FY027 Portfolio: Self Development and Responsibility - CW1 Submission

This portfolio assignment, submitted for the FY027 module 'Preparing for Success: Self Development and Responsibility,' showcases a student's journey towards enhancing employability skills. It includes an introduction outlining the report's objectives, followed by a detailed summary of mini-project workshops attended and their contribution to skill development. The portfolio comprises several appendices, including a personal development plan, SWOT analysis, reading log, time management schedules, communication and presentation skills assessments, academic writing skills analysis, and an up-to-date CV. The student reflects on the value of these appendices in improving self-assessment and skill enhancement. The report concludes by emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and goal setting for success. References to relevant academic sources are also provided.

Module: (FY027) Preparing for Success: Self Development and Responsibility
CW1 - Portfolio
Student’s Name:
ID Number:
ID Number:
Lecturer’s Name:
Submission Date:
Table of Contents
1 Introduction Page No.
2 Mini project workshops attended and how they contributed towards the development of my

employability skills.
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3 Importance and value of the Appendices (12 Documents) that I have compiled and provided as
part of my portfolio
4 Conclusion
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5 References
6 12 Appendices for the Portfolio
Appendix 1 Personal Development Plan
Appendix 2 Personal SWOT Analysis
Appendix 3 Reading Log
Appendix 4 Time Management Skills: Weekly Schedule
Appendix 5 Time Management Skills: Daily To Do List
Appendix 6 Communication Skills: Identification of the most effective skills
Appendix 7 Presentation Skills: Comparison between good and poor practices
Appendix 8 Academic Writing Skills:
Appendix 9 Employability Skills:
Appendix 10 Notes on Reflection
Appendix 11 Up-to-Date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Appendix 12 Action Plan on a specific academic or professional goal you aim to achieve
Optional - Cover Letter
Optional - Photos or samples of work produced in class (during lessons or workshops)
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1. Introduction
In every individual life, success plays important role on basis of goals are achieved. In this education and
corporate world, it is essential to focus on how goals are to be achieved. (Semple, 2018). Main aim of this
report is to understand individual success and goals. This is necessary to be aware about objectives as
well as goals in everyone life
2. Summary: Specify the mini project workshops that you attended and explain how and why they
contributed towards the development of your employability skills (500 words).
I attended min project workshops of digital marketing campaign that was organised in Aston University.
Through attended of this mini project workshops improved my level of learning and it also contributed
towards my development of employability skills as because in this mini workshop many new organisations
came displayed their campaigns regarding their products as well as services. Furthermore, it helped me in
improving of my employability skills as many new ideas were also communicated between students &
professionals. It helped me out in accessing to my inner capabilities on basis of which I become aware
about expectation of professionals & what skills are required to get employability were determined. During
attending of these mini project workshops, I meet with many new people and share my idea of future
growth and also developed the awareness about how new technologies are impacting upon digital
marketing and their usage in business sector. As my goals is to get a job in digital marketing field this mini
project was crucial for me to attend appropriately. I also get opportunity of internships during this workshop
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because as I was extrovert in nature I talked and interacts with many people through which is received
many new internship offers by many companies. But I was looking for job and due to lack of experience in
& in this pandemic situations getting job was not easy. My employability skills get developed because of in
positive interactions with new people who were present during workshops.
3. Summary: In a paragraph or two explain the value or usefulness of the Appendices (12 Documents) that
you have compiled and provided as part of your portfolio.
The given appendices is important as it help in enhancing and increasing value of skills at higher scale.
Also, with help of these appendices evaluation of self own capabilities is done in correct manner. Thus,
appendices have been fulfilled with proper considerations.
4. Conclusion
From above report, it has been seen that it is essential to prepare for success and improve knowledge
accordingly on basis of which it is easy to make decisions about goals in specific way. Moreover, an individual
cannot achieve goals if learning is not gained properly. Thus, it is crucial for both learners as well as teachers to
adopt appropriate learning so that correct mapping is done for accomplishing of goals.
5. References
(Semple, 2018)(McGann, 2019)(Vavra, 2019)(Hartio, 2019)(Gill, 2018)(Anastasiu, 2017)(Wickam, 2018)(Orhan, 2017)
Anastasiu, 2017. How to align the university curricula with the market demands by developing employability skills in the civil engineering
sector.Education Sciences,7(3), p.74.
Gill, 2018. Building employability skills for higher education students: An Australian example.Journal of Teaching and Learning for Graduate
Employability,9(1), pp.84-92.
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Hartio, 2019. Critical success factors in multinational ERP projects: preparing and executing the implementation across borders.
McGann, 2019. Preparing Students for Success in Nontraditional Locations. International Educator, 28(1), pp.36-37.
Orhan, 2017, March. The Role and Importance of Workshops in the Architectural Design Education; Case of" Self Made Architecture I-II. In
