Preparing for Success: Knowledge and Creativity

This document discusses the development of employability skills through knowledge and creativity. It explores the impact of various artefacts and provides insights into the importance of teamwork, self-reflection, and communication skills. The document also includes a personal SWOT analysis and a personal development plan.

PREPARING FOR SUCCESS: KNOWLEDGE AND CREATIVITY-FY026
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Table of Contents Page No.
1 REFLECTIVE SUMMARY TO EXPLAIN HOW AND WHY 10 ENCLOSED
ARTEFACTS HAVE SUPPORTED THE DEVELOPMENT OF MY
EMPLOYABILITY. - LO2, LO4
2 10 Appendices
Appendix 1 Photos or Samples of Work Produced in the PSKC Class (During Lessons,
Webinars, Self-Study Sessions or Workshops at LSST) -LO1, LO2, LO3
Appendix 2 Personal SWOT Analysis – LO2
Appendix 3 Personal Development Plan – LO2, LO4
Appendix 4 Reading Log 1 – L01, LO3
Appendix 5 Reading Log 2– L01, LO3
Appendix 6 Resources for Job Hunting 1 – L01, LO3
Appendix 7 Resources for Job Hunting 2 – L01, LO3
Appendix 8 Academic Resources 1 – BNU E-Library – L01, LO3
Appendix 9 Examples of Job Description and Personal Specification (screenshots) –
L01, LO3
Appendix 10 Blog – How to Prepare for The Future Job Market? – L01, LO4
Appendix Poster - New Features of MS WORD (RM Unify version) – L01, LO3
Appendix Step by Step Guide - Work Together on PowerPoint Presentations– L01,
LO3
Appendix Reading Log 3– L01, LO3
Appendix Reading Log 4– L01, LO3
Appendix My Favourite Bucks Graduate Attributes – L01, LO4
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HOW AND WHY 10 ENCLOSED ARTEFACTS HAVE SUPPORTED THE DEVELOPMENT OF MY EMPLOYABILITY? (500 words)
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I have completed this assessment to the best of my knowledge and by gathering all my strengths together. As a team
worker I develop my skills to work in a team but a challenge I faced during this team work is that I have to cover some part
of work of my teammates also but it helps me to increase my knowledge in their part too. This assessment helps me to
assess some of my weaknesses like being too honest to everyone due to which I take too much responsibility on me which
afterwards puts a high pressure of work on me and that make me arrogant for that short period. But later I realise that it also
makes me a strong person and helps me to develop my skills to work under high pressure. As I am a creative person so I
mix my creativity with my strength of hard work and attentiveness to make this project a great success. This project helped
me to overcome one of my weakness i.e. I am a detailed oriented person. But word limit provided for the project helps me to
complete it in brief in respect of my detailed knowledge I get from this project's research. This project also opens some
opportunities for me as I am able to diversify my knowledge from this project and can take tuitions of my juniors as and when
needed and can help them to develop their skills. This project also helps me to gain practical knowledge whatever theories I
learn in class from my respected teachers. By this project I also developed confidence to participate in events whenever
possible and can showcase my talent in front of everyone. It also helps me to enhance my communication skills as
completion of this project requires suggestions and advices of lots of people and I develop my skills of effective
communication. Effective communication is key to success and this will help me to get a potential job and will ultimately help
me to get success. Also I developed a deep knowledge of market research, CSR, business environment, etc. which will help
me to grow in my career. Although during this project I feels like I am addicted to the technology and have lack of focus on
my studies but it is also good as the future ahead needs techno-friendly people and this project also improves my skills. So I
can conclude that this project helps me a lot to develop my skills in various fields. It polishes my strengths and make me
more stronger in that. It also helps me to overcome some of my weaknesses and to develop new skills. As I performed well
in my knowledge and develop necessary skills that opens up some of the opportunity for me in the near future.
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APPENDIX 1: Photos or Samples of Work Produced in PSKC Class
Caption: Business environment
Business environment can be characterized as the mixture and
composition of all the elements that have a consequence on the
operations and management of a business enterprise. It is an
amalgamation of micro and macro environment. Micro environment
involves suppliers, competitors and rivals, Intermediaries,
shareholders etc. Whereas macro environment comprises of
forces such as political, legal, social, economic, technological. In
order to endeavour and carry on the business enterprise for a longer
period of time, it is very essential that an organisation interpret the
business environment and implement the strategies in accordance
to the same.
