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BUSINESS SCHOOL – Assessment Feedback Front sheet SECTION A: (To be completed by the student) Please complete Section A Student Number: Programme:(e.g. Business Management) Accounting and Finance Module Title: (e.g. Studying for Business) Mental Wealth 2 Seminar Group 9 Module Code: HR5040 Word Count 1033 Criteria Marks available Mark awarded Introduction to portfolio 5% Identification of the job role and key skills requirements 35% Reflection and linkage to newly acquired skills 45% Overall presentation of work (reference list included) 15% SECTION B: (to be completed by the tutor marking assignment) First marker comments Please see in-text comments and detailed rubric feedback Second marker comments Tutor's Name: Date Received: PROVISIONAL MARK

Reflection on suitability for the role of Accounts Payable at Octopus Energy. This reflective report identifies and discusses the knowledge and skills that has enabled me to choose to work for Octopus Energy. Also, by identifying the attributes of these skills, a case has been put forward for my suitability for the job position. The merits of these skills are supported by citing the work of experts and scholars in the field of Human Resources and Psychology. Moreover, the report critically analyses their limitations when contrasted to different characteristics of the job. Thereby, emphasises the need to cultivate a broader knowledge and skills to have a successful career. Among the benefits of learning self-awareness skill, is having the ability to monitor one’s emotions and reactions. Consequently, the skill can permit to recognise a person’s strengths, weakness, motivators and triggers, Grange, P (2020). Being progressively self-aware is helping me to discover the issues and topics that are important to my viewpoints, therefore, has facilitated my selection of the job position. Among the factors that made me choose to work for Octopus Energy, is because I value their ethical approach, moral responsibilities to the environment and their quest for renewable energy. Also, crucially, because they give the opportunity for workers to grow within the company by financially sponsoring employees to attain th e company’s accolade. Furthermore, it is giving me the energy to develop the skills needed to become an efficient worker. For instance, familiarising myself with numerous accounting software to adequately complete tasks. However, knowing just a person’s source of motivation alone does not remove completely the challenges that a newly graduate recruit may encounter. The employee is required to attain several additional skills in order to have a successful career development. For instance, at the early stage of the career ladder, as this job is for a junior position, I might be required to do laborious, repetitive and tedious tasks. Such as preparing payroll accounts, doing the

difficult credit receivables task, in which long intensive hours at work and awkward reporting to clients may be needed. Hence, the emotional intelligence skill that I have been taught could be a great use and help me to navigate adequately this phase of the job. In the view of (Goleman, 1996, pp 44-45), emotional intelligence enables a person to be socially aware and in this better managing social interactions. Therefore, emotional intelligence, can potentially permit me to keep developing whilst simultaneously deal to different challenges in various situations. Furthermore, recognising my feelings and being able to manage my emotions can help me to effectively liaise with clients. Consequently, gives me a clearer view of how I come across to others, facilitating my interaction with colleagues, and becoming a better contributor to the team. Moreover , Emotional Intelligence could give me the energy to produce good work even when faced with inevitable challenges such as peer pressures. Additionally, successfully managing working relationships not only benefits career development but also helps to recognise organisation code ethics. It demonstrates how people working in a profession should conduct and behave (Bassot, 2013, pp-71). This skill can help me to identify Octopus Energy’s code ethics, a useful guide on the attitude I should be adapting at work especially during the earliest days of my recruitment. Predominantly, I can anticipate the areas of the job that demands more attention and utilise my energy methodically to effectively execute expectations. Consequently, opening doors to new opportunities, promotions, and importantly I can use good working relationship to lift myself up when the job becomes challenging. Yet, occasionally the challenges might become formidable. For instance, among the duties in the job description, long intensive hours at work may be needed as well travelling long distances to meet companies’ clients. Prompting me to be resilient and adopt a “grow

