Essential Study and Employment Skills (doc)

Essential Study and
Employment Skills

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................3
Key skills and their audit........................................................................................................3
Personal Development Research & Planning..................................................................................6
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................10
REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................11

INTRODUCTION
Employability skills refers to those skills which is very essential by every individuals in
order to perform their duty effectively within the business entity or while performing any project
work in a university. In every stage of life of an individual, educational background, skills or
knowledge plays very important role. With the help of this, they will be able to perform their
task effectively and in specific time period. Therefore, for having potential employability skills,
education is the basic requirement and plays important role. According to the present case
scenario, which is fundraising charity for brain tumour, and create awareness among individuals,
is going to be performed in this report with a group called limo. In addition to this, it is the report
which includes evaluation and audit of various key skills, proper development plan, teamwork
skills, as well as Gibb’s model in detail. This as a result, will aid in order to understand the topic
in detail along with the role of fundraiser effectively. Main aim behind developing this report is
to determine the employability skills along with different ways in order to improve them within
the person effectively and within the specific period time.
MAIN BODY
Key skills and their audit
Skills audit is one of the most important, essential and effective method used by large
number of individuals in order to examine their skills and ability within a specific period of time.
With the help of skill audit, person will be able to examine the gap between current position and
desired position (Noe, and ET. Al , 2017). As a result, they can develop required skills within the
given period of time. The present report is a well known research, on the topic of Brain Tumour
Charity, where me and my group faced a range of difficulties. In addition to this, it will aid us in
identifying various skills which is required to perform our work in an effective manner.
Required skills
Problem solving skills Time management skills
Communication skills Collaborative skills
Decision making skills Teamwork skills
According to the present case scenario, various problems are faced by me, which
ultimately aid me to find out various skills. Some of the skills are communication, time

management, interpersonal, decision making, problem solving, communication and so on. In
order to keep in mind the audit skills it has been analysed that in case of decision making skills I
have getting 5 out of 10 ratings. But on the other hand what is required for an effective leader is
8 out of 10 rating, so that I can raise funds effectively for Brain Tumour Charity. In addition to
this, within communication skill it is necessary to have 9 out of 10 rating so that I can
communicate relevant information effectively. But in this skill I am having only 6 out of 10
rating. At last, time management skill is one of the important factor. After taking consideration
of audit skills, it has been analysed that I an having 5 out 10 rating which is not effective.
Ratings required to manage time properly is 9 out of 10. It is very essential to have 9 ratings so
that an individual become a successful leader and raise enough funds for Brain Tumour charity.
Detailed examination on the skills chosen by an individual is mentioned below:
Team working skills
Basis Areas to be covered Desired position
Team working skill While accomplishing the
tasks, leaders develop strong
and effective relationships
with their team mates. (6 out
of 10)
While performing all the work
effectively, it is very important
to communicate relevant
information to others and gain
maximum advantages. (9.5
out of 10).
On the basis of skills and
requirements, leaders allot
works and task to their staff.
(7 out of 10)
In order to examine the
capabilities of staff members,
leader must have 10 out of 10
ratings.
As per the above stated table, it has been identified that I am weak in two areas which
might affect my performance when I conduct a research. These two areas are allotting tasks to
staff members and developing strong relationship within the group. In addition to this, it might
cause my performance, while spreading awareness about Brain tumour and raising funds by
developing a group called Lima (Lee, and Et. Al , 2016).
 Building relationships: Teamwork skill, is not simple as it look. It required a lot of
patience and capability in order to develop strong relationship with various members of

the staff. Reason behind this is that each and every person have their own perception
regarding similar topic which creates disputes at the workplace. For understanding this in
a better way, I have taken an example where me and my team members decides to start a
Facebook page. With this page, we wants to create awareness about Brain Tumour. But
problem arise when some of them start raising an issue where they said that either on
Facebook, it will create more awareness on Instagram. This as a result, creates a situation
of conflict which negatively impacted the performance of whole group. With the help of
Darwin’s theory, me and my team members will be able to develop strong relation with
each other. In case of me, this theory aid me while performing my task effectively as well
as by assigning task to others and create awareness about Brain Tumour among others.
 Assigning tasks : For maximising the advantages and benefits, it is one of the most
important factor which need to be assessed effectively. This could be done while working
their task effectively which directly affects the situation. In this, team members and me
decides to implement Belbin’s theory. Reason behind this is that this process of creating
awareness requires team work where Belbin’s theory suits effectively. It has also been
analysed that rating which was given was accurate as I was very afraid of allotting tasks
to individuals. It is very important to assign task and duties effectively and according to
the skills and education level (Jackson, and Wilton, 2016). Giving wrong tasks to the
wrong person without knowing skills due to unknown knowledge is disadvantage. It is
necessary to be aware about the skills and knowledge of team members related to Brain
Tumour. To working in Limo Group, it can be said that working on Brain Tumour is
most sensitive topic between people and it is necessary to be focus on perceptions as well
as opinions of people regarding this concept in an effective manner. Through this, I can
grab the better position in my team and will able to conduct an investigation in future in a
better or systemic manner.
Communication skills : It is one of the most necessary skill which helps in develop
better relationship at workplace. This skill will help me in connecting with people and share the
suggestions with them.
Basis Areas to be covered Desired position
Communication skills There is a need to learn three
different languages and I know
To be successful in a team in Lima
group research team, I required to

