B1 Unit · Sep-Oct 2023

After BOA

B1 Unit · Sep-Oct 2023

After BOA

B1 Unit · Sep-Oct 2023

After BOA

Website Development

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Documenting how I got my website started, from initial domain conception to adding all my work here

In order to get my portfolio website, I wanted to sort out all the professional sides of a site that need to be considered as well, such as a domain and also a professional website maker.

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Documenting how I got my website started, from initial domain conception to adding all my work here

In order to get my portfolio website, I wanted to sort out all the professional sides of a site that need to be considered as well, such as a domain and also a professional website maker.

Click above to learn more!

Documenting how I got my website started, from initial domain conception to adding all my work here

In order to get my portfolio website, I wanted to sort out all the professional sides of a site that need to be considered as well, such as a domain and also a professional website maker.

Career

Digital Footprint

Discovering all the online platforms at my disposal to expand my professional outreach

In this slide, I researched the most popular social media sites that are used for both personal and professional use. I found that each of them had a certain demographic that they tailored to, alongside their specialised psychographics. Not all social media is cookie cutter, so it's advised to understand what each platform is best for.

Digital Footprint

Discovering all the online platforms at my disposal to expand my professional outreach

In this slide, I researched the most popular social media sites that are used for both personal and professional use. I found that each of them had a certain demographic that they tailored to, alongside their specialised psychographics. Not all social media is cookie cutter, so it's advised to understand what each platform is best for.

Digital Footprint

Discovering all the online platforms at my disposal to expand my professional outreach

In this slide, I researched the most popular social media sites that are used for both personal and professional use. I found that each of them had a certain demographic that they tailored to, alongside their specialised psychographics. Not all social media is cookie cutter, so it's advised to understand what each platform is best for.

My Roadmap

A graphic involving broad check points as to what I hope to get done professionally within the next 5 years

This is quite important to me, considering I’m going down the more traditional path of academia. With so many different universities and so many different places for this to happen, it’s vital to have a plan so as to not get lost in the chaos of it all. It gives me a solid foundation to work upon and goals to reach.

My Roadmap

A graphic involving broad check points as to what I hope to get done professionally within the next 5 years

This is quite important to me, considering I’m going down the more traditional path of academia. With so many different universities and so many different places for this to happen, it’s vital to have a plan so as to not get lost in the chaos of it all. It gives me a solid foundation to work upon and goals to reach.

My Roadmap

A graphic involving broad check points as to what I hope to get done professionally within the next 5 years

This is quite important to me, considering I’m going down the more traditional path of academia. With so many different universities and so many different places for this to happen, it’s vital to have a plan so as to not get lost in the chaos of it all. It gives me a solid foundation to work upon and goals to reach.

5 Year Career Breakdown

An in-depth table of what I intend to do within the next 5 years

Not only is it good to know what needs to be done in the near future, but how exactly how one should go about it. Plans will inevitably change, however having a good foundation means that you'll always end up on the right track. This table is the skeleton of the next 5 years of my life, and will be something I am to stick to beyond my sixth form studies.

5 Year Career Breakdown

An in-depth table of what I intend to do within the next 5 years

Not only is it good to know what needs to be done in the near future, but how exactly how one should go about it. Plans will inevitably change, however having a good foundation means that you'll always end up on the right track. This table is the skeleton of the next 5 years of my life, and will be something I am to stick to beyond my sixth form studies.

5 Year Career Breakdown

An in-depth table of what I intend to do within the next 5 years

Not only is it good to know what needs to be done in the near future, but how exactly how one should go about it. Plans will inevitably change, however having a good foundation means that you'll always end up on the right track. This table is the skeleton of the next 5 years of my life, and will be something I am to stick to beyond my sixth form studies.

SWOT Analysis

Looking into my strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats

Evaluating yourself in their career proficiencies means that you'll know how far you've progressed throughout your career, as well as some gaps in skill that may need filling in. Now that I am currently (as of writing) a marketing developer for a startup, I've been able to learn and develop a lot, and I know now what I can do to elevate my skills to the next level. These slides will show you all of that in a short summary.

SWOT Analysis

Looking into my strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats

Evaluating yourself in their career proficiencies means that you'll know how far you've progressed throughout your career, as well as some gaps in skill that may need filling in. Now that I am currently (as of writing) a marketing developer for a startup, I've been able to learn and develop a lot, and I know now what I can do to elevate my skills to the next level. These slides will show you all of that in a short summary.

SWOT Analysis

Looking into my strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats

Evaluating yourself in their career proficiencies means that you'll know how far you've progressed throughout your career, as well as some gaps in skill that may need filling in. Now that I am currently (as of writing) a marketing developer for a startup, I've been able to learn and develop a lot, and I know now what I can do to elevate my skills to the next level. These slides will show you all of that in a short summary.

