FY026 CW2 Portfolio: Building Knowledge and Creativity for Success

This portfolio, submitted for FY026 CW2, showcases a student's journey in developing knowledge and creativity. It includes a review of new features in MS Word (RM Unify version), a personal SWOT analysis, and a personal development plan aimed at enhancing employability after 2024. The portfolio also features paraphrasing logs of relevant articles, an evaluation of job hunting resources like LinkedIn, and a reflection on favorite Bucks Graduate Attributes. Further, it evaluates various academic resources and provides examples of job descriptions and personal specifications. The work concludes with a blog post on preparing for the future job market and a reflective summary of the learning experience.

PREPARING FOR SUCCESS: KNOWLEDGE AND CREATIVITY-FY026
CW2 - Portfolio
Student’s Name:
LSST ID Number:
BNU ID Number:
Lecturer’s Name:
Submission Date:
OneDrive link of the
portfolio
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Table of Contents Page No.
Appendix 1 New Features of MS WORD (RM Unify version) – L01, LO3
Appendix 2 Personal SWOT Analysis – LO2
Appendix 3 Personal Development Plan – LO2, LO4
Appendix 4 Paraphrasing Log 1 – L01, LO3
Appendix 5 Paraphrasing Log 2– L01, LO3
Appendix 6 Evaluation of the Resources for Job Hunting (Linkedin.com) – L01, LO3
Appendix 7 My Favourite Bucks Graduate Attributes – L01, LO4
Appendix 8 Evaluation of the Academic Resources – L01, LO3
Appendix 9 Examples of Job Description and Personal Specification (screenshots) –
L01, LO3
Appendix 10 Blog – How to Prepare for The Future Job Market? – L01, LO4
REFLECTIVE SUMMARY- LO2, LO4
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APPENDIX 1: New Features of MS WORD (RM Unify version)
Dictate Function RM Unify is a launch pad to the cloud as single sign on programme, that have varied things and provide benefits in
term of managing console designed specifically for education purpose. The dictate function of this feature is that it may
allow user to get access of online services easily and effectively. It is considered as application library, with one
username and password and full of valuable & useful topics. Along with above, it also supports to create and maintain
accounts automatically.
Immersive Reader It is one of those free tools that has implements proven and effective techniques to improve writing and reading for
people, regardless of their ability, age and more factors. This tool contributes to build confidence and boost morale
among individual user, which enable them to become emerging reader who are able to read any concept or topic at
higher extent.
Editor Microsoft editor is an artificial intelligence powered facility that aids to bring out the best writers in more than 20
essential languages, whether individual are writing a document, posting on online links, or composing an email content
that may share via specific electronic tools or systems.
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APPENDIX 2: My Personal SWOT Analysis (as a student of BNU)
STRENGTHS
(strong points)
WEAKNESSES
(weak points)
1 Good communication is one of the best and
most effective skill that I had and used while
taking initiative to collaborate and coordinate
with other students in the BNU.
1 Lack of team work skill is the biggest weakness that I tend to
overcome.
2 Good collaboration is my another strength that
I had used many times and also tent to utilize
in the future for purpose of building good
relationship with others whether they are
students or tutors.
2 Lack of risk management is another competence that I do not
have and need to develop.
3 Critical thinking is also included in list of my
strengths that put positive impact on my
performance and enable to take right decision.
3 Creative thinking is also included in category of my weaknesses.
4 ICT is also included in category of effective
skills that has been used to work with
advanced technologies and systems that
make work easier.
4 I am not posing better knowledge about analysing information.
5 Decision making skill give a clear path to
success and become as successful person,
whether it is related to personal or
professional career.
5 I am not posing better understanding about time management
skill as I faced issues to manage my time and daily activities.
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OPPORTUNITI
ES (potential
gains)
THREATS
(potential losses)
1 Technology advancement is the great
opportunity that I need to grab to overcome
weaknesses.
1 Changes related to rules and policies in academic world.
2 Online sources I can use to deal with certain
things.
2 Emerging new academic courses.
3 Experience holder suggestions and their
directions.
3 Lack of information about learning tools and skills development.
4 Training & development sessions. 4 Emerging expectations of tutors
5 E-learning applications 5 New curriculum
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APPENDIX 3: My Personal Development Plan (to become an employable graduate after 2024)
MY WEAKNESSES ACTIONS I WILL TAKE TO IMPROVE MY
WEAKNESSES
SUPPORT
AND/OR
RESOURCES I
NEED
TIMEFRAME ESTIMATED DATE
OF COMPLETION /
ACHIEVEMENT
Lack of team work skill I want to improve this weakness in term of
applying range of methods and taking
effective actions. I prefer to use expert
suggestions, as they are able to work with
many teams and become a good group
member as always.
Face to face
communication
as key resource I
need to use
1 Month 30/12/21
Lack of risk management I would prefer to use internet and then take
action in systematic manner, which in return
provide desire outcome to me.