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mindset”. In the view of (Dweck 2017), “ personal resilience is the quality of being able to withstand times of difficulty or change in such a way that one can either cope reasonably at the time or bounce back afterwards ” (p11). By cultivating a resilient and a “grow mindset” , I should be able to reflect from faux pas, reorganise and focus on the job in hand. Moreover, I should benefit from the advantages of knowing how to conduct a productive career conversation. In the view of (Burgess, 2020) it is in the interest of all parties that career conversations take place. “ This is not an appraisal, it is an opportunity for a free, flowing discussion ” . As a result, I can be well informed on opportunities available, obtain an overview of the trajectory the company is taking. Subsequently, helping me to check whether the company’s future ambitions matches mine and if that is the case, set personal goals accordingly. Continually verifying whether the organisation aspirations are in line to mines can help to maintain a healthy harmony between professional career and personal life too. In the view of (Chatterjee 2019) “ When you feel better you live more ” . Nonetheless, the benefit of acquiring these skills might not come to a full effect without me recognising and accepting diversity and equality in today’s workplace. Members of an organisation, such as the one I have applied for, comprises of different upbringings and cultures. Therefore, as a member I should be able to adapt a mindset that is able to identify and value those differences. In the observation of Okoya (2020) , “d iversity in the workplace promotes the individuality within an organisation, acknowledging that every person can contribute with different, creative and new ideas and solutions ” . Consequently, I can learn and benefit from the new ideas, working techniques, resolutions and this synergy can potentially produce great work that can be gratifying and great source for success. In conclusion, self-awareness skill assisted my selection to choose to work for Octopus Energy and work out the skills I need to develop. Also, strengthening my emotional

intelligence, is giving me the capacity to recognise the state of my emotional condition and energy level in different circumstances. Furthermore, sustaining a good working relationship is an asset to have, especially when facing challenges such as work pressure. Additionally, I should take advantage from career conversations. Especially because Octopus Energy company gives employees the opportunity to climb the career ladder. These skills enhanced by the awareness of the contribution of diversity in the workplace should make me the right candidate for the job.

References Lists Bassot, B. (2013).  The Reflective Journal . London: Palgrave Macmillan. Burgess, O (2020) https://cmi.careercentre.me/resources/elearning (Accessed: 20 Dec 2020) Chatterjee, R (2019) Feel Better In 5 . United Kingdom: Penguin Books Ltd. Dweck, C. (2017) Mindset. 50 Victoria Embankment, London: Random House Publishing Group. Goleman, D. (1996) Emotional Intelligence. 50 Bedford Square, London: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. Grange, P. (2020) Fear Less. 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London: Penguin Random House. King, D. and Lawley, S. (2019).  Organizational Behaviour . 3rd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Moodle University of East London. (2020) Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging . Available at: https://moodle.uel.ac.uk/pluginfile.php/2434712/mod_resource/content/3/WEEK (Accessed 22 Dec. 2020).

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Appendix 1. Job Specification https://octopus.energy/careers/ Job profile: Accounts Payable We're looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our fast paced and growing Finance team in London. We're looking for a highly motivated graduate, as an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our fast paced and growing Finance team ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, dealing with internal and external customers. Reporting into the Accounts Payable Manager, you will have progression within the team, and we will support your growth, progression and qualifications. What you'll do Help with invoices and data entry, Prepare payments, Run month end reporting, Perform other ad hoc projects as assigned by the Ap Manager, Be trained in our systems and software, Travelling to client’s location for assistance and to report. What you'll need A degree in accounting, finance or equivalent with a 2:1 Basic Excel skills An understanding of accounts payable Excellent attention to detail Be able to work in a high volume, entrepreneurial environment - speed and accuracy are key! Committed to travel long distances Provide training as possible Support to help with development (courses, learning, development) e.g. ACCA or other finance equivalent If you think this sounds like you and you have a genuine passion in the future of sustainability, then we'd love to hear from you!

Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full-time Job Functions Accounting/Auditing Finance About company: Octopus Energy We’re not your typical energy company. We want to change energy for the better by making it greener, smarter, and more affordable for everyone. Not only are we one of the biggest generators of renewable energy in the UK, we’re also one of the top -rated energy suppliers. With tariffs that are clear and always good value, we’re helping households and businesses save money and carbon without ever feeling locked-in. Octopus Energy is part of the Octopus Group which incorporates Octopus Energy, Octopus Healthcare, Octopus Investments, Octopus Property, Octopus Ventures and Octopus Wealth. What you'll get Equity Option Scheme (own part of the business) Pension Scheme - Employer 5% Employee 3% - you can opt to contribute more! Flexible working environment, Cycle to Work Scheme Fruit, breakfast and hot drinks. Weekly Friday drinks Regular social events (3 parties a year including a Summer festival) Access to Hatch - Financial advice and planning for employees Childcare Vouchers, Maternity and Paternity pay.

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