Topic: Reflective Journal

Order Description

Recent research has revealed that the Hospitality and Tourism Industry wants experienced graduates. This industry wants graduates who can also think critically and reflectively, who know their strengths and can use them effectively in the workplace. It is also important to become aware of your ‘areas for improvement’ also known as ‘areas for growth’ and to work toward improving these skills. Knowing and embracing your character strengths and skills and using them in your career can lead to rewarding outcomes. Take the VIA Character Strengths Survey now https://www.viacharacter.org/www/The-Survey.

It is for these reasons that you are required to complete a reflective journal.

This assessment is based on the Dot’s Career Development framework (Smith et al 2009 pp 27–8) providing you with an opportunity to think about and reflect upon your:
– Self awareness

You are required to critically reflect on this topic and discuss in relation to your study, career and Work Integrated Learning experiences.

The topics below are to guide your thinking and reflection.
Part A – Self Awareness (weeks 1-3)
1. Identify knowledge, abilities and transferable skills developed by your course and Work Integrated Learning;
2. Identify your personal skills and how these can be deployed;
3. Identify your interests, values and personality in the context of vocational and life planning;
4. Identify strengths and weaknesses, and areas requiring further development;
5. Develop a self-reflective stance to work and other activities; and
6. Synthesise your key strengths, goals and motivations into a rounded personal profile.