Crafting Your Future: Professional Practice and Research

This research essay explores the elements necessary for designing and developing an excellent future in the auto-mobile industry. It discusses career opportunities, trends, and ethical leadership skills. The report focuses on the competitive environment, changes, and trends in the auto-mobile industry, as well as the various career opportunities offered by the industry. It also includes a Porter's five forces analysis and highlights the importance of creative and ethical leadership skills in the auto-mobile industry.

Crafting Your Future
Professional Practice and
Research

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
What is the competitive environment, changes and trends in Auto-mobile industry?................1
Long Term Automotive Supply Chain Competitiveness Programme:.......................................1
What are the career opportunities that is offered by auto-mobile industries?.............................1
Porter’s five forces analysis........................................................................................................3
What are the creative and ethical leadership skills are necessary in auto-mobile......................4
Research methodology.....................................................................................................................5
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................10
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................11

INTRODUCTION
The crafting of future consists of various elements that are necessary to design and
develop excellent future so that rate of productiveness is increased in future period of instance. It
also promotes an individual to increase its commitment in which continue efforts and changes
are induced through which long term goals and objectives are earned with higher motivation. It
collects the different opportunities by which equitable outcomes is acquired and perceived with
timely frame along with enhancement of involvement and encouragement (Akkermans, J. and
Tims, M., 2017). For this, adequate outcome is elicited by which rate of profitability and
perfection is evoked with in the career advancement. In this professional portfolio help to
showcase and reflect important changes through which relevant changes is induced through
which successful changes which include skills, experience and knowledge. The report below is
depend upon Auto-mobile industry as it evoked technological advancement and changes by
which higher level of services is given and offered to the consumer by whom higher revenue is
generated in timely frame. Auto-mobile industry deals with vehicles which includes the off road,
SUV, sedan, cooper, convertible, hatch backs, Manchester etc. it involves the various segments
of vehicles as per the requirement of customer. The report below consist of various segments that
maintain focus towards research essay, digital showcase of self reflection and personal
development plan.
MAIN BODY
AIM
“ To study about various trends and opportunities exist with in IT industry.”
Research aim:
To evaluate skills, qualities and competitive advantage with in auto-mobile industry as
through comprehension career opportunities, and emerging trends.
Research objectives:
To identify the various trends, changes and competitive surround with in auto-mobile
industry.
To analyse different opportunities and trend that is given by auto-mobile industry as in
order to process future and career growth.
To analyse the various creative and ethical leadership skills that is compulsory with in
auto-mobile industry.
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Research questions:
What is the competitive environment, changes and trend in auto-mobile industry.
What are different direction and opportunities this is required to build your career in auto-
mobile industry.
What are the creative and ethical leadership skills are necessary in auto-mobile.
What are the career opportunities that is offered through auto-mobile industry.
Research essay
Brief background
An auto-mobile industry is the fast growing sector that consists of talented and excellent
graduates by which future advancement inn career is increased with productiveness. There are
million of personnel that are working in an industry and also having specialized with in
particular area that build better interest. It also posses advancement in technical skills which
includes the Brake horse power along with the features and specification and overview of that
particular vehicle (Naeem, R.M. And et. al., 2020). Auto-mobile sales various segments of
vehicles according to the requirement of customers, what they need a sedan, cooper, SUV etc. It
also involved the creation and development of problem solving and decision making as with this
excellent support is evoked that create effective support of technological improvements. The
individuals those are working in auto-mobile sector must get graduate in their business, sales and
marketing, finance and along with many other operations. The auto-mobile enterprise are the
heart of economic development of United Kingdom that underpinned health, mobility,
manufacturing , communication, security and financial prospect. It act as a fuel with in United
Kingdom, it evoked the diverse range of modification that compromise of artificial intelligence,
segments in vehicle.
What are the different direction and opportunities that is required to build your career in auto-
mobile industry's.
A wide range of career opportunities are available for people working in the auto-mobile
industry. In the previous years usage of cars has grown consistently. In fact, it continuous to
grow as of now as well. So, there are few direction and opportunity which is required to build
career in auto-mobile industry.
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Automotive technician: These professionals perform a number of projects ranging from
balancing wheels to changing oil. There are other work which is related to the car maintenance
which also taken care through the automotive industry's.
Car mechanic: Car mechanics are responsible for carrying out projects which are in some way
normal to those of the technicians. There are some other difficult projects that these professionals
are expected to perform (MacMillan, I.C. and McGrath, R.G., 2020). For instance, repair the
shockers, fixing the suspension problem, dealing with other electrical problems replacing
engines or alternators, these are some of the that a car mechanic is necessary to do. In order to
become car mechanic it is mandatory candidate have better qualification and experience.
