Preparing for Future Job Market: Tips and Strategies

This blog provides tips and strategies to prepare for the future job market, emphasizing the importance of having knowledge of technology and its impact. It aims to help individuals stay ahead of the competition and secure better employment opportunities.

PREPARING FOR SUCCESS: KNOWLEDGE AND CREATIVITY-FY026
CW2 - Portfolio
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Student’s Name:
LSST ID Number:
BNU ID Number:
Lecturer’s Name:
Submission Date:
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Table of Contents Page No.
Appendix 1 New Features of MS WORD (RM Unify version) – L01, LO3 3
Appendix 2 Personal SWOT Analysis – LO2 4
Appendix 3 Personal Development Plan – LO2, LO4 5
Appendix 4 Paraphrasing Log 1 – L01, LO3 7
Appendix 5 Paraphrasing Log 2– L01, LO3 8
Appendix 6 Evaluation of the Resources for Job Hunting (Linkedin.com) – L01, LO3 9
Appendix 7 My Favourite Bucks Graduate Attributes – L01, LO4 11
Appendix 8 Evaluation of the Academic Resources – L01, LO3 12
Appendix 9 Examples of Job Description and Personal Specification (screenshots) – L01, LO3 14
Appendix 10 Blog – How to Prepare for The Future Job Market? – L01, LO4 17
REFLECTIVE SUMMARY- LO2, LO4 19
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APPENDIX 1: New Features of MS WORD (RM Unify version)
Dictate Function
It is new feature of MS word that offer use speech-to-text functions that helps individual in effective creation
of content using the microphone. Hence, it contributes in converting the spoken words to text, thus saving lot
of time in writing things.
Immersive Reader This feature of MS word that helps in changes in Column Width lead changes in line length which results in
improving focus and comprehension. Likewise, it allows change font text, size, background colour and
spacing. Furthermore, Split up words into syllables, thus it is tool those implement proven techniques that
lead in improving writing and reading for the people, irrespective of age or ability.
Editor
It is one of the features that contribute in identifying the underlined word or phrase to accept or ignore the
suggestion. It is free services that helps in knowing about all the grammatical and spelling error that has been
made while creating content in the word file.
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APPENDIX 2: My Personal SWOT Analysis(as a student of BNU)
STRENGTHS (strong points) WEAKNESSES (weak points)
1 I have good communication skills as I have
capabilities to clearly send by the message or any
particular information to their individuals by making
use of proper words and vocabulary.
1 I lack in problem solving ability as I face challenge in deciding
particular alternative or solution that could be used to resolve the
issue in effective manner.
2 Furthermore, I have good digital skills, such as have
command in making use of computer and other
technology to complete different task.
2 I do not have decision making and management skills as I need lot of
time and efforts to come to a particular decision that could be used
for benefits of all. I also face challenge in managing diverse range of
people working in the organisation.
3 My strength also lies on team working skills as I have
capabilities to effectively work with different
individuals in team for achievement of desired goals.
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OPPORTUNITIES (potential gains) THREATS (potential losses)
1 The opportunity that I have is to get managerial post
in any of the reputable organisation as I have good
communication, team working skills.
1 Increase in competition is one of the threats that could impact
adversely on my future career. As there are many candidate that
have more knowledge, capabilities and skills.
2 At the same time, I have opportunity to start my own
business as have key skills to make use of digital
technology to communicate with people and work with
them so that the desire goals is being achieved.
2 Covid-19 and other changes in external environment also acts as
threat or potential losses as it has resulted in decreasing overall
employment within the society.
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APPENDIX 3: My Personal Development Plan (to become an employable graduate after 2024)
MY WEAKNESSES ACTIONS I WILL TAKE TO IMPROVE MY
WEAKNESSES
SUPPORT
AND/OR
RESOURCES I
NEED
TIMEFRAME ESTIMATED
DATE OF
COMPLETION /
ACHIEVEMENT
Problem solving skills In order to improve my problem solving skill I
have planned to play puzzle to understand
the way a paricular problem is solved.
I will take step to identified problem, main
element of problem and the possible solution
that could be used to resolve the same.
Internet,
computer and
other equipment.
2-3 month 21 March 2021
Decision making skills I will improve decision making skills through
learning from superior.
Reading newspaper and using internet to
know the way successful people take
decision.
Internet,
computer and
other equipment.
4-5 month 12 May 2021
Management skills Management skill will be improved through
understanding the needs of people and
motivating them to work as team.
Internet,
computer and
other equipment.
3 month 5 April 2021
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APPENDIX 4: Paraphrasing Log 1
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TITLE AND
WEBLINK
How you can continue to focus on Career Planning during the Covid-19 Lockdown
https://portal.lsst.ac/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=2214
SUMMARY AND
YOUR COMMENTS
OF THE BLOG IN
YOUR OWN
WORDS
The career planning during the covid-19 lockdown can even continued as the careers team, employability and
work placement are here to look out all the career development opportunities for the student. This is helping
student to effectively finish the course and get best possible opportunity for bright future ahead that suit them as
well as their family.
