University Placement Report: Professional Development and Career Plan

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of a student's professional development placement experience at Mortha Halls of Ivy. The report begins with an introduction to professional development and its importance, followed by an organizational analysis of Mortha Halls of Ivy, covering its aims, organizational structure, and productive activities. The student then analyzes their department and personal role, describing their network within the workplace. Task 2 reviews the placement project, highlighting skills gained and lessons learned. Task 3 outlines a detailed career plan, including SMART objectives, personal mission statement, long-term and short-term career goals, and developmental activities with timelines and resources. The report concludes with a summary of the key findings and a reflection on the student's growth and development throughout the placement, referencing key literature and journals. The student's experience encompasses various activities, including improving communication and managerial skills, working in teams, and enhancing leadership qualities. The report emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement and the development of skills for future career success.

Placement report

Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY ..................................................................................................................................1
TASK 1 ...........................................................................................................................................1
Organisation Analysis..................................................................................................................1
Analysis of the department and Personal level............................................................................2
Describing personal network within the place.............................................................................2
TASK 2 ...........................................................................................................................................3
Placement Project review.............................................................................................................3
TASK 3 ...........................................................................................................................................3
Career Plan...................................................................................................................................3
CONCLUSION ...............................................................................................................................7
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
Professional development can be described as the process of the continuation in which
the individual develop new skills to attain an effective growth for the future (Benjamin, and
McDevitt, 2018). There is a process which advance to the individual to achieve success in the
suitable job position. The report aims to analyse about understanding the role of professional
development which makes the individual more collaborative in every manner. Mortha Halls of
Ivy is a private organisation which provide multiples vocational courses to the individual. There
are different professional courses which is provided by them in order to improve the skills and
competencies of the individual. It is registered in the united states as the learning service
providers. On the other hand, in this report there will be discussion about the review of the
placement in the organisation. Along with that, the main focus of the report is to development
goals for the career development. For further instance, there are different areas which could be
improved in an effective manner. There are multiple actions which can be taken by the individual
in an effective manner.
MAIN BODY
TASK 1
Organisation Analysis
 Aims of the organisation – The main aim of the Mortha Halls of Ivy is to provide new
vocational courses to the individual which helps them to attain an efficient growth for the
future (Benson, 2018). The manager of the company provides a brief to commence
different activities and tasks and help me to get guidance for the effective start in
different situations.
 Organisational structure of the firm – The organisational structure of Mortha Halls of
Ivy is excellent. There are different things which I have learned while taking different
sessions. This will certainly help me to achieve an effective growth for the future. I had
develop different skills and capabilities in order to improve the aspects in which I am
lacking (Ruppert, 2019).
 Specific type of activity which is organised externally and internally by the
organisation – In the organisation like Mortha halls of Ivy I have performed the duties of
manager which helps me to improve my overall skills. I have communicated with

different students to improve their vocabulary skills. The company members are
professional they had taught me new things which has helped me grow for future
opportunities in multiple fields.
Analysis of the department and Personal level
 Productive activity of the organisation – I have been working in different teams to
achieve the goals and objectives set by the management. I have improved my managerial
skills and communicate with different individuals. The working environment is also
flexible I helps the students in improving their critical areas and vocabulary.
 Relating the departmental objectives to the aim of the organisation – The main aim
of my department is communicate with different individuals to improve their learning to
improve their vocabulary (Canaran, and Mirici, 2020). On the other hand, the main aim
of Mortha Halls of Ivy is to provide the different vocational courses to the individual.
 Structure of the department – The department in which I was working I had also learn
how to schedule the meetings. The department individuals was fully professionals they
had helped me to understand my overall duties and tasks which I had to perform in an
effective manner.
 Understanding the role – I have learned new things while working in the organisation. I
certainly feel connected with the organisation. This is the big opportunity the main role is
to communicate with different individuals. I have understand different skills which
includes leadership, effective communication etc (Temple, and Gall, 2018). The main
role is to formulate different strategies and approaches to carry out the tasks in an
effective manner.
Describing personal network within the place
I have connected professionally with every individuals which is working in the
organisation. While learning new things in Mortha Halls of Ivy they have helped me to achieve
an effective growth by enhancing my overall knowledge. There are different opportunities on
which I can capitalise in the future (Delany, 2022). There are different areas which I want to
improve for the future job placements. I really positive while learning new things with the
members they were professional and helping me to overcome different challenges which arises
in the workplace. I feel really connected to the organisation. They have provided the flexible
environment in which I was able to learn different things. There are multiples aspects which

