Professional Identity and Practice

This document discusses the importance of professional development and self-directed learning in enhancing professional identity and career opportunities. It explores the key benefits of ongoing professional development and the skills and competencies required for the role of a finance manager in Sheraton hotel. It also provides guidance on developing a personal and professional development plan for growth and success.

Professional identity
and practice

Contents
Introduction..............................................................................................................................3
LO1 An evaluation of the key benefits and importance of on-going professional
development and self-directed learning.................................................................................3
LO2 Critically evaluation of own skills and competencies...................................................5
LO3 Professional and personal Development Plan...............................................................8
LO4 Plan and undertake a job interview for finance manager of Sheraton hotel...........11
Conclusion...............................................................................................................................12
References...............................................................................................................................13

Introduction
The professional identity is the customary of opinions, attitudes, and identifications
about one’s professional role and one’s conception and perception of the selected profession.
The ongoing of the profession is concerned with the practice of work, social interactions with
the colleagues. The professional identity is the self-concept regarding to the attributes,
motives and experiences. Professional identity is designed over one’s opinions and attitudes,
morals, drives and information through which people define themselves, in their
contemporary or predictable particular life anticipation (Accordini, M and et.al., 2018).
Envisioned for an individual, attainment of professional identity is equal noteworthy as this
peak them to progress their standard of living. By upsurge in engagement beginnings and
profession development it is strong for workers intensification in worth of the detailed skills
and competences predicted by companies in competitive economyThe chosen hotel for the
report Sheraton Park tower hotel is taken recognized in 1973 with the role of finance
manager. It is a five-star hotel in London, England. It is located at 101 Knightsbridge near
Hyde Park. Richard Seifert designed the hotel and owned by the Mahdi Al Tajir. This
statement is associated with self-learning and directed method so that individuals may
analyse their own skills for attainment growth approaches.
LO1 An evaluation of the key benefits and importance of on-going professional
development and self-directed learning
The self-directed and professional development is very important in enhancing the
professional identity and career opportunities as there is an increase in the employment
opportunities and individuals focuses on the particular field to make their career by having
the knowledge in the particular field and subject matter. The ongoing professional
development supports in the promotional opportunities by performing task in efficient
manner. Professional development designates a technique where individual and association
are extravagant in learning course for gathering the complications and drives to complete
estimated goal. Professional development is a direction provided to an individual for the
acquaintance and growth. Self-directed is the set of structural opportunities and limitations
perceived by individual to encounter over precise educational or profession achievement. The
Sheraton Park tower hotel took several steps in professional development to gain the benefit
of competitive advantage (Dempsey, S and et.al., 2017).

Importance- It is significant in protective the self-esteem and first-class personnel anxious
by the hotel. It is a substantial of knowledge which obtain and supports professional
credentials. It is a limitless process which means to uninterrupted professional development
by providing plentiful assistance of work opportunities. It is too important in protecting the
abilities by custody of current standards, carrying a particular provision to customers, clients
and community as data and skills are conveyed to workers of the hotel. The employee
retention is amplified which stretches the outline for forthcoming development on time.
Benefit to employees- Employees are discover as the extreme authoritative attribute
inside corporate and they carry out numerous functioning activities. Along the advantage of
growth process various aids can be recognized by workforces. The fundamental motivation
can be extracted to take high appointment ability skill in the personnel of Sheraton hotel. The
workforce of the Sheraton hotel enhances huge value in employee portfolio over progress
measures which primes in providing optimistic profession direction and future openings. The
employees are authorized to gain an understanding of new and advance skills which benefits
in boosting self-esteem and work dimensions is upgraded. It benefits in teamwork learning
which progresses the competence of the hotel (Geller, S and et.al., 2018).
Benefit to employers- There are numerous benefits to the employers in organising the
organisational functions by professional development in the context of the Sheraton hotel. It
comprises of skilled workforces which helps in delivering growing opportunities and
purposes are accomplished by the employees. In the hotel the competitive edge is smoothed
to accomplish the goals as human capital is measured as the mainstay as they are the frontier
and contract with all the difficulties in the business and leads to market identity through
professional development. The Sheraton hotel has high brand image leading to high profits
and customer satisfaction as brand image plays important role in which customer choices are
allied by the professional development in the employers.
Professional standards and expectations- The professional standard describes customary of
observes, morals and behaviour of the workforce while the professional expectations are
established by the manager for the workers and accountable to follow the standards and
encounters the expectations. In framework to the Sheraton hotel the manager assesses the
attitude where individual is eager to yield accountability, and capable. The standards and
expectations are encountered with the presence in the rapports of the dressing style by taking

