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CAREER MANAGEMENT- CDEV 8130
Assignment 1: My Career Profile
Academic year 2021-
Worth 15% of Final Grade
Due Date This assignment is due by the end of module 4. Purpose Creating a career profile will allow you to gain the career clarity you need to be able to communicate your skills to employers. This will be done through your resume, branding, and interviewing as you search for work. Explanation of tasks During the first four modules of this course, you were given a series of activities to complete. Review your work prior to uploading your completed career profile as a single word document to the Assignment Submission Folder. Prior to completing the tasks, be sure to review the attached rubrics. Student Name: Dharti Patel Student Number: 8807575 List of activities: Module 1: Elevator Pitch Discussion Post Ensure you have uploaded your elevator pitch and provide feedback to one of your peers. Module 2: Reflection questions In the first module, we reviewed Franklin’s (2014) definition of career: “The full expression of who you are and how you want to be in the world. And it keeps expanding as it naturally goes through cycles of stability and change” (p.456). Now that you’ve had a chance to consider this definition of career, it’s time for you to put some thoughts into your definition of Career and Career Management.
What does the word career mean to you?
My professional life refers to my growth and actions during the course of my working years, especially as they relate to my profession. It lists the numerous positions I have held and will hold, as well as titles and projects completed throughout my career. A career is anything that has to do with my professional development, such as work decisions, professions I have worked in, and advancements I have made throughout my life.
When you think of career management, what comes to mind? What elements to
you think will be important to you as you manage your career over your lifetime?
Career management is the process of allocating resources throughout my life in order to reach long-
term job objectives. It's a never-ending process that helps me to adapt to our fast-paced company's changing needs. The career management method incorporates self-awareness, career planning/exploration, lifelong learning, and networking, which are all significant components of life. Lifestyle, attitude, transferable abilities, and networking are all important to me as I manage my career over time. Lifestyle: One of the most important factors to contemplate is the character of one's personality and the level of job satisfaction. Extroverted people like engaging with others and find fulfilment in jobs that require a lot of social interaction. for eg. they will excel in sales, medicine, healthcare, and customer service, whereas introverts excel in jobs where they don't have to deal with others and are left with their own devices, such as system administrators or researchers. Personality: It's crucial to strike a balance between what's required and what's desired. Another thing to think about is the location. Some people dislike crowds and will avoid working in a city with a long commute, while others who appreciate the quick pace of city life may not want to work in a position that needs remote work. Transferrable Skills: By connecting a possible career to a current skill set, a greater alignment of interests and experience can be established. Instead of traveling every day to work all over the city/suburbs, a technician may enroll in a degree program and work in an office on projects. The former technician will profit in their new work not just because of their new talents, but also because of their industrial experience. Networking: Career networking occurs when someone uses personal, professional, academic, or family contacts to help them find work, achieve career objectives, or learn more about their field or another field in which they'd like to work. We could use networking to find out about employment openings or gain access to a company we'd like to work for. Module 3: Strengths, Assets, Personal Qualities, STAR Stories, STAR statements
My Strengths (Skills)
Using the table, identify at least 7 skills that you think will be most important for your future career, so you can be more prepared when it comes time for resume and cover letter writing. Skill Where I did it Example Passion As a tour manger
I’m very
passionate about
traveling and
Time Management First Semester of my course in Conestoga college I'm having trouble managing my time at the start of the semester because of college workloads in the form of assignments, as well as going to work to pay my bills. As a result, I devised a time management strategy that enabled me to complete my tasks on time. Adaptability Different Companies Depending on the nature of the firm, job roles and responsibilities may alter. When I transfer to a new company, it is critical that I adjust rapidly to the new working environment. Full of life Workplace Not every day is sunny, and it is usual for people to feel down and tired, but it is critical to feel good and do activities that you enjoy in order to feel energized. Positive view Life The world is what we make of it; if we begin to see the world through a negative lens, everything will be unpleasant and negative; nevertheless, it is critical to see the bright side of things and to attempt to make the best of every situation.