Diesel mechanic: As a diesel mechanic no one is expected to repair and give servicing to diesel
engines. There may be some passenger vehicle but mechanic able to deal with dense and larger
vehicles most probably.
Sales person: Sales plays a crucial role because money factor is very important for any
organisation. For instance to become a sales person, candidate have to convince power, they
have know how to influence people. Such a job profile demands you to spend most of your time
in attempting to sell vehicles to appropriate consumer.
Internet marketing : This profile include need to convince people who have have visited in
vehicle showroom. Rather employee receive leads through online advertisement or from some
affiliated websites who are working along sides to sell vehicles.
Body paint and specialist: If a car suffers from damage due to accident, the body and paint
specialist who take care of such difficulties. The outer side of the damaged car is fixed and then
apply the paint.
Auto-mobile designer: This thing include the models, designs which give the better impact to
the customers. Customers are willing to pay for particular vehicle, designer have to make
attractive model which suits its on model either it may be sedan, hatchbacks, SUV etc. this job
profile is one of the most sought after ones in auto-mobile industry (Kooij, D.T., Tims, M. and
Akkermans, J., 2017). This position requires the proper qualification so that one is liable to start
with his career on his right direction. Which gives advantage to the organisation.
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What is the competitive environment, changes and trends in Auto-mobile industry?
Competition in the automotive industry:
Production of vehicles in the automotive industry is boosting day-by-day as the competition is
suddenly rising. The rising competition give consumers lot of options to choose from.
Automotive sector is an important part of the UK economy with a worth more than £78.9 billion
turnover and adds £15.3 Billion value to the economy of UK.
Long Term Automotive Supply Chain Competitiveness Programme:
This programme was started in 2014, the Government funded Long Term Automotive
Supply Chain Competitiveness Programme (LTASC) has helped 27 England based suppliers to
vie internationally, making or measuring 3,200 jobs and fortifying vehicle assembly at many
leading auto mobile brands (Sturges, J., 2016).
The £13 million were used as a fund for LTASC invigorated an extra £41 million from
personal investment into England's vehicle manufacturing supply base, that will allow the
suppliers to improve their manufacturing processes, R&D capabilities and skills. The UK auto-
mobile industry's supply chain enjoys a rebirth with the local content of British made cars
increased to 44% as of 2017, up from 36% in 2011.
Trends in the Automotive industry in the UK:
The UK automotive report tells the complete picture of the trends that contour the
industry. The market is slowing pacing towards a service oriented model with new and
innovative companies in the market that focuses on customer experience and consumer data.
Companies in the industry are forces to work according to the market changes which will help
sustaining revenue and profits.
What are the career opportunities that is offered by auto-mobile industries?
There are lots of career opportunities in the automotive industry (Angelica, E., 2020). A
person who loves car should definitely work in auto mobile sector there are wide kinds of jobs
available in this industry.
Types of Career in auto-industry:
There are 15 variety of careers in the automotive industry:
 Car Detailer: Car detailers has a duty of cleaning the interior and exterior of vehicles by
cleaning, washing, waxing, polishing, etc.

 Car Rental agent: Car Rental Agent deals with administering and recommend rental cars
to the customers who are in need of temporary vehicle.
 Tire technician: Tire technicians are responsible for servicing, repairing and replacing car
tires to ensure fuel-efficient and a smooth ride for the driver and the passengers.
 Vehicle Inspector: The Vehicle inspector has a responsibility that the vehicles meet the
safety standards and regulations and to report violations and recommend repairs.
 Auto Instructor: Auto instructors are responsible for teaching high-school or college
students about how to repair cars, engines, mechanical failures and electrical systems.
 Auto Body repair technician: They are responsible for safely and efficiently fixing car
frames, suspensions, dents, windows and the wheel.
 Auto Mechanic: They have a responsibility of for carrying out routine maintenance,
diagnose testing and mechanical repairs.
 Auto electrician: They are responsible for inspecting, repairing and maintaining the
headlight, dashboard warning lights, alarm system, starter motor and circuit motors of
vehicles.
 Tow Truck driver: They work on call to attend to disabled or damaged vehicles on the
road (Hofverberg, H., Kronlid, D.O. and Östman, L., 2017).
 Car salesperson: A salesperson says it from it's name that he helps customers find a
vehicle which best suits them.
 Auto Sales Manager: They lead a car dealership by predicting vehicle demand and
preferences for a particular area, maintaining inventory levels and the managing the team.
 Auto Engineer: They research, develop anB39831d design the technical systems in
vehicles.
