Foundation Year in Business and Law (Individual Reflective Log) Personal and Career Development

This report discusses the importance of self-reflection on personal learning and development, the significance of studying at higher education level, SWOT analysis of personal learning and development, reasons for improving oral and written communication skills, and an action plan for effective communication.

Personal and Career
Development

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................3
Meaning of self-reflection on Personal Learning and development......................................3
Importance of study at Higher Education level .....................................................................4
SWOT analysing of Personal Learning and Development.....................................................5
Analysing reasons for improving the oral and written communication skills........................6
Action plan.............................................................................................................................8
Re communication..................................................................................................................9
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES:.............................................................................................................................12
Books and Journals...............................................................................................................12

INTRODUCTION
Personal development is a crucial part of the student's life. It helps them to set the goals
and the expectation of the individual through which they can get more successful in the life.
Along with that career development refers to all the activities that an individual carries out in
which they set the goals and objectives and continuously learn new skills in order to achieve
them (Calesco and Both, 2022). Concept of the plagiarism will be analysed that tells that
students should not copy the content of the others because it is considered as a form of cheating
in the educational campus. In this report, there will be the discussion on the self reflection on the
personal learning and development. Along with that importance of the study at higher education
level be evaluated. There will be the discussion the SWOT analysis in relation to the personal
and learning development. There will also be the discussion on the reasons for improving the
oral and communication skills. At the end of the report there will be the discussion on the action
plan in relation to effectively communicate both in the written as well as oral manner.
MAIN BODY
Meaning of self-reflection on Personal Learning and development
Self-reflection can be defined as the learning that how an individual gains the knowledge
that helps them to perform effectively in the future. These learnings plays an important role in
the life to achieve the goals and desires. It plays an major role in the personal development
because it is a continuous process that means that the individual learns so many new skills in
their span of life and which results in the realisation of their goals and also improves the quality
of their life. In relation to the student life, they learn so many new things while they study in the
colleges or the universities (Arthur and McMahon, eds., 2018). As a university student, I have
also learn so many new topics on the self reflection that helps me to better understand the new
learnings and the skills. Through various study on the self reflection I have seen a significant
development in myself. In the universities at first I was not able to learn new skills and
techniques but after doing study on the self reflection I got to know that on which areas I am
lacking and can create problem and challenges for me in the comping future. By analysing of my
skills I came know about how to deal with the difficult situations in a calm way through which I
become able to find out the effective solution of the problem. These self-reflection learnings
helps me a lot in my career-development because through these I have developed various new

skills and learnings that are helping me now. Self reflection in my college time helps me a lot in
choosing the best line in which I want to go further. Reflection studies that I have done in my
university facilitates me to effectively chose the carrier because through those I got to know that
in which field I have the expertise and able to perform better. Those studies plays an significant
role in my life when I was in my university because it helps me to effectively look into my
thoughts, feelings, actions and the emotions. It has helped me a lot in my professional career.
Because those reflection studies helps me to think effectively for the specific topics that greatly
facilitate me in carrying out my activities my job. It helps me now to show more engagement in
the workplace because through those studies I become able to work effectively by using the right
skills and knowledge.
Importance of study at Higher Education level
There are so many benefits that a students gets after studying at the higher level means in
the colleges or the universities. Because with the degree of the specific subject an individual can
easily get the job in the future through which they can easily maintain their standard of living.
After studying in the colleges or the universities the students learn so many new skills and the
techniques through which they can easily get the job in the technical sector. In today's time there
is so much needs for the jobs in order to live. It provides the students to learns and gain
knowledge in the specific filed of their choice through which they can grab more opportunities
that are present in the market. Studying in the universities and the colleges provides the students
with the more employment opportunities and can provide them higher salaries in the future.
When I was in the university as a student, I have done the course on the business and law.
Through studying in the college of the business and law has helped me so much to learn and gain
new concepts on the various topics of the business and law (Abalkhail, 2019). There were so
many experienced teachers who teaches me the concept of the business management and law.
Through these I have develop the skills that how to run the business effectively with the
necessary actions that should be taken in order to smoothly carrying out the activities at the
workplace. It also provides me so many job opportunities in the market as I have developed the
effectively understanding the subject of the law. I have learned so many new concepts in the
university in relation to the law subject that helps me to better understands all the sections and
the legislations. I have also gained the knowledge on the several act that has been made in order
to protect the interest of the individuals. This has given me so many opportunities in the field of

