My Skills and S.W.O.T analysis

I have acquired many skills during my learning line.

Each place of study or personal experience has helped to make me the person I am today, whether that be through learning something about myself or by earning recognised qualifications. I have only been studying at Anglia Ruskin University for the past 3 weeks and I already feel that I am changing with respect to both my learning style and self confidence.

These skills that I have acquired during my learning line include;

Good literacy and numeracy skills

A good grasp of literacy and grammar

The ability to work independently

The ability to take an active role in group work

An increase in self-confidence

Good organisational skills

Punctuality

Reliabilty

Responsibility

Good customer service skills

The ability to deal with customer complaints and problems

Meeting people on a daily basis

Forming positive relationships with clients, colleagues, friends and family

The ability to drive a car

Perseverance

Being able to take risks that take me out of my comfort zone

Competent computer skills

A good knowledge of Early Years Care and Education, including stages of child development

Being able to plan effectively for the positive development of children's learning

The ability to lead and manage a small group

Basic knowledge of H.T.M.L

Basic knowledge of German and Spanish

Mathematic skills

The ability to work well under pressure and to a deadline

and a sense of pride in my work and tasks that I undertake.

After looking at these skills I then comprised a S.W.O.T analysis to help me have a better understanding of my Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats that will affect me during my time at ARU. I hope that by looking at this I will be able to set clearer goals for myself and what I would ideally like to improve on or achieve during my time as a student.

I have outlined these below;

Strengths

My organisation

I am confident in terms of my learning (although there will always be room for improvement and personal development)

Having taken some time away from education has helped me to decide that now is the right time to go to university and also what path to take in my studies

I feel that having been in full time employment after sixth form college I have realised how much I would like to work in a field that I really enjoy

Weaknesses

My lack of confidence in group and individual presentations

I can become easily distracted whilst working at home if not surrounded by like-minded people

I think I may worry too much about things and in turn I feel that may end up affecting my studies

Opportunities

The opportunity to gain a degree!

To discover new skills to help my learning

To leave with the qualifications to gain a job in my chosen field

To learn how to use new software

Threats

Getting into debt and having financial difficulties

Having to get a job and that in turn affecting my time to study

Personal situations with my family affecting my concentration