How Mini Project Workshops Contribute to Employability Development

How and why the Mini Project
Workshops contributed towards the
development of the employability

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
How and why the mini project workshops contributed towards the development of the
employability?..................................................................................................................................1
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................2
Evidence of Skills............................................................................................................................2
CV Writing.............................................................................................................................2
Communication skills.............................................................................................................3
Presentation skills...................................................................................................................4
Decision making.....................................................................................................................4
Job search planner..................................................................................................................5
Barriers to effective communication......................................................................................5
Career action plan...................................................................................................................5
Team working.........................................................................................................................5
Leadership skills.....................................................................................................................6
Numeracy skills......................................................................................................................6
Time management..................................................................................................................6
Personal development.............................................................................................................6
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................7
Summary..........................................................................................................................................7
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
Portfolio can be referred to as the summarised account of evidences that an individual has carried
out the process of learning and development in an effective manner. This provides assistance to
an individual in recalling the activities and tasks conducted by them during a particular tenure
while in employment or in academic settings. The following project will be a reflective account
of an individual discussing about their experiences and learning throughout. The report is
categorised into 3 tasks. The first task deals with the contribution given by mini project
workshops towards development of a person’s employability. In continuation, the second task
deals with evidence of the skills developed or improved during the tenure at university. Lastly,
the third task
TASK 1
How and why the mini project workshops contributed towards the
development of the employability?
By being a part of mini project workshops, I underwent several experiences which gave a
pace to my process of learning. The whole of the experience allowed me to improve or develop a
number of skills that would be essential for me in future context of time while seeking
employment. There were several skills that were deficient or not effectively inculcated within me
prior to the participation in mini project workshops. However, after going through the
workshops, I was exposed to an atmosphere whereby I got the chance to improve or develop
such skills in an effective manner. Most of these skills were employability, yet some of them
were also handy in academic context. In this relation, the most prominent skill that I developed
in the workshop is leadership skill. In this relation, my tutor handed over the responsibility of
conducting one workshop. This enabled me to exhibit my leadership skills by organising all the
things related to it. My ability to effectively lead the activities and tasks provided assistance to
me in conducting the sessions as per the expectation and requirements of my tutor. I made use of
my communication skills to set networking with the individuals who participated in the
workshop.
I had always been ineffective in working in groups. In this relation, the mini project
workshops made me work in a collaborative manner to achieve positive outcomes out of the
tasks and activities. This enabled me to get over my weakness and take measures through which
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the team working skills can be significantly enhanced to a great extent. Working in groups of 5
made me realise the importance of coordination and cooperating while functioning in teams for
the achievement of team objective. In future course of time, this skill will help me a great deal in
professional field to carry out the tasks with other business associates in an effectual way. One
more skill that I instilled inside me because of experiencing the mini project workshops was the
inculcation of the ability to carry out time management. The workshop was occurring in
scheduled timing and must be gone to by dealing with our time in a successful way. In this way,
I dealt with my different needs in a way to such an extent that I didn't miss even one meeting of
the workshops. The whole of the experience while undergoing mini project workshops
empowered me to upgrade my time management ability that is considered as an imperative skill
within the settings of the commercial scenario.
TASK 2
Evidence of Skills
CV Writing
CV is a summarised account of the academic and professional qualifications of an individual
along with the achievements pertinent to both the settings. It also consists of skills and attributes
that are inherent within a person and are believed to provide assistance to them while working in
a company. While undergoing degree course, my tutor informed that CV has to be submitted to
an organisation to apply for a vacancy within an entity. The CV should be written in an
appealing manner so that it can leave an everlasting impression over the interviewer.
Example of My CV:
Personal Summary
I’m a motivated person, hard worker and always ready to gain more knowledge and experience. I
am open for new challenges and I try all the time to improve my skills, to achieve more
knowledge about the business and to help company to grow up.
SKILLS
 Self-motivated
 Ability to work under pressure
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