Personal and Professional Development: Self-Reflection, Transferable Skills, Learning Log, Action Plan, and CV

This report discusses personal and professional development, self-reflection, transferable skills, learning log, action plan, and CV. It emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and development for academic and professional success. The report includes a self-reflection on personal learning and development, identification of transferable skills, skills to develop, personal development learning log, action plan, and CV.

BSc (Hons) Business Management
BMP4001
Professional and Academic Skills Development
Personal Development
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1.0 Self-reflection on personal learning and development,
and the transferable skills p-p
1.1 Identification and reflection on my approach to personal
learning and development p
1.2 Identification of the transferable skills I have already developed
by attending this module p
1.3 Skills I would like to develop during my academic studies,
personal life and the workplace p
2.0 Personal development learning log p
3.0 Action plan p
4.0 CV p
References p
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INTRODUCTION
The report aims to analyses the importance and approaches of personal and
professional development. Personal and professional development are necessary for every
individual in order to achieve goals and objectives in both academic and professional life.
Learning is a continuous process which leads to encourage an individual to enhance skills
and talent which will be helpful learn some transferable and essential skills during academic
studies (Howard, and Eddy Imishue, 2020). This report is going to provide discussion on‐
personal learning and development and identification of transferable skills. It will be done
through creating learning log, action plan and a CV.
1.0 Self-reflection on personal learning and development,
and the transferable skills
Personal learning and development are the key activities to enable self growth and
development. It give rise to learning and observing self potential to cope up with life
challenges related to career and growth.
1.1 Identification and reflection on my approach to personal
learning and development
Personal learning is the key aspect in every individual life. It has important
role in learning skills and talent which is useful for attaining success. Learning never gets
stop for an individual as it is the best way to attain growth in various fields of life. Therefore,
it is a crucial part which goes throughout the lifespan of individual. The important approach
towards learning and development is self study and analyzing own strength and
weaknesses.
It helps in analyzing the major areas which require improvements and focus.
Therefore, I indulge in learning through preparing self notes, time table and using Swot
analysis. This is the best approach for enhancing own skills set and get it done through
focusing on own self. Swot analysis helps in identifying what are the key skills I could use as
opportunities to overcome with my weakness (Hildebrand, 2018). I use another approach of
learning and development through setting goals and objectives which will show me a clear
path where I need to move. Learn from failure is also essential which will helps in improving
past mistakes that would not be repeat in future. This approach helps me to get rid of issues
and problems which I face in my academic life. Self learning and development makes me
confident and ready to face any challenges and task in my academic life. By setting
objectives and conducting Swot analysis, I empowered myself by using the strong points and
eliminate weaknesses. Also, I have identified that keeping myself indulge with the classroom
activities and focus on lecture is much essential to learn deep concepts about topics which
will help me to complete my academic presentation and assessments. These personal
learning and development approaches are useful for me to focus on my self development of
some skills such as communication, decision making, reading and writing, research and
many others. These skills will prepare me for development in future to present myself as a
confident and effective personality.
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1.2 Identification of the transferable skills I have already developed
by attending this module
Transferable skills are those which could be use for multi activities and roles. A
person needs to be transferable roles so that, they could be multitasking and easily carry
out work practices to achieve goals and objectives. Some of these skills are communication,
time management, creative skills and many more. In current business world, organization
are looking for those individuals who have that much potential to performed multi roles and
be an inspiration for others. This could be done through developing transferable skills
(Мorozova, and Kuzheleva, 2020). Through working on the modules and assignments, I
have learned some necessary skills like decision making, problem solving, communicating
and team building. My communication skills are enhanced through taking part in lectures,
speeches and debates in universities and classrooms. This has developed my way of
interaction and boost confidence to present my thoughts and grab audience attention. I
have developed problems solving skills through taking parts in administration and
management practices whenever there is any events or pregames take place. I worked as
volunteer in my college to look for managing programs and campaigns, this has made me
able to give creative solution of problems.