5th Cyprus International Conference On Educational Research (Cyicer-2016) (pp. 131-136).
Semple, 2018. LLI: Inspiring and Preparing for Professional Success. Ohio Law., 32, p.12.
Vavra, 2019. Preparing college graduates for Work Success in a rapid changing modern-day business landscape.
Wickam, 2018. Using service-learning to enhance employability skills in graduate business capstones: A dissertation overview. Journal of
Higher Education Outreach and Engagement,22(1), pp.163-174.
6. 12 Appendices for the Portfolio
APPENDIX 1: My Personal Development Plan
My Full Name:
Title of Course I’m Enrolled For:
Name of Institution:
Level at which I am Currently
Studying:
Start Date:
End Date:
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My Reasons/Motivation for Doing this
Course:
Objectives for my personal
development
Actions required to
achieve my objectives
Support and/or
resources I need
Time frame Estimated date
of completion /
achievement
To increase the capacity to
take effective decision
I will perform various
tests related to taking
decision in order to
overcome this ability.
I will take support
from my fellow
mates and
teaching
assistance.
2 days 16/12/20
Enhance level of trust By doing right things
and think about long
term sustainability to
raise degree of trust
I will take support
from my teachers
and supervisors in
improving faith
3 days 19/12/20
Reduce excitement I for this I will engage
myself in activities
Tutors & friends 2 days 21/12/20
Time management Need to make some
effective plans along
with right tools to
conquer time
management skills
Gantt map is most
suitable and
preferable source
in order to combat
with this problem
1 day 22/12/20
APPENDIX 2: My Personal SWOT Analysis ( as a student)
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STRENGTHS (strong points) WEAKNESSES (weak points)
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Good communication skills
1 Quick temperdness
2
Team essences
2 Lack of decision
making ability
3 Good reading skills 3 Trust issues
4 Careful with work 4 Low self assurance
OPPORTUNITIES (potential gains) THREATS (potential losses)
1
To start-up own business
1 Covid-19 affects my
social & educational
life (McGann, 2019).
2
Easy accessibility of resources
2 Lack of job
opportunities due to
economic crises
3 Competent proficiency in college 3 Many more other
students join college
due to lack of job
options and it crests
competition in
college
4 Sympathetic friends 4 Other players with
more involvement,
aids & info.
APPENDIX 3: Reading Log
READING LOG
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DATE TITLE AUTHOR TIME SPENT NUMBER OF PAGES
READ
01/12/20
The study skills handbook
Stella Cottrell 3 days 15 pages
05/12/20
Short term impact of covid-19 lockdown on
urban air pollution in china, nature
sustainability
He, Pan and
Tanaka
2 days 7 pages
APPENDIX 4: Time Management Skills: Weekly Schedule
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
6:00 AM Sleeping time Going to Gym Going to GYM Going to GYM Going to GYM Going to GYM Going to GYM
7:00 AM Fresh-up time Getting ready for
college
Getting ready for
college
Getting ready for
college
Getting ready for
college
Getting ready for
college
Getting ready
for college
8:00 AM Breakfast time Breakfast (omelet +
milk)
Breakfast ( Poha+
orange juice)
Breakfast (Bread+
butter+ milk)
Breakfast
( Banana +milk )
Breakfast
( Sandwich +
milk)
Breakfast
(orange juice +
bread)
9:00 AM Studying for
exams
College College College College College College
10:00
AM
Studying for
exams
Attend Lecture 1 Attend Lecture 1 Attend Lecture 1 Attend Lecture 1 Attend Lecture 1 Attend Lecture
1
11:00
AM
Studying for
exams
Attend Lecture 2 Attend Lecture 2 Attend Lecture 2 Attend Lecture 2 Attend Lecture 2 Attend Lecture
2
12:00 PM Outing with
friends
Book reading time
in library due to
free from lecture
Book reading time
in library due to
free from lecture
Book reading time
in library due to
free from lecture
Book reading
time in library
due to free from
lecture
Book reading
time in library
due to free from
lecture
Book reading
time in library
due to free
from lecture
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1:00 PM Outing with
friends
Launch time Launch time Launch time Launch time Launch time Launch time
2:00 PM Outing with
friends
Attend lecture 3 Attend lecture 3 Attend lecture 3 Attend lecture 3 Attend lecture 3 Attend lecture
3
3:00 PM Outing with
friends
Attend lecture 4 Attend lecture 4 Attend lecture 4 Attend lecture 4 Attend lecture 4 Attend lecture
4
4:00 PM Family time Tea break Tea break Tea break Tea break Tea break Tea break
5:00 PM Family time Attend lecture 5 Attend lecture 5 Attend lecture 5 Attend lecture 5 Attend lecture 5 Attend lecture
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6:00 PM Family time Doing library
research
Doing library
research
Doing library
research
Doing library
research
Doing library
research
Doing library
research
7:00 PM Family time Study for test Study for test Chatting with
friends
Study for test Outing with
friends
Outing with
friends
8:00 PM Watching movie Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
9:00 PM Watching movie Watching TV Family time Watching TV Family time Watching TV Family time
10:00 PM Watching movie Watching TV Family time Watching TV Family time Watching TV Family time
11:00 PM Reading book Reading book Study time Study time Study time Study time Study time
12:00 PM Sleeping time Reading book Study time Study time Study time Study time Study time
1:00 AM Sleeping time Sleeping time Sleeping time Sleeping time Sleeping time Sleeping time Sleeping time
APPENDIX 5: Time Management Skills: Daily To Do List
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Item Priority (High (urgent) /
Low (can wait)
Action to be taken Done (tick)
1 To set my career
goals
By focusing on studies
√
2 Preparing for
exams
Need to give more sitting for studies √
3 Maintain physical
and mental health
By having good food
√
APPENDIX 6: Communication Skills: Effective vs Ineffective Communication
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION I
N
E
F
F
E
C
T
I
V
E
C
O
M
M
U
INERFFECTIVE COMMUINCATION
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