Macklane Lionel

Business Skills

BUSINESS PORTFOLIO

Student ID: LI5874844

Option: C
 Table of Contents

Title Page

Personal Swot Analysis 1

Self-Introduction ...2

Soft Skills Possessed .3

5 Positive Adjectives .4
-Network Circle
-Strategies used for job search

10 Frequently asked interview questions ..5

Unsolicited Cover Letter ...6
Solicited Cover Letter 7
Internship Letter .8
Resume 9-10
 PERSONAL SWOT ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS
I believe in the values of ambition, drive consistency and teamwork.
I have the ability to be relaxed and keep my mind at peace under heavy work
load.

WEAKNESSES
Sometimes procrastinate before completing a task.
Can sometimes be described as quiet since I dont value useless
conversations.

OPPORTUNITIES
I am very connected and have family members and friends in positions such
as: doctors, teachers, lawyers and senior managers where they can help out
with certain task I stumble upon.
I believe YouTube is a suburb platform where one can come to learn a new
skill from their large video database and content posted daily by people all
over the world. It gives me the ability to learn and apply skills I require to
advance in the working world.

THREATS
During the years technology has been making the work of human obsolete
making it challenging for an individual to get a stable job.
Being that I am not very talkative makes me less engaging as an individual.
 Self-Introduction

My name is Macklane Lionel from a small community called Grand Riviere,

Dennery in Saint Lucia. I characterize myself as Creative and I believe I
have an eye for creativity thus giving me an edge over most people. I am
also Persistence and there is a hunger in me that will stop at nothing else but
to achieve the goals that I have set in motion. Curiosity defines some of my
traits being that I am very curios and have a hunger to learn new things that
improve my performances and interest me. I have set down some specific
career goals that I would like to achieve. These goals include:
o To develop more friendships at work and try to be less competitive.

o To delegate work and tasks more effectively to increase my own

productivity.

o To develop relationships with coworkers and clients to make work seem

more enjoyable.

o To identify personal boundaries at work and know what i should do to

make my day more productive and manageable.
 Soft Skills Possessed
Emotional Intelligence
I have the capacity to be aware of, control, and express my emotions, and to handle
interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. For instances, there was a time
when everybody in my accounts class was complaining about a lecturer always being
absent, resulting in everyone failing the course. I remained calm and eventually the
school apologized for having such a lecturer and gave everyone the course back free of
charge.

Communication Skills
I have the ability to communicate information accurately, clearly and as intended. Being
the class representative of computer application I sometimes had to pass on messages to
my fellow class mates giving them the instructions from the lecturer.

Time Management
I have the ability to efficiently manage my task and set specific times for
accomplishments. Its by being a student one really learns how to value their time, I
remember a time I had 3 assignments due on the same day and I did not fully completed
two of them. My time management skills kicked in and I set specific times for each
project and meet the dead line for collection.

The ability to work under pressure

I have the ability to work under pressure that involves me dealing with constraints which
are often outside of my control. There was a time I was given a task to complete at my
local non-profit organization and failure to complete would have resulted in me losing my
spot on the committee, within two hours upon completion I worked relentlessly and
finished on time.

Problem Solving Skills

I have the mental ability to analyze and work through details of a problem to come up
with a solution. I was given a task once to complete a table on Microsoft access that
required me to create a list of 500 unique records. There was no way to do that, so I
conceptualized and came up with a plan to create a simple pattern using excel and
duplicated the information randomly to generate that list of 500 unique records.
 5 Positive Adjective about My Self
Intuitive
Curiosity
Ambitious
Considerate
Creative

Network Circle
Anna James
Chris Louisy
Jeremiah Joseph
Donald Lionel
Tammah Bellase

Strategies Used for Job Search

Career Fairs
Newspaper Vacancies
Direct Mail
Employment Agencies
Direct Confrontation of a Managerial employees
 TEN FREQUENTLY ASKED INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

1. TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF?

I am recent Sir Arthur Lewis Community College graduate with a strong background in
computer applications. I spent the last two years whiles in college taking different
courses online in the fields or web design, database management and communications. I
enjoy learning new things and improving myself. As of now I am looking to apply what I
have learned over the years to the best of my capabilities in a job.
2. WHY SHOULD I HIRE YOU?
Well, I am equipped with all the skills you are looking for and I am confident that I
would be an exceptional fit for the position, not because I have time management skills
and the ability to work under pressure, but its my relentless work ethic and problem
solving skills that would benefit me for this role.
3. IN WHAT WAYS CAN YOU MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO MY ORGANZATION?
I can contribute my adaptive problem solving skills to facilitate almost any technical
problem the organization needs solution a solution for, I have been told that I was an
outstanding problem solver based on my work at college by many lecturers.
4. WHAT SALARY DO YOU WANT?
Im particularly more interested in finding a position thats a good fit for my skills and
interests. Im confident that youre offering a salary thats competitive in the current
market.
5. WHAT IS MY GREATEST STRENGTHS
I think one of my greatest strengths is that I have a relentless work ethic. I believe in
getting the job done and leaving no stone unturned. I ensure I meet all deadlines and
produce outstanding results.
6. WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST WEAKNESS?
I am perfection and I enjoy going deep into detail with anything I have to do. This can
result in me being sometimes wrapped up on a single task but the end result of the task is
always done exceptionally well.
7. WHAT ARE YOUR SHORT TERM AND LONG TERM CAREER GOALS?
I see myself within a few months learning all the necessary skills I need to do my task
more efficiently, communicating with my coworkers and performing to the best of my
capabilities. In the long run I would like to move up the cooperate ladder and try different
departments until I find what I love to do best within the organization.
8. HOW ARE YOU PREPARING FOR IT?
I am currently learning more efficient ways to communicate with people and to become
more magnetic with my peers, because I know having good communication skills is
necessary for higher positions.
9. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF ON FIVE YEARS?
I see myself as the manager of social affairs handling employees and their issues.
10. WHAT EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITY HAVE YOU PARTCICATED IN AND HOW CAN
THIS BENEFIT MY ORGANIZATION?
I am member of the committee of a non-profit organization where we go out to
speak and help the less fortunate. I believe I can be of great assistance because I
am an exception speaker.
 Macklane Lionel
Grand Riviere, Dennery

M.L Mlionel874@gmail.com
(158)715-2577
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17th April, 2017

Mr. Richard John

Human Resources Manager
Bank of Saint Lucia
Vieux Fort
Saint Lucia
Dear Mr. John:
As a highly motivated individual with excellent communication and teamwork skills, I would like to
apply for any relevant position to further develop my skills in business administration. I would like to be
considered for any relevant position you may have in your company.
As a recent Graduate at Sir Arthur Lewis Community College I acquired basic knowledge of computer
systems and the use of computer applications. I excelled in these courses: Computer Applications,
Management Accounting, Intermediate Excel and Intermediate Database which I then took it up on my
own to sharpen my skills to arrive at a more advance level of understanding. This allowed me to become a
quick learner and to be very adaptable to any new software applications I came across. I am continuously
learning and enhancing my skills to make me a more effective employee. I realized that I have a great
interest in the technical and accounting side of business which involves being tech savvy and familiar
with the different business applications like Microsoft Database, Excel, Word and QuickBooks. Having
this knowledge makes me a great candidate because of the large Accounting department at Sandals.

From my research I noticed that Sandals Grande has a large client database which is time consuming for a
small amount of staff to manage solely. With extra assistance from me this can be beneficial for both the
employees involved in the department and the business to get more work done quicker.

I am aware that you will receive a large number of applications for jobs in your company, but I would
very much appreciate the opportunity to demonstrate my capabilities to you in person. I believe I have a
lot to offer your organization and look forward to discussing my application with you at an interview. I
can be contacted by the email or number provided in the header. Thank you in advance for your time.

Sincerely

Macklane Lionel

Enc. Resume

Macklane Lionel
 Grand Riviere, Dennery

M.L Mlionel874@gmail.com
(158)715-2577
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17th April, 2017

Mrs. Jan James

Human Resource Manager
Sandals Grande
Pigeon Point
Gros Islet
Saint Lucia
Dear Mrs. James:
This letter is in accordance with your vacancy advertisement in the voice magazine newspaper dated 22
February, 2017 for the position of the accounts clerk. I would like to express my interest in this position
and I am very much confident that I would be a great fit in this role.
As a recent Graduate at Sir Arthur Lewis Community College I acquired basic knowledge of computer
systems and the use of computer applications. I excelled in these courses: Computer Applications,
Management Accounting, Intermediate Excel and Intermediate Database which I then took it up on my
own to sharpen my skills to arrive at a more advance level of understanding. This allowed me to become a
quick learner and to be very adaptable to any new software applications I came across. I am continuously
learning and enhancing my skills to make me a more effective employee. I realized that I have a great
interest in the technical and accounting side of business which involves being tech savvy and familiar
with the different business applications like Microsoft Database, Excel, Word and QuickBooks. Having
this knowledge makes me a great candidate because of the large Accounting department at Sandals.

