Reflection 1 on Personal Development Skills

Taylor's Graduate Capabilities

     From eight of the domain in Taylor's Graduate Capabilities (TGC), I have figure out which one is my weakest part for myself for the time-being, that is my communication skills especially in English. 

     After I know that this is what I need to improve in order to further my studies in overseas, I start to read more and speak more. I read many types of article which is related to Economics because I want to be an actuary. Therefore, I need some knowledge on it and also the way how an economist talk about their opinions.

     Besides, I was selected to be give a speech on TGC. At first, I feel panic because I cannot express what I am trying to say well in English. After my speech, I found that I actually can speak well in front of my fellow friends. So, I have more confident now to speak in front of others!

Smart Goals

     In this lesson, I have learnt that the method to set a effective and smart goals using SMART which stand for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-bound. 

     Here, I have set my goals in life which I want to earn $ 1,000,000 before I reach 30 years old. By using SMART Goals, I have set up a clear goal which can be measurable and I think it is attainable for me. Subsequently, I found what should I do with the money that I have earned such as for my parents to lead an better lives and also for my wife and children.

     In order to achieve my goal, I will study hard now to fight a chance to further my studies in overseas, as I can earn more money if compared with the others who graduate in local universities.

Personality Test

     Before I carry out my personality test, I did not know and did not understand myself well enough. So, sometimes I did not know whether I like one particular activity or not because I did not spend time on myself.

     After the test, I found myself as EXTRAVERT, INTUITIVE/SENSOR, FEELER/THINKER, and JUDGER. So, I know myself better now and I have figure out what is my personality type so now I know what is my characteristics. It helps me in my daily lives and when I want to participate in some activities which I do not know whether it is suitable for me or not.

Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic (VAK) Learning Style Mode

     In the beginning of this lesson, I felt that learning styles is not that important to us. What we have to do is just study hard and everything will be in our minds.

     However, I discover the importance of knowing my learning style in helping me to study in a more efficient way. Through VAK Test, I found myself as a Kinesthetic Learner, which is I can learn things easier if I do by myself. Before this I thought that reading notes is the best way to help me to past my examinations with flying colours. Now, I start to practise what I have learnt in real lives. This method helps me to understand the new knowledge in a better way.

SWOT Analysis

     In order to achieve my goals to further my studies in Australia and become a successful actuary, I have analysed my SWOT to help me in leading towards my goals. SWOT analysis can help me to figure out my strengths and weaknesses so that I can overcome my weaknesses in my studies.

     After figuring out all my weaknesses, I have build a timetable for me and I plan to attend several workshops to improve my communication skills in next few months. Moreover, I have to overcome my carelessness when answering questions in the examinations. I will always try to seek help from my teachers and friends whenever I face problems.

Career Test

      While everyone in this world is unique and different we do all process information in various ways that can be measured. What we can measure gives quite an amazing insight to how we perceive and process information, relate to others, how much emotions play out in our personality, if we are live more in the present or are more focused on our future.

     From my career test, I have found my characteristics in working and my career relevant traits. I also discover that I have two main characteristics which will help define my best career path:

a) I am extremely organized and enjoy creating order
b) Much of my self-satisfaction is received by giving and helping others.

     Personally, I think that this test suites me and can define myself well. I am a person who is Extraverted and Judging. Nevertheless, I think I am in between Sensing/Intuitive, and Feeling/Thinking. In the future, I plan to be an actuary or an accountant, so this test is quite close to what I plan to do. Moreover, I am loyal and well-organised. For instance, I can manage my time well and I am very faithful to my leader. Furthermore, I enjoy group discussion as I can give my co-operation well with my teammates and I love helping others. Next, I am the person with strong moral and ethical values so I will not break my own principle easily.

Conclusion

     In a nutshell, I found that all of the lessons in MPU classes are actually meaningful to me as I am now knowing myself better than before this!