Going towards the end of the term and the subject like Managing Professional Development I have to think what have I learnt and what improvements were made.
I must say that I have really enjoyed this subject. I have learn a lot about myself, my strengths and weaknesses. What should on should not to do at the interview. But the most important is that I have started looking in the future with plans and aspirations, which I haven't had before. I know more about the person I want to be and what I want to do. There's very long way ahead of my but my first step is done. Now I can only go to better future.
I have developed skills like internet searching and interpersonal skills as well as methods of communication and persuasion.
I am sad that this subject is finishing but I know that it gave me very strong background.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Mind Map
The next sessions were used to create the mind map. I had a lot of fun doing this task. I could learn more about things I have to do before and during the interview. Preparation is the most important. In the mind map I have put pictures, notes, hyperlinkes and have attached files that I have previously done.
The software that I have used is very easy and nice to work on.
I am happy from the results.
The software that I have used is very easy and nice to work on.
I am happy from the results.
Interview
After submitting our first assignment the time came for the second one. As a next task we were asked to prepare a mind map from the MOD interview. We were using special mind mapping software. In my situation the trip to Ministry of Defence wasn't possible so my interview was held by teacher.
I must say that it was very interesting experience but at the same time very stressful for me. I know, however that it will benefit in the future. I was asked various open type questions, about the perfect manager qualities, how would I deal in case of the conflict in the group, how to find out which member of staff deserve a promotion and many different. My answers were accurate, I think; however in few moments my tutor's help was needed. Whole interview took around 15- 20 minutes and I was checked from the moment I have entered the room ill the last minute.
I found it very useful as I will be interviewed many more times in my life and to learn how to do it is essential. It is much better to make mistakes in fictional situations, where I can improve my skills than in real life facing danger of not getting a job or losing points for little mistakes that could be practised previously.
The body language and behaviour is as important, or maybe even more crucial than actual answers, however both should be at the highest possible level.
All in all I was happy but I know that I have to work on my answers and body language because my tutor could say that I was nervous.
I am looking forward to real interview.
I must say that it was very interesting experience but at the same time very stressful for me. I know, however that it will benefit in the future. I was asked various open type questions, about the perfect manager qualities, how would I deal in case of the conflict in the group, how to find out which member of staff deserve a promotion and many different. My answers were accurate, I think; however in few moments my tutor's help was needed. Whole interview took around 15- 20 minutes and I was checked from the moment I have entered the room ill the last minute.
I found it very useful as I will be interviewed many more times in my life and to learn how to do it is essential. It is much better to make mistakes in fictional situations, where I can improve my skills than in real life facing danger of not getting a job or losing points for little mistakes that could be practised previously.
The body language and behaviour is as important, or maybe even more crucial than actual answers, however both should be at the highest possible level.
All in all I was happy but I know that I have to work on my answers and body language because my tutor could say that I was nervous.
I am looking forward to real interview.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Session 7
At this lesson we had to talked about ourselves for few minutes, which was videotaped. I have prepared a little speech but still when I sat in front of camera I made many mistakes. Camera makes me nervous. But at the end of the day it was a good exercise as I had to overcome my fear and focus on my task. We had to talk about our plans and how to achieve them. I know that I will have to talk in front of the people in the future so I have to start now and this was my first step. Every little task prepares us to do something in the future. I may not realize that at the time but it will help, I know.
Later on we were asked to answer questions that may be asked at the interview. I found it a bit difficult and tricky at some stages but it was something that I have to think over going for interview. In my opinion, the best results will be achieved if the preparation before is good and properly done.
And one more little task- to list things that I have to consider preparing for the interview. Things like proper outfit, knowing the way and being on time, company research or properly prepared and presenting documents(CV, covering letter) are very important. If you are prepared, nothing can surprise you and the interview will go great. I have to believe in myself and do my best to achieve what I want(before and during the interview).
Later on we were asked to answer questions that may be asked at the interview. I found it a bit difficult and tricky at some stages but it was something that I have to think over going for interview. In my opinion, the best results will be achieved if the preparation before is good and properly done.
And one more little task- to list things that I have to consider preparing for the interview. Things like proper outfit, knowing the way and being on time, company research or properly prepared and presenting documents(CV, covering letter) are very important. If you are prepared, nothing can surprise you and the interview will go great. I have to believe in myself and do my best to achieve what I want(before and during the interview).
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Session 6 CV
Mr Andy Gilman from Ministry of Defence had visited us at the lesson, making a presentation how to behave at the interview. He gave us handouts and showed some practical examples what to do and how not to behave.
This visit was very good and useful. He presented to us a real good and bad covering letter as well as the interview itself. Although I knew most of the tips that he gave us, this session was very helpful.
I know now how to behave , that body language speaks for me and my answers have to be related to the subject. Very useful tip for me was to behave naturally and without stress as it can ruin everything. very important is preparation for the interview(which I didn't know) and quick research about the company. I was surprised when he told us that even while we wait we can learn something about the company simply by looking around.
I really enjoyed his visit and I think this should be more common because the best way to learn is to do it yourself or to see and hear the real example from the life.
