Writing Assignment #4 (10%)

WHAT WHY

Demonstrate your ability to use Workplace expectations require

organizational strategies to people to produce high-quality
develop a professional document. documents that reflect planning
and organization.

HOW

This assignment asks you to produce a short professional profile that

 your future employer might post to their website

 you might post to a professional social media page, such as LinkedIn
 fits with the audience and purpose expectations of a particular job or
industry

1.
FIND A JOB POSTING
Identify a job in your field that you might reasonably pursue after graduating from
Conestoga. Locate an advertisement or posting for a job that matches (or is similar to)
your desired job.

You might find this job posting by looking at job portals (e.g. Monster.ca) or at the
“Careers” pages of companies you could imagine working for.

Provide the link to this job posting in the space below.

https://ca.indeed.com/jobs?q=business+finance+manager&l=cambridge
%2C+on&start=10&vjk=070e8367e944cb52

2. IDENTIFY JOB REQUIREMENTS

Read the sections of the job posting that state the skills, credentials, and characteristics
etc. that the employer is looking for in a successful candidate.

List these skills, credentials, characteristics, etc. in a way that will help you to plan your
written profile.
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Demonstrate your organizational skills by arranging your list in a logical way that helps
you better understand and brainstorm the details required for a successful profile.

Education:
Bachelor degree in finance
Experience:
3+ years of experience in Financial Planning and analysis
Technical Skills:
Computing, financial forcasting, variance analysis
Soft Skills:
Leadership, communication skills, problem-solving and critical thinking
Characteristics:
Highly analytical, protective in identifying issues
Language:
English

3a. FIND A REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE

In the box below, include a link or a screenshot of a professional profile that you intend
to use as a role model or example for this assignment. Note: do not use the section of a
LinkedIn profile page that simply lists a person’s experiences and credentials. A
professional profile is written in sentences and paragraphs, and provides some insight
into what a person might be capable and/or what they might be like.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-ho-cpa-cma-21253a21?
utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

3b. ANALYZE YOUR EXAMPLE

In the box below, explain what parts of the example you might look to replicate or follow
in your own document. List at least 2 different elements you wish to replicate.

Also, explain what features you intend to change or customize to suit your own purpose.
List at least 2 features you intend to change or customize

Elements to Replicate:
1. Clear Structure & Organization:
Why Replicate? The profile is easy to read with clear sections like
Education, Experience, and Skills. I’d replicate this to ensure my profile
is well-organized and easy for hiring managers to navigate.

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2. Highlighting Relevant Experience with Impact:

Why Replicate? The example uses specific, measurable achievements
(e.g., improving efficiency by 15%). I’ll include similar examples in my
profile to show how my experience aligns with the job and the results
I’ve achieved.

Features to Change or Customize:

1. Education Section:
Why Customize? The example lists a CPA and Finance degree, but I’ll
adjust this to reflect my own qualifications, such as a Business
Administration degree or Project Management certification.
2. Technical Skills Section:
Why Customize? The profile mentions Hyperion and SAP, but if I’m
applying for a different role (e.g., project management), I’ll swap these
out for tools like Asana or Google Analytics.

4. PLAN AND ORGANIZE YOUR PROFILE

Gather and develop the specific personalized details you intend to include in your profile
using one of the ways we have explored in Module 10. Aim to make these details as
specific as possible without actually writing full sentences. Your goal should be to
include so much detail that you don’t need to think of anything else to add before
proceeding to the writing stage.

Demonstrate your ability to organize ideas in a logical way by using some kind of visual
or graphic organizer to arrange your point-form details. This could one or more of the
following:

 a brainstorm
 a venn diagram
 a four-quadrant graphic organizer
 a T-Chart
 a point-form outline with headings and sub-headings

If you don’t want to do your planning directly in this space, you could simply copy and
paste your work into this document or provide a screen-shot of your organizational work
done elsewhere.

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1. Education
 Degree: Bachelor’s in Business Administration or Finance, with a solid
foundation in financial principles.
 Certifications: CPA or PMP (if applicable), demonstrating professional growth
and commitment to the field.
 Training: Experience with financial software like Hyperion, Tableau, and
hands-on financial modelling.

