Reflective Practice, Values, Skills, Career: Self-Assessment Analysis

This assignment showcases a student's self-assessment and reflection on their values, skills, and career goals within the context of a leadership and project management unit. The student revisits their initial values and skills, comparing them to their current perspectives after completing the unit. The assignment includes a self-audit based on the PMI Talent Triangle, exploring technical, strategic, and leadership competencies. The student also researches and analyzes the CAPM and PMP certifications, determining the most appropriate certification to pursue. Furthermore, the assignment incorporates resume gap analysis, focusing on hard and soft skills, and how they relate to a specific job application. The student provides detailed answers, including a review of the job application process and a plan for future career steps. The assignment also includes an analysis of a project related to homelessness, highlighting the student's ability to apply project management principles and reflective practice.

Name: PATEL PARTH AVINASHKUMAR
Student Number:12055708
Campus: MELBOURNE
Workshop Tutor: VIDHYESH ALVE
1. Five Values
1.1 Five Values Grouping
Value group 1 Value group 2 Value group 3 Value Group 4 Value group 5
leadership
Fun
Generosity
Risk Taking
Security
Community
Brilliance
Flexibility
Happiness
Peace
Daring
Teamwork
Thankfulness
Relationships
Humility
Encouragement
Proactivity
Contribution
Fairness
Family
Learning
Preparedness
Curiosity
Charity
Inspiration
1.2 Five values ordered
Level of
importance
Value
1st (Most important) Risk-taking
2nd Peace
3rd Daring
4th Family
5th Learning

Name: PATEL PARTH AVINASHKUMAR
Student Number:12055708
Campus: MELBOURNE
Workshop Tutor: VIDHYESH ALVE
1.3 My job
(a) My current job is cleaning
(b) An industry that I would like to work in and a particular organization I would like to work
with the automotive company and the organization is a multinational company.
(c) I would like to work for them because I want to become a businessman.
(d) The value I would most prefer this organization to possess leadership
1.4 What would you like to achieve from this unit?
In this unit, I want to learn things (knowledge, skill) and apply in the future.
2. PMI Talent Triangle Self Audit

Name: PATEL PARTH AVINASHKUMAR
Student Number:12055708
Campus: MELBOURNE
Workshop Tutor: VIDHYESH ALVE
2.1 Technical Project Management
Not
competent
Somewhat
competent
Uncertain Competent Highly
Competent
Agile practices 
Data gathering and
modeling

Earned Value Management 
Governance 
Lifecycle management 
Performance management 
Requirements management
and traceability

Risk management 
Schedule management 
Scope management 

Name: PATEL PARTH AVINASHKUMAR
Student Number:12055708
Campus: MELBOURNE
Workshop Tutor: VIDHYESH ALVE
Time, budget, and cost
estimation

Other
(Specify)____________
2.2 Strategic and Business Management
Not
competent
Somewhat
competent
Uncertain Competent Highly
Competent
Benefits management and
realization

Business acumen 
Business models and
structures

Competitive analysis 
Customer relationship and
satisfaction


Name: PATEL PARTH AVINASHKUMAR
Student Number:12055708
Campus: MELBOURNE
Workshop Tutor: VIDHYESH ALVE
Industry Knowledge and
standards

Legal and regulatory
compliance

Market awareness and
conditions

Operational functions (e.g.
finance, marketing)

Strategic planning,
analysis, alignment

Other
(specify)_____________
2.3 Leadership

Name: PATEL PARTH AVINASHKUMAR
Student Number:12055708
Campus: MELBOURNE
Workshop Tutor: VIDHYESH ALVE
Not
competent
Somewhat
competent
Uncertain Competent Highly
Competent
Brainstorming 
Coaching and mentoring 
Conflict management 
Emotional intelligence 
Influencing 
Interpersonal skills 
Listening 
Negotiation 
Problem-solving 
Team building 
Other
(Specify)_____________

Name: PATEL PARTH AVINASHKUMAR
Student Number:12055708
Campus: MELBOURNE
Workshop Tutor: VIDHYESH ALVE
3. CAPM / PMP self-audit
Research the two Project Management Institute certifications of Certified Associate in Project
Management (CAPM) and Project Management Professional (PMP) and fill in the table
below.
3.1. Certification Application and Eligibility Criteria self-audit
(a) Your
highest level
of education
attained
Bachelor of mechanical engineering
(b) Your
project
Management
experience
No experience
(c) Your
project
Management
education
2300

