Assignment 2- Task 1 - Skills audit

Skills audit

Name: Rosie Winslade..

It is important to be realistic about the skills you have, and the skills you need to attain, in order to be a successful freelance.

Your chosen specialism:

Graphic design

What technical skills do you have to do this job? Please answer AS FULLY as possible.

I have full knowledge of Adobe software, which would be needed for this specialism. I also have general knowledge with computers and technology to a high standard.

What technical skills do you need?

You need to have technical knowledge of software and equipment used in design work and for blogs etc. The knowledge has to constantly be up to date.

How do you intend to get those skills?

If you did not have the skills, you would need to be trained. Knowledge of the software would have to be constantly evolving and developing along with the technology which would also be developing and evolving all the time.

What personal skills do you have to do this job?

I am a creative, determined person and I would enjoy creating pieces of work for a client or company. I am also organised when completing tasks.

What personal skills do you think you need?

In order to be a graphic designer, you need to be good at timekeeping, organised, creative and determined. You also need self-motivation and will power in order to work from home. Effective communication is needed to keep In contact with clients. You also need knowledge for commercial advertising.

How do you intend to get those skills?

The skills needed for this specialism are personal skills, however they can be adapted and developed further through hard work and an increase in knowledge. 

SWOT

S- Strengths
I pick up new technology quickly 

W- Weakness
Easy distractions would limit work being done at home

O- Opportunities
Opportunities to improve with practice

T- Threats
Competition in the market