...your future This is a working document – rename it as yours NOW and remember to keep saving it. |I have no idea what to do after sixth form – what do I do? | |Research / Read / Ask | | | |Explore your options | |I want to go to university – what’s next? | |Choose a course | | | |Choose a university | | | |Personal statement | | | |Open days | | | |Apply | |I want to start my work now – what’s next? |...
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...No two personal statements should be the same (the clue is in the personal!), but there are certain additions that will get the attention of the admissions tutor reading it whatever subject you want to study. Remember: what you write could end up being the decider between you and another candidate. Avoid the 10 things admissions tutors don’t want see on your personal statement at all costs and take a closer look at these top tips - plus, don't miss our latest round-up of 10 MORE things to include in your personal statement. We’ve added in a few choice quotes from subject admissions tutors to demonstrate some of the points… 1. Explain your reasons for wanting to study the course What motivates you to take this course at a university-level? Mention how your interest developed, what you have done to pursue it or how you’ve drawn inspiration from your current studies. Or, just demonstrate your enthusiasm for it. “Be specific from line one” (English admissions tutor) 2. Explain how you’re right for the course Provide evidence that you fit the bill – not only that you meet the selection criteria but also that you’ve researched the course or profession and understand what studying the subject at university level will imply, and that you are prepared for this. “Keep on topic and show that you’ve really done your research and know why you want to do the course.” (Sport admissions tutor) 3. Say what you’ve done outside the classroom… If possible, outline how you’ve...
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...information is the key to the rejuvenation of Original Penguin. This is to make sure that communication with the team is at its highest peak; thus, it must be clear to every employee the goals and needs of the company. 2. Do you think Kolbe views knowledge among his employees as an important resource? Why or why not? - Yes, because Kolbe relies on the collaboration and communication among his team members. Kolbe firmly believes in empowering employees with freedom and resources to initiate their own ideas, make their own decisions, and perform their best. Kolbe also stated that “If you have a team, you have to give ownership of what they do.” He views knowledge among his employees as an important resource because he makes them feel comfortable and secure and make them feel that he wanted them. 3. What steps might Original Penguin as a company take ensure the satisfaction of its employees? - The company must give credits to the accomplishments of the employees by acknowledging their efforts and by giving them rewards or something. The free flow of ideas must still be there and respect and treat everyone as they wish to be treated. Communication with one another must remain intact to ensure that the employees are satisfied with what they do, and making sure that they still have the same goal/s for the success of the company. Video Case 2: Lonely Planet Travels the World Questions: 1. Identify at least three ways that Lonely Planet can benefit from the use of...
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...Personal statement examples Find College Courses and Degrees There are no ‘right’ ways to writing your personal statement, but there are many ‘wrong’ ways of doing it. On this page you will not only find everything you need to know about putting together a professional personal statement, but will also have access to dozens of expertly written ones. These samples are a great way to see how other people put together their personal statements, and to visualise the sort of structure and language they use. Reading through these will allow you to judge which ones you think are good or bad, which in turn will greatly help you in putting together your own winning statement. YOU ARE STRONGLY ADVISED NOT TO COPY THESE EXAMPLES WORD FOR WORD, BUT INSTEAD USE THEM AS USE THEM AS GUIDES AND AS A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION. Many students struggle to put together an effective personal statement, primarily because they find it difficult to write about themselves. They may also fall for other common essay writing mistakes such as straying from the core subject and message they should be trying to get across. To help students overcome these potential pitfalls we have developed this resource page as a guide to giving them useful tips, strategies and techniques on writing a professional profile that is of the highest quality and one that will maximise their chances of enrolling at their first choice university. By following our advice, preparing properly and with a bit of practise, putting...
