Academic, Personal, Transferable Skills for Post Graduate Success

This report provides a detailed analysis of academic, personal, and transferable skills essential for completing a postgraduate award. It delves into the specific skills required, such as research, communication, problem-solving, and time management, highlighting their importance in achieving academic goals. A self-assessment, utilizing a SWOT analysis and skill audit, reflects on the individual's study skills and abilities, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. The report also touches upon relevant academic theories like behaviorism and constructivism, which influence learning and skill acquisition. Ultimately, the report emphasizes the significance of continuous personal development and strategic planning to enhance skills and ensure success in postgraduate studies. Desklib provides access to similar solved assignments and past papers to aid students in their academic journey.

Academic, Personal
and Transferrable
Skills

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................1
Detailed description of academic, personal and transferable skills which are required to
complete post graduate award................................................................................................1
Reflection on own study skills and abilities with the help of self assessment tool................3
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................7
APPENDICES.................................................................................................................................8

INTRODUCTION
Academic skills refer to the combination of learning strategies study habits and other skills
like time management and problem solving that will help learners in learning various aspects.
Skills refers to the abilities of people so that they can effectively interact with other people. This
skill can be known as people skills interpersonal skills or soft skills which can be inherited with
the born of an individual or can be inherited with the practice or experience (Davies, Macaulay
and Pretorius, 2019). These skills can easily be developed by an individual with the help of
interaction or developing relationship with different people around them. Transferable skills is an
expertise which can be used in different fields and Occupations and can be easily transferred to
other people. These include various skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, adaptability,
teamwork, leadership and many more. This report will include the discussion about academic
personal and Transferable skills which are necessary for the completion of the post graduation.
Reflection on the current study abilities and skill are described in this report with the help of self
assessment tools. A personal development plan is created which identifies medium-, short- and
long-term Strategies for the completion of the graduate level study.
MAIN BODY
Detailed description of academic, personal and transferable skills which are required to complete
post graduate award
Academic skills help in nurturing the talent and abilities of an individual so that they can
achieve higher grades in their examinations. These are the habits and strategies which help
students in developing the skills which helped them in achieving their academic goals in
effective manner. Students can a work upon their research, presentation, communication and
report writing so that they can inculcate various skills which are required according to their
expertise field (Gekara and Snell, 2018). This can involve analysis, planning, test taking, social
studying and technical skills. Students have to develop their writing, reading and oral
communication practices so that they can achieve their authentic academic skills which are
necessary to achieve the post graduate award. In this manner they can retain information for
longer period of time which help them in dealing with various critical assessments and projects
which can help them in accomplishment of objectives. One of the most beneficial academic skills
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which an individual have to inherit is research which help them in finding the alternatives of the
reports in assessment and students can also gather facts and information which are necessary in
completion of assessments effectively (Lam and et.al., 2019). One can improve their academic is
skills with the modification of their behaviour towards the work and study along with writers and
their subjects which are most important for them. They can involve various relevant models and
assessment in their academic which help them in nurturing the information which can help them
in achievement of post graduate award.
Personal skills can be termed as a soft skill which can be inherited easily by the respective
surroundings of an individual and with the help of past and current experience. These can
involve adaptability, dependability, problem solving, analytical skills and motivation (Sarkar and
et.al., 2020). Students have to assess their abilities and talents so that they can inherit required
skills which are necessary for the completion of the study and Course work. Personal skills play
important role in communicating the ideas and thoughts in clear manner so that listener can
understand the feelings and behaviour in effective and proper manner. This helps students in
maintaining a strong relationship with their teachers, classmates and with the people who are
around them. Personal skills can involve collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving,
professionalism, strong work ethic, written and oral communication and leadership. All these
skills will help students in learning new things and finding better opportunities which help them
in achieving good grades in their academics. These skills and abilities also help students in their
practical life when they perform operation in effective manner on their workplace.
Transferable skills refers to the ability of an individual so that they can accomplish their
objectives and role in different possible ways. This can enhance the creativity of an individual so
that they can solve various problems and issues during their academic period (Veerasamy and
et.al., 2019). There are various Transferable skills which can help students such as leadership,
critical thinking, problem solving and time management, etc. This can be inherited with the help
of previous experiences and gained over the time which can help in achievement of post graduate
award.
Academic theories which can help students during their studies are as follows:
These theories help in fulfilment of environmental and personal experiences so that they can
enrich, acquire, and modify their skills, knowledge, attitude, values, worldviews and behaviour.
