CW2- Career Action Plan and Self-Reflection: A Report

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CW2- Career Action plan and self reflection
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Report.........................................................................................................................................4
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................9
Bibliography.............................................................................................................................10
Appendix 1...............................................................................................................................11
Appendix 2...............................................................................................................................12
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Introduction
Personal analysis is the assessment of skills and capabilities acquired by an individual
currently. Career Action Plan refers to a roadmap starting from choosing an occupation to
getting advancement in a professional career. Individuals can reach career goals with the help
of a comprehensive development plan. In Coursework 1, job opportunity for an HR manager
has been identified. Skills required for this position are effective communication, strong
decision-making power, leadership and others. Knowledge needed for HR manager position
can be occupational health, quality management, safety and environment management,
recruitment training and selection.
The report shall review current experience, skills and knowledge identified in coursework 1.
It shall develop a Career Action Plan addressing personal development and specific activities
related to career. A CV shall be prepared for a graduate level position identified in previous
coursework. The report shall generate a LinkedIn Profile combining career summary, skills
and educations.
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Report
Personal Analysis
Skill, knowledge and experience
Strengths
Communication skill is vital to deliver and acquire information quickly in workplace
(Zepeda, 2013). I have good written and oral communication skill that helps me to express
myself clearly in front of everyone. I prefer interacting with everyone and consider issues of
peers with whom I am assigned with tasks. I am a proactive listener, as I focus only on
speakers without being distracted by others. Recently, I was attending a seminar on talent
management at my university. At the end of the seminar, we were asked certain questions on
the topic delivered to us. I was able to answer all the questions put by the mentor and
appreciated by everyone. I received good feedback from my tutors on my written
communication.
Leadership skill helps to resolve workplace problems, create vision and guide people to thrive
on goals (Lussier and Achua, 2015). I have essential leadership skills that can be helpful for
HR manager job position. I prefer leading a team while we are given a group task or
assignment. I ensure participation from all members to carry out Group tasks successfully. If
I find any member is incapable of performing an individual task, I guide and empower them
by giving some easy tricks. For instance, my project supervisor has assigned me a project to
accomplish in a team. I was leading the team and able to complete it within the time given
my guide. Conflict-resolution skill strengthens relationship and improves engagement with
peers (Jackson, 2015). Team members faced a conflict situation while deciding budget
regarding the project. However, I managed the situation by allocating cost to individual task.
I am a quick and effective decision maker, as I investigate the root causes of a problem and
gather several solutions matching a challenging situation.
HR managers carry out operational and functional activities including planning, staffing,
managing performance, developing employees and others (Lussier and Hendon, 2017). I have
two and a half years of experience in recruitment and selection of candidates. I have worked
in two small business firms, where I was taking responsibility for hiring candidates for the IT
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department. I am acquainted with all phases and approaches to the recruitment process. I have
experience in preparing job description and shortlisting candidates profile for desired
positions. Additionally, I was taking telephonic interview of applicants to test their
knowledge and confidence related to the vacant positions. Apart from experience in
recruitment and selection, I have knowledge in fields of occupational health and safety,
quality management system, code of conducts, employment law, and reward management.
I have completed two courses on Labour Relation and Negotiation and Strategic Human
Resource Management. I learnt key principles of employee relation and engagement, which
shall help me to manage people in organisations in which I will work in future. I learnt many
aspects of SHRM including workforce planning, competency management, contingent
workforce management and recruitment.
Weakness
My peers say that I do not maintain a certain level of professionalism required for HR
manager position. I cannot work in a high-pressurised work environment. If my supervisors
force me to perform multiple works at a time, I failed to complete all tasks assigned to me. In
my previous employment, my senior managers were disappointed with my work. They gave
me two days to complete the hiring process for twenty fresh candidates. The duration was
short to cover all activities, including analysing candidates profile and asking them to attend
an interview. I could not complete the process, which made my managers disappointed. I am
a lack in adaptability or flexibility skill, as I cannot adjust my current working style with a
new environment. I take more time to be acquainted with such situations and my peers feel
this may influence my efficiency negatively. Job opportunity for HR manager position
requires three years of work experience in the fields of HR management. However, I have
only 2.5 years of experience, which may prevent me from grabbing the opportunity.
Though I am able to make clear and unique decisions, I lack in creativity skill. The skill is
important to bring reforms in business processes and improve current practices. I am
incapable of suggesting new things that can be helpful for an organisation to gain
competitiveness. My time management skill is not remarkable, as I failed to miss deadlines in
my previous employment. I cannot decide which tasks to be completed first, and my
immediate supervisor suggested me to keep a planner that can help me in managing time and
work.
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Career Action Plan
An Action plan will be made to support areas of improvement in career related activities and
personal development. It will cover the knowledge and skills that I want to develop to ensure
the highest performance. It shall decide timescale required for achieving effectiveness in each
skill. My long-term goal is to become competent in acquiring a better position in HR
management in a reputed organisation. I need to enhance following skills and expertise to
accomplish long-term goal. I can use resources and measures to improve skill identified
through personal analysis.
