Personal and Professional Development Plan: A Report

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[PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT]

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this assignment is to reflect own skills and abilities that are needed for career
growth and progress. A development plan is produced so as to highlight the skills and
qualifications required to achieve success. The learning outcome of this report is in the form of
an individual portfolio that reflects the strength and weakness of career growth and progress. It
also provides the areas of potential skills and qualifications that are needed for future progress.
Moreover, it provides a reflection of own skill and abilities so to become competitive in the job
market (Hunzicker, 2011).

Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY...................................................................................................................1
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................. 3
CAREER ACTION PLAN....................................................................................................................4
SWOT ANALYSIS OF INDIVIDUAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES.................................................................5
SKILL ASSESSMENT.........................................................................................................................6
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN..................................................................8
JOB DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................................ 11
CV (CURRICULUM VITAE).............................................................................................................12
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS...............................................................................................................13
REFLECTION................................................................................................................................. 15
CONCLUSION............................................................................................................................... 16

INTRODUCTION
The assignment aims to propose ways of own learnings in context to personal and professional
development. It also produces a structured career development plan so as to highlight the
potential skill and qualification needed for progress (Kumari, 2011). It also produces a CV with
respect to the position of Saloon Manager and highlights the skills and qualifications required
for the post.
The development of individual skill is essential so as to gain potential benefit in a personal and
professional context. Conduct of Skill assessment will provide effective ways so as to improve
the potential set of skills related to Communication, Presentation, Leadership and Decision
making skills. Thus, the developed set of skills will enhance my professional life and help me to
ah my long term career goals. Moreover, the Action Plan will help to turn my vision into reality
and take necessary steps so as to achieve the objective in a personal and professional context
(Kumari, 2011).

CAREER ACTION PLAN
A Career Development Plan will help me to plan my future as well as outline career goals and
objectives. This will provide a basis for career management and allow me to achieve continuous
growth and development. I am preparing a career action plan so as to reflect individual skill
and knowledge. It also helps me to identify the skill and strategies in order to achieve long term
career goals within the specific timeline (Dworkin et al., 2012).
CAREER ACTION PLAN
MY PROFILE
I am currently pursuing my BSC degree in Business
Administration (Dworkin et al., 2012). I want to achieve career
goals and improving my excellence in the field of my interest.
Moreover, I want to explore new opportunities so as to excel my
skills and knowledge for the purpose of achieving professional
objectives.
PROGRESS I have a keen interest in the field of management and want to
explore opportunities for achieving career growth and
development. Moreover, I need to seek the help of mentor so
as to identify the skills that I need to work upon.
VALUES I possess an honest and ethical attitude towards my work. Also, I
am dedicated so as to complete my work within the specified
time. I believe in sincere efforts and commitments so as to
achieve my long term career goals (Dworkin et al., 2012).
GOALS AND PLANS My long term goals are to achieve professional excellence so as
to become part of the top management of the organization. I
also want to excel in my communication skill so as to achieve my
specific goals.
REVIEW I am continuously required to monitor my own performance
from time to time. This will further help me to improve my weak
areas and strengthen my skills for professional growth and

development.
SWOT ANALYSIS OF INDIVIDUAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
It is a common tool in the professional world that helps me to assess own Strength and
weakness. I can use SWOT analysis so as to analyze the favourable and unfavourable factors for
career development.
STRENGTHS WEAKNESS
 Good managerial skills.
 Excellent interpersonal skills &
communication (Gao and Peng,
2011).
 Proficiency in English.
 Good team leading quality.
 Quick learner.
 Good convincing and influencing
power.

 I am easily distracted from my goal.
 Disorganized.
 Not enough creative.
 Lack of presentation skill.
 Low self – confidence
 Inflexible to adopt changes with
respect to the dynamic environment.
 Impatient
 Afraid of taking risk able to handle
the pressuring work situation
properly (Addams and Allfred, 2013).
OPPORTUNITIES
 To grow my experience and share
with all using Ted platform and Josh
Talk.
 To become the manager of the
organization.
 To explore a new opportunity in the
THREATS
 High competition in the industry.
 Arise of conflicts within the team.
 Changes with respect to rules and
regulation in the industry.
 Work stress
 Fear of rejection by the other

beauty and care industry.
 Getting rewards and promotions.
 Rise of the pay scale in the industry.
 Gaining new knowledge through
observing the work of seniors.
employees.
 Financial breakdowns.
 Failure of work (Addams and Allfred,
2013).
SKILL ASSESSMENT
Skills Activities involved to supplement the skills Rating
(Out of
10)
Time management I can improve my time management skill by prioritizing my
task and preparing work schedule. I need to set up deadlines
for each task and avoid procrastination so as to improve
overall productivity (Ladha et al., 2013).
7
Strategy
Formulation
The strategy formulation skill is an important aspect in
today's competitive environment. This is a process of
selecting the most appropriate alternative so as to frame the
competitive strategies that are best suited as per the
organizational work culture.
7
Problem-solving I need to develop the problem-solving skill that can help me
to resolve the conflict amongst the team member and
effectively deal with the critical situations at the workplace.
7.5
Leadership skill The effective leadership skill will help to take the right
decision at the workplace. It will also provide effective
outcomes in terms of developing situational awareness and
resolving conflicts (Crane et al., 2012).
8