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...job? Q1: Do you think that only certain individuals are attracted to these types of jobs, or is it the characteristics of the jobs themselves that are satisfying? Answer: These types of jobs are considered difficult, stressful and time consuming and make an employee very busy all the time that he even scarifies his personal life and activities. Few people who prefer their professional life over personal or are very workaholic like to do such types of jobs. Usually such people are conscious of titles and high status and enjoy taking such challenges in work places. Q2: What characteristics of these jobs might contribute to increased levels of job satisfaction? Answer: High profile people like to be dominant and control the situation rather being controlled by the situation and always remain in high energy. Job satisfaction can be achieved by being independent, remain positive, being significant, challenge oriented, skilled and being responsible. From the given case study it is analyzed that: John bishop development scope, pay and being independent Irene independency, serious and inspiring characteristics Tiny kruz high profile, high salary and travels to exotic site David clark travelling experience, promoting channel and big salary Q3: Given that the four individuals discussed above tend to be satisfied with their jobs, how might this satisfaction relate to their job performance, citizenship behavior and turnover? Answer: Knowing the situation when others...
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...organisation we know as Aldi. Aldi has over 8000 stores worldwide and continues to expand in Europe, North America and Australia. The finance section of The Telegraph (October, 2012) reported that Aldi hope to have 500 stores open in the UK by the end of 2013, 40 of them new stores with an estimated cost of £181m, will create 4,500 new jobs. Despite hours of research on Aldi, it proved extremely difficult to find their mission statement. As an international organisation they have many websites but none appear to display their mission statement; nor does their Corporate Responsibility Policy (Aldi, UK 2013). The reason for this difficulty became clear with the discovery of a book, Bare Essentials: The Aldi Way to Retail Success, Brandes and Brandes (2012). Dieter Brandes contributed for many years to the policies which brought success to Aldi; he was initially a regional general manager and then for 10 years, until he left in 1993, was a managing director for the Executive Board. In his book, he explains how Aldi never had a mission statement, because they never needed one. The company’s goals of lowest prices and best quality are sensible, understandable and simple, so how could anyone else write anything which would make them any clearer? Understandable goals, meet with understanding from employees. So, it would appear that Aldi’s goals have...
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... Table of Contents Welcome How Do I Get Paid? Retail Payouts Team Payouts Compensation Plan Chart Luxury Payouts Customers and Structures Conclusion Income Disclosure Statement 1 2 4 6 8 11 18 19 20 WakeUpNow: Live the WUNLIFE. Income Disclosure available at wakeupnow.com/ids. Avg. IBO earns less than $100 Version 3.2014.001 Welcome Congratulations on joining WakeUpNow! WakeUpNow’s business model is built on the oldest type of advertising: wordof-mouth. Instead of buying advertising like television and radio ads, WakeUpNow pays commissions for sharing its amazing products and services with others. It is important to understand that all commissions are based on the sale of products and services to end consumers—that is to customers who purchase WakeUpNow products for their personal use. When you elect to convert from a Preferred Customer to a distributor (Independent Business Owner or IBO), you have taken the first step to earning commissions. You don’t earn commissions for recruiting other IBOs, but you can earn commissions whenever those IBOs or their customers buy products and services—and the more IBOs you bring in, the more products your organization can sell. This guide is your quick look at how WakeUpNow IBOs make money when they share the business with others. Income Disclosure available at wakeupnow.com/ids. Avg. IBO earns less than $100 Version 3.2014.001 How do I get paid? WakeUpNow pays three types of commission: Retail Payouts, Team Payouts, and Luxury Payouts. The...
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...get better and if it will happen again. This causes us to lose revenue and profits. Our hotel growth becomes slow if not obsolete and causes losses to the company in not only hotel rooms but dining as well. People feel it is more logical at this time to eat at home for less than spend money on eating out. Driving Forces We are in the age of technology. Everything from schools, banking, connecting with friends, shopping, and even booking hotels and vacations are done online. With these advancements site like Facebook and Twitter have been created to connect and meet new people. A site has even been created, Linkedin, for business professionals to connect and is even a walking resume. Along with social media sites like these there have been travel sites created as well to make vacation booking easier, more efficient, and faster for today’s people. Consumers rely on websites like this to find the best deals fast. This can pose a problem to most hotel businesses. If you are not one of the top 5 on search engines like these you will fall behind. Competitors will capture more customers which in hand gives them more of the market share. In a market like this you cannot afford to even lose .5% of the market share. With that being said, it is time to rethink marketing, pricing, and packages. Our buyers are never looking for the same thing and rarely are consistent year after year. This is a factor that needs to be monitored closely to mitigate the...
