Professional Development and Placement

This report focuses on the professional development and placement of an individual in an organization. It covers work-based responsibilities, SWOT analysis, employability and transferable skills, and an action plan for professional development. The report emphasizes the importance of skills such as leadership, communication, and technical skills. It also highlights the need to adapt to changing working conditions and work for the benefit of the organization.

Development and
Placement

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY ..................................................................................................................................3
Work-Based related responsibilities which the individual need to perform in the organisation 3
Evaluating the Duties performed by Admin Assistant Manager................................................4
Analysing the Swot Framework..................................................................................................4
Analysation of the Swot Analysis...............................................................................................5
Evaluating the employability and transferable skills..................................................................5
Areas and skills in which there is gap.........................................................................................6
Preparing the Action Plan...........................................................................................................6
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................10

INTRODUCTION
Development is the process in which various factors helps the individual to achieve an
efficient growth in the future. There are various set of skills which could help them to gain a
competitive advantage in the future over other individuals. They are able to get the desired work
position in the company (Alavi, and et.al 2018). There are most prominent analysation methods
which is been used to find the errors in the individual. The report main focus is to get the best
working positions to fulfil various goals and objectives. For further instance, this is the report in
which the individual can share their experience with the help of multiple models and approaches.
They can also focus on adapting to the new working and carry out the work duties and
responsibilities in a strategic manner. They can carry out the best results with the help of desired
skills and capabilities. There will be discussion about the swot analysis which is the main source
to identify the weak areas and the individual can make it better.
MAIN BODY
Work-Based related responsibilities which the individual need to perform in the
organisation
After getting the desired working position in the company. The individual needs to
perform well in the workplace with the help of multiple skills and causalities. During my
placement in Grocery UK (Blower, 2021). The post is of Admin Assistant Manager there are
various duties which needs to be performed strategically. I get the job position in order to gain
the necessary experience. The working environment is suitable and helps me to achieve the best
results fr the future. I control the workflow of the staff and give the necessary instructions to
commence the operations more smoothly in the workplace. There are better quality products and
services which is been provided to the customers. I also need to arrange the staff meetings and
schedule appointments for the clients. There are various skills which has been developed over a
period of time. I have enhanced the communication skill in an effective manner. I have talk to
various clients on phone and this is the main work responsibility for this job position. The
organisation is providing various diversified products to the consumers. There are various
departments which is been established on each products and services. There are various
communication channels which is been established by me in order to help the workplace function

in a better way. The business can achieve better growth in the future and able to gain competitive
advantage in the market.
Evaluating the Duties performed by Admin Assistant Manager
 Arranging the staff meetings and scheduling appointments – This is the major work
responsibility for the Admin assistant manager. The main focus is to establish an
effective communication system with most of the departments in a significant manner.
 Copying and digitalising the files and other documents – This is the major task which
needs to be carried out effectively (Corrêa, and et.al 2021). Maintaining all the
technological tools and other factors is also important.
 Verifying the invoices and reduce various errors – The admin assistant manager needs
to evaluate all the invoices and find multiple issues. They need to make the organisation
function in a better way.
Analysing the Swot Framework
It is the framework which is been used by the person to asses multiple areas and make
them more better in every possible manner. This is the tool for assessing of four aspects which is
been indulged in the working condition (Grundke, Marcolin, and Squicciarini, 2018). There are
various successful strategies which could be formulated. The Swot Analysis is been prepared
below:
Strengths
 I can helps the employees and the staff to work in more coordinated manner. I can
provide them right path and take the necessary decisions in order to help them achieve an
effective growth in the organisation.
 I use new techniques in helps the management to overcome multiple challenges which is
stopping their growth in the market.
 I take different measures in order to collaborate with the team while forming various
business ideas in order to provide better services to the customers.
Weakness
 I lack in managing the time for my work duties and responsibilities. Due to this I always
fail to complete the work prior to time.
 I lack in managing the inventories and the invoices which could help the firm to carry out
the desired operations.