Effective
Communication
The communication skill can be enhanced by joining the
personality development classes and opting for an English
speaking course. Also, the vocabulary can be made stronger
by reading newspaper & Novels.
8.5
Social skill I am also required to take the active initiative in the social
activities by the organization. These activities will help me to
keep relaxed and comfortable as well provides an
opportunity to build good relations and network with the
other employees (Zepeda, 2013).
8.5
Reflection – From the above skill assessment, I have realized the importance of interpersonal
skills and communication skills. As a student, I need to have a clear understanding of various
sets of skills that are required to achieve success in an academic and professional context
(Zepeda, 2013). The development of the above set of skills will help to develop my future goals
within the specified time period.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Identification of the
improvement need
(What )
Why How (action
required)
Application of
the required
skill
When (in
weeks)
Communication skill Excellent writing
and speaking
skills can help to
attain success in
personal and
professional life.
It can help me to
explore new job
opportunities in
the corporate
world. Moreover,
the learning of a
new
communication
style can help me
to explore new
opportunities in
the workplace.
I can join an
English course
and personality
development
classes that can
help me to
enrich my
personal and
professional
capabilities
(Blandford,
2012).
The practical
application of
this skill can
help me to
attain a new
height of
success and
attain
professional
growth in an
effective
manner.
5 – 6 weeks
Managerial quality A managerial skill
can help me to
become a future
manager and also
enhance my
capability of
I am required to
outline my
future goals and
determining the
appropriate
course of action
The effective
application of
this skill can
enable to
become a good
manager in the
9 – 10 weeks

understanding
the job role
(Zepeda, 2013).
after taking into
consideration
the aspect of
calculated risk.
future and
thereby helps
me to grow my
business
prospectively
(Zepeda, 2013).
Emotional stability The development
of emotional
ability skill can
help me to
develop my
personal and
professional life.
It also enables
me to solve the
critical problem
in a constructive
and productive
manner.
Emotional
stability can be
developed over
time by
adjusting the
positive
perspective
towards life and
creating an
action plan so as
to stay
confident.
The practical
implementation
of the required
set of skill can
help me to stay
focused and be
confident
towards
fulfilling my
career goals
and plans. It
also helps me
to stay happy
and prosperous
in my personal
life.
8 -9 Weeks
Problem-solving skill A good problem-
solving skill can
help me to sort
out the conflicts
amongst the
employees at the
workplace. The
The problem-
solving skill can
be enhanced by
focusing on the
solution-
oriented
approach and
The particular
skill can provide
benefit in terms
of improving
own creativity
and developing
emotional
4 -5 weeks

key skill also
helps in driving
an individual's
creativity and
enables to take
good decisions
with respect to
the critical
situation.
not the problem.
It is important to
think critically
and list out as
many solutions
as possible so as
to select the
best one out of
them.
intelligence
(Blandford,
2012).
Technical skills and
Microsoft office
The good
knowledge of
Microsoft skill
and computer
skill can help me
to improve my
efficiency in the
professional field.
Also, it makes me
competitive with
respect to the
current scenario.
I can gain
technical
knowledge and
basic knowledge
of MS office by
opting for an
online course.
Moreover, I can
enrich my
abilities by
reading the
newspaper
(Blandford,
2012).
Good technical
knowledge and
understanding
with respect to
customer
management
software can
help me to
attain a
competitive
edge in the
industry.
8 -9 weeks

JOB DESCRIPTION
Company Name: West end salon
Job Title: Beauty Salon Manager
Department: Beauty
Job type: Full Time
Job purpose
The company is looking for a salon manager who is able to efficiently handle the day to day
operations of the parlour. He is required to supervise the staffs and make proper schedule
shifts of the workers. The required candidate also required to account for the revenue and
make a sequential record of daily expenses. It will be the responsibility of the salon manager
to keep the business performing above standard by providing the best service to each and
every client (Blandford, 2012).
Job Duties
 To make proper recruitment and provide appropriate training for the new staff.
 To constantly identify the areas for improvement.
 To motivate the team and enhance their productivity.
 To maximise the staff potential and cultivate a quality team within the organization
(Costache, 2012).
 To ensure the services provided by salon meet the highest quality.
 To design marketing strategies and promotional tactics so as to repeat the visit from
loyal customers.
Key skills required
o Good leadership and management skills (Costache, 2012).