Name: PATEL PARTH AVINASHKUMAR
Student Number:12055708
Campus: MELBOURNE
Workshop Tutor: VIDHYESH ALVE
3.2 Eligibility Analysis:
Highlight the statement that accurately applies to you for the CAPM and PMP certification
rows
a)
CAPM
I have a CAPM
certification
I am eligible for the
CAPM
I am not yet eligible for
the CAPM
b) PMP I have a PMP
certification
I am eligible for the PMP I am not yet eligible for
the PMP
(c) What would be the most appropriate certification to apply for in the next twelve months?
i) CAPM
ii) PMP
iii) Neither a CAPM or PMP because
(specify)_____________________________________
4. Resume Gaps
You are to find an advertisement for a job that you would like to apply for, or use one of
those which have been provided on Moodle.
Job title and
reference number
Project Manager (96971)
Organization AWMA Water Control Solutions (AWMA)
Industry Infrastructure

Name: PATEL PARTH AVINASHKUMAR
Student Number:12055708
Campus: MELBOURNE
Workshop Tutor: VIDHYESH ALVE
Skill to improve
during the unit.
Position description Talent triangle Current
competency level
4.1 Hard Skill
Demonstrated
Hard Skill
Scope management.
To ensure the projects has great impact on the target group, I had to
narrow down to specific area based on the resources available. Since
there was a limitation o both human and financial resources, the team
settled on Melbourne CBD. More lives would benefit from the program
(Ewin, 2019).
Situation Foodstuffs distribution for homeless people in Melbourne CBD.
Task Selection of a suitable area for the project.
Action Approximation of the cost of the project.
Identification of possible partners for the project.
Result Successful implementation of the food distribution program

Name: PATEL PARTH AVINASHKUMAR
Student Number:12055708
Campus: MELBOURNE
Workshop Tutor: VIDHYESH ALVE
4.2 Soft Skill
Demonstrated
Soft Skill
Brainstorming
The task required critical thinking on how the team would raise the
resources requird for the project.
Situation Limited resources, both financial and human resources.
Task Identification of possible partners for the project.
Action Resource mobilization for interested persons to contribute to the project,
Result Adequate resources were consolidated for the program.
5.1 Action
Task 1
The job chosen is a Sales Engineer position at AWMA Water Control Solutions (AWMA).
The position provides an opportunity not only to develop some of the key project
management skills but also a chance to interact with some of the most established industry

Name: PATEL PARTH AVINASHKUMAR
Student Number:12055708
Campus: MELBOURNE
Workshop Tutor: VIDHYESH ALVE
players involved in water infrastructure and supply in Australia. The job requires high levels
of innovation, therefore, would build my ability to brainstorm and come up with the best
solutions for the problems at hand. Teamwork and coordination would be very critical when
executing daily roles. All these aims at solving some of the main changes faced by the
community about water supply and water infrastructure in the country. Attached is the job
advert with some of what it entails.
Task 2
The sections of the curriculum vitae that updated to suit specific job vacancy include the
skills section, the volunteer section, and referee section. There was a need to highlight key
skills that would be relevant to the job applied for.

Name: PATEL PARTH AVINASHKUMAR
Student Number:12055708
Campus: MELBOURNE
Workshop Tutor: VIDHYESH ALVE
In addition, including the volunteer project of feeding homeless people in the city of
Melbourne was intentional and aimed at showing that the applicant had experience of
working with community members and other firms towards the implementation of projects.
A copy of the CV is attached.
Task 3
The Do’s when applying for a Job
 Proofread your application several times before submission to ensure there are no
grammatical errors. You can have a friend proofread the application as we before you
submit (Wolthoff, 2017).
 Attaché documents requested for in the job advert
 Submit your application within the timelines given. Ensure that you do the submission
before the deadline.
 Keenly and repeatedly read the instructions to ensure the application conforms to all
the requirements.
 Ensure that the information provided is consistent with the information included in
your resume.
 Elaborate what value you would add if given the opportunity. Clearly elaborate what
contributions you wish to make to the firm if they should decide to hire you.
The Dont’s when applying for a Job
 Do not provide negative information when applying for a position. This kind of
information may be used against you during the section process.
 Do not leave blank spaces in your applications. Make sure you fill all the sections.

Name: PATEL PARTH AVINASHKUMAR
Student Number:12055708
Campus: MELBOURNE
Workshop Tutor: VIDHYESH ALVE
 Do not provide unclear answers to the questions asked.
 Do not provide a specific salary that you would want to be paid. Rather, give a range.
5.2 Next Step
a) Building your CV
Work/career related action to add to
Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Vast experience in Sales and Marketing
b) Finding Balance
A fun/ exciting activity that you have never
done before
Attend drawing classes
References
Ewin, N. (2019). Theme 6 Reflective Practice v06 (May 2019).

Name: PATEL PARTH AVINASHKUMAR
Student Number:12055708
Campus: MELBOURNE
Workshop Tutor: VIDHYESH ALVE
Wolthoff, R. (2017, August 25). Applications and Interviews: Firms’ Recruiting Decisions in
a Frictional Labour Market. The Review of Economic Studies, 85(12), 1314–1351.
doi:10.1093/restud/rdx045