1.3 Skills I would like to develop during my academic studies,
personal life and the workplace
There are various skills which are necessary for my academic as well as
professional life. I want to develop these skills to be confident and achieve my
passion. Firstly, I would like to learn report writing and research skills which could be
done through engaging more in projects. I need to learn communication skills and
time management to effectively get indulge with personal interaction and provide
ideas in effective manner. Time management is require to carry out all the prioritize
activities to not miss deadlines (Mitina, and Mitin, 2020). These skills will help me to
establish my professional aims and apply in reputed organization. Also, during my
academic life, I need to more work on technical skills which are more crucial in
modern professional workplace. These skills include knowledge of software, work
with digital tools and work in quick and easy manner. The university provides many
activities to promote learning and development for the students.
2.0 Personal development learning log
Date of event What was the
development
activity?
What was I
expecting to
learn?
What have I
learned?
How will I
apply this
learning?
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04/08/20 Universities
training
programs
I expect that I
will learn
good
knowledge
about
technical
skills.
I have learned
about working
on
management
through both
technical and
professional
manner.
I will apply
manageme
nt skills
while
working in
teams at
workplace.
18/08/20 University
projects
I expected
that I will
learn
research
skills (Earley,
2020).
I learned about
writing skills
through
making
projects which
improved my
academic
writing.
I will apply
this
learning in
delivering
reports
and
preparing
profession
al
presentati
on.
05/11/21 Internship
campaigns
I was
expected to
learn about
professional
skills.
I have learned
how to crack
interviews.
I will apply
this
learning to
seek
many
opportuniti
es in the
market.
3.0 Action plan
What do I
want to learn?
What support
and resources
will I need?
What do I have
to do?
How will I
measure
success?
Target date for
review?
Communicatio
n skills
I will require
English films
and series to
work on accent.
English
newspapers
and Laptops
(Akrivou,
Scalzo, and
Orón, 2020).
I need to make
time to practice
for writing and
verbal
communication
through taking
parts in debates,
speeches and
watching
inspirational
movies.
I will measure my
success through
feedback form
teachers, peers
and preparing
reports.
2 months
Time Laptops, time I will first set I will measure 1 month
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management
skills
table sheets,
books.
time tables for
my daily
activities to
manage
sufficient time
for each activity.
success through
checking
deadlines and
performance in
completing
projects and tasks
on time.
Technical skills
Laptop,
software
teacher
guidance and
experts support.
I will learn how
to work on
software during
preparing
projects (Ragan,
2018). I will take
classes through
online channels
to learn features
and use of MS-
word, Excel and
power point.
Through taking
feedback from
teachers and
review on myself.
4 months
Administration
skills
Require
teachers
guidance, report
and books.
I will take part in
different
administration
activities like
management,
operations in
universities
through being
volunteer so
that, I will easily
solve problems
and provide
solutions.
Through keep
control on every
activities to make
it perfect and
reviews of others.
3 months.
4.0 CV
Name- XYZ
Address- XZ, Street of London
England
DOB- XX-XX-XXXX
Summary
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A dedicated personality focused for learning and garbing opportunities for
management. I will be able to manage multi tasking activities and inspire others
with my skills and talent. I could be an effective asset for organisation through great
capabilities of team work and coordination.
Skills
· Good interpersonal and written and verbal communication.
· Team building and coordination
· Problem solving and administration
Accomplishments
I was a part of sports and events teams which has raised my knowledge in
management activities. I have won trophies and medals in sports.
Experience
10/2018- Current HR manager in Sainsubry's .
05/2015- 12/2018 Management consultant in Tesco.
Education
2012 Degree of masters from LSST
2008 Degree of bachelor’s from Regent college
Hobbies and Interest- arts and graphics.
Declaration
The presented information are true to my knowledge and integrity.
Date- XX-XX-XXXX.
Conclusion
The report has concluded that personal and professional skills are crucial and seeks
attention of every individual. It is the way to develop key skills and potential within inner
self to deal with many life uncertainties . Therefore, in order to look at the potential
scenario of current market, the workplace require effective individual who have time
management, administration, decision making and communication skills.
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