Name

: Chew Kar Man

Student ID

: J15019806

Programme

: Bachelor Finance In University Hertfortshire

Subject Code

: MGT3232

Subject Name

: E-Portfolio and Employer Relations

Section

: F1

Title

: Individual Assignment : Reflective

Due Date

: 10th June 2016

Lecturer

: Ms Kannaki A/P Narayansany

I declare that this assignment is my individual work. I understand what

is meant by plagiarism. This assignment is all my own work and I have
acknowledged any use of the published or unpublished works or other
people.

SIGNATURE:

Carmen

Table of Content
No.
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1.0 Introduction

1.1 Long, Medium and Short-term Goal

2.0 Learning Style

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3

2.1 My Learning Style

2.1.1 Action Plan

Content

3.0 Personality

Pages
3

4-5

3.1 My Personality

3.2 Personality VS Job

4.0 Skill Set And Gap Analysis

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6-7

5
6
7

4.1 Persoanl Development Plan (PDP)

5.0 Conclusion
6.0 Refrences
7.0 Appendixes

1.0 Introduction

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My name is Chew Kar Man and I come from Negeri Sembilan. I am 20 years
old in this year. Growing up as the eldest amongst my sibling, I have to be a good
model for my sibling . I am currently study Bachelor of Finance in Inti International
College Subang and this is my 3 rd semesters in Inti College. Previously, I have done
my 2 years diploma in Tunku Abdul Rahman College. My hobbies are jogging, listen
to music when I was distracted and I watch drama during my free time.
1.1 Long, Medium & Short Term Goal
Become an outstanding financial wealth planner is my long term goal for my
future career. I plan to join Prudential Assurance Berhad after I graduate from Inti.
The reasons I would like to join Prudential Assurance Berhad is because I get
influence by my mother. My mother is an issurance agent of Prudential. I like their
flexible working hours, so that I am able to have my own private time for my family
in the future.
Next, achieve to first class honor is my medium term goal in the end of my
degree studies. I believe that I will get a good job especially my dream job easily if I
have good academic achievments. Therefore, I will try my best to achieve at least
grade B+ for all the subject in the following semesters. Last but not least, my short
term goal is to score above 70 or average for every subject that I took in this semester.
This short term goal actually helps me getting closer to achieve my medium term
goal.
2.0 Learning Style
According

to

David

Kolb

(1994),

the

learning

cycle

involves

four stages which are concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract

conceptualization and follow by active experimentation. Kolb categorised learners
into assimilators, convergers, accommodators and divergers which correspond to
these stages. Besides that, the Kolb categories also match the visual, auditory and
tactile learning styles. Tactile learning style corresponding to the learning by doing
which match with the categories of accommodators and convergers. Next, visual and
auditory learning styles corresponding to the learning by looking and listening which
match with the categories of divergers and assimilators.

2.1 My Learning Style

Based

on

the

learning

style

inventory

(Refer

to

diagram

1), I

have been determined as a visual learner. Visual learners tend to prefer reading,
drawings, charts and other graphic information. In the real life, this is exactly what
my learning style when I was study. Tools that I prefer to use during my learning time
are charts, maps, filmstrips, notes and flashcards. I found that by using these tools, I
have a better memory ability. Not only that, I like to use colors to highlight some
important points on my notes. According to the whatismylearningstyle.com (2014),
there state that the majority of visual learner prefers a time-line or some other similar
diagram to remember historical events. Besides that, visual learner has better
understands through the use of charts, diagrams and maps. Furthermore, they enjoy
decorating their learning areas and enjoy visual art activities. Their studies materials
are reading notes and organizing it in outline form. These are also what my
preferences during my studies in the real situation.
2.1.1 Action Plan
I am a visual learner. Thing comes to remember better through visualization.
Body gestures and written materials of various kinds which including pictures are
useful for me to remember informations better. As a visual learner, I have to write
down the things that I want to remember. By doing this, I can have another look on
my notes and this enables me to have a sort of track record to all my previous
learning. In addition, I put complex concepts into flowcharts or graphs for me to have
a better understanding. When studying mathematical or technical information, I make
charts to organize the informations. Next, another action can be taken to improve my
learning style is using various color of highlighters to highlight the important
information on my notes. Visual learner tend to focus on colors and it will help keep
their attention when doing revision. Lastly, I prefer to study alone in a quiet palce. I
will go library or other places that have a quiet environment to study.
3.0 Personality
Personality refers to individual differences in characteristic patterns of
thinking, feeling and behaving. (American Psychological Association, n.d.) According
to the Rothmann,S. and Coetzer,E,P., 2003, the five dimensions of the five-factor
model of personality are Neuroticism, Extraversion, Openness to Experience,
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Agreeableness and Conscientiousness. At first, neuroticism indicating the persoanlity

