Professional Career Development: Recruitment, Personal Reflection, Skills and Knowledge, and Personal Development Plan

This report discusses the importance of professional career development, including recruitment and selection, personal reflection, skills and knowledge, and personal development plan. It also includes a job application form for a Physiotherapist Band 5. The report emphasizes the significance of practical experience and the need to face challenges to move forward in one's career.

Professional Career
Development
(Task 2 – Report)
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Table of Contents
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY..................................................................................................................................3
Recruitment and selection...........................................................................................................3
Personal reflection .....................................................................................................................4
Understanding of skills and knowledge .....................................................................................6
Personal development plan ........................................................................................................6
Conclusion ......................................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................9
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Introduction
Professional career development refers to the learning of new skills for job in order to
enhance the current career opportunities or enter into different field. There are some professional
fields which require continuous education or professional development hours in order to
maintain licenses or certifications(Gedro.,2017). There are different kinds of ways through
which new skills can be developed and learnt as well which includes earning an undergraduate
degree, in service class which is sponsored by the employer. In addition to this, conducting
research, journals reading of professional level and attending conferences or conferences as well.
In the present report, physiotherapist Band 5 job profile is taken into consideration. It is a kind of
job role where individual has multi-faceted needs and preferences which spanned from physical,
emotional, spiritual and social dimensions.
MAIN BODY
Recruitment and selection
Recruitment and selection is a process of identifying the need for job, define the
requirements of job holder and the position as well. The primary aim of recruitment and
selection is that they need to ensure that a transparent and fair hiring process which assist the HR
personnel in order to select the right candidate on the basis of merit. There are certain reasons
due to which an organisation require recruitment and selection. It includes transparency in the
hiring process, paves the way for merit-based hiring and also provides consistency as well. There
are certain differences between recruitment and selection(Hao and Liu.,2017). Under
recruitment, where people offered selection in an organisation and prospective employees are
searched for and also encouraged to apply for jobs within an organisation. It is basically a one
step and long process of employment which involves series of tasks, initiates with analysis of job
requirements and ends with the appointment of the employee.
Whereas selection is a procedure where an employee has been identified from a pool of
job applicants with particular competencies and qualifications to fill jobs in an organisation.
Selection is that process where right person has been connoted with right person. There are
certain activities included in selection which includes screening, eliminating unsuitable
candidates, conducting an exam, interviews, checking references and medical tests as well.
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Personal reflection
Gibb's reflective model is a reflective cycle model of reflection that leads towards six
different stages that explores an experience. The main idea of this model is that it encourages
people to think in a systematic manner about experiences they had during a particular situation,
activity or event. This model can be used into different stages and I have used Gibb's reflective
model for purpose of reflective journal. It has been defined into following manner:
Description of the experience: While taking the interview, my experience is that I need
to study deeply job profile of physiotherapist Band 5 in deeper manner so that I can analyse the
candidate into appropriate manner. While preparing questions for interview I have to deeply
research the critical questions so that I can test or analyse the employee into required format. My
experience for dealing with different kinds of candidates is different for everyone so its difficult
for me to be consistent in terms of questions for every kind of candidate. From perspective of
interviewee, my experience is that I have to prepare myself into appropriate manner because
somewhere I got stuck in certain questions while answering for it.
Feelings and thoughts about the experience: I was feeling little bit nervous while
taking interview because I have never taken interview of such kind of profile. My thoughts are
running continuously in such a manner that how can I cross question from the candidate so that I
can test the candidate into appropriate manner. I was feeling confident while giving interview
because I want to particularly make career in this field so I was very much happy and pretty sure
about my selection. My thoughts while giving the interview is in such a manner that I have to be
very prompt with every kind of situation because any kind of break will develop second thoughts
in the minds of interviewer.
Evaluation of the experience:I have evaluated that it was a good experience for me
because I have taken first time interview of this particular profile. I also evaluated that if I had
prepare myself in a more deeper manner then I take interview with full confidence and there is
no need to think about in second manner for cross questioning with the candidate. I have
evaluated that a strategy needs to be prepared in order to analyse the candidate from every
perspective. I have evaluated that while giving interview that l have to prepare myself for the
random questions so that I do not loose my confidence level and do not deviate from my main
strategy of giving interview.
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Analysis to make sense of the situation: I have analysed that I take the interview into
appropriate manner and I have followed the appropriate format for taking interview that's why it
went into appropriate manner. Somewhere I have faced problems in analysing the candidate into
deeper manner because it is difficult to judge a candidate into one single round of interview and
it takes to judge the candidate from every parameter. I have also analysed that my deeper
analysis for the profile is helpful in terms of selecting an appropriate candidate for an
organisation. While giving interview, I have analysed that I have to set my standard high and
knowledge up to the mark so that I got selected in the company on frequent basis. While giving
interview I have analysed that I have to work on my weak points so that I can give the interview
with full confidence level and can give to the point answers of all the questions that has been
asked.
