Professional Career Development Report: Role Play and Analysis

This professional career development report analyzes job descriptions, person specifications, and job advertisements for a managerial role at XYZ Ltd. It details the recruitment and selection process, emphasizing the importance of skills and knowledge for effective performance. The report includes a personal development plan (PDP) aimed at addressing weaknesses and enhancing professional capabilities. Key aspects covered are communication skills, technological proficiency, time management, and leadership abilities. The reflection highlights the significance of understanding and eradicating workplace discrimination to foster an inclusive environment. Ultimately, the report aims to prepare the individual for employment by improving self-management, stress management, and overall employability.

PROFESSIONAL CAREER
DEVELOPMENT REPORT
AND ROLE PLAY

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
TASK-1............................................................................................................................................3
TASK-2............................................................................................................................................7
Personal development plan-.......................................................................................................10
Recruitment and selection-........................................................................................................12
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................13
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................1
APPENDIX......................................................................................................................................2

INTRODUCTION
Professional Career Development is defined as the improvement through training and
learning to make advancement in the career (O’Reilly, McMahon and Parker, 2020). It is the
design which helps in proving the start of the career development and planning stages at large
scale.
Thus, the report in Task 1 will analyse how the job description is being framed and is
denoted for the role-play which will be framed within the report. Further, person specification
will be drawn and will be analysed which will address to the aspects of what is the role of person
undertaken within the role-play. The sample for job advert will also be framed which will depict
and will draw the major points of how the job advert is framed. The job selection process will
also create value for the job role of the manager at the XYZ company in an appropriate and
detailed manner. There will be detail analysis of all the aspects and points which will be drawn
below for understanding the job role. In task 2, the recruitment and selection process will be
determined and explained in appropriate manner. These are some major points which are to be
addressed, and they constitute how effectively the reflection will be framed and this will address
to being at the major position of being a manager of the company XYZ. Further and lastly, PDP
is framed to analyse the weaknesses along with the strategies which will be drawn.
TASK-1
Job description-
This is the statement which depicts the detail about a job in an organization so for
carrying out the job efficiently. So such all information of the job is presented in this document.
The document describes the job so the organization can form its policies in order to deploy the
fittest candidate on the slot (Cohen, Sauermann and Stephan, 2020)
Job title- For the post of manager for XYZ Ltd.
Location of the job: Will be working at the head office of the organization. Place of work may
be changed as per requirements of the entity.
Terms: This is a full time job requires 8:30 hours per day.
Requirements: The candidate must have good academic record of marketing course with other

basic skills like communication, technology, management etc. such person should have MBA,
along with commerce as background. Skills like communication, technology and human
behaviour would be examined and better person would be given priority.
Salary: The salary depends on the skills, would be ranging between 28000 and 35000 euros.
About the company: the organization is engaged in retail business which offers a wide range of
products to its customers from different locations in UK. Having 25 main stores, and 10 small
stores. The organization is well-known for its quality and cheap rates. The company is engaged
mainly in clothing business in UK (Olaide and Nyadru, 2018.) The organization operates the
business from head office in London.
Mainly targets women segment, who are under 30 but for man, kids, old aged people clothes are
available.
Objective of the company is to make people believe in their brand and extending them higher
value of the product. Such person will manage entire branch.
Role of the Job:
 Managing marketing strategies.
 Making key decisions.
 Formulation of marketing plans.
 Analysing on regular interval then reporting to the authorities.
 Also focusing on digital marketing and enhancement of capabilities.
 Such person will manage entire branch.
 Branch management related decisions would be taken by it.
 Monthly reports formulation and extending to the higher authorities.
 Management of marketing is a key activity.
Person specification-
Person specification of XYZ Ltd. This is the document which shows the details of those
requirements in a person who is supposed to join particular position (Tanhapour, 2018.) So for
fulfilment the responsibilities the intended requirements are shown here.
Essential (must have) Desirable (Good if have)
skills  Intensive understanding of  Good understanding of person