My Assets (Education, Training)
Provide all details of the assets you currently possess in this table. Asset Where I did I obtain it from When did I obtain it or will obtain it Knowledge I obtained Bachelor’s in Engineering Gujarat University 2015 The graduation degree was of 4 years and it help me to understand the software and technology from a practical point of view Master’s of Technology Nirma University 2017 The graduation degree was of 2 years and it help me to understand the network protocols. Experience MNC 2017-2021 I was working as a backend developer. We were providing services and data to international clients. I have developed my communication skill by communicating with clients and also developed my skills in the backend. Recent Work Array Retail and Manufacturing March 2022 Worked as store fixture where I have to fix all the merchandising items according to planogram. Reporting system and Database management Conestoga College Sept. 2022 I am in the second semester and learning advanced programming in the backend and front.
My Personal Qualities
Take some time to complete this chart with your most valuable personal qualities (aim for at least 7).
Personal Quality Example Who has observed this in me? Knowledge in Quilling It helps me to release my stress as I love to work with papers. My parents Knowledge in Meditation It has aided me in numerous ways in reducing stress and completing my work on time and accurately. My family doctor Punctuality With a strong desire to save time and make a good impression, I've always been on time for practically everything, and my father's adage "If you're not early, you're late" has served as a constant reminder. My father Trading in Market Trading in different shares Myself
My STAR Stories
Complete the tables below to tell as many stories as you can remember (minimum of 3). Situation/Task We have only hours to submit the project, and one team member's contribution is missing. Here, we must finish the project and submit it on time. Action As the project group's leader, I took the initiative and divided his job among the team members. Results Projected was submitted on time. Skills Teamwork and leadership. Situation/Task My buddies and I went on a one-day road trip, and the car's battery died unexpectedly. We can't get the automobile started. Action I suggested shifting into second gear and starting the car with a push and the final it release of the clutch. Results It was surprising all that it worked and our trip was wonderful. Skills Innovative. Situation/Task I had to take an unplanned math exam for which I had no preparation. I'm in desperate need of the grades for the internals. Action My few friends got together and had mass studies. Results Not only I pass but got a good score Skills Quick learner
My STAR Statements
Aim to transform 3 STAR stories into accomplishment statements. Copy and paste this table for as many accomplishment statements as you would like to write. Results from story (Summarize in one statement) Leaders are born in a variety of circumstances. Starting statement (Ensure each To complete the job on time, the team was grouped together.
Module 4: My Personal Brand Statement, My Social Media Platforms, My Code of Conduct
My Personal Brand Statement
Element Your response Desire My Experience in technology and skills give the power to solve problems in any future company and my hunger to learn more about this field will one day satisfy my dream about owning a software company. Natural Interest Challenges are different for different companies. Strength Problem-solving, quick learner and adaptive Asset Master’s in Technology in Computer Science Personal Quality Patients, Confidence, dedicated towards the work Use the space below to draft and polish your brand statements. Draft version 1: I am a person who uses the knowledge, skills and experience to solve the problem that arise in a company make me as an asset of the company Draft version 2: Knowledge gained from my educational background and experience grabbed from different companies made me an asset to any company. The final version I’m happy with : skills and experience possessed from the different companies along with the master’s degree in the logistic field help me to become a logistic professional in any company.
My Social Media Platforms
For this activity, you will choose three social media platforms to compare and contrast, to help you better identify the features and benefits of each. You will need to do research to complete this activity. To get started, choose the three platforms you are most likely to use for marketing your brand; alternatively, choose ones that you are less familiar with, so you can unlock more of their potential. When you have chosen your three, research each of them to identify the following information. Social Media Platform 1: Facebook Social Media Platform 2: LinkedIn Social Media Platform 3: Twitter Features and benefits Millions of active user and I can easily reach to anyone. Used by professional entrepreneurs, big industries One hashtag twitter can catch the world eye. Target Audience/Industry Common user Small- and Large-scale Industries, Working People High authorizations Level of engagement needed to manage High High Medium Strategies I would use it to manage my Photos, Videos Content Marketing Content Marketing
brand Potential risks I may need to manage Negative reviews Negative reviews, Content breach Negative reviews
My Code of Conduct:
This activity allows for reflection, intention, and ownership over your personal brand online. Drawing inspiration from the article 10 rules to post by (Binary Tattoo, 2014), identify 5 to 10 behaviours that will serve as your own personal code of conduct. If none of these rules give you the inspiration you need for a code of conduct, feel free to locate other sources that better suite your needs. Identify 8 behaviors that will serve as your personal code of conduct:
- Conduct towards others
- Conduct in difficult situation
- Be a good listener
- Honesty
- Courtesy
- Respect yourself
- Humility
- Take Responsibility