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...(more than the norm), and travel often difficult to have unable a family life. This is the case of Tony Kurtz . Most of the people hope to have a job that allows them to do some activities after work, to have a life outside the company. It is difficult to accept the conditions of work of the four managers. But few people accept to work like four managers. They accept because they like them work or working is a need for them. So these are the only individuals who would be attracted to those jobs with such terms. Despite the extreme nature of the jobs that can’t satisfy lot of workers, despite the high compensation and pay, these four managers’ jobs would be appreciated by people who think that jobs and their constraints are challenges. They accept challenges. Irene, John, Tony, and David show that they are motivate despite the conditions imposed by their work .they are satisfy by them work too. This satisfaction justifies their implication in the organization and also that they accept the conditions as a positive challenge. It is motivation and satisfaction that permits to work despite work pressure. 2 –what characteristics of these jobs might contribute to increase level of job satisfaction? Irene, John, Tony, and David have stable jobs because they are top managers. They are even envied for that. Also their position in the company allows them to control many situations. They take decisions in company. They have autonomy and independence in them jobs. Travel for working is an important...
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...The Personal Leadership Strategy | An important part of ongoing leadership development is the immediate application and practice of newly learned skills. In addition to discussing some of the major issues in Organizational Leadership, during this course you were introduced to a variety of leadership skills and techniques that will better enable you to inspire high performance in others. Research suggests that you will significantly increase the likelihood of your accomplishing your goals, vision, and plans if you write them down. Research further suggests that the longer you wait to apply and practice what you have learned; the less likely you will be to successfully transfer these skills into real-world applications. As you fill out the form, take time to reflect now on the information and questions provided in this document. At minimum, identify four things you will do within the next 10 days to reinforce or apply what you’ve learned. Consider your development needs in relation to your organization, cause, or movement’s needs, or another situation you are currently in. Relating them to real-world learning will ensure that the skills get practiced now. As you progress through the next terms of classes you should use this as a guide for developing strategies so that you will continue your journey in becoming an effective leader. Personal Leadership Plan | Name: Lauren Hajek Date: 12/4/15 Development Area | Specific Action(s) | Target Dates | Resources...
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...SKYNET TRAVEL CORPORATION A. Background / History It was established in 1997 as a non-IATA travel agency and became an IATA member on July 21, 2003 with office at GF and 2F TSE & SONS Building, 1743 A.Mabini St. Malate, Manila. Affiliated with International Air Transport Association (IATA), Philippine IATA Agents Travel Association (PIATA), Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA), Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) and Department of Tourism (DOT). Since its inception, outbound operation has been the biggest factor in making Skynet Travel as one of the more popular agencies in the industry. With its dynamic set of management and staff, Skynet Travel has successfully included inbound in its program having in mind the idea of making the Philippines as a major tourist attraction and its culture and people, a close second. Unfazed by tremendous competition, Skynet Travel continuous to work hard in providing high quality and reliable services to the ever demanding needs of its clientele. B. Objectives i. Corporate Mission We aim to establish our company to be a collection of individual aspirations, hopes and dreams. Inspiring them to be part of a better future resulting in everybody to work harder. ii. Corporate Vision To be known globally for extending excellent and personalized services akin to that of a one stop shop which go beyond the traditional requirements of a traveler thereby exceeding the travel/tourist clientele...