IN-TEXT CITATION How you can continue to focus on Career Planning during the Covid-19 Lockdown, 2020
FULL REFERENCE How you can continue to focus on Career Planning during the Covid-19 Lockdown, 2020, [Online]. Available
Through:< https://portal.lsst.ac/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=2214 >.

APPENDIX 5: Paraphrasing Log 2
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TITLE AND
WEBLINK
When the LSST student becomes the lecturer
https://www.lsst.ac/news/when-the-lsst-student-becomes-the-lecturer
SUMMARY AND
YOUR COMMENTS
OF THE BLOG IN
YOUR OWN
WORDS
This is blog that has describe about the scenario of when the LSST student become the lecturer, likewise Levy is
one of the lecturer that feel fortunate that student are having lecturer that have experience the whole journey they
are going through. Furthermore, it describe as the LSST is making progress, necessary steps must be undertaken
by the student to celebrate its development so that other individual have also opportunities to grow and get better
employment in future scenario. Lecturer has enormous impact on the student learning as graduate in the LSST.
IN-TEXT CITATION When the LSST student becomes the lecturer, 2021
FULL REFERENCE When the LSST student becomes the lecturer, 2021 [Online]. Available Through :
<https://www.lsst.ac/news/when-the-lsst-student-becomes-the-lecturer >.

APPENDIX 6: Resources for Job Hunting(Linkedin.com)
Linkedin.com
Description
It one of the resources that contribute in finding relevant jobs for the student as per their existing
skills, knowledge and capabilities. At the same time, lead in updating the profile to stand out,
helps in learning relevant skills, identified the set of job that are more in demand . Hence lead
the recruiter stand out so that the individual can get opportunity to be selected in reputable
organisation.
Resources, 2022
IN-TEXT CITATION IN-TEXT CITATION
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Research Prospective Companies All Employers Don’t Post Jobs on the Site
Connect With Existing Contacts lot of competition
Easily Expand Network Privacy concern
Safety Guidelines for Job Seekers
Convenient, easy to access and free.
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Conclusion (Will I use it?/ How will I use it effectively?)
The Linked Id can be effectively used through posting relevant information about the candidate such as its existing qualification, type of job it
might required and associated salary. This platform contribute individual in effectively apply to particular job vacancy and give interview to be
selected in the organisation.
References Resources, 2022, [Online]. Available Through :< https://socialimpact.linkedin.com/lifg-resources/linkedin-training-
content#all-resources>.
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APPENDIX 7: My Favourite Bucks Graduate Attributes
Bucks Graduate Attribute Importance of the attribute
Social and ethical awareness and
responsibility
Social and ethical awareness and responsibility is important attribute as in current scenario, most
of the individuals wants to be part of organisation that undertaken steps to social and ethical
responsibility. So is crucial attribute that lead in building trust and good relationship with people
living in the society.
Knowledge and its application An individual must have complete knowledge as well as its application or related to the way a
particular task is being completed for getting best employment opportunity options.
Creativity It is important attribute as now a days, employers wants individual that have creative and
innovative skills that could be used to satisfy the wants of customers in effective wants
(GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES, 2021).
Leadership and self development Leadership and self development is important attribute as it contributes in enhancing skills and
capabilities to motivate other in working in desired manner for specific outcome.
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Appendix 8 Academic Resources
Name of the
Academic resource
A short description of the resource Advantages Disadvantages
1. Module Handbook This is the course material in relation with the
study and concerned course
It provides keen and systematic study
knowledge and information.
With this learning can be developed as per
syllabus
It is not student friendly because of
complex language and high standard
vocabulary.
2. Lecture Materials These are the material and information which
are provided by lecturer on the study course
It help in learning and it is present in simple
and easy language.
It is student friendly with clear and easy
explanation
It is depended upon the lecturer.
It is costly
3. University E-Library Best resource for study because of involvement
of large section of books and other related
information
It enable a wide section of books and other
study material
Easy to access and the learner can grab the
best study
It is costly and may not be easily available
like on public holidays.
Affected by information technology issues
4. Coursework This resource is highly associated with the
concerned study and course. This is highly
concentrated and informative
This will provide direction and guidance to
students.
This is best in learning of the course and not
deviated
This is highly lengthy and learner do not
like.
This is costly and less interesting
5. Coursework Guide This is the simplest form of coursework book
and knowledge.
This provide information in an easy and
descriptive manner
It is easy to use by student and it is learner
friendly because it include the coursework in
an easy language
It is costly and may not be affordable to
some students.
Concise and to the point which may restrict
wide exposure
6. Coursework
Template
Under this the coursework would be arranged in
the form of template
Provide information of course in an
sequential and easy mode.
Too much complex structure
7. Samples of previous
submissions
These are the previous submission containing
the same information which is yet to be
submitted
Taken as ideal piece of work.