Some of the academic theories are listed below:
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Behaviourism theory: It refers to the idea that students acquire the behaviour with the help
of interaction and communication around their surroundings and environment (Bhagra and
Sharma, D.K., 2018). Student can easily be influenced by the people which interact them on
regular basis and acquire their habits and skills which help them in their academic studies.
Constructivism theory: This theory refers that is students build and construct their
knowledge based on their experiences rather they believe on gathered formation (Huffman,
Tallant and Young, 2019). They incorporate and represent information according to their pre
existing knowledge and understanding which they inherit from practical experiences. This helps
students in learning new things which are related to their practical life which help in dealing with
critical situations.
Reflection on own study skills and abilities with the help of self assessment tool
Study skills and abilities help learners in enhancing their learning experience with the help
of critical thinking so that they can improve their future performance and productivity.
Assessment of skills on regular basis is necessary because it helps in identification of the
weaknesses of an individual (Swai, 2019). Assessment of skills on regular basis is necessary
because it helps in identification of the weaknesses of an individual. To assess the skills and
abilities I have used a self assessment tool which is known as SWOT analysis. This technique
helps in analyzation of internal and external factors which affect the learning of skills and their
application in practical life. Strengths and weakness includes internal factors related to my
personal habits, hard skills, experience and expertise. And on the other hand, threats and
opportunities may include external factors such as prospects, industries, work culture and the
influence of other individuals like classmates and teachers. It also helps in personal development
so that I can and ensure the professional situation which will related to my expertise field.
Personal SWOT is mentioned below based on the skills which I have learned is as follows:
Strengths Weaknesses
 I have effectively achieved my post
graduate award with maintaining the
higher records throughout the academic
session which helps in getting better
opportunities for future.
 I have researched a lot for my projects
 I usually get late for my classes because
I failed to manage my time according to
the activities and tasks. This results in
lower down my moral and confidence
due to lack of time management skills.
 Sometime I behave negatively due to
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and assessment which make them
different from others as my projects
includes relevant facts and figures
(Birzina, Cedere and Petersone, 2019.
With the help of these projects I have
achieved very good grades which
become my strength.
 These skills include communication
skills, critical thinking skills, problem
solving skills which enhanced my
confidence level.
my short tempered behaviour which
affect my focus towards my academics
and learnings.
 I feel hesitation during presentations
and public speaking which is have to
improve for my future growth and
success.
Opportunities Threats
 I am very good at technical skills which
help me in finding better options to
complete my assignments in effective
manner. Technology brings creations
and innovations in my project and
assignment which help me in achieving
good grades during my post graduation.
 Marketing industry needs effective
Communication skills so that they can
attract customers. During my academic
learnings I have gained communication
is skill in best possible manner which
help me and finding better
opportunities for my future.
 During my academic learnings I have
gained communication is skill in best
possible manner which help me and
finding better opportunities for my
future.
 Higher number of expertise in
marketing field can hamper my growth
and success because they also inherited
skills which I possess.
 Increased competition in my respective
field can lower down the growth rate
which I was expecting.
 Due to the covid 19 pandemic situation,
classes and sessions become irregular
which hamper my studies and learning.
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Skill audit: This refers to the systematic assessment of an individual's knowledge and
skill so that it can provide clear vision of existing and developing traits (Sun and et.al., 2020). It
identifies whether the student requires personal development or training so that they can achieve
their personal goals and objectives. Various skills are measured which help in evaluation of the
current position of the student.
Skills Score to Self Score by Others
Communication skills 9 8
Decision-making skills 8 7
Problem-solving skills 4 5
Team working skills 8 9
Technological skills 8 9
From the above skill audit, it is identified that an individual gained various skills in
effective manner but some of the skills required improvement so that they can perform in better
manner. Developing a continuous performance plans are important in order to learn necessary
skills and abilities which are important for an individual to achieve growth. It can be seen that
problem solving skills need to be improved so that individual can handle various critical
situations in effective manner. This skill gained least score from self and by others which should
be improved with the help of practical knowledge and experiences. Improvement of problem
solving skill can help in increasing confidence and productivity which is positive factor for
attaining success and growth in desired manner.
CONCLUSION
From the above report it is concluded that is skills and abilities are very important in
developing the career. Some of these skills are inherited from the time of birth and some can be
inherited with the past and current experiences. Developing these skills and abilities can enhance
the confidence and boost morale of an individual so that they can achieve goals and objectives in
best possible manner. Growth and development of an individual is based on these is skill which
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they have learnt during their academic sessions and course works. This report includes the
description of academic Transferable and personal skills which are necessary for the completion
of the study. It includes reflection of the study abilities and skills with the help of self assessment
tools. At the end a personal development plan is created which evaluate and identify various
Strategies of an individual.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Bhagra, A. and Sharma, D.K., 2018. Changing paradigm of employability skills in the global
business world: A review. IUP Journal of Soft Skills, 12(2), pp.7-24.