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...CHAPTER 11 The Project Team LEARNING OBJECTIVES A team is a group of individuals working interdependently to achieve a common goal. Teamwork is cooperative effort by members of a team to achieve that common goal. People are the key to project success. Based on this chapter, the students should understand: · the development and growth of teams · characteristics of effective project teams and barriers to effectiveness · team building · sources of conflict during the project and approaches to handling conflict · problem solving · effective time management TEACHING STRATEGIES 1. Stress to the students that people are the key to project success. 2. Ask them to name some successful teams. · Many students will think of sports teams, however, encourage them to think of other teams; musical groups, married couples, work groups, human service organizations, etc. 3. Get them to discuss what makes these teams successful. 4. Ask them to name some unsuccessful teams. 5. Get them to discuss what made these teams unsuccessful. 6. Ask them to give their opinion of how teams develop over time. 7. Get them to list 5 advantages and disadvantages of working on a team project in school. ...
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...Victoria (December 2015/January 2016) caused widespread devastation and impaired access into and out of the main towns. Many visitors to these areas were caught in the event and were unsure as how best to respond and what action to take. This report presents the findings from the investigation into the observed problem of the lack of awareness of bushfire hazards and risks amongst visitors of regional Victoria. The report describes how the Group has come to a better understanding of the problem through the use of various Design Thinking and Lean UX tools and approaches. The application of the tools has identified invaluable insights into the customer’s needs which provided the Group with the confidence to better define the problem statement. The process also assisted in the identification of key metrics that the Group can use to drive an optimum problem-solution fit. These metrics shall be refined and used to measure the solution’s success. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary………………………………………………………………………………………………………….2 1....
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... Vision Statement 1 2.2 Self Assessment 2 References 6 3.0 REFLECTS CRITICALLY ON TWO OF THE ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN DURING THE MODULE IN WEEKS 2 TO 7 8 3.1 Teamwork (Activity 3) 8 3.1.1 Definition 8 3.1.2 Self Review & Learning Outcomes 8 3.1.3 Football Team 11 3.1.4 Conclusion 12 3.2 Communication (Activity 4) 13 3.2.1 Definition 13 3.2.2 Self Review & Learning Outcomes 13 3.2.3 Conclusion 15 References 16 Appendices 19 4.0 DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT 29 4.1 Five Year Action Plan 29 4.2 Ten Year Action Plan 35 4.3 Contingency Plan 42 4.4 Future Plan 44 Conclusion 45 References 46 PROFESSIONAL REFLECTIVE JOURNAL 1.0 INTRODUCTION Personal development can be defined as “activities that improve self-knowledge and identity, develop talents and potential, build human capital and employability, enhance quality of life and contribute to the realization of dreams and aspirations” (Aubrey, cited in Bernelo et al. 2011). Everyone have their perspectives, goals and vision. Thus, some of them develop a plan to follow and review the progress from time to time. For me, personal development can’t develop within overnight, it is a lifelong learning process, I believed education and personal growth is never-ending process. 2.0 ANALYSE PERCEIVED DEVELOPMENT NEEDS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MODULE 3.1 VISION STATEMENT My vision is to become a Sales and Marketing Manager in the hospitality industry. I want to be a...
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...submit it via Safe Assignments. Presentation-of-Self: 1. Tell me you are wearing (head to toe) for your interview; including: • Hairstyle, haircut • Face (shaven or not, makeup, earrings, etc. if any) • Clothing • Shoes • Watch, jewelry, etc. On the day of my interview I would wear a dark suit (preferably black) with matching belt and oxford shoes. I will be clean-shaven and have my hair combed back away from my face. I will not wear in jewelry apart from a simple watch. 2. Tell me how you are sitting in your chair, once you have seated yourself in front of the interviewer(s). I would seat myself to a slight right angle to my interview panel so I can good eye contact during the interview process. I would sit displaying good posture and slightly lean forward if necessary. I will also make sure to exhibit positive body language such as trying to smile and maintain good eye contact. 3. Tell me, in what general direction are you looking while contemplating your answer to a tough question? I would always try to look at the faces of my interview panel during the process, during the interview I will not look down and else where around the room because...
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