Branding

Brand Analysis

Researching brands that have established their brand and professional image

Companies, especially those in the media industry, need to establish unique identities through both logos and brand kits. I have taken 4 companies which have played varied roles in this field, discussing what they have done to market themselves and the audience this attracts as a result.

Brand Analysis

Researching brands that have established their brand and professional image

Companies, especially those in the media industry, need to establish unique identities through both logos and brand kits. I have taken 4 companies which have played varied roles in this field, discussing what they have done to market themselves and the audience this attracts as a result.

Brand Analysis

Researching brands that have established their brand and professional image

Companies, especially those in the media industry, need to establish unique identities through both logos and brand kits. I have taken 4 companies which have played varied roles in this field, discussing what they have done to market themselves and the audience this attracts as a result.

My Branding Concepts

The process of creating my own professional branding

Even as an individual, it is important to establish your own visual identity, as this determines your audience's view of your reputation and your services. Having unique branding sets you up as a unique individual, and this carries over into having fresh perspectives in a fast-changing digital industry.


My branding aims to capture the fun and quirkiness of the content I make, and this presentation features the various designs it took to get there.

My Branding Concepts

The process of creating my own professional branding

Even as an individual, it is important to establish your own visual identity, as this determines how your reputation and your services are seen.

My Branding Concepts

The process of creating my own professional branding

Even as an individual, it is important to establish your own visual identity, as this determines your audience's view of your reputation and your services. Having unique branding sets you up as a unique individual, and this carries over into having fresh perspectives in a fast-changing digital industry.


My branding aims to capture the fun and quirkiness of the content I make, and this presentation features the various designs it took to get there.

Social Media

Online Platforms

Discovering all the online platforms at my disposal to expand my professional outreach

In this slide, I researched the most popular social media sites that are used for both personal and professional use. I found that each of them had a certain demographic that they tailored to, alongside their specialised psychographics. Not all social media is cookie cutter, so it's advised to understand what each platform is best for.

Online Platforms

Discovering all the online platforms at my disposal to expand my professional outreach

In this slide, I researched the most popular social media sites that are used for both personal and professional use. I found that each of them had a certain demographic that they tailored to, alongside their specialised psychographics. Not all social media is cookie cutter, so it's advised to understand what each platform is best for.

Online Platforms

Discovering all the online platforms at my disposal to expand my professional outreach

In this slide, I researched the most popular social media sites that are used for both personal and professional use. I found that each of them had a certain demographic that they tailored to, alongside their specialised psychographics. Not all social media is cookie cutter, so it's advised to understand what each platform is best for.

How Pros use Online Platforms

Taking inspiration from media professionals who have gone from grassroots to popular online figureheads

There are many people who have found success in leveraging their online presence to provide their services and increase revenue. Online business is becoming even more prevalent in the digital age, so keeping on top of the most optimal techniques can net you larger opportunities otherwise.

How Pros use Online Platforms

Taking inspiration from media professionals who have gone from grassroots to popular online figureheads

There are many people who have found success in leveraging their online presence to provide their services and increase revenue. Online business is becoming even more prevalent in the digital age, so keeping on top of the most optimal techniques can net you larger opportunities otherwise.

How Pros use Online Platforms

Taking inspiration from media professionals who have gone from grassroots to popular online figureheads

There are many people who have found success in leveraging their online presence to provide their services and increase revenue. Online business is becoming even more prevalent in the digital age, so keeping on top of the most optimal techniques can net you larger opportunities otherwise.

Digital Footprint

Digital Footprint

Discovering all the online platforms at my disposal to expand my professional outreach

In this slide, I researched the most popular social media sites that are used for both personal and professional use. I found that each of them had a certain demographic that they tailored to, alongside their specialised psychographics. Not all social media is cookie cutter, so it's advised to understand what each platform is best for.

Digital Footprint

Discovering all the online platforms at my disposal to expand my professional outreach

In this slide, I researched the most popular social media sites that are used for both personal and professional use. I found that each of them had a certain demographic that they tailored to, alongside their specialised psychographics. Not all social media is cookie cutter, so it's advised to understand what each platform is best for.

Digital Footprint

Discovering all the online platforms at my disposal to expand my professional outreach

In this slide, I researched the most popular social media sites that are used for both personal and professional use. I found that each of them had a certain demographic that they tailored to, alongside their specialised psychographics. Not all social media is cookie cutter, so it's advised to understand what each platform is best for.

Erol's Action Plan

Action Plan

An in-depth table of the steps I'll take to develop my online platforms

Moving on from analysing my digital footprint, it's also important to consider how it should be built too. This would be done through online platforms, such as social media and a portfolio website, like this one. With this table, I have given myself deadlines on how I'll go about doing this, especially developing on the foundations that I've already laid.

