KNOWLEDGE and CREATIVI: Artefacts Supporting Employability at BNU

This assignment explores how ten artefacts contributed to the development of the student's employability skills. The analysis begins with a SWOT analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. A personal development plan outlines objectives, required actions, resources, and a timeframe for achieving career goals. The assignment also examines career planning during the COVID-19 pandemic, study skills, and learning materials. It highlights resources for job hunting, including LinkedIn and Indeed, and the BNU E-library. Additionally, it addresses the importance of job descriptions and person specifications. The appendices include photos, the SWOT analysis, the personal development plan, reading logs, and details on job hunting resources, offering a comprehensive view of the student's journey towards becoming an employable graduate. The student's analysis provides valuable insights into the skills and strategies needed for career success.

KNOWLEDGE and
CREATIVI

HOW AND WHY 10 ENCLOSED ARTEFACTS HAVE SUPPORTED THE DEVELOPMENT OF MY EMPLOYABILITY? (500 words)
The 10 Artefacts provided me with many ideas which can help in development of the employability. This is initiated by performing the
SWOT analysis which helped in evaluating the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of myself as a student of BNU. This can
be used in further improving in the areas where I proved to be weaker and in enhancing the areas where I prove to eb good and strives
harder to be the best. The opportunities were mentioned which helped me to analyse them so that I can make use of them by using my
strengths and the threats can be minimized using the same. My personal development plan is made to help in evaluating the goals to be
achieved as to become an employable graduate. Various actions are highlighted which can help in achieving the objectives. This will
need certain resources also which are also mentioned in the plan along with the timeframe in which those objectives can be achieved.
The next artefact is focussed on the ways in which the career planning can be continued during the pandemic of COVID-19 when there
are many hindrances in planning about the career. The study skills and the learning materials discussed in one of the artefacts can help in
knowing about the skills which are required as a student and the learning materials which can be used to develop and enhance the skills.
The resources are described for Job hunting 1 and 2. LinkedIn was discussed as a resource for Job Hunting 1 which can help in getting
jobs and become employed. ‘Indeed’ was used as the second resource for job hunting which is an employment website which is used
worldwide. I realized that these platforms do not misguide the student but advise them regarding what is wrong and what path to be
chosen. These resources gave many opportunities to the students to find variety of jobs and also ensures that the jobs got are real and so
not harm the values and beliefs of the person. Along with all these resources, the BNU E-library was also shed light upon as in their time
of pandemic of COVID-19, it is very difficult to got to the real library and sit there in groups ad research about certain topics. So,
through this online library this becomes very easy for the individuals to gain deeper insights about the topic to be researched. Also,
online library is much creative which involves words, pictures and any graphics. This can give the practical imagination to the students
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in learning the skills. After enhancing and developing the skills, the candidates will search for jobs and look at the job description. the
more effective the job description is, the more candidates will eb attracted. Person specification is used by the students to get selected for
job. This will be effectively applied to the new technologies which changes the future job market and the way in which new
opportunities can be used.
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APPENDIX 1: Photos or Samples of Work Produced in PSKC Class
Caption: Online class 17.11.2020 Caption: Tutorial 18.11.2020
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Caption: Tutorial 18.11.2020 Caption: Tutorial 18.11.2020
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APPENDIX 2: My Personal SWOT Analysis (as a student of BNU)
STRENGTHS (strong points) WEAKNESSES (weak points)
1 Good interpersonal skills. 1 Weak communication skills.
2 Strong language/ writing skills. 2 Weak team-management skills.
3 Time management skills. 3 Less resources like internet.
4 Technology skills, learning skills. 4 Lack stress-management skills.
5 Self-management skills. 5 Poor at dealing with conflicts.
OPPORTUNITIES (potential gains) THREATS (potential losses)
1 Networking with so many people. 1 High competition among the peers and friends.
2 Many internships in certain field. 2 Lack of future growth opportunities.
3 Feedback from the colleagues, friends and supervisors. 3 Challenges in career opportunities due to COVID-19.
4 Future opportunities with the emergence of online
marketing.
4 Not a good public speaker, not confident with presentations.
5 Increase in number of start-ups which looks for online
marketing personal.
5 Lack of work in the pandemic.
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APPENDIX 3: My Personal Development Plan (to become an employable graduate after 2024)
OBJECTIVES FOR MY
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
ACTIONS REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE MY OBJECTIVES SUPPORT AND/OR RESOURCES I NEED TIMEFRAME ESTIMATED DATE OF
COMPLETION /
ACHIEVEMENT
Comunication skills Overcommunicating can help in enhancing the communication skills.
One must avoud relying on the visual aids. Always trying to engagae
the audience in the discussion Listen carefully to all the things. Try to
communiacte using the verbal and non-verbal cues.
Reading books. Taking online courses,
attending the real life courses and workshops,
becoming a mmber of a worldwide and
international group.
