Self-Awareness and Career Management - Essay Example

Immediately after my graduation, I would seek to find employment in the accounts function of a small organization under their graduate scheme. I lack work experience in accounts, hence, the chances of large multinational organizations declining my application would be very high. Therefore, I would still apply to small or medium-sized organizations even in the capacity of a trainee or junior executive in the accounts department. After working for a period of 12 to 18 months in a small or medium-sized organization whilst sharpening my skills in accounts, I would venture out in search of employment in a multinational organization in the capacity of Accounts Manager. I would also strive to attend at least 6 public workshops during the next year to gain exposure and understanding of the accounting process and maintaining of accounts ledgers.
Attainable
The immediate goal would be to find work experience in the field of Accounts Management. Within the first three months after graduation, I would attempt to equip myself with suitable experience (minimum of 12-18 months) within the Accounts function. Furthermore, my skills with the English language and information need to be improved. One such skill that needs improving is proficiency with excel spreadsheets as it would be important in maintaining a large database of accounts and presenting charts and diagrams on project schedules. I will join the Brookes Entrepreneurs club and also the Oxford Entrepreneurs club to expand my network with both compatible and diverse individuals, thereby increasing my prospect of navigating myself into the accounting functions.

During the Christmas break, I will purchase a CD that teaches how to use Microsoft Office tools more proficiently in order to be armed at managing databases of accounts. I will do more research on the current accounting job market and make an appointment with the Careers and Advice center and speak with a careers advisor on making my CV more attractive to prospective employers. Furthermore, interview skills will also be needed to be reviewed with my Careers advisor. Upon graduation, I would venture out in search of employment in Accounts Management graduate trainee level or even at a junior or trainee level.

Timely

I would aim at achieving my skills with information (Microsoft office tools) within the next one month (during the Christmas break). I would also join the Brookes Entrepreneurs society and the Oxford Entrepreneurs society within the next two weeks. 

Furthermore, I would aim at finding employment in the capacity of an Accounts graduate trainee or a trainee executive within the first three months after graduation. Thereafter, I would set out to take the MBTI® Step I Qualifying Programme after 18 months of employment. 12 months preceding the MBTI® Step I Qualifying Programme, I would follow the ICA Training Course. Within three to four years from now, I would aim to be a Senior Accounting Officer (or within an equal or higher position) in a reputed company ultimately with the objective of joining Qatar Petroleum as a Senior Accounts Manager.

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