Reflective Commentary on Relationship between Practice and Theory in Work Contexts

This reflective commentary explores the relationship between practice and theory in work contexts, implications of own skills and experiences, and applying learning from work-related experience to future goals and career plans. The author uses Gibb's reflective cycle to critically reflect on their experiences and skills in different work contexts, and discusses their transferable and employability skills in relation to Bucks Graduate Attributes. The author also reflects on how their work-related experience can be applied to their future goals and career plans. The report concludes that personal and professional skills are crucial for overall development and growth, and that relevant theories and practices can enhance understanding and knowledge about concepts.

CW2 Reflective
Commentary

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................3
Critically reflecting on the relationship between relevant practice and theory in different work
related contexts............................................................................................................................3
Implications of own experience and skills in the work related settings and discussing own
transferable and employability skills in relation to Bucks Graduate Attributes..........................4
Reflection on and applying learning from work – related experience to future goals and career
plans.............................................................................................................................................6
CONCLUSIONS..............................................................................................................................7
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................1
Appendix..........................................................................................................................................2

INTRODUCTION
Reflective commentary is referred as a short summary which is helpful in
understanding the actual learning which has been developed by individuals. It is useful
in identifying various factors that are a part of experience and have a significant impact
upon the development of the individuals. The reflective commentary provides better
assistance to individuals in order to prepare effective strategies on the basis of the
findings in the self analysis. The current report will reflect the relationship between
relevant theory and practice in the work related contexts, implications of own skills,
experiences and knowledge in work settings, learning from different work related
experiences to career plans and future goals and a CV which will highlight appropriate
information.
MAIN BODY
Critically reflecting on the relationship between relevant practice and theory in different
work related contexts
My experiences of the employment will be explained with the help of Gibb's
reflective cycle which is an effective model used to evaluate the different aspects of a
particular learning and experience (Mantzourani and et.al., 2019). It is crucial for
developing a better understanding of the experience in order to form better conclusions
and enhance the output which is achieved.
I have learnt various new and effective skills at my workplace which have been
crucial in my overall development as an individual. I am able to adapt quickly towards
difficult situations and find the most suitable solutions for the problems (Zopiatis and
Melanthiou, 2019). This comes with significant experience in the field which provides
better assistance in completing the tasks effectively. The experience in my employment
and taught me to perform under pressure and deliver better results which are helpful in
the overall development.
I have had a feeling of wholesomeness and proud by gaining the significant skills
which have increased my efficiency in performing the crucial tasks effectively
(Armstrong, 2020). It is helpful for me to stay motivated and achieve my personal and
professional goals effectively. It is beneficial to apply different theories and strategies in

order to develop the skills completely and achieve better quality of output. I was
stressful sometimes to manage the work effectively and perform in highly competitive
environment. Slowly and gradually, I got used to the different factors which are an
integral part of the development process. It has been a wonderful feeling to learn these
skills after completely adapting them which helped me to grow and enhance the overall
success which is necessary in the development processes.
The guidance and support from my superiors in the development process was a
good factor which was beneficial for me to gain better advantage in the industry and
enhance my growth. It was helpful in reducing the excess pressure upon me which has
a negative impact on the overall development process. With the help of different factors,
I was able to overcome the hurdles and enhance my performance at my job role. There
was certain inappropriate factors which were not appropriate at my employment
experience as I was weak at communication, it was difficult for me to achieve efficiency
in the tasks. This is a major factor which reduced my growth in the work environment
and was not beneficial me to gain better advantage than my peers. I found difficulties to
coordinate properly due to these aspects which was not suitable for achieving success.
I will prepare effective strategies and plans in order to enhance my efficiency to
perform the crucial tasks in my employment and receive better recognition from my
superiors. With the help of courses and seminars, I will be able to develop better
practices which will be useful for to grow and enhance the quality of outcome. I will be
able to achieve my personal and professional goals by consistently developing new and
effective skills for overall development and achievement in the industry (Greene, 2021).
It is crucial to enhance the productivity and achieve better results in my employment
with the help of continuous efforts towards the development of my skills. It will provide
me with better assistance to grow and gain competitive advantage which plays a vital
role in developing better opportunities.
Implications of own experience and skills in the work related settings and discussing
own transferable and employability skills in relation to Bucks Graduate Attributes
The skills, experience, knowledge and competencies which I have imbibed are –
I have the strengths that I can adapt to the new things and strategies very easily. I also

have the strength that I can work on the undesired problems that arrive at my work.
There are many skills among which some of them are mentioned as –
 I am very punctual.
 I have the quality and am able to work in the team.
 I am also comfortable and wiling to work with wonderful people.
These are some of my skills which is helping me to have and progress in such
skills which are being mentioned at large scale within the work related context. There
are concerns which are related to how effectively I am able to address my skills in
appropriate manner. These skills will also help me to determine that I am capable of
performing my work skilfully within the work related context (Mallidou and et.al., 2018). I
have the major experience of working within different organizations and this has helped
me in understanding and knowing myself better towards performing my work. As I am a
fast learner, I am engaged in more focusing and delivering my performance skilfully
within organization. I also have experience which helps in understanding and creating
value for my work which I have performed. I have experience of working at City Grill
Bucharest where I used to perform all the functions which were related to money,
closing and opening or the place. I was also appointed for taking care of the needs and
requirements of the customers appropriately.
I have also worked and have experience of being an Assistant Manager at Star
Residence Bragadiru. There were many functions which I was offering to the company. I
used to participate in the company events which helped me in communicating with other
company employees in better manner and at large scale. I also know how to develop
customer portfolio and how they are maintained appropriately. This has ensured me to
undertake and create value for knowing and addressing some major key functions
which I have performed within the company (Yusufovich, 2022). Further, I have also
learned to ensure that all the machines and systems are clean and are working
effectively and properly. These are some skills, experience, knowledge and
competencies which are determined within the context to work. Therefore, my skills and
experience are my major strengths which will help in understanding the ways of creating
valuable future professionally and in work related context. This has helped me to

