Last year we did a module similar to this called PDP in this module I made a -personal development plan which features future career goals and a plan of action of what to do next. I thought this would be good to look back on and reflect for this module;
Personal Development Plan
What is your ideal job for this module?
My ideal job would be a job within television or radio. In television I would like to help out with the producing side of things or filming. On the other hand, radio is what I want to do most my dream would be presenting my own radio show, I wouldn’t mind producing a radio show either.
What do you need to know about this job?
I need to know whether I fit the criteria-enough experience and qualifications needed for the job. If not, I am willing to gain enough experience needed of me to compete with others for the job. At the moment I am working at Mercia FM on an ongoing work experience placement in order to gain the experience I need which will hopefully increase my employability when it comes to finding a job after graduating.
What skills do you already have for the job?
I am a confident and bubbly person which is needed for most jobs within the media industry. I have developed radio presenting and producing skills through a university module which involved putting together a radio show in groups of three. My Work experience at Mercia FM has also enabled me to develop my technical skills in the radio studio as well as my editing skills on the program ‘audacity’. Through working at Mercia I have also been able to complete certain tasks within a time limit in order to be organised and also develop an understanding of the ins and outs of radio.
What skills do you need to get?
As I am currently working firsthand with the presenter and producer of the breakfast show at Mercia FM I could ask them for a few skills instruction session on the decks in the studio. Although I am already starting to develop and understanding of the skills that are needed of me by just being an onlooker in the studio every Friday. As this is an ongoing professional work experience placement at Mercia hopefully I will develop my skills and knowledge of the world of radio throughout my placement.
Looking back at this PDP plan it was around the time when I was doing my work experience placement at Mercia FM. Since then I have achieved a paid position at mercia as a thunder through my placement and have successfully developed my skills in the studio and communicative skills whilst interviewing the public. My career goals however have now changed I no longer want to be a radio presenter and want to go into something such as events organisation or television production. I am now in the process of looking for jobs in these areas and have signed up to several sites including- reed.co.uk, mycoventryjobs.co.uk and mediaweekjobs.co.uk all of which email me when there is a job that will take my interest on their website. I have also uploaded my CV to each of these websites so employers can look at it.
