Self-Reflection Assignment: SWOT Analysis and Work Integrated Learning

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Assignment 6 – SELF REFLECTION
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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
Part A...............................................................................................................................................4
Complete your SWOT by identifying:........................................................................................4
SWOT Discussion and justification of your STRENGTHS highlighting the spider graph
results...........................................................................................................................................5
SWOT Discussion and justification of your WEAKNESSES highlighting the spider graph
results...........................................................................................................................................5
SWOT Discussion and justification of OPPORTUNITIES using the spider graph results........6
SWOT Discussion and justification of THREATS using the spider graph results.....................6
Part B...............................................................................................................................................8
Prepare the following information that will inform a future CV.................................................8
CV PREP Identification of and evidence of your strengths; Identification of WIL opportunities
to support strengths......................................................................................................................8
CV PREP Discuss how WIL helps you implement your personal strategy................................8
Reference List..................................................................................................................................9
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Introduction
Self-reflection is important in order to analyze one’s own capability such that the areas where a
person is weak can be figured out and can be improved (Travers et al., 2015). It aids to identify a
person’s strength as well using SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) tool
such that it can be used grasp the opportunities that are available to a person. The threats that are
imposed on a person can also be determined using the tool that in turn aids a person to achieve
the goals and objectives that he or she has set thereby aiding the person to lead a better life.
In this assignment, I have discussed my strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats with its
justification with respect to spider graph. I have also discussed the ways work integrated learning
can aid me to implement the strategies that I have devised for myself. The assignment aided me
to understand my traits adequately that in turn can aid me to achieve my personal goals, such that
I can be driven towards and grab the opportunities that can make my life better.
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Part A
Complete your SWOT by identifying:
Figure 1: PRE TEST Spider graph
(Source: created by the learner)
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Figure 2: POST TEST Spider graph
(Source: created by the learner)
SWOT Discussion and justification of your STRENGTHS highlighting the spider graph
results
The red area in the graph is the Post Personal Edge Spider Graph that aids to figure out the areas
where one has proceeded and improved. The strengths that I have are that I have high goals as
well as values. I have excellent personal learning styles and I am emotionally intelligent. I can
manage myself adequately that assists me to handle the tasks I have been allocated efficiently.
The learning style that I follow aids me to learn everything in less time and quickly respond to
any kind of situations or issues I face (Phadermrod et al., 2019).
I am emotionally intelligent that assists me to handle any kind of issues that I face calmly that in
turn helps me to understand the problem properly and take out its efficient solution. Others have
noticed in me, that I am quick learner and can come out of any worse situation as I work on
myself diligently. I can use my skills to become a good leader and motivate people under me to
proceed in the right direction. I can use my emotional intelligence to gain advantage over others,
as generally people are not emotionally strong that makes them panic in severe situations.
SWOT Discussion and justification of your WEAKNESSES highlighting the spider graph
results
As it can be seen in the spider graph, I lack critical thinking that forbids me to analyze a situation
thoroughly and prevent me from making decisions (Gürel and Tat, 2017). I am not self-aware
that prevents me from figuring out the areas that I need to improve by working hard. My
creativity skills are low, that affects my innovation skills as well since if I am trapped in any
situation that requires a new technique to be resolved I fail in the attempt. In order to work in any
organization, that requires innovative skills I may fail in contributing new ideas to the company
that in turn can affect the productivity and profitability of the organization.
I have low flexibility and adaptability as noticed by others that hinders my performance since I
cannot embrace any kind of changes positively. This can affect my career since if I fear from
changes and modifications; it will obstruct my chances of career growth that in turn will prevent
me from achieving the goals and objectives that I have. In order to compete with others in the
industry it is necessary that I have good adaptability skills so that I can adjust myself in any kind
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of situation that I face. It is of utmost importance that I improve my critical thinking skills such
that I can evaluate any kind of situation and come out of it with excellence.