3 months March, 2021
Team work and problem solving Working with group of people, listening to other member sof team,
considering everyone’s idea, working for good for group, always
exercise responsibility and must share it. Identifying the problem,
resaerching and looking for solutions, making decision and
implementing into action.
A group which is spreaded worldwide, group
of people around, internet, phone, working
culture etc.
2 months February, 2021.
Honesty and Integrity Keeping the commitments, staying focused, respecting the colleagues
and employees, taking various responsibilities, keeping the word,
surrounding with the honest people, paying attention to the
environment.
Involving in a volunteer or charity works, good
company, people taking initiatives, good
community, motivating people around.
1 month. January, 2021.
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Initiative and drive Doing more than is required, take the courage to speak up and sharing
the ideas, consider every opportunity important and making use of it,
always being prepared, becoming self-motivation and self-promotional.
Motivating friend cirlce and family members
who can act as supporting pillars,
opportunities, people who can answer every
question or doubts.
3 months. Marhc initiative and
liberts.
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APPENDIX 4: Reading Log 1
TITLE AND WEBLINK How you can continue to focus on Career Planning during the Covid-19 Lockdown?
SUMMARY AND YOUR
COMMENTS OF THE BLOG
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Focusing on the career is become more challenging due to this pandemic of COVID-19 as this has led many people
wondering about the fluctuating careers. In this type when the options are already limited, one must opt for diverse
portfolio of options instead of sticking one single option. This journey can be a messy one if not managed
systematically. This is why, every step must be experimented, tested and learnt regarding the possible shelves. One
must embrace this process along with exploring the possible options. Also, change in career is an emotional process so
people going through this might lose their bearings and can be in an unpleasant state. One must be get going on the
projects which can be the most common path for reinventing career. This will be helping to cultivate the knowledge,
resources, skills and relationships which can also help in gaining new legs to walk on exploring the new career. The
individuals must work on several possibilities at once through comparing and contrasting the merits and demerits of
each. The current conditions of the lockdown are limiting the possibilities so people must use the exploratory ways to
explore the new options. Online ways must be used for making use of the career opportunities in the time of pandemic
of COVID-19.
IN-TEXT CITATION Gray, Kim and Lee, 2020
Akkermans, Richardson and Kraimer, 2020
Murphy, 2020
FULL REFERENCE Gray, M., Kim, M. and Lee, S., 2020. Simplifying the Measurement of College Students’ Career Planning: The
Development of Career Student Planning Scale during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Akkermans, J., Richardson, J. and Kraimer, M., 2020. The Covid-19 crisis as a career shock: Implications for careers
and vocational behavior.
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Murphy, B., 2020. Online learning during COVID-19: Tips to help med students succeed. American Medical
Association, pp.1-5.
APPENDIX 5: Reading Log 2
TITLE AND
WEBLINK
Study skills and learning materials
h
SUMMARY AND
YOUR
COMMENTS OF
THE BLOG IN
YOUR OWN
WORDS
Study skills are the range of the skills which deals the process of organizing and taking the new information, retaining or dealing
with assessment process. These skills involve mnemonics that aids the retention of list of the information such as effective reading,
concentration tools and efficient note taking. Study skills are also known as academic skills that requires to have in individuals for
studying in higher education. These study skills support individuals to become good learner. Study skills are finding time for the
study, styles of writing, effective reading, good communication skills, Note-taking, critical reading and reading strategies etc. are
requires to have in a learner because these skills them to get effective education in academics and universities. For example, when
individuals have good communication skills then they can directly communicate with other people and can make good friends. in
addition, they can clarify their doubts with teacher with the support of good communication skills. As same, a student must have
good writing skills because it helps them to take competition in essay and convey message to their authorities during examination.
Writing skills is important for all students and learners because when they have this skill that supports them to get good marks in
exams. While learning materials are text books, software, relevant reading materials etc. uses by individuals to develop study skills
in them in effective manner.
IN-TEXT Cottrell, 2019
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CITATION
FULL
REFERENCE
Cottrell, S., 2019. The study skills handbook. Macmillan International Higher Education.
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APPENDIX 6: Resources for Job Hunting 1
Title of the resource
Description
Linkedln is the software application that is considered job hunting resource as well because it makes it
easy to find and follow the companies which are looking for the best talent for the designated posts. It is
unquestionably the social network for the job seeking professionals. Currently, 92% recruiters use
social media in their work and Linkedin is the social network which they use the most. This social
network is more important for professionals because it provides individuals the ability to showcase their
profiles, expertise, recommendations and connections. It is considered top professional social
networking site with 133 million users in the U.S. alone only and has access more than 200 countries
and territories across the world. This networking site is quite easy for using purpose such as individual
can keep their profile up to date and be comprehensive about the current skills and objectives and must
highlights their current experience.
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IN-TEXT CITATION: Koch, Gerber and De Klerk, 2018 IN-TEXT CITATION : Koch, Gerber and De Klerk,
2018
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
It provides exposure to hiring managers and recruiters It is quite time-investment social networking site.