 Process Engineer: They handle the engineering of the plant production process by
maintaining automated systems and resolving technical issues.
 Auto Designer: They are responsible for the appearance of the interior and exterior of the
car.
 Quality testing Engineer: They are responsible for testing all components of a vehicle to
make sure proper functioning and safety.
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Porter’s five forces analysis
Porter's Five Forces analysis basically provides a framework for effectively analyzing a
company's or industry’s competitive environment. The number and power of a competitive
rivals, potential new market entrants, suppliers, customers, and substitute products influence a
company's profitability. Automotive industry is globally a multi-billion dollar industry, though it
is extremely competitive, with many large players trying to leverage their competitive
advantages to gain majority or complete market share. A discussion about the Porter’s five forces
analysis for automotive industry of UK is provided as below:
Threat of New Entrant (Weak)- The threat of new entrant is weak in automotive industry
as Large amount of capital required to start a business or enter automotive industry that is not
possible are all business organisation. Apart from this, a high vengeance is also possible and seen
in from existing companies, if new entrants would bring innovative products and ideas to the
industry. Beside this, few legal barriers are also present in automotive industry that are protecting
existing companies from new entrants. Further, all automotive companies have established brand
image and reputation thus, it is not possible for any new or small company to cope up with them
therefore, a weak level of threat is present from new entrant in automotive industry.
Bargaining power of supplier (Weak)- A large number of suppliers are present within the
automotive industry therefore, a weak bargaining power of suppliers is seen. Further, it has been
also seen that some suppliers are large but the most of them are pretty small and companies are
having flexible choice of material thus, use another type of material use one metal instead of
another. Thus, have a weak threat from bargaining power of suppliers as materials widely
accessible and suppliers do not pose any threat of forward integration (MacMillan and McGrath,
2020).
Bargaining power of Buyers (Strong)- In automotive industry of UK buyers and end
customers is having a string bargaining power due to presence of many companies which
facilitates multiple choices for consumer. It has been observed that buyers can easily choose
alternative car brand and the buyers in automotive industry are also very price sensitive and their
decision is often based on how much does a vehicle cost thus, having a strong bargaining power.
Threat of Substitutes (Weak)- There are many alternative types of transportation, such as
bicycles, motorcycles, trains, buses or planes are there but close substitute to automotive industry
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is not there as Substitutes can rarely offer the same convenience thus, automotive industry is
having a weak threat of substitutes.
Industry Rivalry (Very Strong)- A large to moderate number of competitors are present in
automotive industry which is leading and creating very strong industry rivalry and threat of
competition.
What are the creative and ethical leadership skills are necessary in auto-mobile.
Auto-mobile industry is a broad field in which one of the familiar fields from the
engineer background (Mintzberg, H., 2016). This field having a great demand at the market
level. This job profile deals in testing and developing, designing, the machines or the part of the
machines. In basic it deals with the technical activities with the machinery product . Machines
are very important part, it is known as life of the vehicle and should take proper care and
maintenance for it amended sustainability of the vehicle.
Automotive industry globally has experienced unethical issues which led to many
negative consequences such as organisation losses, cases of travail government intervention,
financial down town and vehicle recall. This study emphasizes on the importance of ethical
leadership in auto-mobile industry. Ethical leadership includes the traits, value and integrity are
among the objectives in the study. Auto-mobile industry followed through a description on
ethical leadership and it gives the explanation on the objectives of ethical leadership. Ethical
leadership seemed most appropriate and vital within an automotive industry as it form of
leadership in which individuals demonstrate conduct for the common good that is acceptable and
appropriate in every area of their life as well as society thus, facilitates better implication and
fulfilment of Corporate social responsibility. The main traits and skills of an ethical leader’s
costs of they are always fair and just, Respect others, Honesty, Humane, Focus on teambuilding,
Value driven decision-making and Encourages initiative.
Corporate Social Responsibility is basically related with a management concept whereby
the companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and
interactions with their stakeholders (Tropman and McBeath, 2019). It is important within an
automotive industry to remain socially responsible company as it bolster a company's image and
build its brand. Further, the CSR empowers employees to leverage the corporate resources at
their disposal to do good and CSR programs can boost employee morale and lead to greater
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productivity in the workforce through meeting the interest of company as well as the overall
need of society and environment.
Research methodology
It forms a vital part of every research that basically provides information about proposed
and used methodology to effectively carry out an investigation. With respect to current
investigation use of descriptive form of research methodology has been made as it facilitates
better insight about the automotive industry and key skills required. Beside this, implication of
qualitative form of research method is made as it facilitates an in-depth and theoretical form of
data to have better understanding and analysis of information. Beside this, use of only secondary
source of data has been made as it ensures easy collection of information from online article and
journals in more efficient and effective manner. The only limitation that is faced and encountered
during current investigation is associated with lack of primary data and information which lead
to a new and improved perceive about the concept or research topic.