proper dress code of the individual and the means of communication in regards to language
and behaviour (Jiang, Y., 2017).
Importance of projecting the brand image- In the context of the Sheraton hotel the values
are sustained which rises the brand image in the market. The member reinforces its obligation
in the atmosphere as special determination of the worker is esteemed. The personnel and
stockholders carry the morals of facility superiority and stimulates the hotel for the
forthcoming expansion.
Investigation of Professional Employer Expectations of Skills and Competencies- To
gain the objectives and goals the employer skills and competencies have huge role with
context to Sheraton hotel knowledgeable expectations are recognized by taking appropriate
business opportunities leading to success in direct and indirect manner. The skills and
competencies required are-
Skills- The prominent prospects of Sheraton hotel are related by emerging creative thoughts
in employees so that imaginations can be engaged by them. The familiarity of information
technology and computers are mandatory to be detained so that functioning at work can be
acknowledged. The communication skill necessitates the teamwork by the others so that
innovative words or language can be educated and the individual must be comprehensible
with idea what to communicate (Larijani, T.T and et.al., 2020).
Competence- It is an established skills obligatory to progress the proficiency of the
organisation. For Sheraton hotel plentiful capabilities are compulsory in the workforces so
that functional and operational liabilities can be alleviate and progressive effectiveness can be
accomplished. The responsibilities are delegated to teamwork to attain objectives and
employed in a team progresses the coordination by producing the thoughtful of the effort and
upsurges the productivity of the hotel leading to furtherance of the individual skills and
abilities.
LO2 Critically evaluation of own skills and competencies
In the present situation job role of finance manager in Sheraton hotel, the skills and
capabilities must be analysed to complete the task in efficient manner and designated roles
can be assigned. The self-assessment is the technique where the person takes an occasion of
self-evaluation and permits the decisions respects to learning process. In the self-appraisal it

involves numerous skills and competencies and own SWOT analysis before seeming for
interview which must be access to complete task in the framework.
Hard skills- It show the advanced substance and understanding of the workers
correspondingly in practical and non-technical relative. I learned the hard skills by pursuing
training, and teaching. The hard skills are-
 Statistic: I have virtuous acquaintance of the statics so that existing trends dominant in
the market can be effortlessly perceived. As finance manager in the Sheraton hotel, it is
important to examining the inclinations which is extremely mandatory to compete with
other and delivers good quality service area conferring to purchaser preferences. It
furnishes me benefit of handling client prospects (Mahmood, R.M and et.al., 2020).
 Time management skill- It labels the harmonizing and planning of the time between
diverse activities. I possess this skill which supports in finishing and attaining the
targets and purposes in preferable time period effectually as consuming the role of
finance manager in the Sheraton hotel. By having this skill, it is unchallenging to
apportion the activities on time and responsibilities are prearranged scientifically.
Soft skills- This are related to the work the way in which it is performed to encourage the
customers and gaining profit maximisation. The soft skills which I possess are-
 Communication skill- In the current time of powerful rivalry, communication skills are
vital to be restrained. The skill benefits me interactive in a healthier means and roles,
responsibilities are assigned in the suitable way. It enhances the performance level and
shapes the self-confidence for accomplishment job in the framework of finance manager
of Sheraton hotel (Makovec, D., 2018).
 Customer service skills: The desires and demands of the purchaser is advanced which
is important for the hospitality to comprehend as a main feature chief to progress in the
business. I have the competence of this skill to understand easily the needs and
requirements of the consumers and providing services them rendering to their
preferences which also helps in retaining of the client in the role of Sheraton hotel.
 Decision making skill- It is the important skill in accommodating the well decision
making. I possess this skill which delivers the reasonableness in the choice and benefits
me in captivating operative decision over which I am talented to complete my goals in
the role of Sheraton hotel.
Personal SWOT Analysis-

