Portfolio of Skills: Developing Success in Career and Profession

CW2 : Portfolio
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Summary
To develop various skills it is important for an individual so that they can ensure their
success in their career and professionally. Also it enables in managing the change and various
challenges that are faced by the individual due to emerging competition and dynamic business
environment. Some o the crucial skills that an individual must have includes communication
skills and other transferrable skills. With detailed knowledge and understanding of the
environment enable me to think creatively and logically. This improves the efficiency in my
decisions making ability and to analyse the situations more efficiently.
In this report a portfolio of various skills is created in which I included various skills are
included that is required to be successful. I analyse all these skills and how important they are. I
considered my academic reading and writing skills with the help of which writing, understanding
and reading abilities are analysed. They facilitated me in managing my reports and completing
various assignments within university and professionally. The presentation skills so possessed
enabled me to present myself before others, but with the help of this I could also motivate my
team members to improve their skills as it facilitated me in convincing the management and
clients in an efficient manner. The research skills and the ability to identify the research topic
also facilitate in undertaking the research efficiently so that the objectives of the research can be
identified as per the area of interest. This is also supported by the data collection skills because
the research included data collection. The efficiency in these skills enables me to conducts
various research at both university level and in my professional career. Recently I conducted a
research in which I used various research methods and data collection methods efficiently
because I had understanding of all such methods.
I also prepared CV and cover letters which enables the employer to identify all my abilities
and strengths which can help me in executing my roles for those particular designations. To
support this I also developed my interview skills so with the help of which I could respond to the
questions of the interviewer confidently. The concept of Plagiarism and referencing facilitated
me in improving the quality of my reports and assignments so formulated by me as with this I
could ensure the readers of the authentic information which enhances the reliability on the data
and the outcomes. Lastly, with the help of my transferrable skills I could develop a better team as
I could transfer various skills required by all by making them understand it’s important for them
as well as for the overall performance of the team.
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