management.
 Better knowledge of market powers.
 Understanding of digital tools used
in management and marketing.
behaviour.
 If have knowledge of IFRS and
IAS then would be preferred, so
as per requirements can manage
the organization.
knowled
ge
 MBA with first class results.
 Knowledge of commerce and
accountancy, here subjects like
management, communication,
marketing must be part of the
curriculum.
 Communicational skills with better
interactive ability.
 If have extra knowledge of
marketing and digital marketing
management then will be given
priority.
 Knowledge of retail sector and
specifically clothing line.
experien
ce
 At least tow years of work
experience as a manager in any
national or international company.
 Such company must be authorized
by any law.
 If have experience of working in
a retail sector organization then
would be good.
 Workshop pertain to
management is attended by the
candidate then would be
preferred.
attitude  Ready to take challenges and can
make always present for the
organization. Since the job of
manager is a dynamic position and
person holding power is supposed to
make such big decisions so their
attitude of readiness for job is
needed (Van de Vyvere, 2021)
 Good sense of humour and ability to
 If have intention of working for
longer then it will be good for
the organizational perspective.
 Simple, honest and
compassionate person is needed
for the position since being a
manager in the modern business
environment places a range of
challenges which can be

understand things before they
happen.
mitigated with such attitude.
Sample Job advert-
It is the document which shows details about the job in written form, where some job
opportunity is being proclaimed. This is a public document which can be presented both via
online and offline sources to the people so how are desiring can extend their application.
New Job opportunity for you........
XYZ Ltd is a well recognized retailer in UK, the company is looking for a branch manager. The
organization is having its 25 centres from where the business is getting operated. Company is
well-known for its better products on cheaper prices. Organization is having experience of more
than ten years in the market and having vision to extend best services and higher satisfaction
value to the customers.
 The candidate applying for the job must ensure that having first class MBA with
specialization in marketing and human management is needed (Cockerton and Valley,
2020)
 Technological skills and good understanding of modern managerial tools is expected.
 Digital marketing skills and sharp communication ability should be there.
 The candidate must have experience of working as a manager in any national or
international company for tow years. If having experience of working as a branch
manager then would be given higher preference.
All the candidates who are applying for the job will be shortlisted as per the constitution of the
company. Where their experience, academic records and screening interview marks are
commutatively considered.
After short-listing the candidates would be asked for multiple test rounds like technical test,
non-technical test and then interview.
All the information pertain to recruitment process would be shown on the website of the
company which is [e-mail].
Candidates are requested to make timely visit on the site so do not miss any opportunity or key
information.

Contact numbers: 85926****12, 990*****263.
(Note- for any query or information candidates are requested to visit the site and can also make
call on the above shared contact number. The call will be attended in the office time which is
8am to 9pm.)
WhatsApp number: 889***99999.
Facebook ID: XYZ retailers.
Starting date of the form is **/**/****
Last date of filling the form is **/**/****
Job selection-
Job selection is the process in which the organization select the most appropriate
candidate for certain job. This is a negative process since in recruitment where all the people
who are fulfilling the criteria are allowed to proceed but in selection out of those people besides
the suitable candidates others are rejected (Nigam, Roy, 2019)
In job selection the company follows several steps in order to select the most suitable
candidate so the objective to deploy him can be fulfilled. With this regard the steps are as- Job
designing, position description, constituting a selection team, asking for recruitment process and
carry out it, screening test in order to wipe out undesirable candidates, further tests as per norms
and requirements of the job, final interview then recommendation of hiring.
The suggested steps are not compulsorily stated, different organizations are having their
different needs and as per their ease they decide their job selection process. In any organization
the superiority of their selection process decides the efficiency of the workforces. That's the
reason selection process must be free from any bias such as discrimination on different basis,
free from favouritism, no canvassing and giving equal chance to every applicant.
TASK-2
Skills and knowledge contribute towards working effectively-
My goal of life is to be a successful manager who do its job with most efficiency. For this
purpose I would be shining my personality in different ways so can be most suitable personality
for being a manager. For being a good manager there are some skills which are compulsorily
needed. For instance- good communicational ability, understanding of human behaviour aspect,