Digital showcase of self reflection
Gibbs reflective model: Its basically the model that will apply to process and develop the
learning capabilities. This model relates with the structure which posses learning from the
experiences, what are the thought and feeling about that particular learning on the basis of their
experiences(Naeem, and et. al., 2020). Here is the process of finding through evaluating of
experience whether good or bad are measured in this model and analysing the situation through
conclude about what you have learned and how you could do that activity or concern task
situation differently are the sources of this Gibbs model so here are the self reflection the basis of
this model is that:
Descriptive: The auto mobile industry due to their fast growing phase in current as well as in
future aspect provides higher range of possibilities and also relates with the higher amount of
diversification in this industry through the opportunities like starts with the segment of auto gear
parts and assembling of the auto parts (Plomp and et. al., 2016) . In today scenario industry like
auto mobiles are engaging with activities of dealing in different segment of the operations relates
with this industry type. Its one of the most revenue generates sectors through out the world
includes the company which involves with designing, market production and reselling of the auto
mobile. As this industry type are having numerous of opportunities through the process of better
operations establishment by continuously working on my learning aspects.
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Feelings:I have better skills to show my ability in this field by continuously work on what course
of strategies that companies are currently involving in their auto mobile industry by taking their
customers into consideration through improving the qualities of proving the services on the basis
of their segment process, by generating this knowledge and regularly taking the update of auto
mobile industry ho they are comes up with the new technology(Smitsman, Laszlo and Luksha,
2020). I believe that I have strong intellectual and technical skills regarding my opting industry
type, I can easily work on the new technological advancement through working on the structure
of this industry phase, I am able to change my personality in accordance to the modification
whenever needed in this industry. On the basis of my skills and knowledge regarding my
particular auto mobile industry I will going to obtain small targets in making the industry as per
my expectation.
Evaluation: By involving in this auto mobile industry, this approach provides me the wider
possibilities to gain higher information and knowledge in the field of this industry .I have some
assumption is that by making a lot of review and learning about the auto mobile industry by
taking the practical exposure in that before going start the process through searching the best
course of action like what will be the assemble brands and by adding the aspect of studying
about the competitors through generating the structure basically on which platform I will going
to induce my work related with auto mobile operations. Evaluation of auto mobile career
depends upon the industry nature where I will going to perform by analysing the nature through
opting the decision to imply the factor of evaluating with activities involve in the manufacture of
motor vehicles, including most components relates with the engines and bodies by excluding the
tires, battery and fuel, so basically to analysis the development phase of any industry in which
there way of operations are mentioned. I will evaluate the scenario related with enhancing the
values for working in the auto mobile industry.
Analysis: As this industry are having so much possibilities of dealing with the changing
environment which relates with technological advancement and improvement (Sturges, 2012).
Change in the customer preferences and demands so its quite essential for me to make
understand about the deriving changes that induce with auto mobile industry through maintaining
the aspect of continuous analysis on the important terms which will be happen in the industry
through seeing in the alternative ways of finding the solution of the particular problem through
implying the activities like regular adaptation of the newly strategy which are going to be induce
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in the auto mobile sector are what sort of requirements in which they are dealing to enhance the
value of search aspect regarding the plan for auto mobile industry, the next step that in have to
do is whether the strategies which are adopting from the already exist market players will going
to provide me that kind of benefits or not so as to attain the possibilities of successfully done the
statement of analysis approach.
Conclusion: I have take an alternative ways to improve the level of inducing in the activities of
auto mobile industry through taking the practical exposure in the field to attain the value of sort
of actions which are required in the implementation activities which is required in the action
plan(Timmons, 2016). This process of continuously shifting towards the diverse range of actions
which are going to be taken by me, will define the value of improvement that I will develop with
each aspects in completion of the particular tasks related with the auto mobile industry. In this
learning phase I will going to attain the possibilities of having successful through this
modification in my learning abilities and skills that will grow up through taking the proper action
plan.
Action plan: To manage this aspects I have to work on my learning and skills phase on a
regular basis by maintaining the continuous approach.I just make sure about the usage of
different skills and learning knowledge through inducing the activities by implementing them in
proper manner after the analysis and evaluation of the operation required in the field of auto
mobile industry will provide more chances of meeting successfully with having proper execution
of the plan related to the this industry type , If any problem related with change scenario occurs
then I will going to think from the different perspective while approaching to the activities in
same passion.