general tend to experience negative affects such as sadness, fear, anger,
embarrassment, disgust and guilt. Next, extraverts are normally optimistic and
energetic since extraversion includes traits such as assertiveness, activity, sociability
and talkativeness. Furthermore, openness to experience includes aesthetic sensitivity,
active imagination, attentiveness to inner feelings, independence of judgement and
intellectual curiosity. Nevertheless, an agreeable person is basically sympathetic,
altruistic to others and eager in helping others. They believes that others will be
equally helpful in return. Lastly, conscientiousness refers to the person who has good
self-control and active process of organising, planning as well as carrying out tasks.
3.1 My Personality
Besides of the theory part, I have attended to a workshop that held by Inti last
month. This workshop aim to help students to recognise in their personality. I scored
the highest in the artistic personality. Thus, my personality has been determine as an
artistic through the personality mosaic that provided by the speaker (Refer to diagram
3). In the real life, I more prefer to work alone and independently rather than with
others. Besides that, I enjoy variety, beauty, the unusual in slight, sound, texture and
even people. Next, I need fairly unstructures environment to provide opportunities for
creative expression. This is excatly match with the personality mosaic that I have
done. After all this, I also scored high in the conventional personality which I have a
strong need to feel secure and certain, attend to every detail, get things finished and
follow a routine.
3.2 Personality vs Job
As I have mentioned above, my two main personality are artistic and
conventional. Artistic personalities are tend to more creative and with the
imaginations that stretch further than others can conceive. These people do not like
structured tasks and they would rather express themselves through their work. They
enjoy working with colors, forms, words, patterns and designs. In contrast, people
with conventional personality which including me like conventional things such as
rules, schedules, procedures and instructions. General conventional people are
practical and tend to like routine and order (Rachel, Z., 2009). Based on the research,
my conventional personality completely fit with the job that I wish to work for in the
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future which is financial wealth planner.

4.0 Skill Set and Gap Analysis
SKA Required for Financial
Wealth Planner
Knowledge:
Knowledge in assist and
manage client financial
portfolio
Knowledge in advice and
guide client to improve their
financial situation
At least 1 year working
experience in the related
field
Skills:
Self starter

My current SKA

SKA gap

Studying finance currently in Dont have real experience in

Inti
manage
client
financial
portfolio
Studying in the related field
Client will misdoubt since
lack of real experience
I only have some part time jobs Lack of working experience in
working experience
the related field

I have an entrepreneurial spirit

Afraid to start something new

Able to drive

I have my own transport and Weak in path finding

lessen
Malay language and English I can speak in Malay and Cannot speak smoothly and
language
English
lack of confidence when
talking to other people
Attitudes:
Venture into sales
I have a strong yearn for make Lack of experience in sales
money
market
Responsible
I have strong sense of Careless sometimes
responsibility on every task
given to me
Time management
Sometimes cannot complete
Tendency procrastinate my
my task on time
task to last minute
Diagram 4
I wish to become financial wealth planner after I graduate. With this, I have
done some research for this profession. According to Jobstreet.com.my (2016), there
are two main job reponsibilities which are the candidate must be able to manage and
assist clients financial portfolio and guide clients to have a better financial situation.
At the same time, there are some job requirements are needed for this job position.
First, the candidate must possess at least diploma or advanced diploma of academic
background and has at least one year of working experience in the related field. Three
main language are needed for this job which are Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and
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English. Besides that, the candidate must possess their own transport in order to go
out meet their clients easily. Good attitudes are not only important for your career but
in life. However, I realized the gap between the SKA required for financial wealth
planner and my currect SKA. In above skill gap analysis template (Refer to diagram
4), I have summarise all the skills set and gap analysis.
4.1 Personal Development Plan
What do I
want/need to
learn?