Caption: Types of Businesses
There are numerous types of business organisations available to an
individuals planning to start a business outlet. For instance, Sole trader,
partnership, cooperation, private company, public company etc. are
some of the examples of the business organisation an individual can
adopt in order to start its operations. In order to do the same and select
the right kind of enterprise, it is essential for an individual to examine
the scale of the business, availability of funds, essential resources such
as manpower, technology, operational unit etc. so as to align the type
of organisation with the individual's respective business line.
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Caption:Globalisation
Globalisation is termed as a concept which promotes a company to
operate at a global level and integrate with other organisational
institutions across the globe. It promotes cross border interaction
and communication of individuals so as to expand their operations
and services and cater and engage with a wider consumer base.
Globalisation is one of the biggest trends in the global economy and
has opened the doors for various new and innovative opportunities
for individuals all around the world to achieve greater heights in their
respective line of work. It has also contributed in enhancement of
networking of the individuals in order to capitalise on important
opportunities of development.
Caption: Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate Social Responsibility may be termed as the duty of a
business outlet to provide necessary support to the society and natural
environment in order to uplift and raise their current standard and help
in the betterment of the same. It is prominent for an organisation to
provide its helping hands to the society and environmental domain as
it takes so much from it on a daily basis and has an obligation towards
the same. Various big organisation have incorporated this policy so as
to enhance their current goodwill in the marketplace and leverage
advantages associated with the same in the business environment.
The policy has the ability to shape a positive image of the company in
the eyes of the society.
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Caption : Market Research
It is necessary and beneficial for an enterprise to conduct an
effective market research so as to examine the prevailing threats
and possibilities in the market and capitalise on the same. The
business organisations are expected to do the market research with
full conviction as it helps the company to plan out their further
management operations and also facilitates the same in increasing
the effectiveness and efficiency of current management practices.
Market Research is a very complex concept and an organisation
needs to take a lot of factors into consideration while conducting
one such as relevant tactics and tools for information search,
effectively examining the market and forming plans to coordinate
with the same in the business organisation.
Caption: Introduction to accounting
Accounting is considered as on the of most crucial management
function of a business enterprise. In order to record and manage the
inflow of funds and outflow of funds in the business organisation, it is
essential for the company to take of the accounting operations.
Accounting provides a clear statistical and numerical data to the
company about the profits and losses generated in the company for the
respective year of operations. It gives an insight about the ways that
can incorporated in the business organisation so as enhance the
accounting functions of the company in the future. A good accounting
department is considered to be one of the biggest advantages to a
company as it helps to project the financial resources of the business
organisation effectively.
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Caption : Management Accounting
Management accounting is one of the major component or elements
of the business which helps the company in order to form long term
strategies that can facilitate in the growth of the organisation the
long run. It also facilitates the organisation in carrying out its
functions related to evaluation and appraisal of employees
performance in the company and taking control measures in case of
any deviation. Management accounting information also helps in
taking important decisions relating to the organisation so as to
identify the relative costs and benefits associated with the same. It
also facilitates the organisation in optimum allocation of
organisational resources.
Caption : Pricing Policies
In order to capture the interest of the target consumers in the
marketplace, it is extremely important for a business organisation to
price its products and services effectively .The prices set up by the
organisation is expected to be affordable and relevant in order to
persuade the consumers to buy the products and offering of the
business organisation. Pricing policies act as an added advantage to
the business organisation as they can be utilised by the same in order
to dominate the market and acquire a good market share among the
competitors. Hence, it is suggested that an organisation should
formulate pricing policies in such a way that it is accepted by the target
consumers.