he law and also provides me enough amount of salary. It not only provides me the employment
opportunities but also enhances my research skills on the particular subjects. Through studying in
the higher level of education I have developed the skills that how to get the knowledge of the
new topic effectively. One of the main advantage of studying in the higher level of institute is
that it provides and carrier specialisation through which a student can focus on the particular
field in which they wanted to make their career. Individual who are not confident about
choosing the specific field get so much benefit because they get to know about their skills and
abilities effectively and efficiently (Kenny and et.al., 2019). As I have studies in the university in
which I came to know about my specific choice that is business and law. Through this I have
developed an effective understanding of these subjects and which helps me to eliminate the
financial risk from my life. After graduating form the university I have the degree of the business
and law subject that gave me so much opportunities of the work at the reputed companies.
SWOT analysing of Personal Learning and Development
Strengths
 As a university student, I was a very
bright student because I was able to
learn the new knowledge and concepts
in a effective manner. I was doing my
graduation in the field of the business
and law. These both subjects were
typical for me as I was studying these
subjects for the first time. So I was able
at that time to learn new subjects ans
topics in a less time that help me at that
time to score in the examinations.
 One of the main strengths that I had in
my university is that I used to score
good grades in the examinations that
helps me a lot in grabbing more
opportunities after completing the
Weaknesses
 When I was in my college one major
challenges that I have faced in
management of the time effectively.
Because at that time I was not able to
manage all the activities like playing,
studying etc. that keeps me motivated
towards my education goal (Lo, 2022).
Because of not effectively managing
the time it has affected my learning
skills and routine. Through this I could
not give enough time to my studies and
all other activities that all the my
classmates were effectively managing.
 Another weaknesses that I have in the
university is that I was not able to
effectively make good relationship with

degree. the other students. It has also affected
my learning process because I was not
able to communicate with the other in
order to understands the specific topic.
Opportunities
 One of the main opportunities that it
has provided me is that various
employment opportunities related to
my field business and law. After
completing the degree I become
eligible to apply in the companies
because I have the professional degree
of my course and that helps me in the
more development of myself. This
provide me opportunities to work as a
manager in the company because I have
done the course on the business also
which has developed various skills that
how to run the business.
 Another main opportunities that it has
provided me is that career growth
because from the starting I have the aim
of start-up that has an unique idea
(Tang and et.al., 2021). So it facilitates
me to effectively analyse the market
through which I can choose the
appropriate location in order to start my
business.
Threats
 One of the main threat that I have faced
during my academics is the better
performance of the students that were
studying with me in the same course.
This has effected my report card
because grades plays an major role in
providing the good opportunities in the
future. Students who were much good
at the academics were generally placed
above all.
 Another threat that has affected my
personal learning and development is
the language barrier because so many
teachers were hired from different
places and it was very difficult for me
to adjust in that environment.

Analysing reasons for improving the oral and written communication skills
It is very important for the students specially to effectively communicate with the
teachers as well as the other students in order to easily understands the new concepts and
learnings. Sometimes students become unable to write and communicate orally in the
educational campus through which they faces issue in scoring good grades in the examinations.
Writing is one of the crucial part for the students because the exams are conducted in a written
form and it is very necessary for the students to write in a effective manner through which they
can easily conveys the message to the professors (Bridgstock, 2019). Along with that there is
need to improve the oral communication skills for the students in their academics because lack of
these skills does not allow them to effectively ask questions to the teachers regarding the specific
topic and the concepts. Some of the reasons that can are mentioned below in order to improve the
oral as well as the written communication skill:
 A pathway to success: Communication plays an most important role in the life of the
student when they learns new things and studies. Oral as well written communication
skills are equally important in order to effectively understand the ideas of the new
learning. When I was in my college I was pursuing business and law subject I was not
able to effectively ask questions from my teachers while they were teaching new topics
in the schools. These plays an major role in making the future more successful. Strong
communication skills attract the companies towards the individual when they seek for
the job. By effectively communicating in the workplace makes the course of action more
productive (Vidwans, 2019). It is very important for the students to develop these skills
in the academics as they facilitate the students to get more employment opportunities in
the future. Through this an individual can learn how to effectively co-ordinate with the
team members in order to accomplish the tasks. It is one of the main reason for
developing these skills.
 A solid foundation for academic achievement: It is also of the main reason for
developing good communication skills. It means that students should attentively
understands the new topics and then effectively applied in the practical way. Through
learning oral and written communication skills they become able to generate solid
foundation to their academics. It is very important for the students to effectively learn
how to communicate with orally as well as in a written manner in the initial stage of the