could help me to become better. I am also feeling happy in indulging these types of situations it
helps me to attain an effective growth. I will establish a connection with different individuals in
the future they have helped me in a lot of situations. In the future while working in the team there
are multiple new projects which can be taken out effectively. The main focus is to use different
skills which includes the managerial skills etc. I can use them in certain situations to achieve
great results in the future. I can also work part time on different opportunities. This will help me
to become more dynamic and help me to understand different duties of multiple job position. I
can earn to indulge in new courses. Through this I can work and understand new standards of
different job position. After the graduation there are multiple opportunities which could arise in
front of me in an significant manner ( Toscanelli, and et.al 2021).
TASK 2
Placement Project review
The main project which has undertaken in the level 5 placement improves different skills
and capabilities in an effective manner (Foulger, and et.al 2020). I have learned new things
which will help to capitalise on different opportunities in the future. On the other hand, in the
placement role I have learned from the mistakes. There are different objectives which can be
achieved in an effective manner. The time management skills and communication skills help me
to manage the teams. I have also developed the leadership skills which could help me to motivate
the employees. I have effectively communicate with different individuals form multiple
backgrounds. In the future I can attain the desired job position which I want to achieve in the
future (Wen, and Dong, 2019).
TASK 3
Career Plan
Smart Objectives
 Specific – To achieve the role of production manager in a big company
 Measurable – To measure the goal I can help them evaluate the sills and capabilities
which I have developed over a period of time.
 Attainable – The goal could be attained in the coming years
 Realistic – The role of the production manager is realistic and it can be achieved over a
given period of time

 Specific Time frame – It can be achieved with the given period of 2 to 3 years.

Student Name: Date:
Personal Mission Statement: What is my mission in life?
The main vision is to achieve the role of production manager in the upcoming future.
There are different skills and capabilities which includes time management, leadership
skills etc (Krasnova, and Shurygin, 2019). This is the main vision in the life which I want
to achieve in the future.
Long-term Career Goals: 3-5 years
Personal development objectives/ Area of
interest
Areas to develop (competencies, skills,
knowledge needed)
Leadership skills – This is the skill which
take time. The leaders provide the path to
the candidates to attain the goal.
This skill could be developed over a period of time
and with right experience. This skills could be
developed with the indulged in multiple situations.
Understanding new technological tools –
This is one of the most important aspect by
understanding the new technological tools I
can perform my duties in a better way
In order to develop this skill the main focus is to
use the new technological tools which could help to
complete the work in an better way and it is
beneficial for the company.
Motivation skills – This skills could help to
boost the moral of the employees and help
to improve the productivity of the
workplace.
In order to develop this skill I can communicate
with different individuals and motivate them in
order to improve their performance in the company.
Short-term Career Goals: 1-2 years
Personal development objectives/ Area of
interest
Areas to develop (competencies, skills,
knowledge needed)
Teamwork skills - This is the skills which
will help me to perform best in the team.
The objectives and the goals could be
achieved by me in an effective manner.
In order to develop this skills I need to work in a
team and communicate with different members. I
need to contribute in the team through which they
can achieve the necessary goals and objectives
which is set by the management.

Communication skills – This is the skill
which could help me to establish an
effective communication with other
individuals. Through this the tasks can be
fulfilled in an effective manner.
This skill will be developed by communicating with
different individuals form various cultures and
backgrounds. The main focus is to build a healthy
relationship with different individuals.
Managerial skills – This is the skill which
could help in managing different employees
while working in the organisation. There are
different tasks which can be managed
effectively.
This skill could be developed by managing different
candidates in the workplace. There are different
duties and roles which could be divided in an
effective manner to achieve great results for the
company.

What are activities/ action steps that will help you to develop competencies, skills or knowledge so you can reach your personal
development objectives? What resources and support will you need? What are scheduled date and expected completion dates?
Developmental Activities Required
Resources/Support
Scheduled Date Completion Date/ Results
I will develop this skill which
is leadership skills
This skill could be
developed by indulging in
different activities. I need to
show path to the candidates
to attain the specific goal in
a given period of time.
01/08/22 10 august
I will develop time
management skills
This skill could be
developed with the help
performing the tasks prior to
time. I can make the
schedule in order to compete
the tasks in the workplace
03/08/22 12/08/22
I want to improve the
communication skills
This skill could be develop
by communicating with
different individuals and
help them to complete the
work in an effective manner.
02/08/22 10/08/22
I want to develop Problem This skill could be 12 august 21/08/22

solving skills developed by indulging in
different uncertain
situations. There are better
thoughts which could be
carried out effectively.
I want to develop Motivation
skill
This could be developed by
motivating different
individuals and helps ing
them in overcoming
different challenges
13 august 20/08/22
I will develop critical thinking
skills
This skills could be achieved
with the help of solving the
problems in different
multiple uncertain
situations.
11/08/22 25/08/22

CONCLUSION
From the above report, it has been concluded that professional development helps the individual to improve different skills and
capabilities. They can attain an effective growth for the future by improving different aspects. On the other hand, in this report there is
discussion about multiple skills and capabilities which will help the individual to get the best job position in the future. There are multiple areas
which can be improved in an effective manner. Along with that, in this report there is evaluation about the aims of the organisation. The main
focus of the individual is that they can lean form the experience and improve in a significant manner. For further instance, in this report the
candidate can improve different areas in which they are lacking. Professional development helps them in continuous growth over a period of
time

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