How and Why 10 Enclosed Artefacts Have Supported the Development of My Employability

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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 Graduate Attributes – L01, LO4
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HOW AND WHY 10 ENCLOSED ARTEFACTS HAVE SUPPORTED THE DEVELOPMENT OF MY EMPLOYABILITY? (500 words)
There are various artefacts which is being used by student so that to enhance skills in proper manner and the same are
used by me as well. With the help of informal and formal mail writing I am able to align my employability skills in direct
manner. By learning informal and formal writing skills in future during employability I can write regarding various tenders
and acknowledgement without facing any prominent problem. On the other hand SWOT analysis is helpful in recognising
loop holes in my skills due to which in employment I can understand the level of efforts needed my me for completing a
particular tasks in specific manner. With the help of SWOT analysis I can develop those skills in which I am lacking behind
and required to be developed in order to pursue enlightened career. Group work is a significant activity which enhances
motivation and collaboration. By understanding need of group work various skill of different people can be collected
together and helps in managing tasks within employment with higher efficiency. Cover letter is a formal document which is
a written form attached with job application and this is the letter which is associated with credential and interests. This is
the aspect in which a person applies for some specific job and this is elementary to understand need of the same. By
applying cover letter significant and relevant job position can be obtained by me due to which level of competition can be
uphold. One of the primal element of attaining proper employment is associated with giving interview with higher skills and
confidence. This is the skills due to which appropriate job can be received by me and the same can be helpful for me to
retaining in employment for longer duration of time. An effective interview includes interpersonal skills and knowledge by
which prominent interaction can be performed between interviewer and interviewee. This is helpful for me in developing
my employability as interview is helpful in gaining job in which I am suitable. Plagiarism is defined as the act of copying
work of other an this is an unethical work which may create dishonest behaviour for an individual. By working upon
plagiarism this is helpful for me to work during my employment in better way and give credit to people for their deeds. This
could increase my ethical consideration and honest working as well. By working upon plagiarism I got good marks from
universities and in my graduation exams as all my assignments were free from any errors and misconducts. This may help
me in getting desired employment and options in which I can perform job in significant manner. Data interpretation is
another process which is helpful in deducing conclusion out of a research. This aspect is assisting within employability as
there are various researches which are being conducted and in order to draw significant conclusion interpretation skills are
required. So this skills may provide its contribution in developing my career in advantageous manner so that I can build up
my career path accordingly. CV is playing significant role for an applicant in providing full brief of their skills and
personality trait in attractive manner. In this regard this aspect is highly recognisable for me as with the help of this I can
demonstrate my skills and qualities in front of employer in clear manner.
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APPENDIX 1: Photos or Samples of Work Produced in PSKC Class
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APPENDIX 2: My Personal SWOT Analysis (as a student of BNU)
STRENGTHS (strong
points)
WEAKNESSES (weak
points)
1 Entrepreneurial skills 1 Communication skills
2
Decision making
2 Negotiations
3 Team working 3 Ability to work under pressure
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Knowledge of subject
4 Analytical skills
5 IT skills 5 Interpretation skills
OPPORTUNITIES
(potential gains)
THREATS (potential
losses)
1
Better job opportunities
and retention within
job.
1 Lack of confidence in delivering speeches
2 Prominent decisions
can be taken so that
efforts can be aligned
with organisational
growth in which I am
working.
2 Due to lack in negotiation skills I am not to put my point of view
in front of others.
3 Collaborative efforts
can be exerted so that
overall efficiency can
be enhanced
3 Work pressure may lead in facing depression.
4 With the help of
knowledge high
prominence can be
4 Confusion in drawing conclusion and effective judgement.
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