understand and analyse the concerns which are regrading the employability skills which
will help in contributing to the company.
The things went well due to my ability to adapt to situations and find different
solutions for situations. With the help of sheer determination and grit, I was able to find
appropriate way to achieve success and find better opportunities to grow in the working
environment. It helped me to understand the significance of various factor which are
crucial for survival at a job scenario. It plays a vital role in improving the development
opportunities which are crucial for growth in the employment. When I analysed my
experience, I found that these challenges have increased my capacity to find solutions
and perform better in the environment.
I have concluded from the above experience that employment skills play a vital
role in increasing the overall efficiency of individuals to perform in the business
environment. These skills provide assistance in achieving better success in industry and
develop trust with the superiors which is important for achieving growth. I have been
able to identify my weaknesses and work on its in order to enhance my growth
opportunities. It is crucial for me to grow and find better alternatives for solving complex
problems which has a positive impact on my productivity.
Reflection on and applying learning from work – related experience to future goals and
career plans
The learning is related to work related experience which is related to how effectively and
in appropriate manner there are concerns which are in relation to creating value at large
scale. There are concerns which are indicative and are analysing the aspects of how
effectively the major changes are being addressed within the learning and work related
context (Akkermans, Seibert and Mol, 2018). My future goals and career plans are
related to work related context and this helps in channelizing what are the key concerns
which are to be administered within the career related and work related context. I have
learned many skills and abilities which have helped me in knowing and understanding
the key measures which are within the context at large scale.
By learning new things and creating value for knowledge and understanding as
this helps in framing the work related aspects in appropriate manner. I have learned that

by having some specific skills and attributes, future and career goals will be set. My
future and career goals are linked to what I have been learning in my past organizations
so that there are ways which helps me in responding to analysing and creating valuable
concerns for my future growth and development at large scale (Kooij and et.al., 2018).
My future goals is to achieve excellence in the field of accounting. This goal will be
beneficial for me as it will help me in my professional career and will initiate the aspects
which are concerned to having increase in the confidence at large scale within my
career. This is my career goal which is helping me to achieve the aspects and concerns
regarding the work – related environment.
There are aspects which are being analysed and are effectively applying to the
concerns to be enables at large scale. With the help of creating goals for career and
future, I will be able to analyse and focus on my work and my performance to be able to
deliver it in the career and professionally at large scale. With the help of career and
future goals, I will be able to ensure that there are aspects of how effectively I will be
focusing on developing my future in appropriate manner (Liang and et.al., 2020). This
will help me in understanding the concerns related to how the work is being appreciated
with the help of performing within the organization. The experience which I have gained
is helping me to achieve and consider the aspects of how effectively there will be
concerns regarding the improvement and enhancement in the skills and abilities at large
scale. With the help of identifying the career and future goals. I will be able to analyse
many such important aspects which will be beneficial for my future and career relating
to my work related concerns.
CONCLUSIONS
According to the above report, it has been concluded that individuals have been
able to develop various personal and professional skills which are helpful for the overall
development. These skills provide be better assistance in gaining competitive
advantage and increasing the future growth opportunities. With the help of these
personal and professional skills, individuals are able to enhance their quality of work
and achieve better success which is crucial for overall growth. The learnings from
working on the job role has provided a better idea to put efforts in specific directions and
achieving better results. Relevant theories and practices have helped in getting

theoretical knowledge about the concepts and enhance the overall understanding of the
topics.

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Appendix
CV
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Address 44 Saint Michaels Road
ANA-MARIA MIU Coventry, CV2 4ej
 Objective
I am a fast learner; I would like to gain experience for myself. I am open to
new all the time. I can assure you that I will quickly learn everything what
you show me.
 Work Experience
Till attended and PC operator
City Grill Bucharest
Jul 2010/ Oct 2016
‘’City Grill’’ is the bigger restaurant in Romania, Bucharest. I was doing
everything for opening and for closing. That includes money, papers and
closing day. I was taking orders from the bar and interacting with the
clients and taking care of there needs. I was presenting them the new
offers and explain them everything what they were asking.
Assistant Manager
Star Residence Bragadiru
Oct 2016/ Oct 2018
-receive and answer phone calls
-customer portfolio developments
-contacting owners and viewing properties for trading (sale/rent)
-participate on company events
-ensure the documents are sent via email or fax
-procure office suppliers and other supplies for the good working of the
office

-I was entitled by the head office to sign and take decisions on behalf of
them for signing the official papers with potential clients
-make sure that all the machines were clean and ready to use next day
Blue Earth Foods
 Education
High School Costin C. Kiritescu, Bucharest
-also have a qualification for PC Operator
 Skills
-Languages- Romanian- native
- English- intermediate
-punctually
-able to work in a team
-willing to learn with wonderful people