Managing People and Careers

This document discusses the importance of managing people and careers in the workplace. It includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), and a form for job application. It also provides information on interview and assessment center practices. The subject is Human Resource Management, and the course code is HRM101. The college/university is not mentioned.

Managing People and
Careers

Table of Contents
COVER LETTER............................................................................................................................3
Curriculum Vitae (CV)....................................................................................................................5
FORM FOR APPLICATION..........................................................................................................6
1. Why do you want to work for us?................................................................................................6
INTERVIEW PRACTICE...............................................................................................................8
ASSESSMENT CENTRE PRACTICE...........................................................................................9
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................10

COVER LETTER
ABC
AC Street, UK – PHA1 1PP
(222)-12-212
[e-mail]
November 20th, 2019
David Nick
Managing director, HR
Ipsos MORI
1st Thomas Square
London, UK
Dear Sir,
I have written this letter in order to express my involvement and interest for the job position of
Executive in Graduate Research at Ipsos MORI. I have analysed this vacancy in an
advertisement which is posted on the official website of the company on 5 November, 2019. It
has been identified that for this job position at Ipsos MORI required highly skilled and capable
individuals who have high confidence level. In order for being popular and successful in the
area of research, it is essential to have analytical skills within an individual so that they can
notice each and every single detail to subject the research effectively. According to me I have
such ability, skills and abilities so that I will be able to accomplish all the tasks in an effective
manner (Al Ariss, Cascio and Paauwe,2014). Apart from this, I have an innovative approach
with the help of which I can easily observe any kind of change arise within the environment
which will assist me while conducting the research on a specific topic. It will help me in order
to perform or conduct an in-depth analysis on a particular topic so that I will be able to collect
effective analysis which leads to enhance my overall skills. Along with this, as a person who
have excellent history maintain healthy and strong relationship with their seniors, peers,
executives & teachers. According to me, I strongly believe that I am very suitable and fit for the

job position of Research Executive Graduate.
I posses and have keen interest in order to carrying out investigation and research in an effective
manner on a specific topic or manner (Brewster, Mayrhofer and Farndale, 2012). I have really
enjoyed the whole process of converting gathered data into numerical figure and then doing
interpretation of collected data. In addition to this, I have strong interest in performing work
using statistical tables, tools & techniques such as pie charts, frequency table, bar graph, line
diagram, polygon, histogram and many more. During my collage tenure, I have prepared
various projects which includes projects related to marketing and research investigation. In
order to perform all the task in an effective manner, I have given my 100% efforts so that I can
conclude my work in a positive manner. All these things is performed by me by using
observation and analytical skills in a right way so that required outcomes will be produced. In
addition to this, at the time of my internship I have developed innovative web pages as well as
conducting research on various topics which assist me in my future to grab different
opportunities. Herein, I utilized various technological skills and knowledge which will assist me
in conducting my research in an effective manner. I have possess keen involvement in
investigation vacancy at Ipsos MORI and highly believes that my educational background along
with my skills which makes me perfect for this position (Lee and et. al., 2016).
As per my past experience, whenever I have assigned with some task, my peers, teaching staff,
seniors supported me so that I will be able to give my best performance. When I got to know
about this vacancy at Ipsos MORI, I have observed that my skills and abilities are suitable for
the job profile and gave me various opportunities to explore my filed. For this, I have attached
my (CV) Curriculum Vitae with includes proper detail related to my studies and knowledge
background.
I sincerely appreciate and it makes me glad to see you giving your precious time as well as
consideration. I would be happy to hear a positive response related to which you can email me
at ([e-mail]) or call me at (222)-12-212.
Thanks you
Regards
ABC

