Consultancy in Practice: Evaluation of Skills and Employability

This report evaluates the skills and employability gained through working on consultancy projects. It includes an action plan for skill gaps and skills sought by organizations. The report concludes that the existing skills were brushed up and many new skills were developed through all the tasks and projects assigned. It boosted the confidence and the skill set will be beneficial for the future career. The problem solving techniques became even better and performance became efficient and effective. Time management, team work and communication were also one of the primary skills that were developed to a new level.

CONSULTANCY IN
PRACTICE

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
TASK 1.......................................................................................................................................3
TASK 2 ...........................................................................................................................................5
Action Plan for skill gaps ...........................................................................................................5
TASK 3 ...........................................................................................................................................6
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................7
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................8

INTRODUCTION
Consultancy is an area or a practice where people having in demand talent, experience,
communication skills, analytical abilities provide their expertise to a third party in exchange of a
fee, working either as a sole proprietor or as a part of a firm. Strategy, management, operations,
financial advisory, human resource and IT are some of the types of consultancies. This report
will mention the evaluation of learnings and skills developed during the project, demonstrate the
skill gaps and the way they can be addressed(Boles, and, et. al., 2019).
It will also include the demonstration of the employability that the learner will need while
applying for new jobs. The report will also reflect on the problem solving process and the skills
developed through that process.
MAIN BODY
TASK 1
I worked as a management project executive with one of the biggest firms and was
intrigued by the organisation's commitment to active integration of inclusion and diversity
policies in its workplace. It was a truly amazing experience with a lot of challenges as
opportunities to learn. I was able to get a deeper insight into the management department. While
working in the team and in the process of solving problems for clients I learned a set of skills
which will be helpful in getting future employment opportunities. I learned both the tangibles as
well as the intangibles. In tangibles all the technical aspects were enhanced and all the strong
work ethics, high work standards were enhanced in the intangibles. The biggest take away will
always be the long term relationships and friendships forged during the process as it is very
important to have confidants from the same industry to offer you advice, specially in this
competitive field but there were also some vital skills which were developed and some existing
skills were brushed through the working experience(Sanders, and, et. al., 2020).
The first intangible I learned was that it is only when you ask, then you will learn and
improve something. I learned to always be pro-active and look for good work opportunities as it
is the best way to gain experience and learn new skills by practice. Taking initiative also helps
you boost your confidence. There were a lot of opportunities which came in form of new projects
and presentations where I got to gain and boost my confidence. The first presentation I gave was

the biggest opportunity as it was then I got this new level of confidence which earlier I had
doubts about.
I got a new sense of professionalism and a clearer picture of what it is truly meant to be
in the professional space. A sense of discipline was developed slowly and gradually as I worked
with the firm day by day. The primary and most important skills I learned are :-
 Time management : I was able to do my tasks within the given set of time but when it
came to group tasks I faced a lot of problems. I was not able to coordinate with the team
members and was not able to complete my assigned work on time. Due to this my group
members' work was also hindered and the overall performance of the team was
hampered. But then slowly I started to coordinate with all of the team and with my efforts
and their help I was able to complete and submit group tasks on time. I developed time
management skill in group assignments which will be beneficial in my future
employment(Choi, Jeong, and Kim, 2019).
 Problem solving : This skill is not a very easy approach and a lack of problem solving
skill created hindrance in every task I did. This skill is very crucial and is needed in
developing the best solutions. So I talked to my team mates and my mentors to have
certain solutions. Step by step while solving tasks I thrived my problem solving
techniques to a great extent and was able to provide unique and best solutions to certain
problems of clients. With a lot of efforts this problem got eliminated.
 Communication : I had good communication skills but the projects I did at the firm
required better communication both verbal and non-verbal. There were certain projects
which required me to communicate my ideas effectively to my team members and clients.
Those projects were my opportunities to enhance my skills and communicate effectively.
They worked as opportunities for me. It brought my level of communication to next level.
I was able to give effective solutions to my team by communicating effectively.
 Team work : This is the core skill one requires in team projects. There is no such task
which can be done efficiently without working as a team. I was used to work alone as I
used to do solo tasks before this. While working in this organisation I got a lot of
opportunities to work on team projects and through those projects I got to brush up my
skills of team work. Team work leads to better problem solving and it further leads to
better outcomes(Eatchel, 2020).Working as a team in the organisation helped me in my

