SWOT ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES

 Leadership skills, team working skills, good listening, good  Time management, developing 1st class critical
organisation, clear communication (verbal, physical and thinking/writing, role delegation, procrastination. Lack of zoo
online), relevant research skills, decision making, important experience, self-doubt.
husbandry skills (obtained through current job/ Uni), basic to
advanced pet knowledge, public presentation skills,
confidence.

OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
Shepreth Wildlife Park – I’m applying to volunteer here to work one day a week for 20
Funding – For MSc, I may find that the loan I am able to apply for doesn’t
weeks, where I will work with an array of animals and be able to perform a keeper’s job.
entirely cover the costs of the course.
Animal Ethics module – This will increase my presentation skills, and also help improve my
time management. Missing the grade requirements - This will affect my chance of getting my
ideal career/degree
Africa Conservation Trip – Regardless of whether I am accepted to do this through the Uni
next year, I will be going to Africa to work in conservational efforts for two weeks with Missing deadlines – For both assignments or applications, this will affect my
Umphafa at the end of my academic journey. results and opportunities
IT skills – These can be improved through the creation of my PDP and through research
Career competition – Due to the popularity of the careers I’m going for, my
methods
current lack of experience may hinder my ability to be the perfect candidate.
Research skills – Through set assignments and acting upon feedback at University