Managing People and Careers Portfolio

This portfolio includes a cover letter, application form, CV, reflection notes, and more, all focused on managing people and careers. It is a valuable resource for students studying management and HR.

Managing People and
Careers Portfolio

Table of Contents
Cover Letter ....................................................................................................................................3
Application form .............................................................................................................................4
CV ...................................................................................................................................................6
Reflection notes from your in-seminar interview practice .............................................................8
Reflection notes from your in-seminar assessment centre exercise practice...................................9
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................10

Cover Letter
December,2019
Respected Sir or Madam,
I will be grateful if you consider my form for the vacant position for the Graduate Research
Executive role for the IPSOS MORI . As I am writing for the inquiry about the opening of the
Graduate research Executive, please inform me as soon the interview starts. My skills are
effective and match the professional standards of your company and I also have good
communication skills and highly motivated to serve the clients which perfectly match the
requirement of your organisation. I have different level of experience and the qualifications
which are displayed on my CV. As IPSOS MORI believe that clients need more data supplier
which in order to have effectively knowledge and information. This is why I am passionate and
and curious to join the company which will help in shaping the society market and people. I have
experience in research which make me more skill and compatible candidate for your company.
The top portion in my CV define my career profile as I have gained experience to take effective
measure in any kind of situation. There are different occasion in which I have shown my strength
and ability to make decision which are useful for the clients and for the company.
I have gained those skills and experience from my degree and previous organisation as
the post research executive. As in my previous days I was selected for the captain for the football
team and I was responsible for the building up the team and showing them the direction as the
leader which result in winning the matches. I am well aware about the role of team player as it
help in improve the productivity and the performance of the individual. Because of my hard
skills and the leadership skills I can motivate the employees for the growth and development of
the company under my supervision. As the result I am able to make successful team which is
essential for better outcomes.
My experience in research work help me in developing my skills which drives the
profitability along with this it develop my passion for the customers services. The role which I
was performing helped constantly in dealing with the customers and make sure that they avail
satisfactory services from the organisation. This experience help me in creating effective
strategies and make me to do work as multi tasking employees. With the help of hard work and
focus I have increased the number of clients for the company.

My active interest in research work which is mentioned in my brief help me in brining
out my potential as well as uniqueness. Since then quality of work has been improved which can
be beneficial for your company. Due to my collaborating nature and the passion for the work
which prove an essential asset for the IPSOS MORI in coming future. As my job role fits
perfectly for this company I can be useful and work with full potential for the company.
Yours faithfully
XYZ
Application form
1 why do you want the position in our company?
IPSOS MORI is consider as one of the most best company in the market research field
and the company is specialised in mass media, brand loyalty, marketing as well as
advertisement. From the business perspective, this is experienced which I can handle effectively
and manage to provide effective service to the customers. A good indication of the successful
business I when the customers is satisfied and have good experience. However the IPSOS MORI
have already achieve the success by providing the high quality services to the consumer. I have
firm believe that my knowledge and the skills will help the organisation to achieve its goals and
objectives in a well define manner. The company treats their clients in a friendly manner and
have a positive environment which can be useful for the employees. Along with this I believe
that that my knowledge and the business skills will help company to reach the heights in the well
define manner.
2 Tell about the time you worked in the group and to achieve the objective?
In my first year market research in Kantar as this is one of the leading company in the
world which provide information regarding the data insight and have branches in various
countries. In the previous company I have to present the business plan which involves different
elements such as brain storming and discussion on how to provide better and effective
information to the customers. Sometimes I have to lead the staff as this require and good
leadership skills to inspire the employees to complete the task effectively. In the team work it is
important to be more assertive and have good communication skills which is essential for brining
out the maximum output. During those days I realise that with the help of these approach this is
useful for having the effective approach which is essential for creating new plans for the
expansion and growth. As we collected the ideas, I realise that there is lack of motivation and