Easy for guidance
May restrict individual learning and
knowledge
8. Formative feedback Feedback received on formative assessment Act as step by step guide and analysing the
mistake
Too much hectic and raise stress
9. Summative feedback Feedback received on summative assessment Act as performance analysing tool
Guide success
Wait of longer period of time
Too much stress at the summative
10. Turnitin Plagiarism detection device which use internet Raise knowledge and prevent copy paste
habit
Create stress, use of internet so cause
errors
11. Lectures Information provided by lecturer Easy and learner friendly Time consuming
12. Tutorials Learning material on coursework Easy learning and informative Require additional cost and time
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consuming
13. Group work Work of a team on a single aspect Easy learning, develop cooperation,
teamwork aspects
Leads to confusion, clashes
14. Academic Support
Team
A team which support in academic learning
including the teachers
Easy and informative learning May create barrier because of high cost
and other issues
Conclusion From above various resources like tutorials, group work, e-library, formative and summative feedback, lecture material
and various other help me in my learning.
I use effectively with a full access towards it. In the same way with the aspect of approaching and utilising the most
appropriate resource I can use effectively.
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APPENDIX 9 Examples of Job Description and Personal Specification (screenshots)
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Caption: Job Description Caption: Person Specification
IN-TEXT CITATION: Marketing Manager Job Description Templates, 2022 IN-TEXT CITATION: Person Specification of Marketing Executive., 2022
FULL REFERENCES:
Marketing Manager Job Description Templates., 2022. [Online]. Available
from < https://www.template.net/business/marketing-manager-job-
description/ >
FULL REFERENCES:
Person Specification of Marketing Executive., 2022. [Online]. Available from
<https://www.template.net/business/personnel-specification/>
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Appendix 10 Blog – How to Prepare for The Future Job Market?
As per the changing world and business situation, in order to prepare for the future job, it is highly important that an individual would have a
required knowledge of technology and its impact towards the job market. Likewise, with the changing technology various new job opportunities
have been arise in every filed with certain level of innovation (Freddi, 2018). Digital marketing, online trading, online selling and various other
jobs have been emerged as a result of technological advancement (Webster and Ivanov, 2020).
In order to prepare for the changing business world and jobs, an individual need to be cautious towards the changing technology and the
upgradation of it. Likewise, an individual need to look towards the changing world and situation related with technology advancement and its
role in the job sector so that the individual can grab the emerging job and employment.
Reference
Freddi, D., 2018. Digitalisation and employment in manufacturing. Ai & Society, 33(3), pp.393-403.
Webster, C. and Ivanov, S., 2020. Robotics, artificial intelligence, and the evolving nature of work. In Digital transformation in business and
society (pp. 127-143). Palgrave Macmillan, Cham.
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HOW AND WHY 10 ENCLOSED ARTEFACTS HAVE SUPPORTED THE DEVELOPMENT OF MY EMPLOYABILITY? (500 words)
The above 10 artefacts played an important role in the development of my employability. This can be understood as when I understood and
grab the knowledge regarding the new features of the MS word then I understand its importance that how it plays an important role in the job.
In the same way with this knowledge I learned that how important it is in terms of writing emails and other office related work.
Likewise, when I performed by SWOT analysis I came to know about my strength and weakness that how with the efficient utilisation of my
strength I would explore the employment world and how it will help me in grabbing success in my employment. This way I also understood
about my weakness on which I need to work. Likewise, with the aspect of understanding threats and opportunities I can make formulation of
my strategies and make grab of opportunities along with reducing threats.
In the same way when I prepare my personal development plan it help me a lot in raising the employability because it helps me to enhance the
skill and strength of mine along with learning of those skills which would lead to raise the success in aspect of employability.
When I make paraphrasing and summarizing the concept of continue of career planning during covid lockdown I understand that planning of
career and making use of available resources in the best and possible way would lead to raise employability and success rather than looking
towards the loopholes. In the same way during the summarizing the lsst student become lecture artefacts I learned a lot of new skills including
the communication, presentation and various other skills that would play an important role in the employability and exploration of future
profession and career. This help me to understand that how with the aspect of various skills an individual can explore its career and
employability.
The artefact of resource of job hunting i.e. Linkedin would helped me a lot in finding the best job and employment of my choice. With this I
explore the corporate market and grab the best job which suit my interest and capabilities. This has make me finding and exploring the best
employment.
With the artefact of Bucks Graduate Attributes, I would able to get develop the qualities that are associated with the innovative leader which
would more glorify my employability. As this has helped me in learning leadership qualities which is counted as one of the important aspect in
relation with every employment and thus it helped me a lot.
The academic resources I grabbed the knowledge and required information which would assist me in performing my employment and job. This
has helped in exploring knowledge that I would become an asset of my organization in terms of high knowledge and information.
With the artefact of person specification and job description I learned that how it plays an important role in describing an individual and its
qualities. This has also helped me in finding and getting the employment of my choice.
Lastly the artefact related with blog in relation with new technology teaches me new aspect related with technology and job. This has make me
learn the concept of digitalization and its importance in the field of employment and job.
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