Strengths Weaknesses
 By obtaining the leadership skills, I
can be able to lead the persons.
 I can resolve numerous problems
concerning the employees,
organisation as I consume problem
solving skill.
 My weakness is in time management
where the responsibilities and
activities are not prearranged on
time.
 There is a lack of quick decision-
making skills in several situations
which is weakness for me.
Opportunities Threats
 I have the opportunity to progress
my decision making and time
management skill to increase the
efficiency and proper management
of resources.
 Feedbacks are taken from the
employees to improve my
capabilities and skill which gives me
opportunity of increasing level in
confidence and leadership
 The threat I face is the upsurge in the
rivalry and client retention for the
organisation and changing policies
& procedures.
 In the organisation no promotion for
the higher position is the threat faced
by me and with this the changes in
the technology is also a threat
(Manuel, R.S and et.al., 2018).
Belbin Team Theory- It is valuable to accomplish the overall objectives by forming
impactful team in the Sheraton hotel. In respect to Tuckman model, it is beneficial in team
development.
 Forming: The staff of the Sheraton hotel are reliant on leaders and route is providing by
the controller in each and every stage to achieve the mission efficiently.
 Storming: The guidance is provided by the facilitator to accomplish the goals by
describing clarity of purpose to employees of the Sheraton hotel.
 Norming: In the agenda to the Sheraton hotel the decision concerning the personnel is
occupied as the team is detached to distinguish the positive and negative of each
employee so that total purposes can be position in effective manner (Morgan, C.J.,
2017).

 Performing: The responsibilities are alienated between the team members by means of
allocation process which benefits in agreeing on disputes and for Sheraton hotel
business objectives are attained.
 Adjourning: In this phase victory of team is admired by finishing the task and delivers
the gratitude to each team member in goal of promotion for imminent roles in the
Sheraton hotel.
Range of Learning Theories and Approaches
 Behaviourist approach- In this the alteration in behaviour is noticed to increase the
data and knowledge is accepted in Sheraton hotel.
 Cognitive Approach- It hinge on the internal handing out of the information and
evidence partaking stress on mental process and castoff for problem solving in the
Sheraton hotel (Pereira, B.K., 2020).
 The Humanist approach: This is a learning model which assistances employees of
Sheraton hotel to put in order their summarised efforts with managerial objectives.
VAK Learning Style:
Visual: This dimension is associated with directive complete on videos so that personnel of
Sheraton hotel can perceive regarding total determinations.
Auditory: This style is accompanying with ensuring audibility as supervisory belief on
substances within Sheraton hotel which is understood by audience.
Kinesthetics: This is connected with actual learning openings within Sheraton hotel.
Kolb’s learning style: Kolb statuses that knowledge includes the attainment of mental ideas
that can be practical flexibly in a variety of circumstances. In Kolb’s theory, the motivation
for the growth of novel perceptions is providing by novel experiences (Pfingsthorn, J and
et.al., 2019).
LO3 Professional and personal Development Plan
It is inscribed understanding regarding the planned accomplishment of self-reflection
and development which attains academic, profession and personal goals.
Professional development plan-

Learning and
development
Type of
development
Timeline Who is responsible?
For learning and
development in the hotel
the finance manager
comprises of problem-
solving and decision-
making skills to
resolution the fights.
There is a
requirement of self-
development and job
shadowing through
the development
work for problem
solving and decision-
making skills.
six months The responsible for the learning and
development are staff members and
manager to work efficiently in the team.
In the professional
development plan
communication skills
and commercial
awareness are
encompassed to
collaborate with
customers and
stakeholders to gain the
understanding of the
happenings being a
finance manager of the
hotel.
In the proposal of
communication and
commercial
awareness it is
obligatory to have
courses, training,
mentoring and
conferencing
(Schubert, S and
et.al., 2021).
six to eight
months
The resoonsibility for the development
of skills and learning are employees of
the hotel.
Professional
development plan of
finance manager covers
the planning
development and tactical
thinking for
acquaintance and
progress so that
operative forecasting
The forward planning
is required with the
tactical thinking and
job scheduling in the
project
implementation.
one or two
years
The manger is accountable for
execution, knowledge and development
of the strategies and planned thinking.