The next step was to prepare our own CV. This is very important to have a good CV and covering letter ready as this is the first contact with the employer. We have been putting bits and pieces together to prepare this task. I know now that CV has to be simple but give the best impression and present me in the best possible way as the interviewer will just skim it, they don't read this through at the very beginning. I have to sell myself in few words.
I am satisfied from that exercise as I have learnt many useful skills and got some good tips.
This visit was very good and useful. He presented to us a real good and bad covering letter as well as the interview itself. Although I knew most of the tips that he gave us, this session was very helpful.
I know now how to behave , that body language speaks for me and my answers have to be related to the subject. Very useful tip for me was to behave naturally and without stress as it can ruin everything. very important is preparation for the interview(which I didn't know) and quick research about the company. I was surprised when he told us that even while we wait we can learn something about the company simply by looking around.
I really enjoyed his visit and I think this should be more common because the best way to learn is to do it yourself or to see and hear the real example from the life.
The next step was to prepare our own CV. This is very important to have a good CV and covering letter ready as this is the first contact with the employer. We have been putting bits and pieces together to prepare this task. I know now that CV has to be simple but give the best impression and present me in the best possible way as the interviewer will just skim it, they don't read this through at the very beginning. I have to sell myself in few words.
I am satisfied from that exercise as I have learnt many useful skills and got some good tips.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Session 5- tasksheet 11
At this lesson we were asked to fill just one tasksheet- 11. This was one of the most difficult tasks for me because we were asked to put few steps how will we achieve out targets stated in previous lessons.
I was asked to break our goals down into achievable steps. We had to consider our long, medium and short term goals and put little steps with the description and time that we want to achieve them, to reach to the main goal.
We had to do the same with career, personal and academic goals. As I said this task was very difficult for me but it helped me in a great deal to think more about my dreams, as I was putting them aside previously. After that session I was really considering my plan and thinking about the way I want to do my motel, what do I wan to achieve at school and what should and could I do with my personal goals.
I was asked to break our goals down into achievable steps. We had to consider our long, medium and short term goals and put little steps with the description and time that we want to achieve them, to reach to the main goal.
We had to do the same with career, personal and academic goals. As I said this task was very difficult for me but it helped me in a great deal to think more about my dreams, as I was putting them aside previously. After that session I was really considering my plan and thinking about the way I want to do my motel, what do I wan to achieve at school and what should and could I do with my personal goals.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Session 4- SMART targets
On today's session we were asked to work in group of two to set and put down our academic, personal and general targets. My partner that I worked with was Mark Hatton. We had to find out each others targets and fill a questionnaire then send it to our tutor to assess.
This exercise was quite difficult for me to do but it helped me to think about my future. I think the targets and plans could be changed according to the situation I will be in life but overall idea will be the same.
I know it is important to have a SMART targets because without the idea what we want to do in life we will not achieve anything ' if you don't know to which harbour you want to get, don't count on helpful winds'.
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfc945x_1gt9qr6fj
The next part of the session was to finish tasks 9 and 10 that were related to the exercise that we did previously. I had to explain in details which kind of job would be my dream job in 5 years time. I was asked to imagine myself in that position. To talk about my responsibilities and my role, would I be in managerial position or do for below somebody. I had to think about people I will work with, who are they and what's their role.
I put myself as a manager of my own motel in Poland, working together with my brother as a partnership. We employ very few people but all of them know their role and they are very happy and friendly people because this is the most important, I think. Open mind and heart are the key.
This type of exercise is important and useful as it forces me to think about myself and my plans. Of course I was thinking about that in the past but I have never written it down and this is the key to success. To be honest when I have done this work I started thinking about my motel more seriously. I have thought about the way I want to do it and when. I needed this booster to do something.
I am very happy from this subject(MOD). It helps me in personal improvement and gives me an idea about myself.
This exercise was quite difficult for me to do but it helped me to think about my future. I think the targets and plans could be changed according to the situation I will be in life but overall idea will be the same.
I know it is important to have a SMART targets because without the idea what we want to do in life we will not achieve anything ' if you don't know to which harbour you want to get, don't count on helpful winds'.
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfc945x_1gt9qr6fj
The next part of the session was to finish tasks 9 and 10 that were related to the exercise that we did previously. I had to explain in details which kind of job would be my dream job in 5 years time. I was asked to imagine myself in that position. To talk about my responsibilities and my role, would I be in managerial position or do for below somebody. I had to think about people I will work with, who are they and what's their role.
I put myself as a manager of my own motel in Poland, working together with my brother as a partnership. We employ very few people but all of them know their role and they are very happy and friendly people because this is the most important, I think. Open mind and heart are the key.
This type of exercise is important and useful as it forces me to think about myself and my plans. Of course I was thinking about that in the past but I have never written it down and this is the key to success. To be honest when I have done this work I started thinking about my motel more seriously. I have thought about the way I want to do it and when. I needed this booster to do something.
I am very happy from this subject(MOD). It helps me in personal improvement and gives me an idea about myself.
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