LO2 - Evaluating personal qualities

Personal Characteristics

The media industry is broad and covers many more specialised areas. However, there are qualities that will aid a person in moving further up in any part of the media industry.
Individuality and creativity are one of the driving forces behind the media industry, and this is a quality I think I have. The ability to think of and conceptualise original ideas is vital to a company's - and an individual's - success in the industry.
Another important quality to have is the ability to work well with others. Although I do enjoy working alone, I feel like I have a mature approach that would bring together a team of people that might not necessarily get along. I understand that in this industry, it's rare that everyone will agree on most things and a level of compromise and experimentation is required to get substantial results. I think, in a leadership role, I would be able to have an unbiased viewpoint that will take everyone's views and suggestions into consideration without causing too much conflict.

Skills

The first thing that comes to mind when I think of skills I have developed is my proficiency in using media editing programs, primarily Adobe software. I feel like I am strongest in Premiere Pro for editing film, and Photoshop for photography and digital art is a close second. Other programs I have learned the basics of include InDesign and Illustrator. I have been developing my skills in Adobe Premiere for around six years, and Photoshop for around three. I have developed skills in these programs that I would be able to apply in a job or course of further education. However, these programs are very complex, and I know that I have a lot more to learn when it comes to using them.
Another skill I feel I have is in writing. After completing an A Level in Creative Writing, I feel confident that I would be able to find a career in scriptwriting in the media industry, if I were to pursue it. I am also able to craft a strong, formal CV with this skill, and hope that it is a skill that many help me at some point in the future.

Relevant Achievements

Last year, I completed an A Level course in Creative Writing, finishing with B as a final grade. As described above, this skill will be useful to put towards success in the media industry.
This year I will be completing an AS Level qualification in art. This shows my creativity in a different area, and shows that I can apply it in any area I wish to pursue.
I will also be completing the Creative Digital Media diploma at the end of this year, after completing the sub-diploma with a Distinction* at the end of last year. This will be my most relevant achievement should I choose to pursue a career in the media industry. I have also taken part in the production of multiple short films that went on to win awards and be shown nationally and internationally.

Experience and Interests

My job-based experience includes working as a member of the waiting staff at a coffee shop for a little under two years. This job taught me the skills I needed to work as part of a team in a fast-moving workplace. I have also worked in retail for a short time, allowing me to develop my skills in customer service and working with the public.
My personal interests include a love of photography. I spent a lot of my free time in the countryside, taking photographs of nature and wildlife, which is another of my main interests. I enjoy walking in the nearby Peak District, and also love to travel further to places like the Lake District, Scotland, Wales and the Hebrides off the West coast of Scotland.
Another interest I have is in art. I enjoy learning new skills, such as learning how to correctly draw anatomy, of people as well as animals. I like to sketch various things, and carry a A5 sketchbook that I fill with sketches of animals, birds and anatomy practice.