consumer behaviour and their mood swings understanding, technical knowledge pertain to the
job, ability of deciphering business environment factors and one of the biggest thing which is
needed in modern management is ability to accept adaptions. In my reflection I found that I am
having such qualities, skills which would pave way for achieving my goals such as my
knowledge of the subject, good and corporative attitude, ability to learn the things faster and the
biggest thing what I believe is salient skills of mine is quality of recognizing business
environmental factors and their impact on the business.
Some aspects I found were missing in my practices such as communicational skills and
technological knowledge such as using different tools an application, time management was no
as good as it should be, without these skills ones can not perform better both as a learner or as a
professional.
Working as a manger is not an easy task on daily basis there are range of such issues a
manger faces so my knowledge with respect to discrimination, disability matters and inclusion
offers me wide window to perform my task efficiently. In any organization this is duty of a
manager to eradicate all forms of discrimination such as race, caste, creed, gender, age,
nationality, language etc. people who are having any disability must be given equal opportunity
to prove them. For marking up these aims inclusive practices is being followed where aspects
which can bring all people together under single umbrella are promoted, so my knowledge with
this regard would help on work place.
Readiness for employment-
There are some set of attitude, skills, knowledge, aptitude, emotional intelligence are
needed which assure that a person is ready for employment, As I found in my reflective practice
that there are many of such aspects I am bearing which uphold the notion of my readiness for
employment.
My potential of self management, deep understanding of the academic knowledge, good
way of managing stress, understanding market dynamics make me ready for the employment yet
there are some areas where I am not much good and having need to surge the performance for
instance my poor communication, lack of leadership skills, improper time management, and
lower level of research skills are hindering the way of my employability.
As I have experienced many aspects specifically while playing the role when I was asked
about my extra abilities which separate me from others and uphold my conviction of being a

manager then I realized that due to some poorness the employability is being hindered. For
eradication of such aspects and making myself thrive I will abide with the Career Development
Plan.
SMART goals of my professional life-
For being a good manager I have formed my own SMART goals of life. My goal of life
is Specific, I just want to be a manager who lead organization efficiently, for measurement of the
goals there are multiple parameters I can abide with. For instance can measure my growth and
get reviews from others, the aim of being a good manager is Attainable since I am pursuing the
management course and having good academic background as well which would help me ahead.
The goal is Realistic in nature, cause I have acquired such experiences too like during the class
projects I have shown my ability to lead others and manage complex tasks in attempt to ace
bigger, so I believe that the goal of life is realistic, the fact can not be ignored that the goal must
be achieved in a particular time span so as it is planned to be achieved as quick as possible.
Learning styles-
My learning styles are very versatile in nature I keep using different methods to make the
learning concepts and content receptive to me. For instance, I generally prefer visual style so can
memorize the content for longer (Dinham, 2021.) Reading is another element which is very
productive in nature, for achieving the goal of being a good manager it is essential to read
different books so can enhance my knowledge of managing business operations and human
resources too.
I am the person who also uses social observation approach too, cause management is the task
where a person is needed to observe the circumstances and then making decision in order to
encounter potential trouble makers. My skills with this regard allow me to thrive with my
learning intentions. As there are multiple types of such learning styles which are suitable for
different types of people due to individual differences in term of human skills. I keep using new
styles as well so can find the most suitable one.
Motivational theories-
For keeping myself motivated I use different things like reading books, making
adventures visits timely, giving myself challenges and fulfilling them, but I found that as a
human being we are having our different needs which motivate us. As McClelland's
achievement motivation theory suggested (Demmans Epp, Akcayir and Phirangee, 2019) that

there are three main driving forces which are behind motivation of a human being. These forces
are affiliation, power and achievement. So in my case as I have found while going through
reflective practise that achievement is the driver which motivates me the most, for being
motivated I give myself some challenging tasks and deadlines too then strive to grab them in the
least time which motivates me. Other aspects life power and affiliation are also key factors and
due to dedication and rigorous nature of learning new, such elements are also being experienced.
Personal strengths and areas need improvement-
My personal strengths include strong commitment towards my profession, I believe in
running after just my aim which is cemented in my mind. Other aspects like my ability to lead
myself in order to achieve mutual goals, in communication there is peril in the performance yet
using feedbacks appropriately for self development is being practised well. Self motivation,
strong work ethics and personal life moralities, creative perspective and not taking steps back in
tough times are my personal strengths.
On the other side some areas which need improvement are also found. For instance my
poor communication is the biggest obstacle in my career path, other aspects what I found while
going through role-play is lack of proper research skills, management of time is another weak
zone which hindered the way and some extra black sides consist poor leadership. Leading myself
for any project is an easy task but when it comes to lead other I feel challenging.
Personal development plan-
Action
Plan
Strategy to achieve the
aim
Resources needed for
the fulfilment of the
aim
Evaluations strategy Time
Communi
cational
efficiency
is needed
to be
improved.
Since communication is
one of the crucial aspect
so for the improvement
of communication it is
planned to join an online
course where
communicational aspects
For joining the course
of communication it
will cost me around
1000 euros.
Some other equipments
like online subscription
charges, internet
The online course
providers will be
observing and
evaluating my work
by their self.
They will be giving
me monthly feedback
4
months
Will be
needed.