Erol's Action Plan

Action Plan

An in-depth table of the steps I'll take to develop my online platforms

Moving on from analysing my digital footprint, it's also important to consider how it should be built too. This would be done through online platforms, such as social media and a portfolio website, like this one. With this table, I have given myself deadlines on how I'll go about doing this, especially developing on the foundations that I've already laid.

Erol's Action Plan

Action Plan

An in-depth table of the steps I'll take to develop my online platforms

Moving on from analysing my digital footprint, it's also important to consider how it should be built too. This would be done through online platforms, such as social media and a portfolio website, like this one. With this table, I have given myself deadlines on how I'll go about doing this, especially developing on the foundations that I've already laid.

My Digital Footprint

My current online presence when my brand and name are searched on Google

In addition to figuring out how to expand your professional outreach in your digital footprint, it's also important to look into what's already there from your personal life. Only showing the best version of you online correlates with the clients and people you work with, and I did my own research to see if the work I've done and any personal traces are shown accurately in SEO.

My Digital Footprint

My current online presence when my brand and name are searched on Google

In addition to figuring out how to expand your professional outreach in your digital footprint, it's also important to look into what's already there from your personal life. Only showing the best version of you online correlates with the clients and people you work with, and I did my own research to see if the work I've done and any personal traces are shown accurately in SEO.

My Digital Footprint

My current online presence when my brand and name are searched on Google

In addition to figuring out how to expand your professional outreach in your digital footprint, it's also important to look into what's already there from your personal life. Only showing the best version of you online correlates with the clients and people you work with, and I did my own research to see if the work I've done and any personal traces are shown accurately in SEO.

Creating a CV

CV Analysis

Finding two examples of CVs for creatives, including what makes them work and what could be improved on

CVs are integral to the job application process, and it would be amiss to ignore how it's presented to your employer. After all, this is the difference between you standing out and being among the crowd. I looked online for two examples, and seeing what I could take in the process of making my own.

CV Analysis

Finding two examples of CVs for creatives, including what makes them work and what could be improved on

CVs are integral to the job application process, and it would be amiss to ignore how it's presented to your employer. After all, this is the difference between you standing out and being among the crowd. I looked online for two examples, and seeing what I could take in the process of making my own.

CV Analysis

Finding two examples of CVs for creatives, including what makes them work and what could be improved on

CVs are integral to the job application process, and it would be amiss to ignore how it's presented to your employer. After all, this is the difference between you standing out and being among the crowd. I looked online for two examples, and seeing what I could take in the process of making my own.

My Creative CV

Creating my own resume that is oriented for creative industries

When creating a CV, displaying your talents can also be shown through the presentation. With a lot of things to highlight, it's key to make it digestible to an employer. As such, I've used icons and bold colours to distinguish the different sections.

My Creative CV

Creating my own resume that is oriented for creative industries

When creating a CV, displaying your talents can also be shown through the presentation. With a lot of things to highlight, it's key to make it digestible to an employer. As such, I've used icons and bold colours to distinguish the different sections.

My Creative CV

Creating my own resume that is oriented for creative industries

When creating a CV, displaying your talents can also be shown through the presentation. With a lot of things to highlight, it's key to make it digestible to an employer. As such, I've used icons and bold colours to distinguish the different sections.

Interviews

Interview Preparation and Planning

Practicing and improving my interviewee technique

When taking on opportunities, the interview process is a key part of the job application process. After all, it can be the difference between getting the job or not.


In this unit, we learnt about the things we need to prepare to talk about or present ourselves as in the interview, as well as how to conduct yourself as an interesting applicant to the interviewer.

Interview Preparation and Planning

Practicing and improving my interviewee technique

When taking on opportunities, the interview process is a key part of the job application process. After all, it can be the difference between getting the job or not.


In this unit, we learnt about the things we need to prepare to talk about or present ourselves as in the interview, as well as how to conduct yourself as an interesting applicant to the interviewer.

Interview Preparation and Planning

Practicing and improving my interviewee technique

When taking on opportunities, the interview process is a key part of the job application process. After all, it can be the difference between getting the job or not.


In this unit, we learnt about the things we need to prepare to talk about or present ourselves as in the interview, as well as how to conduct yourself as an interesting applicant to the interviewer.

Mock Interview

From when we conducted mock interviews with classroom peers

In class, we got into pairs to conduct mock interviews. We would create the scenarios for the sorts of jobs we would apply for. In my case, this would be for social media marketing. The interviewer would then ask questions related to the subject, and the interviewee would treat it like a real interview and attempt it to the best of their ability.