could be finished by
strategic thoughtful
skills.
Personal development plan
Current Skills and
Competencies used in
personal and
professional plan
Goals Personal and
Professional
Development Plan
ACTIVITY (Use
SMART targets)
Indicate how you
have monitored
your progress,
underpinning.
learning and
development theory
Evaluate the effectiveness of
your personal development
plan
The hard and soft skills
and competencies includes
time management,
decision-making and
computer skills in the
development of the
personal and professional
plan.
Short term goals
include the
accountability of the
credential’s
progression of
finance manager
crosswise with the
development in time
management,
decision skills.
The behaviourism
theory is occupied
which estimates the
knowledge and
behaviour
fluctuations of
individual to obtain
inducement and
answer for short
term goals.
The activities are easily
achieved within the short
duration with effectiveness.
The presentation skills in
personal and professional
plan consists of
communication skills and
appearance skills in
advancing the skills and
competencies.
The medium-term
goals are involved in
accomplishing the
proficient degree
concerning the
finance manager of
the hotel to progress
the skills.
It usages the
cognitivism theory
which is defined as
internal processing
and novel
information is
arranged.
The effectiveness drive prime
in forthcoming occupation
and personal development by
accomplishing the goals.
In skills and competencies It contains long term It practices the In long term goals the

technical and analytical
skill are used in the plan of
personal and professional
development
(Snepvangers, K and et.al.,
2019).
goals which includes
of prodigious
experience in the
finance manager for
work profiles and
leadership,
mentoring skills.
philosophy of
constructivism
designated as
knowledge is created
by assuming broad-
minded information
shaped on the past
experiences.
Effectiveness of personal
development provides the
good quality of standard
living
better personal achievements.
LO4 Plan and undertake a job interview for finance manager of Sheraton hotel
The HR manager of the hotel has screened the CV and short listed me for the job
interview process for the role of finance manager. The finance department of the hotel helps
in increasing the performance and several strategies are made by the employees. In the
interview process various questions were asked by the HR. the first question was asked why
you want to work as finance manager? The answer I gave after the completion of my studies
in the field of finance it enhanced my interest in pursuing the career as a manager and making
most out of my skills and knowledge which allows me to excel my career by working with
your esteemed organisation. The second question was working experience? With this the
answer was I worked with the XYZ company where I was responsible to prepare plans and
strategies for the several financial projects and keeping the records that leads to rational
decisions. The expenses and earnings were properly managed by meeting the deadlines on
time. The third question was how the company will be benefited with my knowledge and
skills? My reply was throughout the year I focused on the improvement of my skills and
knowledge such as time management, communication and planning schedule on the priority
basis which helped in fulfilling the roles and responsibilities effectively which will lead to
profit maximization with the utmost dedication (Turner, A., 2019).
Review the key strengths and weaknesses of an interview process
In the discussion process the HR deliver the response in esteem to my strength and
weakness. The optimistic points which I consume the experience, communication and
validation skills. The HR too told me that I have organisational skills which drive advantage
in management the customer service attitude and multitasking effectively. I also have critical

thoughtful and by the exercise I am profligate learner which carries the worth in the office.
The weakness was absence of willing and leadership skill they expressed to work extra on the
skills to developed operative in leading the people. The response assisted to recognize that I
am good in management theories but necessitate extra training and development on some
parts.
Reflection of own abilities during the job interview process
The examiner provided the feedback on my strengths and weakness by analysing and
appraising the meeting procedure with my responses. I completely settle with the opinions
which will assistance me to kind developments for future growth and employed extra on
financial skills, thinking skills and on more subject matters required to become and effective
finance manager (Yang, H and et.al., 2020).
Conclusion
The conclusion has been made that Professional identity termed as such measures that
continue sympathetic in developing skills and capabilities of individual so that their evidence
can be sharp and individual aims can be attained. This process is helpful for the corporate to
achieve total purposes so that position can be recognized. Professional identity can also be
unstated as a cognitive instrument whereby persons allocate connotation to themselves that
forms their effort attitudes, feelings, and behaviour. One’s professional identity can help as an
arranging agenda for a person’s self-concept and mental comfort.

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