Birzina, R., Cedere, D. and Petersone, L., 2019. Factors Influencing the First Year Students'
Adaptation to Natural Science Studies in Higher Education. Journal of Baltic Science
Education, 18(3), pp.349-361.
Davies, T., Macaulay, L. and Pretorius, L., 2019. Tensions between disciplinary knowledge and
transferable skills: Fostering personal epistemology during doctoral studies. In Wellbeing
in Doctoral Education (pp. 19-25). Springer, Singapore.
Gekara, V. and Snell, D., 2018. Designing and delivering skills transferability and employment
mobility: the challenges of a market-driven vocational education and training
system. Journal of Vocational Education & Training, 70(1), pp.107-129.
Huffman, C.L., Tallant, A.C. and Young, S.C., 2019. Preliminary impact of DegreePlus: An
institutional program to provide transferable skill development through extracurricular
activities. A Practice Report. Student Success, 10(1), pp.131-140.
Lam and et.al., 2019. Experiential learning in doctoral training programmes: Fostering personal
epistemology through collaboration. Studies in Continuing Education, 41(1), pp.111-128.
Sarkar and et.al., 2020. Academics’ perspectives of the teaching and development of generic
employability skills in science curricula. Higher Education Research &
Development, 39(2), pp.346-361.
Shen, Y., Martinek, T. and Dyson, B.P., 2022. Navigating the Processes and Products of The
Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility Model: A Systematic Literature
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Sun and et.al., 2020. Validity and reliability of a self‐assessment scale for Dental and Oral Health
student's perception of transferable skills in Australia. European Journal of Dental
Education, 24(1), pp.42-52.
Swai, K.F., 2019. A theoretical perspective on how doctoral supervisors develop supervision
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Tan, L.M. and Laswad, F., 2018. Professional skills required of accountants: what do job
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Veerasamy and et.al., 2019. Relationship between perceived problem‐solving skills and academic
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APPENDICES
Personal development plan: It is also termed as action plan which is based on values goal
setting awareness reflection and planning for an individual's development in relation to their
education, career, self improvement and relationship (Shen, Martinek and Dyson, 2022). This
helps in identification of strengths and weaknesses of an individual so that they can improve the
skills for achievement of personal goals and targets. The personal development plan is mentioned
below:
Skills Importance Action Time taken
Communication skills It helps in
understanding the
thoughts and ideas
which are conveyed
by other people in
better manner so that
activities can be done
in required manner. It
improves the
performance and
productivity which
help in achievement
of goals and objective
in best possible ways.
In order to improve
my communication
skills I have to work
on creating thoughts
which are beneficial
for the performance of
an activity. I involved
myself in various
public speaking
activities and debates
so that I can enhance
my skills by
interacting with
different people.
1 month
Problem solving skill It helps in taking
strategic decisions and
planning process for
the activities which
have to be carried out
for the success and
growth of an
individual. It reduces
I have started
identification of the
related problems so
that I can make
alternative plans to
overcome the
problems which may
affect learning. I have
2 months
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conflicts and enhance
the ability to identify
the risk and threats
which can affect the
learning of an
individual.
started identification
of the related
problems so that I can
make alternative plans
to overcome the
problems which may
affect learning.
Resolving various
conflict from my
respective
environment can help
me in enhancing my
problem solving skill.
Time management
skills
This is skill helped me
in delivering and
completing the
projects and
assignments before
the deadlines (Wette,
2019). It also helps in
reducing the stress
and burden because of
the management of
activities according to
their priorities. It
improves the
productivity which
helps in finding the
better career options
in future.
Organising activities
and takes according to
their deadlines can
help me in managing
my time in better
manner. I have to
make schedules and
set limits for my work
so that it help me in
achieving targets
before their deadlines.
15 days
Team work skills This skill helps an I have to work on 1 month
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individual in sharing
ideas and thoughts so
that over all team can
achieve goals
collectively (Tan and
Laswad, 2018). It help
in finding various
learning opportunities
which can help in
getting expertise in
respective field.
different projects in it
and so that I can
understand the
attitude and
behaviours of other
members. Making
rules and policies for
the completion of task
and activity can create
a positive mindset
which help in working
in teams.
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