What will I do
to achieve this?

Improve the
knowledge of
assist and
manage customer
portfolio
English and
Malay language

Take certified
financial
planning (CFP)
course

Communication
skill

Join toastmaster
club to improve
my soft skills

At least 1 year
working
experience in
financial planner
field
Time
management

Enter to the
related working
field to gain
working
experience
Schedule
planning

Take a short
course

What
resources or
support will I
need?
Institute of
financial

What will be the

success criteria?

Target date for

review/
accomplishment

Complete the
examination

In year 2017

Will join
ELEC
Language
Centre
Often practice
in front of my
family and
friends
Prudential
Assurance
Compnay

Complete the
courses

During the
semester break

Reminder
alarm and
sticky note
Diagram 5

When talking in Start today

public with
strong selfconfidence
Able to handle
After graduate
every emergency from Inti
case

Complete every
task that I set on
time

Start today

Personal development plan is a tool use to process of personal reflection, selfanalysis and honest appraisal of your strengths and weaknesses. Personal
development plan enable you to evaluate the value of the leadership and management
training you have received and to consider your future leadership development
(Managers.org.uk, n.d.). For the sake of close the gap, I have develop a personal
development plan (PDP) for myself. First, I will take certified financial planning
(CFP) to improve my knowledge on assist and manage customer portfolio.
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Furthermore, I will improve my communication skills as well as persuasion skills for

future career field. Next, I will improve my time management by create a schedule
planning in order to complete all the tasks on time that are given to me. I have faith in
by follow this PDP table, I will be able to improve my performances in every
circumstance.
5.0 Conclusion
In the nutshell, I would like to say thank you to Ms Kannaki for sharing her
knowledge and guiding us unselfishly in this whole assignment. I have a better
recognize in myself through this assignment. I have determined my short, medium
and long-term goal. Based on these goals, I have a clear direction guide for my future.
Not only that, I also have a better understanding about the learning styles. As a visual
learner, I improve my learning style by follow the action plan that I have created. On
the other hand, I have better vision about self-discovery, which include my personality
and my strengths and weaknesses. Last but not least, all these informations will be the
guideline for me to strive my objectives and to motivate me to become a better
person.

6.0 References

Boneva, D. and Mihova, E., n.d. Leraning Style And Learning Prefences,
[online]. Available at:

<http://dyscovery.research.southwales.ac.uk/media/files/documents/2014-01

16/Module_8.pdf> [Accessed 6 June 2016]

American Psychological Association, n.d., Personality, [online]. Available at:

<http://www.apa.org/topics/personality/> [Accessed 6 June 2016]

Rothmann,S. and Coetzer,E,P. 2003, The Big five Personality Dimensions And
Job Performance, [online]. Available at:
<https://elearning.newinti.edu.my/bbcswebdav/pid-1386122-dt-content-rid2085572_1/courses/MYI1.MGT3232.F1.APR2016.IICS/big

%205%20personality.pdf> [Accessed 6 June 2016]

Whatismylearningstyle.com, 2014, What Is My Learning Style, [online].
Available at: <http://www.whatismylearningstyle.com/visual-learner.html>

[Accessed 6 June 2016]

Jobstreet.com, n.d., Prudential Fianncial Wealth Planner, [online]. Available

at: <http://www.jobstreet.com.my> [Accessed 6 June 2016]

Rachel,Z., 2009, Does Your Career Fit Your Personality, [online]. Available at:
<http://edition.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/worklife/03/11/cb.career.fit.personality/

index.html?eref=rss_latest > [Accessed 6 June 2016]

Managers.org.uk, n.d., Guide To The Completion Of A Persoanl Development
Plan, [online]. Available at:
<https://www.managers.org.uk/~/media/ET/checklist/Personal-DevelopmentPlan-Example-Guide.pdf> [Accessed 6 June 2016]

7.0 Appendixes

Diagram 1

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Diagram 2

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Diagram 3

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