Internet I will use
to improve the
skill
1 Month 22/01/21
Creative thinking I also need to improve this competence as
well along with above two. For purpose of
same, I would like to take action in term of
conducting collaborative activity that provide
chance to work with skilled and creative
individuals from these I will learn a lot of
things.
Situational
analysis
approach
1 month and 30
days
22/01/21
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Lack of time management
skill
I will take action to make discussion with
tutors who are capable to teach me and give
right direction to manage my time in form of
creating a proper schedule.
Internet 15 days 30/12/21
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APPENDIX 4: Paraphrasing Log 1
TITLE AND
WEBLINK
How you can continue to focus on Career Planning during the Covid-19 Lockdown
https://portal.lsst.ac/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=2214
SUMMARY
AND YOUR
COMMENTS
OF THE BLOG
IN YOUR OWN
WORDS
Career planning is one of those approaches or techniques that contributed to make a person or learner able to achieve
greater success in the future and grow rapidly, which is quite essential for them to do so. There are different types of
methods and ways accessible in the world that may utilize to continue the process of and concentration related to career
planning during pandemic as lock-down, the outcome of this factor. For example, it can be said that the best way to continue
this process is work placement employability & career teams, among which each candidate is capable to aid students during
COVID-19 situation, which create several barriers in growth and success of individual person as well as the way they leave.
In the recent time, people prefer to use online sources that are available in bulk to grow and develop their skills whether they
are related to personal or professional career. Work placement desk is the best method that has been used by many
individuals for purpose of career planning in the future as an employee.
IN-TEXT
CITATION
Salleh, A. M. M and et.al., 2020
FULL
REFERENCE
Salleh, A. M. M and et.al., 2020. The impact of career planning and career satisfaction on employee's turnover intention.
Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues. 8(1). p.218.
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APPENDIX 5: Paraphrasing Log 2
TITLE AND
WEBLINK
When the LSST student becomes the lecturer
https://www.lsst.ac/news/when-the-lsst-student-becomes-the-lecturer
SUMMARY
AND YOUR
COMMENTS
OF THE BLOG
IN YOUR OWN
WORDS
It is fact that a student become a lecturer when they completed their higher graduation, which give them strategic directions
about which career path they take approach to chose and which professional field is suitable for them. In order to become a
lecturer, it is quite essential for a learner to choose the suitable gradation course or subject, in which they are taking high
interest to work on that. Individual learners need to stay in contact with friends, and other people for purpose of developing
understanding about life changing experience on specific course. Students may take initiative to see lecturers and consider
the way they teach all. As this consideration may boost the confidence and morale of each learner and drive their
understanding about how to become lecturer and develop comprehending about what skills they need to develop to achieve
this aim. In simple words, graduation completion give students power and capability to become a lecturer related to specific
subject.
IN-TEXT
CITATION
When the LSST student becomes the lecturer, 2021
FULL
REFERENCE
When the LSST student becomes the lecturer. 2021. [Online]. Available Through: <https://www.lsst.ac/news/when-the-lsst-
student-becomes-the-lecturer>
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APPENDIX 6: Resources for Job Hunting (Linkedin.com)
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Linkedin.com
In this world, there are varied types of sources and approaches available that has been utilized for
purpose of job hunting or finding (Johnson and Leo, 2020). For example, LinkedIn is the best example
of job hunting resource, which enable a user to get chance for finding varied vacancies in several
companies about specific position. It considered as world's biggest professional network that used to
hire people and find job in which individual person is taking interest. The vision of this resource is to
connect the world's professionals and skilled peoples to make them more successful and productive.
IN-TEXT CITATION- Johnson, M. A. and Leo, C., 2020. The inefficacy of LinkedIn? A latent change
model and experimental test of using LinkedIn for job search. Journal of Applied Psychology. 105(11).
p.1262.
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Easy to find job Connections may do not happen in real time
Time saving Premium account price or charges
Cost effective Interactivity level limited in comparison to other resources.
Establish credibility Tons of spam notifications
Enhance visibility It can be tough to get noticed
Simple way to keep up with a sector All recruiters do not post vacancies
Conclusion
I will use LinkdIn.com as effective resource of job hunting in term of creating my account or profile via this site and add all academic and
essential details
References
Smith, S. A. and Watkins, B., 2020. Millennials’ Uses and Gratifications on LinkedIn: Implications for Recruitment and Retention. International
Journal of Business Communication. p.2329488420973714.
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APPENDIX 7: My Favourite Bucks Graduate Attributes
Bucks Graduate Attribute Importance of the attribute
Deep discipline understanding and
intellectual breadth
This attribute is important because it may help to grow professionally and academically.
Creative It helps to gain desire outcome in term of creating something specific or unique.
Intercultural & ethical competency This attribute contributes to make students able to work and perform in any nation as they are able to
respect others norms and perspectives.
Team work and effective
communication
It is important to have and use these two skills that bring more benefits to user in term of working with
creative people.
Digital capabilities It is essential in term of enhancing performance by using digital and advanced technologies.
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