Caption : Budgeting and Budgetary
In order to manage and retain the financial resources of the
Caption : Role of HR
Human resource manager is an essential individual in the organisation
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business organisation, it is necessary for the company to formulate
a good budget and budgeting technique so as to carry out the
financial operations smoothly and peacefully without any
interruptions. Budgeting is very prominent as it has the ability to
save the company from unnecessary expenditure and can enhance
the flow of funds in the company. A good budget facilitates the
company to expand its operations in the near future.
as he/she is responsible for acquisition of good workforce in the
respective organisation. HR is responsible for recruiting and hiring
talented individuals in the company and to provide training and
development of the same. HR helps an organisation to maintain an
effective and efficient employees or staff members. The human
resources manager in retention of good employees so as to increase
the productivity of operations in the company.
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APPENDIX 2: My Personal SWOT Analysis (as a student of BNU)
STRENGTHS (strong
points)
WEAKNESSES (weak
points)
1 Commitment 1 Being too honest
2 strengths
Creativity
2 Covering up for classmates
3
Team worker
3 Sensitive
4 Attentive 4 Taking too much responsibility
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Hard worker
5 Being detail oriented
OPPORTUNITIES
(potential gains)
THREATS (potential
losses)
1
Tuitions to juniors
1 Addict to technology
2
Participation in events
2 Lack of focus
3
Diversifying skills
3 Arrogance
4
Gain practical
knowledge
4 Selfish attitude
5
Showcasing talents
whenever possible
5 Being ignorant for studies
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APPENDIX 3: My Personal Development Plan (to become an employable graduate after 2024)
OBJECTIVES FOR MY
PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT
ACTIONS REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE MY
OBJECTIVES
SUPPORT
AND/OR
RESOURCES I
NEED
TIMEFRAME ESTIMATED
DATE OF
COMPLETION /
ACHIEVEMENT
Improve time management Prepare a plan and follow it religiously A time table
prepared
10 days 31/12/20
Learn new things Join a dance class Dance Academy 1 month 21/01/21
Develop reading habit Read books and blogs Library
subscription/
Internet
20 days 11/01/21
Improve public speaking
skills
Participate in competitions Knowledge of
competition
2 months 21/02/21
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APPENDIX 4: Reading Log 1
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
Blog is regarding the work placement, employability and career teams. Here focus is made on how to attain a suitable
career that can help the family and own self by becoming financial stable.
One should focus on taking self test and know about personal self. The communication skills should be enhanced and a
presentable resume should be prepared to showcase one self.
IN-TEXT
CITATION
Thuan. 2020
FULL
REFERENCE
Thuan, L.C., 2020. Stimulating employee creativity by providing developmental feedback. International Journal of
Organizational Analysis.
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APPENDIX 5: Reading Log 2
TITLE AND
WEBLINK
Study skills and learning materials
https://portal.lsst.ac/mod/resource/view.php?id=2264
SUMMARY AND
YOUR
COMMENTS OF
THE BLOG IN
YOUR OWN
WORDS
This blog tells about how one can get access to library books and increase their reading skills. It gives brief about how to
access some of the resources available to the students.
IN-TEXT
CITATION
Frawley.2020
FULL
REFERENCE
Frawley, E., 2020. Creative Knowledge: The Centrality of Creativity in Teachers’ Conceptions of Subject
English.Changing English.pp.1-10.
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APPENDIX 6: Resources for Job Hunting 1
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Title of the resource
Description
Using job search websites
Browse pages of organisations
Image
IN-TEXT CITATION Aliman, N.M. and Kester, L. 2020 IN-TEXT CITATION
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Better knowledge of jobs Time wastage
Learning about different organisations
Conclusion (Will I use it?/ How to use it effectively?)(Will I use it?/ How to use it effectively?)
They will benefit in searching good jobs and choices would even be available.
References
Aliman, N.M. and Kester, L., 2020, September. Artificial creativity augmentation. In International Conference on Artificial General Intelligence(pp.
23-33). Springer, Cham.
Sørensen, K.B., 2020. A Renewed Understanding of Creativity is Paramount prior to Introducing Students to a Life Design Attitude. In
Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Design Creativity (ICDC 2020)(pp. 328-335).
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APPENDIX 7: Resources for Job Hunting 2
Title of the resource
Description
Description
Connect with colleagues and college alumni
Network with professional friends
Image
IN-TEXT CITATION Liu, J., Wang, Y. and Zhu, Y., 2020 IN-TEXT CITATION
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Self awareness Scams
Enhance strength In between Commissions
Conclusion (Will I use it?/ How to use it effectively?)
