Introduction:

This portfolio or pre-appraisal document should be completed regularly at the end of classes. It will then form the basis for the appraisal interview at the end of the module which will determine whether you have achieved the learning outcomes.

Please note that this module is about developing the professional skills to succeed at university and in the workplace. We know that in business professionalism is perhaps the most important skill for a successful career

The use of appraisals is widespread in Business and this assessment tool mirrors the expectations that will be placed upon you in a professional work environment. So in addition to assessing your knowledge this module will assess your professionalism in areas such as time management, team working, planning and preparation, communication inside and outside class and your engagement with your studies

Most importantly it will take into account your performance and professionalism in the other modules you are completing this semester

Once the document is completed it will be used in an end of semester assessment meeting where you will reflect on your performance over the semester and will receive feedback and a grade for your performance to date. Get Assignment Help Now!

In addition to this process there will be a 360-degree element to the appraisal where your module tutor will seek feedback from the other module tutors and from your peers. This will be considered at your Appraisal assessment

If for any reason you miss a class or a week of study, then you may reflect on what you have missed or indeed how you plan to catch up. At various points in the module, you will be asked to produce this document to ensure it is being completed correctly and that it is up to date. It is not acceptable to complete all the document at the end of the module, as it loses its value.

Please ensure you save it in a place where you cannot lose it such as your one-drive and refer to it regularly. You can also upload versions to Turnitin on Blackboard which is encouraged. These versions can be overwritten as the portfolio is completed and developed
Week 1-3

Please answer the following question in less than 200 words
What I feel about the challenges of completing this course after the first week?

What is it about my current levels of professionalism that I would want to work on over the next 14 weeks? What are my strengths and weaknesses in the following areas? Please complete the table below

Please design a brief action plan with timelines for your assessments this semester and summarise any challenges you may face in meeting those deadlines

Please answer the following question in less than 200 words
Referencing

Please define what an in-text citation is in one sentence

Please give an example of an in-text citation where you found that Rishi Sunak stated in 2023 that students who attend university are more likely to be more successful than those who do not get a degree

Please reference an annual report that you found online. The annual report is from Tesla, It was titled "Tesla annual report 2022" You found it on the 10th of January 2023 when preparing for an assessment and the you found it on the Tesla Website.

Weeks 3-7
Please answer the following questions in relation to AI in less than 300 words. Hint: The answers are in the presentation and the attached videos on Blackboard under week 6 learning materials !

What is Artificial Intelligence?

How does Artificial intelligence "learn"

What makes "Generative AI" unique

Compose a Business email to your manager on one of the following topics. The email should be in your words and not using AI or Co-pilot or similar
Asking for a review of your job role and pay grade
Making a complaint about your working conditions
Asking for extra annual leave to deal with a family crisis
Discussing an idea you have to improve the business

Volunteering is a key opportunity to develop your professional skills and employability skills. In the box below, please summarise any volunteering you have taken in the past or would like to do in the future. There are bonus marks for volunteering taken in the last year
If you have never undertaken volunteering please write a short paragraph on how Volunteering can enhance professionalism and employability skills

Please answer the following question in less than 150 words
Please complete the Belbin Test and in the box below describe your usual role in group work and any allowable weaknesses you have

Please reflect on a class you had in the last two weeks in one of your other modules using a reflective writing style

Interim Appraisal

What are my initial impressions of the course?
What have I learned so far?
How am I performing in relation to the criteria set for the assessment for this module ?
What do I need to do in the remaining weeks of this semester? (My action plan)

Weeks 9-12

Commercial awareness is a key part of professional skills. Please describe in a couple of sentences what you understand by the term commercial awareness and list some places where you might go to improve your commercial awareness other than Google !!

Business Etiquette is the key to success in Business. Please write a self-reflection on what are your strengths and weaknesses in relation to the perception you create in a work environment

AI is a new technology that is here to stay. What would you see as the 3 most important benefits of AI and what do you think are the greatest challenges of having a world with AI in it

This week your challenge is to review this portfolio, tidy it up so that it looks professional and upload it to Turnitin on your Blackboard in accordance with the assessment guidance. You should also rate yourself out of 10 (1 being weak- 10 being outstanding) for the following areas for your assessment appraisal interview

Professionalism

Timekeeping
Attendance
Contribution to your classes
Professional attitude
Self-motivation to study and meet deadlines
Communication skills
Teamwork skills
Ability to self-reflect
Honesty and Integrity