2. Professional Experience
 Previous Roles: Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, Financial
Analyst for over 3 years, overseeing major financial operations.
 What I’ve Done:
o Managed everything from budgeting and forecasting to preparing
detailed financial reports.
o Took ownership of variance analysis to pinpoint discrepancies and
suggest practical solutions.
o Built and maintained financial models to support decision-making and
long-term planning.
 Key Achievements:
o Automated key reporting processes, cutting 30% off preparation time.

3. Technical Skills
 Software Proficiency: Strong skills in Excel (Advanced), SAP, Power BI,
and Tableau to manage and visualize financial data.
 Other Tools: Comfortable with SQL for data extraction and Python for deeper
analysis (if applicable).

4. Soft Skills
 Communication: Able to simplify complex financial data for non-financial
teams.
 Leadership: Experienced in leading teams, mentoring, and fostering
collaboration.
 Problem-Solving: Focused on identifying insights and finding creative
solutions.

5. Personal Traits
 Attention to Detail: Deliver accurate, organized reports.
 Proactive: Always seeking process improvements.
 Adaptable: Quick to adjust and thrive in fast-paced environments.

6. Language Skills
 English: Fluent, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 Other Languages: Conversational in French and Spanish (if applicable),
allowing me to connect with diverse teams and stakeholders.

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5. PRESENT YOUR FINAL PRODUCT

In the space below, present your completed profile.

Saniya shahid patel

Manager – Financial Planning and Analysis

About me
Having received my Bachelor’s degree in Business and Commerce and having
gained more than five years of experience in the field of financial planning, analysis,
and reporting, I am confident in my ability to successfully assume the position of
Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis. As an experienced number-cruncher, I
have recognized myself in the provision of clear and practical decisions based on
analyzing the most tangled financial information; I am ready to apply this aspect to
contribute to the improvement of the company’s performance.

Specifically, I find myself in the most element when I am working in conditions in

which I am able to apply technical financial knowledge and skills integrated with
strategic thinking. Whether preparing detailed financial analysis or supporting
managers in making sound decisions, my aim is always on adding value. It ranges
from enhancing financial activity changes to the appropriate designing of funds,
budgeting or research in selection of ways and means to foster growth of an
organization these challenges excite me.

The most interesting factor for me in this job is the opportunity to work with a group of
people in the same field as me. This year, I realized that the best performances
occur when the finance section cooperates with other sectors, and I wish to continue
working on that cooperation. I want to contribute to the formulation of the financial
initiatives in the organization, and ensure that cooperation is friendly at all levels.

Besides computer and software knowledge, I am flexible at work and thrive in a high-
pressure environment. While I thrive on the position, I strongly focus on punctuality
and delivering my work on or before the specified time. The aspects of analysis,
leadership, and strategic thinking make me prepared for duties in this position and I
am glad to join your team to write new successes in your organization’s history.

6. REFLECT ON THIS PROCESS

In the space below, describe your experience developing this project. You might discuss
some or all of the following considerations:

 What’s one part of the job profile that you addressed well? What’s one part of the
job profile that you struggled to address?
 How did the “example” you found help to guide your work? Was it ever distracting
or limiting?

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 How did the “outline” help you to develop your ideas? Did you find yourself
moving faster than you normally do? Was it awkward to add this organizing stage
if it’s something you don’t usually do?

Reflection on the Process

What went well:

I felt good about the Skills and Experience section because… When it came to
boasting about myself it was very simple to talk about financial modeling and
leadership roles. Thus, I would be able to instantly give good examples of how I
utilized these skills in my previous positions, and therefore explain to the employer
why I would be a perfect candidate for this job.

What I found challenging:

The Personal Traits section was more challenging for me because. Sometimes, it was
tough to provide quantifiable information related to something like versatility, so it
streams in terms of over generality. Soft skills are often more challenging to
substantiate with proved experiences hence this exercise took me a lot of time
thinking of when and how I applied the given soft skills.

How the example helped:

The example of the job profile helped me to start. It let me know how I should arrange
my information and what points I must bring attention to. At the same time, I didn’t
need to mimic it, which is why I had to make sure that my profile felt sincere rather
than forced and using the same patterns as in the example.

How the outline helped:

The outline was the key for me or at least the real game changer for me. That enabled
me to plan and prioritize and work more effectively and use my time wisely. Usually, I
write first, and then try to organize my thoughts, but this time, by having a layout, I
was much more productive. I was not comfortable in doing so at first, but I realized
that it was much better that I laid down how things should go first.