I am Currently in my first year at the University of Technology, Sydney studying Bachelor of Arts in Organisational learning. My reasons for choosing this course was because in high school I was always interested in the field of Human Resource. In particular I want to become a Human Resource recruitment consultant.

Last semester I completed four subjects which all provided me with the basic managerial theories, techniques and the different structures of many organizations. We also learnt about the different types of communication techniques taking into consideration the different cultural and language barriers that may exist in companies. The subjects that I successfully completed were: Managing people and organizations, Human resource development in organizations, Language, Culture and Communication and Adult learning and work. These subjects also gave me an insight of the different roles in HR as we studied the responsibilities of all HR practitioners.

Currently, I am in the process of completing an additional four subjects that have furthered my knowledge in Human Resource Development. These are: Knowledge management, E-portfolio, Analysing Organisational Needs and Work and people. E-portfolio has been a subject that is both interesting and of value to me.. Management Knowledge was a subject that explained and made me realise the Importance of not only having knowledge but sharing knowledge as well. I have learnt about the different sources of knowledge and how international corporations such as 3M have utilised knowledge and managed it well to become as successful as they are.
E-portfolio has helped me create a digital portfolio of myself that allows me to reflect on my achievements and my goals. I am now aware of the procedures that one must follow when creating an E-portfolio such as acknowledging copyrighted artefacts. An E-portfolio is very useful as I am able to upload documents of my achievements and qualifications to try and impress any potential employers. At first I found it rather boring learning about things that I already had a basic knowledge about as I have previously completed a subject in High School called Information Processes and Technology which has similar concepts to E-portfolio. However, as the semester progressed the coursework became a little bit more interesting and at times got rather confusing, e.g. the development of my tree diagram and content inventory was rather difficult.

When I first started to create my e-portfolio I was rather confused as I have never created a blog or website like this before. It took me a little while to work out the functions of digital dialogues and I soon began loading up documents at ease. Adding friends and observing their e-portfolios was also quite interesting as I began learning things about them I never knew before

Overall I have been very satisfied with my university experience as well as my experience in E-portfolio. It has further shaped my understandings of Human Resource and am now looking forward to completing not only this semester but my degree as well.

My e-portfolio will share the opportunity of allowing myself to reflect on my past experiences and my personal life as well as creating a digital showcase of who I am and what my capabilities are. The e-portfolio will be used as a tool in presenting myself to a wide spread audience as well as to potential employers. I believe that having an e-portfolio will create many advantages particularly when pursuing an occupation. It provide employers with a more in depth idea of what type of person I am not just who I am academically or professionally.

This is just a brief story of myself describing who i am and what i have been doing with my life.
I was born on November 15th 1987 in Hong Kong and came to Australia, Sydney when i was 8 months old with my family - Mum ,Dad, older brother and sister.

I attended Summer Hill Public school from Kindagarden through to year six
and Homebush Boys High School from years seven to year twelve, where i completed my higher school certificate in 2005.
In High school i studied Standard English, Mathematics, Hospitality (attained certificates I & II), Information processes and technology and Economics.
I am currently studying Bachelor of Arts in Organisational learning at the University of Technology, Sydney.

My interests are Rugby, Music, Beach, Movies and Socialising with people. I find that i am the type that gets bored really easily so i would always like to be occupied with something.

What a year it has been, my first year at uni has been a rather interesting experience. The jump from High School to university was very different, much like the jump that i experienced from yr 10 - yr 11.

At the beginning of my first semester i felt rather uneasy when i was in my classes, not seeing familiar faces like i use to back in High school felt very akward. But soon i began making friends and started feeling normal again and found uni that much more enjoyable.

My first semester subjects consisted of , Adult Learning And Work, Human Resource development in organisations, Managing people and organisations and Language, Culture and Communications.

This semester i am about to complete another four subjects; E-portfolio, Knowledge management, Analysing organisational needs and Work and people.

I am still in the middle of an assessment block and am looking forward to a long summer break, fingers crossed i didn't fail anything!!

Sam

Welcome to my very first entry on my E-portfolio, I am currently in my E-portfolio class and have been instructed to blog. The reason why i have created this E-portfolio is to allow others (employers in particular) to gain an insight of who i am in a more personal level rather than just judging me by my resume. With an E-portfolio they are able to have a look at how i am on a professional and social level.
This E-portfolio will have pictures, text documents, audio and video that will reflect on who i am and what i aim to be/achieve.