The Enhanced Resume

ePortfolios:

Presented in 2012 by:

Ashley Kehoe

ePortfolio Program Manager

Loyola University Chicago

Center for Experiential Learning

Introduction

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FRwCs99DWg&feature=player_embedded

Special Delivery…

Logan delivered

this pizza to a

company he

aspired to work at.

Inside the

envelope, which

was made out to

the company’s

Creative Director,

is his resume.

Special Delivery…

Outcome

“I received a callback/phone interview

the day after the pizza resume

delivery. Today, I received an email that

the position I applied for was better

suited for someone with prior

experience, BUT, there is a possibility

of another new position that I

might be a great fit for.”

Hir

eMe.

com

Varon was not hired by Twitter, but got

several consulting offers & now owns her

own design company called Shatterboxx.

Outcome

Or you could build an ePortfolio…

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• Shows initiative

• Demonstrates technological savvy

• Enhances your interview skills

• Highlights key experiences

• Emphasizes skills & abilities

• “I know…” vs. “I can…”

• Provides evidence

• Shows vs. Tell

• Wix.com

• WordPress.com

• Weebly.com

• About.me

Free ePortfolio Platforms

Wix.com

WordPress.com

Weebly.com

About.me

Components of an ePortfolio

1. Cover Page

- Visual, engaging, inviting – Create a brand identity

2. Bio

- Concise, key words, links, consistent with brand

3. Artifacts

- Multimedia-based project/work samples,

professional documents (resume, references), etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=JKIAOZZritk

Artifacts

Other Resources & Ideas

• Digital Resume

– Visualize.me

• Video Resume

• LinkedIn

Linking-In

1. Fill in your profile completely – 100%

- Add skills, projects, links, & examples

2. Use a high-quality image

- Professional & simple

3. Get on the right people’s radars

- Know who you need to know

- Make connections selective/strategically

4. Join some targeted groups

- Alumni, industry-specific, affinity-based

5. Send thank you messages

- To new connections, people who

respond to your posts, etc.

ePortfolio Process

1. Include your ePortfolio link on your resume,

business cards, LinkedIn page, Twitter feed, in

your email signature etc.

2. Send your ePortfolio link via email after an initial

interview: “Thank you for the opportunity to

interview. I encourage you to explore my professional

portfolio to learn more about my skills, experiences,

and qualifications as a candidate.”

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Questions