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Emily Taylor
SUMMARY:
I am interested in searching more about facts of universe and to gather more detailed knowledge
about topic of investigation. I have computer skills including Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and
Excel along with other skills to perform effectively in flexible environment.
Career Objective:
My main objective is to perform best in the field of mu knowledge and pertain all aims created
for me to attain by organisation.
EDUCATION:
Bachelors Business Association from ABD College affiliated by London University with 2.5
grades. Secondary Education from EFL School of London associated with WELL KNOWN
BOARDS having 3.2 grades. High School Education from EFL School of London affiliated by
Recognized Board with 3.9 grades.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Not Applicable (FRESHER)
Skills:
 Quick learner and motivated by themselves.
 Team working abilities.
 Interesting ideas of performing tasks.
 Good skills to observe and adapt.
 excellent verbal and written communication skills
 Flexible for any changes in environment or technology.
 Problem solving efficiency in critical scenario's.
Personal Details:
Date of Birth: 25 June, 1997
Languages Known: English
Nationality: British
Address: BCI CIVIL Road, London,
United Kingdom: HA1 1PT1

Contact no.: (244)-44-224
Email id- [e-mail]
FORM FOR APPLICATION
1. Why do you want to work for us?
Ipsos MORI is very known and popular organisation which is globally established and praised
in market. Its one of the companies which is present in more than 89 counties its said to be one
of the most reputed and largest company for surveys in world. The biggest approach for this
company is to focus on their clients and staff plus all the business associates connected to them.
The general policies and procedures which are created by the company are for well fare of
organisation and its all employees (Parker and Crona, 2012). Plus they try to create a very
environment friendly nature in the office so that all employees and workers can work freely and
without any issues. This helps the organisation to reach their success goals decided by them
previously. this shows that the company seeks to work for internal members so that the output of
their work which is over stakeholders and clients can be good and profitable in nature. I am also
searching for such company where I can explore beyond my field of interests and explore
different sections. This will include all my skills and competencies in nature. I have good
analytical skills and I am good in observing and adapting things or events. This is one of the
most important aspect needed by the company Ipsos MORI. This company creates very friendly
environment where all members can work nicely and produce all sorts of natures for developing
good working zones. I have worke3d in several teams and past records of my methods were not
as better than working with this organisation. That the reason I think that all most all of my
attributes matches with the company's requirements and have to perform as per guidelines in the
company. It would be best for me to work under this company.
2. Provide us a scenario where one has worked in some group of objective for achieving.
At the time I was a student in collage their was a function organised by them related to
youth skills (Pennington, Delano and Scott, 2014). Their were several competitions which were
organised by the collage. The tasks were to be working under team management and under the
group of 20 people we had to perform several tasks. This was related to creating a power point
presentation, which was related to some multinational company and their success rates under the

last few years. The presentation I presented was selected for one of the most efficient clean and
workable PPT among all the students and I won the first position in the activity. The procedure
we all had to perform this was first all to collaborate together and formulate a better environment
as per the guidelines in the environment, second we discussed the field and zones one shall be
working as per all rules and regulations which will help and let them create a resource full
presentation for the teachers (Savickas and Porfeli, 2012). Their were several issues which were
faced by us such as making all the people coordinate together and work in synch, all people were
not always coordinated to be on one time as all had classes or some important chores. After so
many issues when finally it as decided that the presentation was great enough to be done, they
did perform such several tasks and given for the fact that there are best attributes and correct
ingredients for the PPT, we all were praised a lot by all faculties and members of collage.
3. Provide us some scenario where you had used a different approach to resolve any issue.
This time period was when I was into my presentation at national skills and society for
time period of whole six months.. There I was given a task to collect the survey of 500 people
where they had given their opinion over topic “influence of globalisation which is directly
impacting over the functions of company in market”. This was supposed to be done by me and
other members were belonging to non technical environment. I knew that all such data
information is to be presented under technical terminology. So I decided to make a very flexible
survey of all 500 people and then turn it into patterns of data and then later in basic interpretation
which is done by inter-pretending-people. This helped me in turning the well efficient data to
turn it into correct languages and its correct re presentation. I used several pictorial representing
with this success (Thompson and Gregory, 2012).
The presentation was extremely liked by all the people and had to complements each and every,
aspects which have to be given under the implementation that their has to be correct influence
and mode of presentation. After each of such the conclusive results located that their has to be
correct influence
4. Provide us a time where you were able to manage number of people in a group where
different responsibilities were also given to you.
The time I was studying in collage I had to create a particular project which the company
had for united kingdom and the basic working patterns. Plus their were several changes that one
has to create as per the guidelines given in the last semester was difficult to perform such tasks as

