance and repairs
• Checking and placing PPE order
• Carry out the residents meeting- create a plan prior to the meeting
• Health and Safety checks- completing Health and Safety Audits
• Keep a record of all the certificates and making sure they are up to date
• Check and refill the first aid boxes
• Complete a Monthly Infection Prevention and Control
• Placing food order
• Placing stationeries order
• Adding new staff members to the company’s system, carry out a Health and Safety Induction
with them, and providing them with an ID badge, locker and a letter box
• Daily collection and sorting the post
Career Break: Maternity Leave, Time off for Dependents (December 2016 – July 2020)
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I focused my energy on raising my children and a period of personal development – I have
attended college, utilised my language skills and developed personal hobbies and interests
including travelling, cooking and sports.
Office Administrator – Prime Cleaning LTD, London, London Bridge (July 2011 –
December 2016)
General responsibilities:
• Working in administration role, being primary accountable for incorporating general
office administration and reception duties as well as covering a range of other business-related
responsibilities;
• Serving as first point of contact for all visitors and clients, ensuring effective and efficient
reception service is provided at all times;
• Answering telephone calls; diverting calls as appropriate and taking messages, ensuring
accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery;
• Dealing with clients’ queries and requests, promptly resolving any complaints;
• Overseeing the Housekeeping team, managing weekly staff rota for over 100 employees;
• Managing computerised database system;
• Overseeing work performance and staff time sheets, ensuring all details are accurate;
• Liaising with suppliers, accepting orders and materials, collecting signed proof of deliveries;
• Carrying out weekly stock control checks, ordering stationery and equipment;
• Managing petty cash and receipts;
• General administration duties - arranging meetings, preparing agendas and papers, typing
letters and sending emails;
• Setting up board rooms for all meetings scheduled;
• Personal diary and communications management;
• Providing professional support service to employees and managers, carrying out general
administration duties such as printing, photocopying and scanning documents, typing letters
and emails, sorting incoming and outgoing mail;
• Assisting other departments and carrying out ad hoc requests as instructed;
• Participating in trainings, meetings and team briefings.
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Shift Supervisor, Deputy Manager – Subway Restaurant Group, Greater London
(August 2008 – April 2011)
Throughout the course of my employment with Subway I have demonstrated visionary
leadership and outstanding performance in meeting targets, team and hospitality management.
My main responsibilities consisted of working in front line, leadership role, being
predominantly responsible for overseeing all work operations, delivering outstanding customer
service,supervising the team and ensuring the smooth day – to – day running of the restaurant.
Section-C
Personal SWOT
Strength
 Good in communication- I am good in
communication, I can easily communicate
with new people without and any
hesitation.
 High capacity to analyse- I am good in
analyse the things in detailed and find the
solutions for problems.
 Good presentation skills- I am good in
presentation skill, I make creative
presentation.
 Ability to handle tough situation- I have
a capability to adapt the complicated
situations.
Weaknesses
 Lack of time management – I am
not good in time management, I face
difficulty to done my work on time.
 Lack of work- experience- I have a
lack of work experience, which
impact my performance sometime.
 Lack of team skills- I am not good
in team work and i mostly prefer
doing work alone Difficulty to
visualize- I face difficulty to
visualize my pontifical.
Opportunities
 Find new people- I have a opportunity to
Threats
 Computation- computation is
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meet a new people form different
countries.
 International schooling- I done my study
in international collage, where I make
many professional connections.
 Relevant knowledge- I have a chance to
gain necessary and relevant knowledge
about the management.
increasing day by day in the market,
that's why high number of well
qualified competitors are not able to
compete in market.
 Advance technology- It is the
biggest threat for me, because I am
no good enough knowledge in
technology.
 Difficult to find job- After the
lockdown over many people have to
face difficulty to finding the job due
to the pandemics and cost- cuts.
Action Plan
In order to improve my weaknesses I have formulated the following smart objective such as
 I am not good in team work, I need to improve this skills so that I can develop my skills
the reason of improvement is that I face difficult to manage my work and which impact
negative my performance and it takes 2 to 3 months (Li, Wang, and Ye, 2021).
 I am not good in time managements, so need to improve this and I take necessary steps to
improve this weakness and it take 3 to 4 month duration.
Skills requiring
to improve
Reason for
improvement
Steps to improve Ways to measure
success
Duration
Team work I am not efficient
in team work I
face difficulty to
mange team work
or group.
I need to work on
this and try to
improve this, so I
decide that I take
part in group
activities and try
to communicate
If I want to
measure that how
much in improve
so, I want to
assure that I ask
for my team
member or
2 to 3 months
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with my team
members, so that
I am able to share
my problem and
understand their
views too.
collogues and
leader, that how
much in improve
in this.
Time
management
I am not good in
time
management, I
am not able to
doing
multitasking
To improve this
weaknesses I start
time table, so that
I can done my
work on time
TO measure my
succeed I start
recording my
time, so that I can
analyse that how
much time I take
to complete my
work.
3 to 4 months
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Conclusion
In this report it makes Carrera planning report which helps to find the good job. Skills are
very important part for every individual person it helps them to enhance their knowledge and
encourage to handle the tough situation. Along with personal devotement is very necessary to get
batter job in future, because it give many opportunities which helps to build their career. In this
report it give company overview and give personal statement that why they choice this company
or what skills they require to get job in this company, although it gives the CV for an interview.
Along with it gives the peroneal SWOT and make action plan of their weakness.
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