will be deeply studied.
Further I would also go
through some self
practices as well like
participating in
workshops so can
improve my
communication.
charges and other
books would cost
approximately 250
euros.
and suggestions to
improve my work.
The personal efforts I
would be making will
be evaluated by my
teachers and fellow
students, their views
will be taken into
consideration.
Research
skills
As I have felt in my role-
play that due to lack of
research skills I faced
issues.
Now for improving my
research skills will be
getting my research
papers published by the
university I am studying
from.
For publishing research
papers I need to spend
around 3000 euros
because different
resources like books,
stationary, data
software would be
purchases and for
making the research
paper published need to
pay money to the
magazines.
The work of paper
evaluation and my
skills pertain to
research ability will be
overlooked by the
professors under
whom the task will be
carried out. They will
also guide for
eradication of perils
and for further
improvement.
1 month.
Time
managem
ent skills
improvem
ent.
To enhance time
management will be
following reflection
methodology.
Every day will decide the
tasks and would perform
them as per the decided
schedule.
For carrying out the
tasks there would no
need to spend
something financially,
but other things like a
diary, sticky notes etc.
will be needed.
At the end of the day
Evaluation of the
objective will be done
by myself and at the
end of a week, the
results would be
shown to my teachers
so can grab something
better from them.
Initially
practice
it for 1
month.

for evaluation will be
using smart application.
Leadershi
p skills
developm
ent.
Here I will follow
multiple strategies at the
same time. For instance-
would read about, being
good listener, problem
solving skills, expand
knowledge of my work,
conflict management etc.
No need of resources
but things like articles,
online sources will cost
around 500 euros.
Here will be carrying
out 360 degree
analysis so can take
feedback from all the
relevant stakeholders
and as per their views
can improve the
performance.
2
months.
Recruitment and selection-
The roles I have played have been wonderful, in the class where with my fellow students I
carried out the task of interview.
The description of the experience of role was very dynamic (Pazhoman and Sarkhosh,
2019) firstly I played role of an interviewer then became interviewee where I was supposed to
perform my hypothetical task with proper diligence. Firstly I have been played role of an
interviewer where the fellow student had applied for marketing manager post, latter I replied
questions as interviewee who applied for manager post.
The feelings of my role-play is unique in nature while going through the role of
interviewer I have closely observed my ability to ask questions and influencing interlocutor
whereas I have also enjoyed being asked questions too. I am feeling motivated and positive about
my work as an interviewee, yet I feel like I have used some data and information without proper
research so ability to dive deeply in pertaining issues is very much-needed for me.
I have seen my work closely while evaluating my performance I found myself
incompetent in a few areas like my communication while replying as an interviewee was not
much good at the same time while asking questions as an interviewer I have done it well. Other
aspects like my level of knowledge, factual information knowledge, were good yet the way it had
to be delivered was not satisfactory.
If the entire role is analyses then to my mind there have been some areas where strong
need of improvement like- I need to work on my time management, communication and ability

to understand human behaviour, some other things like skills with technology will be helpful
with respect to the work since as I have applied for manager post in my role-play where I have
been asked questions pertain to technical skills and I found it difficult. As I have applied for
manager post so the questions related to daily life challenges and competence to counter them
were also presented and I found myself incompetent in situation handling.
In conclusion It can be said that the role-play had been educative and taught a lot in
different ways. I learnt how to manage situation and how to counter tricky question, further
while asking questions as an interviewer there are multiple areas a person is supposed for
instance- recognition of talent, ability to control emotions of the interviewee, conversational
skills, arrangement of question and maintaining flow and foremost thing knowledge of the
questions which are being asked. I can summarize that with respect to these areas I can improve
a bit so enhance my capabilities.
For the purpose of action plan in order to encounter the perils and potential jeopardies I
will be forming personal development plan, which would be depicting entire picture of my role
and on the basis of PDP would go for further improvement in my skills both professional and
educational. The personal development plan is prepared to mitigate all those perils what I have
observed while going through the role-play and figured out some areas where I was lacking
behind.
CONCLUSION
Thus, it is concluded from the above report that Task 1 analysed how the job description
was being framed and denoted for the role-play which was framed within the report. Further,
person specification was drawn and analysed which addressed to the aspects of what were the
role of person undertaken within the role-play. The sample for job advert was also being framed
which depicted and draw the major points of how the job advert was framed. The job selection
process also create value for the job role of the manager at the XYZ company in an appropriate
and detailed manner. There was done in detail analysis of all the aspects and points which were
to be drawn below for understanding the job role. In task 2, the recruitment and selection process
was being determined and explained in an appropriate manner. These are some major points
which were to be addressed, and they constitute how effectively the reflection was being framed
and this addressed to being at the major position of being a manager of the company XYZ.