Conclusion: I have concluded that I have learned for this profile it is required that to
study in the consistent manner for taking the interview into effective manner. I have also
concluded this is a kind of serious profile so documents and experience letter needs to be cross
checked into appropriate manner so that no one can mislead the interview into negative
spectrum. While giving interview, I have concluded that I have to learn lots of concepts which
are based on practical experiences which is helpful for me for my further development and
growth.
Action Plan: When I have to take the interview again for this profile or need to deal with
this situation again, next time I will be more prepared with more questions which are based on
practical experiences. While giving interview for the same profile, I will be more prepared for
this profile and deeply analyse the situation of practical experiences so that I can learn on the
frequent basis.
So Gibb's reflective model is very helpful in terms of analysing situation from every perspective
so that further development and improvement can be done for improving the situation into
positive manner. That's why Gibb's reflective model is very important for analysing situation
into deeper manner.
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Understanding of skills and knowledge
Skills and knowledge are very important for the overall development of an individual and
also require that these skills should be developed into appropriate manner with right source. For
physiotherapist Band 5 profile, it is required to have a physiotherapy degree course which
usually need two or three A levels which include biological science and/or PE. A long with this,
this profile also requires five GSCE passes which include English, Maths and at least one science
or equivalent qualifications as well(Hunter‐Johnson and et.al.,2020). are certain kinds of skills
which are required for proper success in this career field and practical experience also plays a
major role in it. Under this profile, time management is very significant because working is
mostly based on time work framework. Within this profile, the work can be done in successful
manner with support of team members so it is important for an individual to have team work
skill so that everyone can work in the cordial manner with each other.
Interpersonal skills are also very important from the point of view of this profile because
they need higher level of communication and also should have leadership quality so that task
can be executed into the well mannered way. To deal with a critical patient into appropriate
manner, it is required that physiotherapist should have a higher level of tolerance and patience
as well so that patient could be treated into well mannered way(Sidiropoulos and et.al.,2018).
That's why knowledge and skills are very important for positive working of a physiotherapist.
Personal development plan
What do I want
to learn?
What do I have
to do?
What support
and resources
will I need?
How will I
measure
success?
Target date for
review?
Time
management
There are several
ways of
developing time
management
skills such as start
your task early,
set limits for what
I will say yes,
My senior will
advice me in
managing
activities by
allotting time as
well as provide
feedback
according
I will measure my
success by
accomplishing
goals and
objectives of
allotted activity
on time.
Formal and
informal
appraisal(LYONS
and et.al., 2020).
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giving break to
myself,
prioritizing task,
scheduling task
and deadlines,
organize your
workplace, learns
patterns of
productivity, use
technology which
assist in
accountability,
focus on one task
time, reinforce
good habits.
conducting
activities on time.
Teamwork skills It is required to
have higher level
of communication
with team
members
Interact with
more number of
people and make
friends at work
place(Sutadji and
Tjiptady, ., 2020).
Successful
execution of task
help ensures that
this skill is
developed into
positive manner
Interpersonal
Skills
This skill can be
developed
through
awareness in
which manner
interact with
others and
practice the skills
accordingly
An individual
should have
control over
emotions and
acknowledge the
expertise of
others. In addition
to this, show real
interest into the
This skill can be
measured through
communication,
leadership,
teamwork,
learning from
interactions,
conflict
management and
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colleagues and
also need to find
good trait into the
co-worker.
fostering
relationships as
well.
Tolerance and
patience
This skill can be
developed
through practising
mindfulness and
by accepting the
current
circumstances.
The personality
should be
developed
through being
playful.
When situations
repeated in the
frequent manner
and by having
control over your
own emotions.
Patience and
tolerance level
can be measured
through handling
the situation into
calm manner and
find the solutions
of problems into
frequent manner.
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Conclusion
The above stated report concludes that professional career development plays a very
important role in terms of an individual growth and development. It has been concluded that
proper skills and knowledge are very important in terms of executing the task into appropriate
manner. For professional development, practical experience is very significant because on the
basis of that real development of an individual is possible and can move forward into the positive
spectrum as well. It has been determined that for professional career development it is required
for an individual to face challenges and overcome those challenges into positive manner so that
they can further proceed in their career. For evaluating the skills and knowledge there are certain
parameters which are helpful in terms of assessing the individual into deeper manner. So
professional career development is needed so that an individual can reach to a next higher level
and can move positively in their further career.
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REFERENCES
Books & Journals
Gedro, J., 2017. Identity, meaning, and subjectivity in career development: Evolving
perspectives in Human Resources. Springer.
Hao, J. and Liu, Q., 2017. The Impact of Australian Accounting Education on Repatriates'
Career Development. Australian Accounting Review, 27(1), pp.52-60.
Hunter‐Johnson and et.al., 2020. The Veteran Employees: Recruitment, Career Development,
Engagement, and Job Satisfaction of Veterans Transitioning to the Civilian
Workforce. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2020(166), pp.139-150.
LYONS and et.al., 2020. Career Development of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Individuals. Career Development and Counseling: Putting Theory and Research to Work,
p.375.
Midttun, K. and McCash, P., 2018. A Workshop for Career Development Practitioners. Career
Guidance for Emancipation: Reclaiming Justice for the Multitude, 18.