only two languages. So, I have
to learn one other language.
have the 9 ratings out of 10.
My accent issue arise when I
was born in other country and
then brought in United States.
In this present time, growth rate of
United States is high as I need to
focus on my future in order to
getting the job in United States. I
need to have better knowledge
about the regulations and working
conditions of US country. On the
other hand, it will needed for me to
learn accent of United States so
that I can able to talk with the local
citizens.
From the above table it is analysed that, there are some areas in which I am weak which
might impact upon my overall performance while conducting the research and spreading
awareness about the cancer regarding the task which has been taken as a group task under Lima
group. These two specific areas are building effective relationships and assigning tasks to
individuals within the team. Both of these are comprehended underneath in a detailed manner.
Personal Development Research & Planning
A professional development program is a structured and professional learning which
results in various in the knowledge and practices of a manager. A skill development is necessary
for identifying the capabilities of an individual to work in an effective manner so that all work is
done in a proper way. A skill development program is helpful for a company to analyse the
present condition of an individual and working upon it to achieve goals and targets of the
company.
Explain Skills development
Skill refers to an ability of carried out the tasks with identified outcomes within given
time period and energy both. Skill development is explained as capacity and ability that needed
by systematic, sustained and deliberate efforts to carried out the complex activities in smooth
manner (Eraut, 2014). Skill development is useful strategy for attaining the personal and
professional development. It is mainly concerned with the process that is done to determine skill

gap in a person. It act as beneficial factor that helps a person to identify capabilities for the
purpose of implement pre identified plans. The skill development plan aids an individual to
determine those skills which are need to be attained though them and prove better for them to
develop detailed approach towards the skills development. Some of the necessary skills ate given
below which I need to develop:
Decision making skills- Decision making is an act of selecting among two or more than
two action course, it consist selecting among better solutions to issues. It should be related to
gaining the knowledge that will make choice more effectively. I need to focus on develop this
skill as to take the effective or positive decisions. On the other hand, I can able to determine
issues and find better solutions by using relevant information. On the other hand, I need to make
possible choice in short period of time as able to show the reason which help in support
decisions.
Communication skills- Good communication is related to understand the instructions in
proper manner, making requests, rely information with an ease and acquiring the new skills and
knowledge (Jackson, 2014). These are the abilities to use when providing and also receiving
various information. The better communication skill helps in interact with people and show
opinions and view points in front of them. It will help in work in a team without arise conflict.
With the help of developing this skill, I can able to connect with my team members and they will
understand my opinions in a better manner.
Team working skills- Teamwork is related to operate effectively and Smoot within group.
In a team, there are different people working to attain shared objectives or get better outcome in
efficient manner. This skill helps a person to manage work properly in collaborative manner.
Through having the strong team working skill, I can able to work in changing environment,
condition, management etc. As there are different persons working in a team with different roles
and behaviour. With the help of this skill, I can able to coordinate with them and perform my
work in any condition. In context to raise funds for patients of Brain tumour, I have to work in
many changing situations and able to manage work in a team. It will aids me to make the
progression towards assessment purpose.
Public Speaking- It is most necessary skill that I need to be acquire. Through public
speaking, I can able to speak in front of the large population without feel hesitated. I can
communicate with them for my fundraising cause. This skill is helpful in develop self confidence

practice in me. The public speaking skill help me in tell people about the thoughts in a better or
effective manner. On the other hand, by using this skill, I can able to express my opinion towards
them and express them my need to raise the funds for cancer patients to help them.
Personal management skills- It is an ability to plan and also manage the many tasks, set
priorities and adopt changing situations. With the help of this skill, I can able to manage the
activities included the the fund-raising for Brain Tumour people. In context to this, I can work in
the changing working situation in better manner.
Self Confidence- To Self confidence is an ability of trust in something or someone. It
develops the confident in self and do not doubt. It is related to trust on a person that has
judgment and abilities. It is most necessary skill in me as believe in my abilities. Through this, I
can pursue my work and also influence more people towards raising the funds for Brain Tumour
people.
These all are the necessary skills which I need to develop and can able to use them in
different situations in a better manner.
Personal Development Plan: It refers to the method which is developed in order to
know the weakness of a person as well as to overcome the situation from itself by doing personal
skill audit. PDP will be able to improve the qualities as well as capabilities of a person so that
they can attain their personal as well as professional goals in an effective manner. In addition to
this, PDP of an individual are as follows:
Skills Current
ability
Targeted ability Objectives Activity for the
development
Time limit
Time
management
5 10 By improving this
skill, I can easily
manage my work
in an effective
manner and
within specific
period of time.
In order to
develop this
skill, I observe
my colleagues
and team mates
with the aid of
time structure I
can easily
perform my
assigned task in
50 days

