Professional Development Portfolio

This portfolio includes CV, cover letter, SWOT analysis, 16 Personalities test results, and an action plan for a job in HRM. Learn about Bath Spa attributes and current skill level.

Professional
Development Portfolio

Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
Main Body.......................................................................................................................................4
Research background of the attributes...................................................................................4
CV...........................................................................................................................................4
Cover letter.............................................................................................................................5
Identification of current skill level.........................................................................................5
SWOT analysis.......................................................................................................................6
Results of 16 Personalities (Myers Briggs) test.....................................................................6
Action plan.............................................................................................................................6
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
Portfolio is defined as compilation of materials that includes qualifications, skills,
experiences, education and training of an individual. In addition to this, it is basically a sample of
career related experience and skills that should be presented in creative style (Bushuyev and
Verenych, 2018). Portfolio development is important for an individual in order to get job as per
their skills and experiences. It also provides an insight into personality as well as work ethic. The
report will cover Bath spa attributes, cover letter, CV, 16-personality profile test, SWOT analysis
that is prepared to apply for a specific job role.
I have completed my degree program in business management and is looking forward to
apply for the job role of manager in human resource management department. HRM is
important to an organization as there are many objectives of this department which can
drastically enhance and impact on the overall performance of an organization. Human resource
professionals are the lifeblood of an organization as their job profile is to ensure that company
gets the most out from it is staff members. It is analyzed by me that I have good knowledge
about human resource department and its functions such as recruiting, staffing, training and
many more. Performing the job within HRM department will help me to apply my skills and get
the best out of it to attain organization objective. In order to achieve this, a professional
development portfolio will be developed by me that involved an effective CV and a cover letter.
With the assistance of 16 personality test, I will be able to know about my personality and
behaviour as well. Moreover, by conducting SWOT analysis, I will be able to know about my
Weaknesses and to improve it an action plan will be developed.
Main Body
Research background of the attributes
Bath Spa university is one of the renowned university that purpose is to challenge students and
staff to realize their thrive and talent for their own benefit. The university mainly focus on
creativity, talent and enhancements. The university allow opportunity to apply skills to global
challenges and gain opportunities that will focus as one community. There are attributes that are
bath spa university that includes employable where it is equipped with flourish in the global
workplace. Another attribute is creative thinker that is doer and maker. There is digitally
literature that is related with able to work with technology and creativity (Rahayu and et. al.,

2017). Another aspect is associated with digitally literate that is interface with technology and
creativity. There is further ethical awareness that so preparing every citizen. There is also
internationally networked that is studying part of engaging with global citizen who are willing to
work more creatively in a enterprise. There is focus on identification of opportunities and
challenges to look outwards for skill learning process.
CV
CV for the role of Human resource department manager
Curriculum Vitae
General information:
Name: ABC
Father's Name: XYZ
Mother's Name: LMN
Email ID: [e-mail]
Objectives:
To gain employment as Human resource manager and to use my knowledge, current skills and
experience in enhancing employee results. Coming to maintain and improve organisation
hiring, selecting which leads to achievement of objectives.
Qualification:
Bachelor's Degree in HRM
Experience:
 2 years of experience in HR firm at PQR company from August 2019 to September
2021.
 3 months of Internship in HR department.
Skills:
 Effective communication skills
 Team management skills
 Leadership skills
 Problem-solving skills

Cover letter
ABC
(44) 546-5641
[e-mail]
October 20, 2021
Dear hiring manager,
I am responding do the advertisement for the job of manager in human resource management
department at PQR company. I have the experience of 2 years in HR firm. I received good
incentives and promotions as I perform the job role in a proper and effective manner. I have
the ability to handle work in high pressure situation easily and also take decisions effectively. I
have good management as well as organizing skills that is required to become a successful
human resource manager. My performance review shows that I excel and have good
knowledge in this area. I have good knowledge regarding HR concepts such as recruitment,
selection, training and many more. I have handled situations and provide solutions to the
company.
I would like to thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to connect with you
soon about the position of manager in HRM department and sharing for the details regarding
my abilities and experiences.
Sincerely
ABC
Identification of current skill level
Skills Personal Audit Questionnaire 1 2 3 4 5
Interpersonal
Skills
Good in making bond and connection with
others
*
Good in resolving issues *
Management
Skills
Good Knowledge and awareness regarding
management
*
Good strategic thinking and planning *
Good at delegating activities *

Time
management
Good in time management *
Effective in performing under pressure *
Leadership skills Good in motivating and inspiring others *
Good in making decisions rapidly *
Team building
skills
Good in delegating responsibilities to members
of team
*
Good in coordinating and collaborating with
others
*
Communication
skills
Effective in interacting and communicating
with others
*
SWOT analysis
SWOT analysis is defined as a technique which is used by an individual to analyze it’s
strength, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. It is important for an individual to conduct
SWOT analysis as it helps to know about where they lack and what are the plans required for the
improvement (Venville, Cleak and Bould, 2017). It also helps an individual to know the
opportunities and how they can grab it. In order to analyze my weaknesses and to improve them,
SWOT analysis is given below:
Strength:
 It is analyzed by me that I have the potential to interact with others and make strong bond
with them.
 I’m a good team worker and can easily coordinate with team members because of which
the objectives and task is completed on time period.
 I have the potential to grab and quickly learn the things which help me to gain growth
and success in my interest area.
 I have good patience level which is required in the present time to deal with the issues
and resolve them properly which shows I have strong problem solving skills.