SWOT Discussion and justification of OPPORTUNITIES using the spider graph results
Since I am emotionally intelligent and good personal learning style, I have good opportunities in
the market that makes me eligible for any kind of job opportunity and makes me better than
others. I have opportunities of higher studies and opportunities to join courses that can aid me
gain knowledge and enhance my skills. I have zeal to improve that makes me put in sincere
efforts to enhance my skills (Gupta and Mishra, 2016). The efforts that I have put have enabled
me to become aware of myself, and enhance my adaptability skills as well. It has aided me to
overcome my drawbacks as I have succeeded enhance my creativity skills along with my
analytical skills. The efforts that I put have enabled me to grab the opportunities available by
enhancing my skills.
SWOT Discussion and justification of THREATS using the spider graph results
The threats that I have is that the competition in the market is high that limits the opportunities
that are available in the market. However, in the post spider graph it can be seen that I have lost
my skill of self-awareness that can affect my performance drastically. I need to work on myself
more so that I can have competitive advantage over others with respect to other candidates in the
market who are looking for good jobs. The competitors that I have are working on themselves
such that they can improve their skills and enhance their skill in order to achieve their goals and
objectives.
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Part B
Prepare the following information that will inform a future CV
CV PREP Identification of and evidence of your strengths; Identification of WIL
opportunities to support strengths
I have high goals and objectives along with excellent personal learning styles and emotional
intelligence as it can be seen in the spider graph. I can use my strengths in order to lead a team as
I already have experience of leading a team in school netball and as a senior prefect in school. I
was Athletic captain and Games caption in school; therefore, I have team managing skills as
well. Thus, I have WIL (Work Integrated Learning) opportunities as well that can support my
strengths like internships as a leader, or practical works that can aid me to enhance my abilities
(Jackson et al., 2017).
CV PREP Discuss how WIL helps you implement your personal strategy
WIL (Work Integrated Learning) opportunities can aid me to execute the strategies that I have
personally and aid me to achieve my professional goals as the internships or practical works that
I will do will aid me to figure out the areas that I lack and enhance the strengths that I have
thereby aiding me to have overall development. This will assist me to work on myself and
improve my skills as well as it will make me ready to deal with any kind of situation that I might
face in my professional life effectively. Thus, it will aid me to achieve the goals and objectives
that I have set for myself in terms of my career and profession, thereby aiding me to achieve
heights of success. WIL opportunities will aid me to work as well as learn and improve myself.
(Jackson and Wilton, 2016).
Strengths Weaknesses
 High Goals As Well As Values
 Excellent Personal Learning Styles
 Emotionally Intelligent
 Quick Learner
 Creativity Skills Are Low
 Not Self-Aware
 Low Flexibility And Adaptability
 Low Critical Thinking Skills
Opportunities Threats
 Higher Studies  Competition In The Market Is High
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 Opportunities To Join Courses  Lost My Skill Of Self-Awareness
Table 1: SWOT Worksheet
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Reference List
Gupta, G. and Mishra, R.P., 2016. A SWOT analysis of reliability centered maintenance
framework. Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering, 22(2), pp.130-145.
Gürel, E. and Tat, M., 2017. SWOT ANALYSIS: A THEORETICAL REVIEW. Journal of
International Social Research, 10(51).
Jackson, D. and Wilton, N., 2016. Developing career management competencies among
undergraduates and the role of work-integrated learning. Teaching in Higher Education, 21(3),
pp.266-286.
Jackson, D., Rowbottom, D., Ferns, S. and McLaren, D., 2017. Employer understanding of
work-integrated learning and the challenges of engaging in work placement
opportunities. Studies in Continuing Education, 39(1), pp.35-51.
Phadermrod, B., Crowder, R.M. and Wills, G.B., 2019. Importance-performance analysis based
SWOT analysis. International Journal of Information Management, 44, pp.194-203.
Travers, C.J., Morisano, D. and Locke, E.A., 2015. Self‐reflection, growth goals, and academic
outcomes: A qualitative study. British Journal of Educational Psychology, 85(2), pp.224-241.
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