Job hunt will make realise the self performance and from that I can improve my strengths and lower the weaknesses.
References
Liu, J., Wang, Y. and Zhu, Y., 2020. Climate for innovation and employee creativity. International Journal of Manpower.
MAHARANI and et. al. 2020. RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN REWARDS, KNOWLEDGE SHARING, AND CREATIVITY AND ITS EFFECT ON
ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE. International Journal of Management (IJM), 11(5)
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Job creation
Job creation

Appendix 8 Academic Resources 1
BNU E-Library
Description
BNU E-Library was founded in 1902 in Beijing Normal University as a reading room for education
seekers. As the name suggests E-library refers to Electronically. This enables reading books
electronically.
Image
IN-TEXT CITATION Elahi, N. 2020. IN-TEXT CITATION
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Easy access to books Cost of subscription is high
Multiple Access Advertisements are more
Conclusion (Will I use it?/ How to use it effectively?)
Using E-library helps in easy accessing of any and every books and the readers can get the knowledge which they want.
References
Elahi, N., 2020. Barriers and Enablers to Knowledge Management in the Pakistani Hospitality Industry: An Application of Fuzzy Delphi Method.
In Accelerating Knowledge Sharing, Creativity, and Innovation Through Business Tourism (pp. 188-204). IGI Global.
Karam, K.M., 2020. Conscious application of creativity dynamics as an approach to the formation and appreciation of literary
creativity. Neohelicon, pp.1-26.
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APPENDIX 9 Examples of Job Description and Personal Specification (screenshots)
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Caption: Personal Specification Caption: Job Description
IN-TEXT CITATION:Lai, K. 2020. IN-TEXT CITATION:Mekpor, B. and Dartey-Baah, K.2020.
FULL REFERENCES:Lai, K., 2020. PRIMER: China’s new personal information
security specification. International Financial Law Review.
FULL REFERENCES: Mekpor, B. and Dartey-Baah, K., 2020.
Beyond the job description. Journal of Management
Development.
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Appendix 10 Blog – How to Prepare for The Future Job Market?
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How will new technologies change the future job market?
When market will have new technologies it will create more and more jobs, which can be done both from home and from work place. They raises
the operational work required for training, manufacturing software and so on(Dlugos, K. and Keller, J.R.2020).
What would be the new job opportunities available in the future?
The job opportunities will be mainly related to the technology related like software developing, Nurse practices, Analysing the market and so on.
How can we prepare for those new opportunities?
To prepare for new opportunities which are mainly based on technical know how, an employment seeker should find the potential buyers, make
relations with professionals, learn new technology, build a good resume and others(Block and et. al. 2020).
(In-text citation and reference list)
REFERENCES
Dlugos, K. and Keller, J.R.2020. Turned Down and Taking Off? Rejection and Turnover in Internal Talent Markets. Academy of Management
Journal. (ja).
Block and et. al. 2020. The entrepreneurial finance markets of the future: a comparison of crowdfunding and initial coin offerings. Small Business
Economics, pp.1-18.
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APPENDIX Poster - New Features of MS WORD (RM Unify version)
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APPENDIX Step by Step Guide - Work Together on PowerPoint Presentations
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
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APPENDIX : Reading Log 3
TITLE AND
WEBLINK
Google visits LSST students to discuss its values-in-action
https://www.lsst.ac/news/google-visits-lsst/
SUMMARY AND
YOUR
COMMENTS OF
THE BLOG IN
YOUR OWN
WORDS
IN-TEXT
CITATION
FULL
REFERENCES
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APPENDIX : Reading Log 4
TITLE AND
WEBLINK
LSST’s 2019 London Met winter graduates praised for distinctive creativity and ingeniousness
https://www.lsst.ac/news/londonmet_grad_2019/
SUMMARY AND
YOUR
COMMENTS OF
THE BLOG IN
YOUR OWN
WORDS
IN-TEXT
CITATION
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Appendix My Favourite Bucks Graduate Attributes
Bucks Graduate Attributes Why do I think it is important?
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