Personal and Professional Development

Personal and
professional development

Table of Contents
Portfolio task (1)..............................................................................................................................1
Portfolio task (3)..............................................................................................................................2
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Reflection on academic skills development activity..............................................................2
Reflection on employability goal...........................................................................................3
Reflection on well being Goal................................................................................................4
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................5
Appendix..........................................................................................................................................6
SWOT analysis.......................................................................................................................6

Portfolio task (1)
The current task is based on the job role of a HR manager within Barclays plc which is a
British multinational investment bank and financial services company having its headquarter in
London, England.
Question 1
Why do you think you are suitable for this role? Briefly outline your relevant skills and
experience and how they are relevant to the role?
I am suitable for the current job role of HR manager as I had got good communication and time
mangemt skills that are viable to influence and motivate workers and perform the duties of HR
manager. Beside this, high level of creativity and problem solving skills are also posed by me tat
viable to support my job roles and responsibilities as a HR manager of a company.
Question 2
Tell us about a time when you worked in a team. What was your role and what did you
achieve?
At the time of my graduation and academic learning I had worked in team for various
presentation and research work. The role that was assigned to me during a team based research
project is associated with and comprises of collection of data. I had made use of effective data
collection techniques and methods for collecting most authentic and relevant data for my project
with the help of both primary and secondary sources in order to achieve and accomplish my role
in the team in an effective manner. Thus, I achieved my task of collecting viable information for
my team project.
Question 3
Describe a situation where you didn't achieve the outcome you wanted. How did you handle
the situation and what would you do differently?
During my Graduation I was assigned a group activity to present a poster and video on a topic
given by my teacher but at that time due to lack of sufficient and effective ICT (information and
communication technology) I was not able to present an effective presentation and video on the
assigned topic. Further, lack of effective coordination and communication is also seen in my
team members. Thus, a timely coaching and training is taken by me in Filed of ICT to develop
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