Reflective Piece: SWOT Analysis, Career Pathway, Progression Activities

REFLECTIVE
PIECE

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................3
SWOT ANALYSIS.....................................................................................................................3
CAREER PATHWAY.................................................................................................................5
PROGRESSION ACTIVITIES...................................................................................................7
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................9
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................1

INTRODUCTION
This report of “reflective piece” will include self assessment by analysing each personal
key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in detail. A structured career pathway of
marketing management consisting 6 dynamic integral levels will be also mentioned. Further,
report will cover potential progression activities highlighting the changes, skills and
improvements required for securing a job role in marketing management industry. A detailed
table (action plan) highlighting goals, strategies, resources and time required to achieve the goals
will be formed. At last barriers which can affect the achievement of goals set up, will be
discussed (Bradbury and Galloway, 2021).
MAIN BODY
SWOT ANALYSIS
It is the strategy wherein in one can analyse their Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and
Threat. It is the evaluation of an individual's self and assessment of an individual in detail under
the context of a specific situation. It distinguishes the Internal strengths and weakness with the
external opportunities and threats. The SWOT analysis usage is not only restricted to the
business but can be used to assess personal skills (Safonov and et al., 2021). It's a self evaluation
technique to identify my area of concern as a graduate student. I can work towards them for
better career opportunities after my graduation by avoiding tentative mistakes I may do. It will
provide me the window to analysis the things where I need to improve.
Strength
 Co-operative
 Adaptive
 Hard-working
 Positive skill
 Creativity
Weakness
 Time Management
 Clear career plan
 Quick decision maker
 Emotional Person
 Verbal Skill

Opportunity
 Family Support
 Understand buyer need
 Willingness to learn
Threat
 Low job opportunity
 Competition
 Family responsibility
 Technical Skill
 Strengths : In the personal SWOT Analysis, strengths are the abilities and qualities an
individual possesses. One of my biggest strengths is that i am a very co-operative person
and always eager to help others. I never get discouraged by failure in my life and
confident enough to handle any circumstances with a smile on my face. I also have the
strength to easily Creativity is my forte as I am known for thinking out of the box in
stressed situations. My positive attitude towards life has helped in achieving success in all
my academics and other activities. Having a good problem solving approach and the
ability to critically think will help in getting the job done in a better way at the work
place.
 Weaknesses : Here weakness represents the shortcomings of a person in performing a
particular job role. One of the weaknesses I am working towards is the lack of basic work
experience, as having no previous work experience can lead to a delay in developing
understanding of work in corporate environment in marketing industry. Few of the
weaknesses that I possess are lack of verbal communication in English language. I am
always in hurry and make quick decision whether it is personal or professional. Lack of
time management in my personal and study time have impacted my life. Another
weakness is that I still didn't figure out my clear career opportunities. Generally I am an
emotional person who can't see anyone in pain and inability to say no when people ask
for help.
 Opportunities : Opportunities are the chances and potential qualities that one can
acquire. As, marketing industry is booming it is evident that there are vast number of
opportunities under different departments. During my graduation time, I got opportunity
to meet people from different management field, so I have an understanding of how it
works. As the management field is continuously growing, I always use my research skill
to update myself. Willingness to learn new is my strength and my family is always their