Student Name: Sikhulume Masibuve
Student Number: 221801744
Course: ICT in Application Development
Module: PRP370-1-2S – Project Presentation 3
Submission Date: 23 May 2025
Situation: I attended a career counselling session provided by the university to help students identify suitable career paths based on their academic strengths and personal interests.
Task: I needed to explore career options aligned with my skills and academic background to make informed decisions about my professional future.
Action: I engaged with the counsellor, completed a career interest questionnaire, and researched recommended ICT roles such as backend development and systems analysis.
Result: I discovered that backend development matches my strengths in Java and problem-solving, and I set clear goals to develop technical certifications and industry experience.
Situation: During the work readiness training, we were encouraged to assess our technical and personal skills to better understand our career alignment.
Task: I was tasked with identifying key skills and interests and mapping them to potential job roles.
Action: I completed self-assessment forms, reviewed my past projects, and listed skills like Java development, teamwork, and creative thinking.
Result: I found that my interests and skills align well with software development roles, and I now tailor my learning and portfolio toward this career path.
Situation: As part of the training, I completed a personality assessment to understand my working style and how I fit into different work environments.
Task: The task was to analyse my personality type and reflect on how it influences my collaboration and job preferences.
Action: I took the 16Personalities (MBTI) test and received a result of ISTJ, which indicates I am organized, responsible, and practical in problem-solving.
Result: I realized that I perform best in structured environments and prefer roles involving logic and planning, reinforcing my goal of becoming a backend developer.
Situation: As part of work readiness training, we were required to develop a professional CV tailored to the ICT industry.
Task: I needed to create a clean and concise CV that highlights my skills, experience, and career goals.
Action: I used a structured format with clear sections for personal info, education, skills, and experience. I emphasized my Java and backend development knowledge.
Result: I produced a polished CV that represents me well and can be confidently submitted to potential employers and internship opportunities.
Situation: The final step in the work readiness process was to submit my CV to a real or mock job opportunity.
Task: I had to find a relevant position and send my CV as part of the application process.
Action: I identified a junior backend developer internship opportunity and submitted my CV along with a customized cover letter via email.
Result: I received an acknowledgment from the company confirming receipt of my application, boosting my confidence in real-world job application skills.