Short-term
goals
Action
Required
Constrain
ts and
Barriers
( What
can block
me to
achieve
goals)
Resources
(What can
help me to
achieve
goals)
Additional
consideratio
ns
Success
Measur
es
Date
For
Action
To develop
ability to
perform
under
pressure
I need to
make a
prioritisation
strategy and
assess each
task to
understand its
importance in
the current
situation.
Lack of
time and
Peer
pressure
Online
materials,
tutorials and
inspirational
books
Coping with
perception of
pressure is
an essential
part to be
considered
while taking
actions.
Co-
worker
and
senior
manager
’s
feedbac
k
23/06/20
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To become
multi-tasking
I should plan
for future
activities and
divide time
for all tasks.
Lack of
time, task
complicati
on and
cooperatio
n from
supervisor
s
Tools and
applications
to perform
multiple
tasks
I should lose
my focus
during my
work so that
I can
perform
multiple
works.
Co-
worker
and
senior
manager
’s
feedbac
k
25/06/20
19
To build I have to Lack of Self- Self- Co- 22/06/20
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ability to
become
flexible or
adaptable in
all situations
exercise
emotional
intelligence
and think
creatively.
time, task
complicati
on and
peer
pressure
management
skill courses
confidence is
key to
acquiring
flexible skill
worker
and
senior
manager
’s
feedbac
k
19
To acquire
desired
creativity
skill
I need to
exercise
puzzle games
each day.
Lack of
time, task
complicati
on and
peer
pressure
Creative
inspirations,
mind games,
and puzzle
Thinking
differently
and sharing
new
perspectives
shall help to
improve
creativity.
Co-
worker
and
senior
manager
’s
feedbac
k
12/07/20
19
To manage
time and
ensure work
efficiency
I should
schedule
tasks and set
up deadlines
to manage
time at work
Peer
Pressure
and time
manageme
nt
Time
planners,
Mobile
application
and online
tutorials
Avoiding
stress and
Procrastinati
on is key to
time
management
skill
Co-
worker
and
senior
manager
’s
feedbac
k
25/07/20
19
To develop
inherent
communicati
on skill
I need to
engage with
audience in
discussions
and learn
fundamental
of non-verbal
communicati
on.
Lack of
time, task
complicati
on and
peer
pressure
Online
tutorials and
communicati
on skill
development
courses
Using proper
channels or
mediums is
vital to this
skills
development
.
Co-
worker
and
senior
manager
’s
feedbac
k
10/07/20
19
Core human
resource
practices
I require
implementing
knowledge in
practical field
Lack of
time, task
complicati
on and
Human
resource
courses
Knowledge
on People
management
and
Co-
worker
and
senior
05/07/20
19
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peer
pressure
development
,
compensatio
n plan,
ethical
issues, and
employment
laws is
essential for
HR
managers.
manager
’s
feedbac
k
Table 1: Career Action Plan
(Source: Created by the learner)
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Conclusion
The study has carried out a personal analysis to review experience and knowledge. From the
analysis, it is cleared that I am competent in communication, leadership, decision-making and
other skills. My basic knowledge of HR management shall be helpful for available
employment opportunities. I am less competent in areas of flexibility, time management,
creativity and other skill. The report made a career action plan to come up with actions that
shall help to improve areas requiring further development. I felt very good after completing
the overall assignment. It improved my overall writing and research skill through this
assignment. I hope I can complete such assignments successfully in future. I can acquire new
expertise and develop current skills through the implication of this plan. This shall benefit me
to utilise career opportunities and perform well in further stages of career.
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Bibliography
Gowsalya, G. and Ashok Kumar, M., 2015. Employability skill: A literature
review. International Journal of Advance Research in Computer Science and Management
Studies, 3(3).
Jackson, D., 2015. Employability skill development in work-integrated learning: Barriers and
best practice. Studies in Higher Education, 40(2), pp.350-367.
Lussier, R.N. and Achua, C.F., 2015. Leadership: Theory, application, & skill development.
Nelson Education.
Lussier, R.N. and Hendon, J.R., 2017. Human resource management: Functions,
applications, and skill development. Sage publications.
Waddell, J. and Bauer, M., 2012. Career planning and development for students: building a
career in a professional practice discipline. A Multi-Sectoral Approach to Career
Development: A Decade of Canadian Research, 4(2), pp.24-39.
Zepeda, S.J., 2013. Professional development: What works. Routledge.
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Appendix 1
NICOLETA ISPAS
Email address – [e-mail]
Profile Summary
I have a good personality and adequate skills and competencies to work as a HR manager in a
reputed organization.
Skills and abilities
 Teamwork
 Communication
 Leadership
 HR management
Work Experience
1) Organisation Name- Educ8 Group, London
Duration- April 2017 to April 2018
2) Organisation Name-Clarasys
Duration- January 2018 to Present
Responsibilities
 Managing recruitment and selection process
 Educating employees on various policies
 Administering retirement and benefit plans
Education- Bachelor in Business Administration in HRM, Imperial College, London (2016 to
2019)
Hobbies
 Singing
 Dancing
 Cooking
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Appendix 2
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