Sidiropoulos and et.al., 2018. An Analysis of Mentoring’s Effect on Career Development. B'-
ECONOMICS, BUSINESS, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND EDUCATION, 16(2), pp.24-36.
Sutadji, E. and Tjiptady, B. C., 2020, September. Career Development and Self-Efficacy
Through Industrial Working Practice in Vocational Education. In 2020 4th International
Conference on Vocational Education and Training (ICOVET) (pp. 1-4). IEEE.
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Appendix 1
Job application form
Application for Physiotherapist Band 5
Your details
Education and training
Please give details:
2014 -2016 Master Degree in Physiotherapy at patient’s home,
University Dunarea de Jos, Galati, Romania
2011-2014 Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy at University of Medicine
and Pharmacy Gr.T. Popa, Iasi, Romania
2013-2014 Volunteer Physiotherapist at Rehabilitation Hospital, Iasi,
Romania
Qualifications
Please give details:
Medical Taping Application Basic + Advanced
Lymphatic Drainage Massage for Mastectomy – helped by Medical
Taping technique and compressive bandage.
Traumatic Hand Rehabilitation for children and adults. Applied for
posttraumatic injuries and reconstructive surgeries.
Trigger Points Therapy. Manual or with instrument.
Neurological Rehabilitation basic course for babies and children. Basic
and complex techniques for neurological rehabilitation. Introduction in
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Bobath concept.
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation. PNF part 1 and PNF part 2.
Employment history
Your current or most recent employer
Name of employer: Delfinul Medical Center
Job title: Physiotherapist
Length of time with employer: 5 years
Reason for leaving: Moving to UK
Duties:
 Diagnosing, assessing and treating patients.
 Working with patients with a variety of conditions, sometimes over
a period of weeks or months.
 Keeping reports on patients and their progress.
 Encouraging exercise and movement.
 Colaborate with other healthcare professionals to encourage a
holistic approach to treatment.
 Keeping reports for the patients who receive treatment through
the public health service.
Previous employers
Please tell us about other jobs you have done and about the skills you used
or learned in those jobs.
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Supporting statement
Please tell us why you applied for this job and why you think you are the best
person for the job.
I am a highly ambitios HCPC registered Physiotherapist with five years
of work experience. I have also extensive voluntary experience within
hospital settings in all areas of physiotherapy.
My work experience ranges from working with adult patients in
hospital and private clinics suffering from a wide range of conditions
(MSK, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological) to working with children
and young people.
On my daily work I utilised different types of manual therapy such as:
muscle mobilisation, myofascial trigger point therapy. I have experience
of using electrotherapy (EMS, FES, interferencial, laser, TENS) to
accelerate healing and reduce sweeling.
The aim of treatments was to speed the recovery process, to decrease
pain, to increase strength, to restore normal movement and to increase
independence. Part of my role included multi-professional working; I
made referrals to GPs, OTs, nurses, social workers, speech and language
therapists.
I welcome the opportunity to attend an interview to discuss my
application further, as I am keen to find an agency where I will be able to
continue to increase my work experience and develop my abilities.
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Appendix 2
6. Why we should hire you?
BECAUSE OF MY KNOWLEDGE , EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH BOTH ADULTS
AND CHILDREN, OF MY ABILITIES AS PHYSIOTHERAPIST AND BEING QUALIFIED
FOR A LOT OF THERAPIES. I AM KEEN TO CONTINUE DOING THIS, TO IMPROVE
ALL THE TIME AND GIVE THE BEST POSSIBLE. ON THE OTHER HAND, I HAVE
GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS WHICH ARE VITAL FOR ACHIEVE GOALS WITH
PATIENTS.
8. Please give me a definition of a…physiotherapist.
A PHYSIOTHERAPIST IS A PROFESSIONAL WHICH HAS TO LOOK AT IT’S PATIENTS
BOTH TO PHYSICAL ISSUES AND MENTAL ISSUES BECAUSE MOST OF THE TIME
PATIENTS NEEDS SUPPORT DURING THEIR RECOVERY.
9. How long would it take you to make a meaningful contribution to our firm?
I AM A FRIENDLY PERSON AND I ADAPT VERY QUICKLY. AFTER I WILL MEET THE
STAFF AND THE POLICIES OF YOUR COMPANY, I CAN COME WITH NEW IDEAS,
IMPROVEMENTS.
17. Why are you leaving your present job?
I AM LEAVING MY CURRENT JOB BECAUSE I MOVED TO UK TO COMPLETE MY
FAMILY.
19. Describe what you feel to be the perfect working environment.
FOR ME THE PERFECT WORKING ENVIRONMENT IS WHERE THE EMPLOYEES
HAVE A VOICE, ARE TREATED FAIRLY, EQUALLY , WHERE I HAVE THE
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OPPORTUNITY TO GROW AS A PROFESSIONAL AND AS A TEAM. I ALSO
APPRECIATE IF THE EMPLOYER IS SUPPORTIVE WITH FREE COURSES OR CO-
PAYMENT FOR THEM.
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