academics life. This will helps the students to easily communicate with the teachers in
the higher education. There is a needs of the effectively co-ordinate with the other
students in order to accomplish the projects that have been given by the teachers. As a
university student, it was one of the main part that helps me in effectively co-ordinate
with the other students in order to carry out the project work (Nohmi, 2019). By
communicating in a appropriate manner I have gained how to write effectively for the
certain projects.
Action 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 for
review
As a university
student I want
to learn hoe to
effectively
communicate
with the
teachers when
they teach a
specific topic.
I lacked
sometimes in
order to ask
the questions
to the teachers
and mainly I
faced
challenges
when we got
the team
project
In order to
develop the
effective oral as
well as written
communication
skills I should
have to actively
listening to the
teachers when
they carrying out
the study on the
specific topics. I
have to pay more
attention to the
words then I can
only apply it by
conveying the
ideas to others
that I have learn.
As well as I can
In order to learn
the oral and
communication
skills I should
have to join
online classes
through which I
can learn
effective ways
that how to co-
ordinate with the
students and the
teachers in the
educational
campus
(Carbullido and
et.al., 2021). I can
also join the real
life workshops
through which I
One of the main
techniques that I
will measure the
success that how I
am
communicating in
the college is to
analysing the
marks which I
will be giving in a
written manner. I
can also measure
it by analysing
the project work
that will be given
to the teams. I
will analyse that
how I am
communicating
with the other
For learning
and
developing
new skills of
the
communicati
ons. It is very
important to
develop these
skills in order
to get more
success in the
future. For
developing
these skills it
will take
approximatel
y six months.
Because it is
a complex

because I was
not able to co-
ordinate with
my other team
members. I
was not able to
orally
communicate
with my
teachers as
well as faces
issue in
conveying the
ideas of the
concept
through
writing. In this
action plan I
want to
develop the
oral as well as
the written
communicatio
n skills
through which
I can score
good grades in
the
examinations.
improve my
written
communication
skills by critically
thinking what I
have to write.
can carry out the
communication
with the new
people. I can
develop how to
orally
communicate
with the others.
team members
and the students
in order to
accomplish the
task.
concept to
understand in
the student
life.

Re communication
Through joining online classes of how to communicate in a effective manner I can
develop the skills of the oral as well as the written communication skills. I can learn how to
effectively co-ordinate with the other students by working in the workshops in the teams. By
working in the team I can get to know how to orally communicate the ideas that are more
productive and of use (Vella, 2020). This I can applied in my academics and can achieve the
goals of the task in a effective manner by communicating in a appropriate manner. I can
effectively communicate in my college by critically analyse what to write in the exams.

CONCLUSION
From the above report it has been analysed that personal and career development plays an
major role in grabbing more opportunities by using various skills that an individual learn in their
life. In the above report, meaning of the self-reflection on the person learning and development
has been analysed. Along with that SWOT analysis have also been done in relation to the
personal learning and development. Importance of the study in the higher education level has
also been evaluated. Reasons has also been analysed for improving the oral and written
communication skills. At the end of the report, action plan has been analysed in relation to the
communication.

REFERENCES:
Books and Journals
Abalkhail, J.M., 2019. Women’s career development in an Arab Middle Eastern context. Human
Resource Development International, 22(2), pp.177-199.
Arthur, N. and McMahon, M. eds., 2018. Contemporary theories of career development:
International perspectives. Routledge.
Bridgstock, R., 2019. Employability and career development learning through social media:
Exploring the potential of LinkedIn. In Challenging future practice possibilities (pp.
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Calesco, V.A. and Both, J., 2022. Personal trainer career development cycles. Revista Brasileira
de Ciências do Esporte, 44.
Carbullido, M.K and et.al., 2021. Career development in plastic surgery. Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery, 147(6), pp.1441-1449.
Kenny, M.E and et.al., 2019. Applying the psychology of working theory for transformative
career education. Journal of Career Development, 46(6), pp.623-636.
Lo, F.H., 2022. Pilot study of career development and personal values among Biochemistry
students. The FASEB Journal, 36.
Nohmi, T., 2019. My career development with Ames test: A personal recollection. Mutation
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Tang, M and et.al., 2021. Integrating career and mental health counseling: Necessity and
strategies. Journal of Employment Counseling, 58(1), pp.23-35.
Vella, J., 2020. Former secondary school students' attitudes towards personal, social and career
development (Master's thesis, University of Malta).
Vidwans, M.P., 2019. Using career crafting diamond for achieving personal and career success.