My interviewer commented on how I knew what I was talking about in regards to marketing, and that I also had a genuine enthusiasm about me when I was answering the questions. I’ve learnt a lot of advice about public speaking, and how to bring this into an interview setting. These are techniques I have also taken into university interviews, and have certainly increased my chances of consideration.


A few areas of improvement include how long it takes me to answer questions. Sometimes my enthusiasm can cause me to go on and on when answering, so I’d say that keeping my responses more concise would benefit my technique. It can also get to the point where I forget what question was asked, so keeping my answer grounded ensures the interviewer can clearly understand my answer.

Mock Interview

From when we conducted mock interviews with classroom peers

In class, we got into pairs to conduct mock interviews. We would create the scenarios for the sorts of jobs we would apply for. In my case, this would be for social media marketing. The interviewer would then ask questions related to the subject, and the interviewee would treat it like a real interview and attempt it to the best of their ability.


My interviewer commented on how I knew what I was talking about in regards to marketing, and that I also had a genuine enthusiasm about me when I was answering the questions. I’ve learnt a lot of advice about public speaking, and how to bring this into an interview setting. These are techniques I have also taken into university interviews, and have certainly increased my chances of consideration.


A few areas of improvement include how long it takes me to answer questions. Sometimes my enthusiasm can cause me to go on and on when answering, so I’d say that keeping my responses more concise would benefit my technique. It can also get to the point where I forget what question was asked, so keeping my answer grounded ensures the interviewer can clearly understand my answer.

Mock Interview

From when we conducted mock interviews with classroom peers

In class, we got into pairs to conduct mock interviews. We would create the scenarios for the sorts of jobs we would apply for. In my case, this would be for social media marketing. The interviewer would then ask questions related to the subject, and the interviewee would treat it like a real interview and attempt it to the best of their ability.


My interviewer commented on how I knew what I was talking about in regards to marketing, and that I also had a genuine enthusiasm about me when I was answering the questions. I’ve learnt a lot of advice about public speaking, and how to bring this into an interview setting. These are techniques I have also taken into university interviews, and have certainly increased my chances of consideration.


A few areas of improvement include how long it takes me to answer questions. Sometimes my enthusiasm can cause me to go on and on when answering, so I’d say that keeping my responses more concise would benefit my technique. It can also get to the point where I forget what question was asked, so keeping my answer grounded ensures the interviewer can clearly understand my answer.

Networking

Networking

Diving into the basics of professional networking, and how it enables you to access new opportunities

Going through the traditional job market alone for creative work doesn't tend to bode well. The best way to find the work is to do networking with other creatives or people with a skill gap that someone like you could fill. This slideshow answers the essential questions about networking, which can boost you to professional success.

Networking

Diving into the basics of professional networking, and how it enables you to access new opportunities

Going through the traditional job market alone for creative work doesn't tend to bode well. The best way to find the work is to do networking with other creatives or people with a skill gap that someone like you could fill. This slideshow answers the essential questions about networking, which can boost you to professional success.

Networking

Diving into the basics of professional networking, and how it enables you to access new opportunities

Going through the traditional job market alone for creative work doesn't tend to bode well. The best way to find the work is to do networking with other creatives or people with a skill gap that someone like you could fill. This slideshow answers the essential questions about networking, which can boost you to professional success.

Top Tips for Networking Events

What to do whenever you network at an event

While the first step to networking is getting to the event, the next steps require you to actually… network! Networking is as much of an art as communication is, and it's key to present yourself in the way you intend to come across, and to the right people you want to talk to.


Enacting on these tips right from the beginning (if not, before) of the event mean you'll have a much more comfortable and enjoyable experience up until it finishes!

Top Tips for Networking Events

What to do whenever you network at an event

While the first step to networking is getting to the event, the next steps require you to actually… network! Networking is as much of an art as communication is, and it's key to present yourself in the way you intend to come across, and to the right people you want to talk to.


Enacting on these tips right from the beginning (if not, before) of the event mean you'll have a much more comfortable and enjoyable experience up until it finishes!

Top Tips for Networking Events

What to do whenever you network at an event

While the first step to networking is getting to the event, the next steps require you to actually… network! Networking is as much of an art as communication is, and it's key to present yourself in the way you intend to come across, and to the right people you want to talk to.


Enacting on these tips right from the beginning (if not, before) of the event mean you'll have a much more comfortable and enjoyable experience up until it finishes!

The Brief

With our short time at BOA, Year 13 has brought us the immense challenge of finding our post-18 aspirations. All of the work listed has sifted through all the options available, and curating them to the best of my ability. This involves weighing the pros and cons of different career paths, finding ways to establish our professional identities, and more.

The Process

Since the start of the year, I'd had aspirations to study business and management/marketing at university. Thus, through searching through uni websites and going to university fairs, I have a curated a list of places to go. Other paths were considered too, including freelance, employment, and apprenticeships.