Personal development plan
Its the process which assists the individual in creation of the appropriate action-plan which is
relatively based on the awareness, reflection, values and planning , goal setting for the personal
development, this process helps in developing the phase of education, career and self
improvement and for business relationships as well through improving and evaluating the value
in which the individual are strong or needed to be develop the skills and knowledge in the
particular field which will relates with the career aspect of the individual regarding their future
goals and objectives. This approach relates with the portfolio which contains evidence of skills
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which will be gathered in specific time period, this PDP are also considered with the process of
improvement in one self by conscious habits and activities which is concerned with their abilities
to adopt the change. This process considered with personal growth of the individual by
developing their quality of living standard which assist them in achieving the aspirations and
dreams. Its includes 7 main aspects which assist the people in focusing on their attributes is that
growth, objectives analysis, personal skills , power , improvement and empowerment etc. here
are the SOAR analysis through which I will maintain my values towards the career option is that
SOAR analysis: Its considered with the effective tools which brings the stakeholders in
recognize the potential of the company that creates or generates the vision of the company for
future. The SOAR stands for strength, opportunities, aspiration , results through this aspect
individual will going to focus on their current strength and visions of the future which help in
developing the the individual personally by adopting this skills or aspects , its basically defines
with the strategic tools which assist the individual in completion of the objectives. So here are
the SOAR analysis in the career of individual through Auto mobile industry is that :
STRENGTHS OPPORTUNITIES
 The strength related with individual for
working in the auto mobile industry is
that I have completed my graduation in
mechanical engineering by scoring with
distinction in all of my subject.
 My biggest skills is that I have
knowledge and having the passion
which will leads to generate more
efficiency ion my work.
 I have a good technical knowledge in
the field of auto mobile industry
 I have strength of technical skills which
relates with dealing in specific reports
on this industry.
 Opportunities for individual play an
important role for work in the auto
mobile industry, I have the strong
command on communication skills.
 As I have records related with my
academics which will help me out in
this industry type.
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ASPIRATIONS RESULTS
 I have hope for enhancing the
relationship with the employees while
working towards the particular goals
and objectives(Tracy, 2019).
 As I can take any queries which are
related to the problem of auto mobile
sector related with car industry.
 As in auto mobile there is a
improvement in occupancy rate which
will leads to accomplish the targets.
 I can deal with any kind of issues
relativity consists with the any type of
change in the industry environment
The current SOAR analysis is in line and parley to the personal development plan as it
assists the individual in creation of the appropriate action-plan based on its key strength,
opportunities along with aspirations and their result. Thus, ensures better development of skills
and competencies based on current possible aspiration and opportunities in the target area to
achieve the set goal in vital manner.
Setting Goals
What do
I want to
learn
What do I
have to do
What support and
resources I need
Development
Opportunities
How will I use
my success
Target
date for
review of
results
Project
Manage
ment
By
measuring
skills which
is current
made of
auto-mobile
sector(Trop
man and
McBeath,
As I am job seeker
and want to learn
new opportunities
so for this I have to
develop excellent
auto-mobile skills,
which is require.
As working in auto-
mobile task is not
simple task to
perform.
I have used it
when I have
start working
as a sales
person.
50 days
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2019)..
Problem
solving
ability
In current
situation
according to
my current
probability
is my issue
for solving
skill.
The main aim of
mine is to acquire
excellence level of
administration in
regards for which
are in practice.
Best development
opportunities is I
have evoked my
skills in seeking
superiors level
which leads to
management of
conflicts as I have
seen their level of
experience through
their practices.
I have used it
when I start
working in a
well settled
organisation
and at there I
will get over
from complex
situation in
daily basis.
40 days
Personal objectives
Short term goals
 Certificate of graduation in engineering.
 Fluency in English which leads to create new customers which are of foreign countries
which is helpful in increase the brand image of company.
Medium term goals
 In order to identify concepts which are related to graduation in engineering.
 I have also enhancement in dealing in skills like technology related if any issues are
considered.
Long term goals
 A prominent degree which of post graduation in engineering
An incorporated programme which is related to auto-mobile sector.
CONCLUSION
This report conclude the above report that crafting in future is always be requirement
with the quality to acquire effective future growth is increased along with this favourable result
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is attained in terms of success and development. In this auto-mobile sector is considerate as
modest one that generates a lot of future responsibilities through which rate of productiveness
and employment is heighten or increased . In this adequate information about industry and self
reflection about various potential is considerate. Furthermore, personal development plan is
formulated and designed that strengthen the strengths and covers weaken zone so that
performance credibility is enhanced.
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