 I also lack in the problem solving skill which is manager source to minimise the conflicts
which is been establishing in the workplace.
Opportunities
 In order to fulfil my work responsibilities I need to focus on carrying them out in a
strategic manner. The adequate use of the digital infrastructure will help me to achieve
the desired targets for the company.
 The soft skills is also needs to enhanced which will help me to attain more growth in the
future and there are several advantages which could benefit me.
Threats
 The major threat is flexibility form the candidate which is been required by most of the
companies. Sometimes the individual needs to do more work in the festive seasons which
is the major challenge for most of the individual.
 There are various job opportunities which is been affected due to the changing
environment. The organisation needs the skilled workforce in order to perform various
duties and work responsibilities.
Analysation of the Swot Analysis
The above swot analysis will help the individual to identify multiple strengths and
weakness in a strategic manner. This analysation includes every particular factor in which the
person was lacking (Hosseini, Tajpour, and Lashkarbooluki, 2020). The framework has certain
benefits and the major source is to improve the areas. There are new skills which could be
attained by the individual. The person can work in a suitable manner and achieve an effective
growth in the future. The individual can also evaluate their performance in order to extend their
growth for a longer period of time. Moreover the major focus is to work with the new evolving
market conditions and become beneficial for the organisation.
Evaluating the employability and transferable skills
The individual can carry the soft skills from one job position to other organisation. These
technical skills will help them to achieve the growth further and use various advantages for the
benefit s(Judge, Zhang, and Glerum, 2020). There are certain skills which plays the crucial role
in offering best results. It includes communication, Time management, leadership etc. Being at
the position of Admin Assistant manager at Grocery UK. The major challenge is to fulfil the
need of the customers and maintain a healthy working structure in the organisation. I need to

schedule the meetings of the clients for to help the company achieves success in market. On the
other hand, the main work responsibility is to establish an effective communication with the
investors and make them comfortable. The investors has the direct influence on the organisation.
I need to make the investors more happy and coordinate them directly with the management.
Areas and skills in which there is gap
Leadership is the most prominent skill which is needed by individual in order to guide
various skilled employees to achieve success in the workplace (Lysenko, and Sereda, 2018). The
main aim is to help them achieve the goals and objectives in the market. I need to be more
disciplined in carrying out the working operations for the organisation. On the other hand, there
are various objectives which needs to be fulfilled. The leadership quality could be improved with
the help of indulging in various projects. I need to take more responsibility and perform better in
the uncertain situations. I need to also be aware about various things and complete the project
prior to time. Through, this the organisation can take benefits in an effective manner. The main
motive is to inspire others in order to enhance the productivity of the workplace. I need to also
improve the communication gap between me other individuals. I need to communicate with the
people which have different backgrounds and cultures.
Preparing the Action Plan
There are various skills which could be identified by the person and they can improve it
with the help of various techniques and methods. There are various new programs which can
significantly improve the working structure of the person. It is the document which is been
prepared in the clear an concise manner. The professional development plan is been prepared
below:
Skills Importance / Significance Actions / resources Time
Duration
Leadership
skill
This is the skill which is been
used in order to provide the right
path to the candidates and help
them to achieve the
organisational goals and
objectives in the market (Lyu,
In order to develop this
there are various
uncertain situations in
which the right decision
to be taken and carry out
the organisation targets
3 months to
achieve this
skill

and Liu, 2021). The leader can
enhance the productivity of the
workplace and providing the
duties to the skilled workforce
and carry out the operations in a
proper manner.
effectively. The main
focus is to help the firm
gain a competitive
advantage in the market.
I also need to resolve
various conflicts which
is been arise in the
workplace in order to
make the company
function in a better way.
Interpersonal
skill
This is one of the most vital skill
in the interpersonal skills there
are various soft skills which is
been included. It is active
listening, empathy, emotional
intelligence etc.
This skill could be
developed by
establishing the healthy
working environment in
the workplace. I need to
work effectively and
create new spaces in the
organisation. I need to
establish a healthy
working structure in the
organisation.
2 Months to
attain this skill
Communicati
on skill
Communication skill is the major
aspect for the workplace success.
The person can also gain
confidence if they can
communicate effectively with the
individuals (Purwanto, and et.al
2021). There re various forms of
communication which needs to
be attained by the individual. It
includes verbal and con verbal
This skill could be
developed id
communicating with
different individuals
which is from multiple
backgrounds and
cultures. I need to also
develop a
communication strategy
for the workplace which
1 Month to
develop this
skill

communication. helps the firm in a
proper manner. I need to
establish a positive
culture with the help of
communication skill.
Technical
skill
These are skills which requires
the expertise and knowledge in
order to perform the given tasks
and duties (Verma, and et.al
2019). It can be performed with
the help of different
technological tools.
I need to learn about
new technological tools
effectively and use
various methods which
help to carry out the
operations in an
effective manner. I also
need to indulge in
various course and
programs which could
help me to learn bout
different programs and
help to attain these
particular skills.
4 Months to
inherent this
skill
CONCLUSION
From the above report, it has been concluded that there are various advantages which can
help the individual to achieve a specific growth in the future. There are new opportunities which
could help the individual to achieve specialization and attain success in the upcoming future. In
the report there is preparation of action which will further help to improve the desired skills. It
includes problem solving, time management, leadership skill etc. Along with that, carrying out
the work duties and responsibilities will also become more structured. The individual can
capitalise on the best job position in the future. Fir further instance, with the changing dynamic
trend the individual also needs to adopt to the new working conditions and works for the benefit
for the organisation.

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