Further and lastly, PDP was framed to analyse the weaknesses along with the strategies which
were drawn.

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APPENDIX
Application Form –
This is the application form which has been addressed and is created in an effective and
efficient manner for the position of being a manager in XYZ company.
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JOB APPLICATION OF XYZ Company
Name of candidate-
Father's name-
Date of birth-
Permanent address-
Contact number-
Additional contact number-
Subjects-
Educational qualification- (All the professional education qualifications which the candidate has
gone through and has acquired).
Personal Information-
Email address-
Experience latter-(it is mandatory here for candidates otherwise they will be disqualified)
Signature-
(Note- This is responsibility of candidates to make sure that all the information are correct as
per their best knowledge, in case any discrepancy is found while verifying documents then
applicant would be solely responsible for its elimination.
Hard copy of the form must be submitted before the last date otherwise candidate would not be
considered.)
QUESTIONS ASKED AS INTERVIEWER-
Why do you want to be a manager, what are those factors which made you think about this job?
The job of a manager is very dynamic in nature and I personally believe that being a manager I
would be able to use my skills in more efficient way. There are ample choices but this is the job
where I found myself suitable due to my possessed qualities.
Tell us something about your personal characters and how are they suitable to fulfil the
requirements of the job you are applying for?
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My qualities to always ready to learn something new makes my task easier. I also like to guide
people and help them in their work, quality to learn from experience make me suitable for the
job. I am the person who always shows readiness to try hands in something new.
Why should we select you, satisfy us since there are other applicants as well who are also
striving to get the position so what do you think you bring special to our organization?
I believe that every person come with its own set of knowledge but if I get selected then would
be helping organization in achieving its objectives. My ability to abide with circumstances and
leading people efficiently make me special and suitable for the job.
If there is conflict between two subordinates then how would you manage them?
I will firstly see the seriousness of the issue and would try to resolve it with negotiation, yet it is
not getting resolved then will go for some extra efforts.
How the technological advancements like AI, Machine Learning, Robotics would affect the
management operations in the retail industry?
The role of management will be enhanced since these all developments are coming up with new
challenges. In retail industry over the time some other forms of changes have been imparted and
I think that would be bringing better to the management.
If you also want to ask us anything pertain to our company, work culture, organizational policy
so can freely ask.
QUESTIONS ASKED AS AN INTERVIEWEE-
Why our company?
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I think it is a good organization and will be giving me opportunity to work efficiently, using my
skills. I have observed a range of other organization but found that your company is
offering a wide window to use my skills and give more to the organization.
Is it your first job or left any previous organization? Did you have any personal issue there?
It is my second job I left xyz Ltd where I have worked for more than two year. It was a
wonderful time I have spent there. I did not have any such severe personal issue but I
found myself trapped and unable to use my skills properly in benefit of the entity, so I
left the job.
Why you left that job?
I wanted to bring some changes in my life and the biggest reason was the opportunity to perform
work, I was engaged in limited activities. I also wanted to bring something new in my
life and I think changes make you stronger to accept new.
Who is your job ideal?
My job ideal is Elon Musk, Since I have seen that man getting evolved over the time. I found
him passionate for his dreams and at once what he decides to do then at any cost he grab
that. He not only my role model but I consider him my standard too.
What qualities have you seen in that man and would you like to inculcate in you”?
I think that man is having good ability to work with others and envisioning great projects in life.
I personally believe it you are a great dimmer and a hard-working man then can achieve
anything.
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