I had to give and initiate as per the guidelines and research more according to my file. Their were
total three tasks given to me and I had to divide all of them in correct time allotment so that I can
meet all the complete work in the requior3ed time period. As per the calculations I had to create
the fact that I will finish the last task first then the second tasks and then the first task in last.
Then I started to study for my exams as well as they started prioritising the concepts as per the
guidelines and gave the whole semester with full confidence (Youtie and et. al., 2013).
5. Provide us a scenario where your leadership skills motivated other people and let you
lead them with your perspective.
The time period while I was studying in ACG collage I got an assignment which is
related to the fact that where I had to work with four different students and needed to created a
pretension together with them. The topic we had to demonstrate was “the effect of non
governmental organisations on welfare of society”. This presentation was very crucial for all the
four members and one of the most important tasks was to populate the curriculum for pertaining
all tasks and making correct perception in the working zones. The presentation part I got I was
thinking to present it in more view of visual effects like making them collectively easy and
memorable for people to understand. When my other batch mates saw me doing it this way all of
them copied it and started working it like that, this makes me understand the fact that there are
many things which have to be as per the fact that things are crucial and all of them followed my
instructions and manipulated the ideas of presentation.
INTERVIEW PRACTICE
When I was in my university, my whole batch was asked to go for a seminar where large
number of professionals from different backgrounds came to discuss their past experiences
during interview. Speakers and guest from different well known universities & highly
professional individuals provide sessions to enhance the knowledge and skills of individuals.
Some of the key points of these seminars are going to be discussed as follows:-
 It is very essential for all the students like me to carry all their required documents which
is related with their education, work experience while going for an interview.
 It is also very important to have effective and right gestures, postures and body
movements while greeting with someone and when left the place as it leaves a positive
impression upon interviewer.

 There should not be any kind of nervousness and low confidence while giving answers to
the questions asked by interviewer at the time of interview.
 Apart from all these, it is very important to reach the interview location before half an
hour as it shows the sincerity, seriousness and punctuality of the candidate towards their
job.
ASSESSMENT CENTRE PRACTICE
During my whole time period in collage while attending all such seminars on interview
and behaviour needed to be correctly balanced at collage. The second day their was another
seminar where assessment centres were discussed. Some of the points reflected in seminars is
mentioned below:
 Its required by me to be very confident and motivated while attending the seminar and
perform my best in given tasks.
 Its important to have a good approach or adaptation with spontaneous energy in what
ever task is assigned plus being enthusiastic while completing the whole task.
 Its crucial whenever I seek to go for my sessions I need to portray a confidant persona
and reflect motivation to complete the tasks provided through others.
Also later I should great and talk in very polite and formal manner for making conversations and
for conveying my views and opinions freely. This all should leave an everlasting impression over
other individuals.

REFERENCES
Books and journals
Al Ariss, A., Cascio, W. F. and Paauwe, J., 2014. Talent management: Current theories and
future research directions. Journal of World Business. 49(2). pp.173-179.

Brewster, C., Mayrhofer, W. and Farndale, E. eds., 2012. Handbook of research on comparative
human resource management. Edward Elgar Publishing.
Lee, Y. and et. al., 2016. Work engagement and career: proposing research agendas through a
review of literature. Human Resource Development Review. 15(1). pp.29-54.
Parker, J. and Crona, B., 2012. On being all things to all people: Boundary organizations and the
contemporary research university. Social Studies of Science. 42(2). pp.262-289.
Pennington, R., Delano, M. and Scott, R., 2014. Improving cover‐letter writing skills of
individuals with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. 47(1).
pp.204-208.
Savickas, M. L. and Porfeli, E. J., 2012. Career Adapt-Abilities Scale: Construction, reliability,
and measurement equivalence across 13 countries. Journal of vocational
behavior. 80(3). pp.661-673.
Thompson, C. and Gregory, J. B., 2012. Managing millennials: A framework for improving
attraction, motivation, and retention. The Psychologist-Manager Journal. 15(4). pp.237-
246.
Youtie, J. and et. al., 2013. Career-based influences on scientific recognition in the United States
and Europe: Longitudinal evidence from curriculum vitae data. Research Policy. 42(8).
pp.1341-1355.