It provides social proof for the skills and talents Fewer interaction types
Cost-effective Incomplete Profile Dilemma
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It supports professionals to update the skills profile time to time. Hidden expenses
Conclusion (Will I use it?/ How to use it effectively?)
I will use this social networking site, priorly I will set my profile, include my skills and talents then I do not have job experience because I am fresher. In last I
will verify my overall profile and add my CV. I will check my linkedin profile and notifications time to time. thus, I will make it effective.
References
Koch, T., Gerber, C. and De Klerk, J.J., 2018. The impact of social media on recruitment: Are you LinkedIn?. SA Journal of Human Resource
Management, 16(1), pp.1-14.
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APPENDIX 7: Resources for Job Hunting 2
Title of the resource
Description
Indeed is an American worldwide employment website. This social networking site is used by professionals to
search job online to find the best career opportunities. It is one of the most powerful and simple tools that supports
professionals to source, screen and hire the best talents and increases visibility. This tool encompasses job boards,
staffing firms, associations and company career pages.
Image
IN-TEXT CITATION: Chen, Ma, , Hannák and Wilson, 2018 IN-TEXT CITATION (POSTING A
JOB ON INDEED, 2019)
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Multiple hiring tools It offer limited resources
Free job posting There is no-frills job site
Job alerts It does not benefit long lasting
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Large scale hiring
Resume builders
Sponsored job posting
Conclusion (Will I use it?/ How to use it effectively?)
Initially I will develop free indeed account and upload my resume. The I brows position by the location on the Indeed search bar, filter result-based on the
requirements. I will set jobs alerts to stay up to date, research companies to learn more and in last I will explore salaries by company and job title. To use this
software application effectively I will put all information realistic and approach only those companies which already have good brand image in the business
market.
References
Chen, L., Ma, R., Hannák, A. and Wilson, C., 2018, April. Investigating the impact of gender on rank in resume search engines. In Proceedings of the 2018 chi
conference on human factors in computing systems (pp. 1-14).
POSTING A JOB ON INDEED. 2019. [Online]. Available Through:- < https://www.jobboardfinder.com/news/how-to-post-a-job-on-indeed/>
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Appendix 8 Academic Resources 1
BNU E-Library
Description
It is a online library software application that supports academic students to download books accordingly their
courses or subject related. In this library app, it includes various type features like school, scholary publication,
documents & video, examination preparatory, engineering’s, science, humanities, literature, laws & management,
data sets, journal & conferences, Robert browsing, talks & webinars etc. through which a academic student can
learn more.
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IN-TEXT CITATION IN-TEXT CITATION
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
No physical boundaries Initial cost of the software is too high
Round the clock availability Copyright
Easily accessible
Multiple access
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Conclusion (Will I use it?/ How to use it effectively?)
Priorly I will set my profile on this BNU E-Library platform and set my class standard like in which class I study and I will include subjects which I need to
read daily. I will use assessment feature as well. To use this BNU E-Library app effectively, I will take guidance from my senior authorities who will guide me
that which books I should download and study it carefully.
References
Online E Library. 2019. [Online]. Available Through: - <https://giom.edu.in/facility/Online-E-Library/MjY=>
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APPENDIX 9 Examples of Job Description and Personal Specification (screenshots)
Caption: Job Description Template, 2019 Caption: Person Specification
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IN-TEXT CITATION: Job Description Template. 2019 IN-TEXT CITATION: Person Specification, 2019
FULL REFERENCES: Job Description Template. 2019. [Online]. Available Through:-
< https://www.betterteam.com/product-manager-job-description >
FULL REFERENCES: Person Specification, 2019. [Online].
Available Through:- < https://studylib.net/doc/8938403/person-
specification>
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Appendix 10 Blog – How to Prepare for The Future Job Market?
How will new technologies change the future job market?
What would be the new job opportunities available in the future?
How can we prepare for those new opportunities?
(In-text citation and reference list)
In the job market, AI driven technologies and robotics will enhance the range and amount of
work that can be completed by smart machines so, in future will required highly digital literacy
skills in employees. In upcoming time, digital workforce will increase in advance, will enhance
collaboration between robots and humans and increase high learnability of workforce. The job
that will continue increase in demands includes health professionals, STEM (science,
technology, engineers and mathematics) specialists, creatives, managers and workforce training.
So, there are lots of new opportunities available in future for the new generations (Choi, Dutz
and Usman, eds., 2020). To prepare itself for the future job opportunities, it is important for the
individuals to expand their knowledge and technical skills in new emerging technologies and
enhance research growth trends. If a person wants to do job in MNCs then it is important for
them to enhance knowledge over the projected growth trends of their desired future career. Then
it is important for the applicants to find potential employers who can help them to become
career-oriented and suggests them to acquire several mandatory skills which requires to have in
job applicants. To increase self-awareness that will develop professional identity which is more
important for learners to get their dream job in future.
Reference
Choi, J., Dutz, M.A. and Usman, Z. eds., 2020. The Future of Work in Africa: Harnessing the
Potential of Digital Technologies for All.
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