_ Personal SWOT Analysis
With the level of competition in the job market today it is good practice to know what your individual strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats are. By developing my personal SWOT I have had the opportunity to acknowledge and start improving my weaknesses and take advantage of my strengths. On an external level, the SWOT has forced me to be aware of factors that will potentially be of benefit to my job search and career, as well as what could threaten it.
Strengths
Communication
I am able to communicate efficiently and effectively. I feel that one of my core competencies is my ability to analyze data and transform it into meaningful information. For an example of my ability to communicate please view my 'Communication' page.
Dedicated
I am a dedicated student and employee and I pride myself on my commitment to both aspects of my life.
Cultured
Living and studying in the United Kingdom and the United States has broadened by knowledge of and ability to deal with different types of people and taught me the patience and understanding that is needed to work with cross cultural groups of people.
Solution Driven
When faced with a problem I am able to remain level-headed and think critically to reach the best solution. To see evidence of this skill please visit my 'Critical Thinking' page.
I am able to communicate efficiently and effectively. I feel that one of my core competencies is my ability to analyze data and transform it into meaningful information. For an example of my ability to communicate please view my 'Communication' page.
Dedicated
I am a dedicated student and employee and I pride myself on my commitment to both aspects of my life.
Cultured
Living and studying in the United Kingdom and the United States has broadened by knowledge of and ability to deal with different types of people and taught me the patience and understanding that is needed to work with cross cultural groups of people.
Solution Driven
When faced with a problem I am able to remain level-headed and think critically to reach the best solution. To see evidence of this skill please visit my 'Critical Thinking' page.
Weaknesses
Professionally Inexperienced
Being a full-time student has restricted me from being a full-time employee therefore, reducing my options for employment.
Being a full-time student has restricted me from being a full-time employee therefore, reducing my options for employment.
Opportunities
Need for e-Marketing Knowledge
The rapid growth of the internet has made it increasingly important for businesses to have an e-Marketing strategy and knowledge.
Strong Network
Although I have only worked part-time, I have made the most of my opportunities and have built a strong network of customers and employers.
Graduate School
There is always the option to continue my education into graduate school
The rapid growth of the internet has made it increasingly important for businesses to have an e-Marketing strategy and knowledge.
Strong Network
Although I have only worked part-time, I have made the most of my opportunities and have built a strong network of customers and employers.
Graduate School
There is always the option to continue my education into graduate school
Threats
Competing Graduates & Job Seekers
The economic environment threatens a highly competitive situation for two reasons:
The economic environment threatens a highly competitive situation for two reasons:
- I will be competing for jobs with graduates from more prestigious school such as Harvard and
- I will be competing with people who have many years of experience in a professional setting
Please continue on to my Skills page