personal growth, increased my job satisfaction and reduced my stress to a large extent.
Developing this skill enabled me to share my ideas and responsibilities and kept the
environment enjoyable at work.
While working in the firm my confidence level was increased to a great extent as I was
able to analyse my strengths and weaknesses and also work upon them. I got to know the areas I
am proficient in. There was times when I was assigned challenging tasks which in turn boosted
my confidence when I completed them on time with efficiency. Timely feedbacks provided by
the mentors was also helpful in levelling up my confidence. The experience made me gain
knowledge and expertise in technical aspects and that was the major source of my increased
confidence(Burger, and, et. al., 2019).
These existing brushed up skills and newly developed skills will boost my career. The
flexibility I gained while working in the firm will help me to adapt the changes which will I face
in my future employment. With the skill set I have achieved, I will be able to demonstrate my
calibre to the potential organisations. They will help me in developing further relevant
capabilities and improve my career prospectus. I will be able to succeed in variety of settings and
it will also offer great benefits to the firms I will work with. All these skills I have learned will
overall be beneficial for my career and future employment.
TASK 2
Action Plan for skill gaps
Skills to
work upon
Action plan Duration Results
Problem
solving
This action plan is for improving
the problem solving skills which
also includes the critical thinking
in order to solve a particular
issue. This is basically to get an
idea about analysing a certain
problem and its solution. Further
4
months
Development of this skills
helped in analysing the certain
aspects of the particular issue and
to identify the effective solution.
This is the skill which will help
me in the future employment as it
will help me to eliminate the

I can put emphasis on having
positive identity.
In addition to this, I will not take
any arguments or statements by
my peers and will try to analyse a
particular problem effectively in
order to complete the task timely
and with efficiency.
barrier in the process of
managing their business
operations.
Time
management
I have gained and developed the
time management skill as I am
using the 4-D modal which is a
kind of time management tool.
This tool helps in delegating the
tasks properly for the easy
accomplishment of the business
goals in an appropriate manner.
Additionally, I have the proper
list of all the assignments so that
they can complete the particular
task to have a better approach in
the market which will lead to
better results for the organisation.
3 months It will help me in completing the
particular tasks on time and also
ensure my career advancements
in future.
TASK 3
Skills the organisation is looking for Skills in CV
The company is looking for a potential
candidate from the field of management with
good communication and time management
skills.
It have my updated CV which includes good
communication, team work and efficient time
management.
The organisation is seeking an individual having experience in management and I am suitable for

the same as I am having the experience of management project executive at the TESCO.
CONCLUSION
The above report concludes that while working on projects in the organisations all the
necessary and relevant skills were learned by the individual. The existing skills were brushed up
and many new skills were developed through all the tasks and projects assigned. It boosted the
confidence and the skill set will be beneficial for the future career. The problem solving
techniques became even better and performance became efficient and effective. Time
management, team work and and communication was also one of the primary skills that were
developed to a new level.

REFERENCES
Boles, M., and, et. al., 2019. Effective interventions in teaching employment skills to individuals
with developmental disabilities: A single-case meta-analysis. Review Journal of Autism
and Developmental Disorders, 6(2), pp.200-215.
Burger, M., and, et. al., 2019. The heterogeneous skill-base of circular economy
employment. Research Policy, 48(1), pp.248-261.
Choi, S.J., Jeong, J.C. and Kim, S.N., 2019. Impact of vocational education and training on adult
skills and employment: An applied multilevel analysis. International Journal of
Educational Development, 66, pp.129-138.
Eatchel, B.K., 2020. Self-Identified Strengths and Self-Talk in Pre-and Postassessments of an
Employment Skills Training for Autistic Individuals (Doctoral dissertation, The
University of Utah).
Sanders, J., and, et. al., 2020. Earning, learning, and access to support: The role of early
engagement in work, employment skills development and supportive relationships in
employment outcomes for vulnerable youth in New Zealand. Children and Youth
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APPENDIX

Curriculum vitae
Name- XYZ
Address- ABC, British colony,
London, UK
DOB- XX-XX-XXXX
Nationality- British
Summary
I am an individual who is very passionate about doing the task timely with proper
administration. I am looking for an occupation in the management field with a manager
position to build my career in a reputed organisation. My communication skills will help the
organisation to pull clients and solve their queries.
Skills
 Good Communication skills
 Power Skills.
 Problem solving techniques
 Team work
 Effective time management
Education
2020 Bachelors in Business Administration from Boston University.
2018 Masters in Business Administration from Cardiff University.
Hobbies and Interest- Listening to music, playing baseball
Declaration
The information stated is true to my cognition & religion.
Date- XX-XX-XXXX.