direction in the work. As I was appointed as the head of marketing research and my role was to
improve the work efficiency which help in offering effective services to the customer. Once I
decided the idea we set the important topics for the presentation on which the work have been
done individually. As the result we were awarded as the best team for our idea and presentation.
3 Tell us about a time when you identified a new approach to solve a problem?
As in the previous company I was the head of marketing research team I was responsible
for the many of the scenario. The saw that the team was mismanaged and had no direction. After
analysing the scenario I develop the effective approach will help me in creating trust and sense of
understanding in the team. There was another scenario where I was the captain of the football
team where I saw that there was unfair and no coordination for the opposite team in the defence
formation. And they strength and new ways of doing goal. In order to handle the situation I need
to figure out the new approach to win the match. With the help of this strengths the individual
can handle the situation effectively and can help in managing compete in the organisation. So we
use attacking approach in achieving the goal. Thanks to this approach, we were able to avoid
potential conceded goals by playing in the new defensive formation. This help in winning the
game with the help of new approach.
4 Describe about the situation and where you have completed the task in the shorter amount of
time?
As the research analyst this is important to have manage as well as control the manage
the team effectively. I have to focus more on the productivity as there is low change in the
horizon. Traditionally the problem solving skills will aid in achieving the target effectively and
also improve the performance of the company. As the growth is limited and so I have to figure
out the efficacious employees which help in selection the criteria as this help in improving the
working performance of the company. As the lower people are in efficient and lower down the
production process of the company. In the previous organisation I had rotational shifts and
overtime so in this case I started gathering the list and make sure that the prioritize work is
completed on time. Once the task is listed in the one place the other crucial step was to complete
the task effectively on the urgency. This improve the efficiency of my work and aid me in
completing the task effectively in the shorter time period of span. Along with this, there must be
effectively communication process which increase the efficiency as well the performance of the
employees in a well define manner.

5 Explain about the different work you have done which require to work upon on the effectively?
` As the head of research in the previous company I represent the company and the
objective of the firm was to become one of the largest research organisation in the coming years.
My role was to provide quality services to the clients which assist in providing sustainability
growth for the company. The balance sheet of the firm in first year shows the down fall and due
to inflation which bring the unemployment in the country. So in this case I worked upon major
policies such as monetary, fiscal and supply side. We have decided to improve the quality in
offering the services to the consumer and allow them to customise there services so that more
profit can be generated. I suggested to focus on the inflation rate and also increase the monetary
policy which is essential for the company to capture larger market share.
CV
XYZ
Email: [e-mail]
Mobile number: 02356989562
I am hard working and ambition person who have done Master degree of management. With the
help of my effective communication and leadership skills I was able to solve different quires in
project. Along with this, I am very good at sports and in academic and have various awards in
the similar field. Furthermore I have vast knowledge about the marketing research and of data
analyses. I have flexible personality and good in interpersonal skills which is very essential for
future growth and development.
Education and qualifications:
2015-2019: University of London, UK
Higher Education: Master in Business Management
2014 -2016 : Philip V11 Sixth Form, St Albans, UK
A Levels: Physic, Chemistry and Biology.
2010 -2013: Hampton high school, Hanworth road, Hampton, Middlesex
GCSE’s: English, Physic, Literature and French.
Former Posts:

January 2017- May 2017: Research analyst at Kantar London Hammersmith. My job
role was to provide data and information to clients and make sure that service are of quality.
Along with this I have to solve the quires and make sure that the task in completed in time.
Achievement: Since my contribution to the Kantar we serve the customer effectively and
make sure all the demands are fulfilled as per the need and requirement of the clients. We mainly
serve 4 to 5 customers.
July 2015 – sept 2016 : Assistance retail manager at The Cooperative Food Store, St
Albans. My role was to attain the customer and clean the shelves as well as floor cleaning. Some
time I have to manage the accounts and to billing of the products which customers buy. Along
with this I have to attain the calls and make sure that all the quires of the customers are solved.
Achievement: The ability of multitasking and I having good interpersonal skill help me
in achieving the goals and make sure that all the task have been completed effectively. As the
result the annual growth of the company have increase.
Skills and Achievements:
IT Skills:
 Have effective knowledge about the Ms office such word and Excel.
 Very useful in handling the social media website such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,
Whats app, Snap chat, YouTube. As these are the best way to attract more and more
clients effectively.
 Have use SPSS which is one of the most popular tool in the research field.
Achievements:
 Was the captain of the football team and represent the school and I was use to host the
activity which occur in the school days.
 Selected as the employee of the year in my previous company and also handle some of
the important project during my tenure.
 Also awarded as the student of the month in physic and biology class.
 Awarded as the player of the year during my school days.
Languages (Verbal/Written):
English(native)
French(Advance)
Interests and Hobbies:

 Found of reading books and watching movies. Beside this in my spare time I usually go
on solo trip and it help me to keep my mind relax.
 I like to listen music as it help me in improving my concentration while doing my work.
Reflection and the seminar which you have to interview practise
 In some situation I lack confidence but manage to avoid showing it as in result it will
create negative impact on the minds of the customers.
 In my interview I was suggested to look confident which develop the image in the minds
of interviewer.
 The all the answer should be given completely and with full confidence as it increase the
chance of selecting.
 During the interview I was told to be clear and tone must be understandable so that
conversation can be effective.
 There must be proper research regarding the industry as the interviewer can ask about ho
how you perceive the industry and what are there advantages to grow forward. To have
effective interview there must be STAR method should be used as it help in using clear
and task effectively.
 The answer which is given by the candidate should be loud and clear and so that
interviewer may not find difficulty in listing. There must be confidence while answering
the question as it get more chance to get selected.
Reflection notes for the exercise practise
Assessment centre is the series of exercise which is used by the employers to test skills
which are not assessable from the traditional interview alone. Any one can be appointed at the
assessment centre after the individual have passed the initial screening and interview round.
There are different factor such as experience and skills on which the assessment is done and the
recruitment process is done on set criteria. Here are some assessment centre practise which is
essential for the individual to focus on their assessment on the given criteria.
 There can be role play and simulations exercise which help in making help the examiner
to make score sheet and the each candidates will be assessed on the basis of their score.
The score sheet will be matched to the set of competencies the employer and final
decision is made.

 If there is the chance to improve the communication skills there must be more interaction
with the people should take place and which will reduce and hesitation and other
problems regarding communication.
 This is important to research the company and their competitors within the marketplace
and make sure that all the crucial knowledge which provide competitive advantages.
There must be minimal work group as this create a chaos for the individual to complete
the task.
REFERENCES
Books and Journals

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managing sick individuals to creating healthy communities.
Anderson, I. and LPE, D., 2019. Managing compression therapy in a care home
setting. Hospital, 6, p.08.
Bartleet, B.L., Ballico, C., Bennett, D., Bridgstock, R., Draper, P., Tomlinson, V. and Harrison,
S., 2019. Building sustainable portfolio careers in music: insights and implications for
higher education. Music Education Research, 21(3), pp.282-294.
Hennekam, S., Bennett, D., Macarthur, S., Hope, C. and Goh, T., 2019. An International
Perspective on Managing a Career as a Woman Composer. International Journal of Arts
Management, 21(3), pp.4-13.
Hughes, C., Robert, L., Frady, K., Arroyos, A., Hughes, C., Robert, L., Frady, K. and Arroyos,
A., 2019. Middle-skill-level Employees and Technological Environments', Managing
Technology and Middle-and Low-skilled Employees (The Changing Context of
Managing People).
Mughal, F., Babatunde, O., Dikomitis, L., Shaw, J., Townsend, E., Troya, M.I. and Chew-
Graham, C.A., 2019. Self-harm in young people: the exceptional potential of the
general practice consultation.
Rosa, P., 2019. Entrepreneurial Growth Through Portfolio Entrepreneurship: The Entrepreneurial
Career Ladder. In The Family Business Group Phenomenon (pp. 111-144). Palgrave
Macmillan, Cham.
Wilson, E.R., 2019. Managing Portfolio Lives: Flexibility and Privilege Amongst Upscale
Restaurant Workers in Los Angeles. Qualitative Sociology, pp.1-16.