an effective
manner and
within specific
period of time.
Communication
skill
9 10 It is very
necessary for my
job, so that I can
easily
communicate my
requirements to
my team mates in
an effective
manner.
In order to
improve my
communication
skill, I am more
attentive and
communicate
with other.
60 days
Importance of Personal Development Planning
Personal development plan provides the platform where employee identifies their skills,
strength, weakness. It is about the investing in ourself only and lifelong process, which allows
you to be proactive (Asah, Fatoki, and Rungani, 2015.). Although it helps the person to cop up
with their weakness. As most important benefit is self awareness, goals, decision making, focus
and effectiveness, self motivation, fulfilling relationship.
In other words, it is process of self development, which focuses on building your own
awareness, knowledge, skills and person's talent, potential, consciousness and employability. It
has some benefits:
 Gives clarity to personal vision,
 Sharpness to existing skill,
 Platform for talent to shine,
 Improve effectiveness,
 Increase self motivation,
 Builds confidence.
Thus, personal development planning is associated with both individual as well as
organizational level. As it leads for essential growth. personal development is an important

aspect of life with more benefits. This always gives a rich return reward as a growth a
personality. We always learns constantly. Development is a progressive process in everyone's
life when you create your personality.
Development is a progressive process in one's life, it is not stopped as long as it needed.
A clear objective of this, to analyse our knowledge, skills, capabilities and qualifications. The
self evaluation give a clear awareness about the development areas .
PDP is a live document planning throng your career. The implementation of personal
development is formulated by making it specific, measurable, applicable realistic and time
bound.
The importance of self improvement are conveniently brushing our shortcomings.
Personal development is important because it increases self awareness, enhance the strength,
helps in overcome up with weakness, does mental exercise, increase the self motivation, helps in
decision making, clarify the vision and goals, leads to positive attitude.
Becoming a better individual, there are some area where you want some improvement.
Self improvement is for each and every one. You can improve and transform your self into
better by; learn to say “NO” and mean it, learn new skills, and gathering knowledge. stop
multitasking as it leads to less productivity and efficiency.
Self analysis is most complicated things. But, it plays an very significant role in personal
progress. The SWOT analysis will help in learning about the yourself (Goldman, Scott, and
Follman, 2015.). SWOT of personal development planning can be effective and able to identify
their strength and weaknesses along with coming opportunities for their further growth. SWOT
analysis of PDP, helps in analysing and evaluating different different of skills and
opportunities.
Strength: Personal development help individual enhancing their skills, education,
experiences, resources and support which help him for achieving his objectives and goals. Later
on it leads to positivity in them and become their strength . What benefits you have which other
do not have, this could be your strength such as (skills, connections, experience).
Weaknesses: This part examines the areas in which individual need to improve.
Individuals usually avoid skills, knowledge which are required to them for their growth because
of lack of self confidence and hesitation. Which is negative for their personal development.

Opportunities: This factor analysis chances and opportunity, by which an individual can
take its advantage. Personal development provide large area of opportunity as in this those
resources and technology can be evaluated that can help and assist for further growth towards
work. Along with this, it helps in creating an opportunity that offers wide range of solution for a
problem.
Threats: It interpret the risk and hurdles by which person can inure loss. Personal
development planning creates a threat in which any kind of weakness can creates a negative
image in the mind of an individual.
Personal development plan provides the platform where employee identifies their skills,
strength, weakness. It is about the investing in ourself only and lifelong process, which allows
you to be proactive. This helps a company to analyse their weakness and make effective changes
in the company. It is important for every organisation to know what is the exact plan so that the
performance of employees can be improved.
CONCLUSION
From the above report it has been concluded that there is a need of an effective
professional skills and study skills for becoming competent in market. Employment skills are
defined as the core skills and traits required for doing every job. These are defined as general
skills that make an individual desirable for the company. A person who is hiring employees for
the company always considers that the individual who is chosen must have these skills. The
employability skills are sometimes known as foundation skills or job readiness skills. The
various kind if employability skills should be present in an individual are communication skills,
teamwork, critical thinking, analytical thinking, ethics, computer skills, etc.

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