From my research I noticed that Sandals Grande has a large client database which is time consuming for a
small amount of staff to manage solely. With extra assistance from me this can be beneficial for both the
employees involved in the department and the business to get more work done quicker.

I am aware that you will receive a large number of applications for this job, but I would very much
appreciate the opportunity to demonstrate my capabilities to you in person. I believe I have a lot to offer
your organization and look forward to discussing my application with you at an interview. I can be
contacted by the email or number provided in the header. Thank you in advance for your time.

Sincerely

Macklane Lionel
Enc. Resume

Macklane Lionel
Grand Riviere, Dennery

M.L
 Mlionel874@gmail.com
(158)715-2577
____________________________________________________________________________________

17th April, 2017

Mr. Richard John

Human Resources Manager
Bank of Saint Lucia
Vieux Fort
Saint Lucia
Dear Mr. John:
As a highly motivated student with excellent communication and teamwork skills, I would like to apply
for the position of the accounts clerk to further develop my skills in business administration. I would like
to be considered for tis t position in your company.
My current enrollment at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC) requires that I complete at
least one full month Internship in a well-established and prestige business. I am currently majoring in
business administration with an above average GPA of 3.1 which reflects my work ethic and persistence.
During my time spent at SALCC I acquired basic knowledge of computer systems and the use of
computer applications which I then took it up on my own to sharpen my skills to arrive at an intermediate
level of understanding. This allowed me to become a quick learner and to be very adaptable to any new
software applications I came across. I am continuously learning and enhancing my skills to make me a
more effecting employee.

From my studies at SALCC I realized that I have a great interest in the technical side of business which
involves being tech savvy and familiar with the different business applications like Microsoft Database,
Excel and Word. Having this knowledge makes me a great candidate because of the large IT department
in the bank. From my research I noticed that Bank of Saint Lucia has a large client database which is time
consuming for a small amount of staff to manage solely. With extra assistance from me this can be
beneficial for both the employees involved in the department and the business to get more work done
quicker in the short run and if am given full employment this can also benefit the firm in the long run.

I am aware that you will receive a large number of applications for this job, but I would very much
Appreciate the opportunity to demonstrate my capabilities to you in person. I believe that I have a lot to
offer your organization and look forward to discussing my application with you at an interview. I can be
contacted by the email or number provided in the header. Thanking you in advance for your time.

Sincerely

Macklane Lionel

Enc. Resume

Macklane Lionel
Grand Riviere, Dennery
Mlionel874@gmail.com
M.L
 (158)715-2577
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Career Objectives
A self-motivated individual with the aim of continuous self-improvement. Im particularly interested in
the technological aspect of business being that I am numerically inclined and tech savvy.
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Education and Qualifications

Sir Arthur Lewis Community College December 7, 2017

Associates Degree in Business Administration
Relevant Courses
Management Accounting
Computer Application
Graduation Date December 7, 2017

Micoud Secondary School August 12, 2015

Gained Csec Certificate in
Subjects Gained:
Mathematics III
English A II
Principles of business I
Office administration III
Information technology II
Building Technology/Construction I
Technical Drawing III

Dennery Primary School (June 4, 2010)

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Awards/Certificate
EF Standard English Test Certificate January 2017
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Skills
Computer Skills (Microsoft Word, Access)
Leadership skills
We Design

Macklane Lionel
Grand Riviere, Dennery

M.L Mlionel874@gmail.com
(158)715-2577
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Community Activity
Member of a local Non-Profit Organization (LAFF)
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Extra-Curricular Activities

Class Representative for Computer Applications

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Interest

Surfing the web (Research)

Investing
Music

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References

Mr. Chris James

Lecturer
Micoud Secondary School
Micoud, View Fort
+1758-7152435

Ms. Trina Sanchez

Supervisor
Tesco Finance
Castries
+1758-7352673