 I have good knowledge about concepts of HR department because of which I will be able
to gain a job opportunity in my interest area that is HRM.
Weaknesses:
 One of my major weakness is Compulsive requirement of doing things quickly which
sometimes impact on the quality of my work and serves as a low result.
 It is analyzed by me that sometimes I get nervous when presenting ideas to my team
members, mentors and this fear of public speaking decline my creativity level of
presentation.
 The potential level of working is decline when I work under pressure.
 Another weakness is easily get emotional with the situation of others because of which
sometimes my idea to present the things is given by others.
Opportunities
 I have the opportunity to apply my skills and experiences and can get the job role of
manager in human resource department.
 I was attending conferences and seminars on human resource management that allow me
to get experience and applied in my future organization.
 Due to effective management skills, I will be able to organise and delegating activities in
a proper manner.
 Effective communication skills will help me to develop strong bonds with others and
maintain a good relationship.
Threats:
 One of the major threat is lack of leadership skills because of it, sometimes I’m not able
to take quick decisions and motivate others. This threat will impact negatively on
performing my job role as a manager in HRM department.
 It is analyzed by me that sometime I lack to resolve conflicts properly which shows that I
need to focus on improving my interpersonal skills.
 I’m not good in time management which is one of the important aspect in the present
time to meet with the targets and attain objectives.

 Apart from this, the other threat is competitive marketplace and for this it is important for
me to build enough skills and get the Opportunity in the human resource department
sector.
Results of 16 Personalities (Myers Briggs) test
By the assistance of 16 Personality test, it is analysed by me that I am an Extrovert person
and can easily cope up with the situation and people as well. In addition to this, it is determined
that I need to be more practical instead of Emotional and sentimental as being a professional, it is
important to work practically and effectively. Moreover, I prefer to start work with full
observation so that it is completed without and delays and disruptions.
Action plan
There are attributes that are bath spa university that includes employable where it is
equipped with flourish in the global workplace. Another attribute is creative thinker that is doer
and maker. There is digitally literature that is related with able to work with technology and
creativity (Kitto and et. al., 2018). Another aspect is associated with digitally literate that is
interface with technology and creativity. There is further ethical awareness that so preparing
every citizen. There is also internationally networked that is studying part of engaging with
global citizen who are willing to work more creatively in a enterprise. There is focus on
identification of opportunities and challenges to look outwards for skill learning process.
Objectives Tasks Success criteria Time frame Resources
To improve time
management
skills
Attending of
webinars,
learning of time
table making
Meeting up of
time deadlines.
There is
efficiency in the
One week There will be
need of laptop for
the purpose of
attending online

skills that can
help in allocation
of specified time
period for each
activity.
overall working
by effective
utilisation of all
the resources. It
leads to
minimization of
overall wastage in
the overall
functioning of
teams.
sessions.
To enhance the
leadership skills
Attending
seminars that are
related with
leadership
theories.
Understanding of
transformational
and transactional
leadership.
Attending live
session in the
organisation,
following some of
great leaders and
learning of
various leadership
traits and
abilities.
Managing of
team, proper
collaboration and
reduction in
conflicts.
Achievement of
team goals and
objectives as per
specified time
frame.
Two weeks Attending of live
sessions.
To improve the
interpersonal
To learn about
communication
Achievement of
the laid
Three weeks Attending of
online seminars

skills skills that is
verbal and non
verbal
communications.
Emotional
intelligence skills
to understand and
manage the work.
objectives.
Proper
perspective taking
that is
understanding of
client confusion.
There is
facilitation of
arranging
environment for
making resolution
easier.
There is clarity in
the lines of
commination with
proper
identification of
authority and
responsibility
relationships.
of learning verbal
and non verbal
communication
skills.
To improve
conflict resolution
skills
There is need to
learn listening
skills, positivity,
impartiality, open
communication
skills.
There is learning
of conflict
resolution skills.
No conflicts and
there is presence
of active listening
and among all the
team members.
There is
achievement of
team objectives
and team goals in
the specified time
Two weeks Learning through
working in teams
so there will be
need of human
resources.

frame.
Managing of
stress and being
aware of cultural
differences.
There is quick
relieving of
stress, recognize
and management
of emotions,
improvement in
the process of non
verbal
communication
and further there
is sue of humour
to deal with all
the challenges.
CONCLUSION
From the above discussion, it has been concluded that portfolio development is important in
order to apply for a specific job role and to get opportunity. It is significant that portfolio which
is developed is creative and attractive. There are various skills required for getting the job in
human resource department such as leadership skills, time management skill, interpersonal skills
and many more. Knowledge of all the skills will help an individual to get better job opportunities
and gain success. By the help of SWOT analysis, an individual is able to know about its strength
and the weaknesses for which an action plan can be developed to improve it timely and
effectively. In the present time, getting a job with interest area is complex as there are lot of
competitors prevail at marketplace but development of an attractive CV and cover letter arise the

chance of getting hired within the interest sector. Moreover, 16 personality test help an
individual to measure and predicting observation behaviour.

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