Challenges and Skills Reflection for University Graduates

MG408: The Graduate Challenge
CW2: E Portfolio and skills reflection.
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Content Page
I. Introduction....................................................................................................... 3
II. Analysis of challenges...................................................................................... 3
a. T-shirt challenge..................................................................................... 3
b. Presentation challenge........................................................................... 5
c. Interview challenge................................................................................. 6
III. Discussion of skills / reflection........................................................................... 7
a. Communication skills.............................................................................7
b. Teamwork.............................................................................................. 7
c. Time management................................................................................ 8
d. Business skills and competencies developed........................................ 8
IV. Action Plan........................................................................................................ 9
V. Conclusion....................................................................................................... 10
VI. References..................................................................................................... 10
VII. Appendices...................................................................................................... 11
I. Introduction
This report aims to analyse various challenges which occurs at the business
workplace. There are many activities that are performed by the business such as marketing,
advertising, branding, management and finance. All these activities require effective skills
within an individual (Sandri, Holdsworth, and Thomas, 2018). An university student has
many key areas which needs to be developed to secure its future career development.
Therefore, this report will outline the key challenges and analysing of skills for continuous
improvement.
II. Analysis of challenges
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There are many challenges which are required by the university graduate to develop
key potential skills and abilities. business environment is dynamic and has complex situations
which impact on the individuals to gain knowledge and abilities to be competitive in the
market. These challenges comes within the business functions such as performing marketing,
branding, finance and management activities. Business actually works at broader level that
require creativity, potential, consistency, communication, time management and various such
skills that helps in fulfilling aims and objectives (Curtis-Boles, Chupina, and Okubo, 2020).
These challenges helps in identifying problems and issues which become hurdles in running
business effectively. So that, I have decided to take part in challenges to gain knowledge
through my experience.
a. T-shirt challenge
The business functions many task and activities to come up with effective and
innovative products an services into market. Creativity is the major skills that requires within
an individual to provide innovative solutions and strategy for achieving maximum profits into
a business. This T-shirt challenge is an innovative way to carry out marketing, promotion and
advertising activity to effectively position own brand. I have participated in this challenge to
come out with creative ideas by developing bar codes on the T-shirt. I have learned creative
skills through participating in this challenge. The idea for giving unique designs and bar code
on the T-shirt will help to attract customers and provide customisation services. Participating
in this challenge enhance my skills to use digital software, brainstorm creative solution and
ideas. I have used many designs and colours to make T-shirt look attractive as per the
different choice of customers.
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Our logo T-shirt design
b. Presentation challenge
presentation is the key skills and potential which required in modern working
environment. It becomes crucial part into every workplace to attract clients, investors,
provide trainings and present new ideas or thoughts. Presentation skills helps in being
attributive and innovative to seek audience attention. This challenge is most crucial for me to
get success in university. As completing projects and presentation is crucial part of day to day
activities which helped me to enhance good presentation capabilities. I participated in
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preparing presentation for starting a new business(Yao, Garcia, and Collins, 2019). In which,
I have came across with key presentation attributes such as short and concise content,
attractive designs, use of bullet points, simple yet attractive slides overview to maintain
decent background. I have developed good teamwork skills through participating with
groups. I have learned how to maintain coordination and divide work amongst all individuals
to achieve targets effectively. It is one of the crucial challenge for me. A good presentation
keeps the overall impact individual capability and showcase professionalism. it is required in
the workplace to keep communication clear and concise.
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c. Interview challenge
It is also one of the crucial challenge for the student who is looking for good career
opportunities. Interview is the major hurdles face by individual while seeking jobs. There are
many skills and positive attitude is require to face questions and be confident in front of the
interviewer. Through taking participate in the challenge, I have prepared some most asked
question in order to get a job role in Amazon. An interviewer look for individuals behaviour,
confidence and knowledge throughout the interview sessions (Zapata, 2020). I gained
knowledge about some interview attributes such as to be responsive and professional while
talking, meet and greet plays vital role, body language and dressing sense is also must be
proper. While giving interviews and preparing for questions, an individual must maintain eye
contact and be a good listener as well. This challenge is require to be overcome to secure
career aims and objectives. I have learned that, interviews are a crucial part in business which
has taken by human resource manager of a company. To get this position, I need to have
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