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Employment Portfolio Is an interview tool
Can help your present your skills and accomplishments to an employer
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What is a Portfolio?
Port means that a person’s credentials are portable and transportable;
convenient, and manageable
experience, interests, achievements, goals and capabilities
Folio means a packaging of one’s credentials through photographs;
reproduced evidence, work samples, videos, audio, and other formats
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Job Interview-Creating a Portfolio
Creating a Portfolio
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What to Include
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Include only relevant material in your portfolio.
Stick with work-related items; it is not a scrapbook.
Use items that bring your résumé to life.
What to Include
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Highlight items related closely to the job you want.
Bring copies of material for the interviewer to keep.
Include relevant volunteer and other activities.
Why An E-Portfolio? E-Portfolios are easy for potential employers to access and use
The employer can access and review the contents of the portfolio anytime
It is easy to share with others on the interviewing team
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Why An E-Portfolio?
41 Benefits of an Electronic Portfolio
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A Web Résumé and Portfolio Format your résumé using HTML and add it to your personal website or webpage.
Link readers directly to former employers' homepages.
Link your résumé to high-resolution scanned images of your work and other items from your portfolio.
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Compiling a Professional Portfolio
Professional Portfolio
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Résumé It is a brief, concise overview of your:
Education Work Experience Qualifications
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Cover Letter Cover letters, which "cover" your résumé, should:
clearly state how your skills and experience will help the employer;
convince the employer to grant you an interview.
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Types of Cover Letters Response to an ad
Cold-call letter
Referral Letter
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Prep Work and Guidelines Deliver it with a résumé that you've tailored for the particular job in question.
Use the same paper as your résumé if possible
Write the letter yourself; it's a work sample to convince the employer to grant you an interview.
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Prep Work and Guidelines Don't just repeat your résumé.
Address the letter to a person, never a generic title.
Use your first sentence to grab the attention of the potential employer.
If someone referred you, mention that person's name and title in the first sentence.
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Example of a Cover Letter
Cover Letter
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Letters of Recommendation
Character and Personal Reference letters
Employment Recommendation Letters
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List of Skills Strong Work Ethic
Positive Attitude
Good Communication Skills
Time Management Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
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List of Skills Acting as a Team Player
Self-Confidence
Ability to Accept and Learn from Criticism
Flexibility/Adaptability
Working Well Under Pressure
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Licenses, Certifications and other Records
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Include all licenses and certificates you have obtained:
Driver’s license
CPR certificate
Certificate of completion for programs
Awards, Honors and Scholarships
Professional Awards
Academic Awards
Scholarships
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Goals and Plans for the Future
What is your five year plan?
Be realistic in stating your plan
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Copies of Transcripts
Make sure it is an official transcript
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Education
Overall grade point average
Average within a major
Class standing
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Work Samples and Project Summaries
Samples of communication/writing skills
Training/workshop packets or handouts
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Employment Evaluations
Positive performance evaluation
Recognition from supervisor or customer for performance
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Job Descriptions
What job duties did you perform at your present or past jobs?
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Challenges and Solutions on the Job
Make it a point to describe a work related situation in which you utilized your strong personal and professional skills.
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List of Technical Skills
Documentation of knowledge in a foreign language
Evidence of computer or multi-media skills
Specific computer skills
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Extended Learning Experiences
School or extracurricular activities
Organizations
Associations
Clubs
Community activities
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How to Use Your Portfolio in Your Interview
It helps keep the conversation flowing
You are able to focus better at the interview
You can refer to your portfolio during the interview
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The Portfolio- A Career Boosting Tool
How to Use Your Portfolio in Your Interview
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References and Resources Textbooks:
Johnson, L. (2004). Strengthening Family & Self. (3rd ed., pp. 451-474). Tinley Park: The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc.
Websites:
Images: Microsoft Clip Art
How to Design a Winning Job Portfolio To create a portfolio that is winning, include an assortment of items in a professional and polished-looking collection. http://www.ehow.com/how_2310601_design-winning-job-portfolio.html
Texas Workforce Commission
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the state agency charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Texas
http://www.twc.state.tx.us/twcinfo/about-texas-workforce.html
Want to Create an Awesome Work Portfolio? A portfolio is a collection of the best examples of your work. No matter what kind of work you do, it showcases what you excel at. Look at what a work portfolio is and how to create one. http://www.manifestyourpotential.com/work/take_up_life_work/8_get_hired/how_to_create_awesome_work_portfolio.htm
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References and Resources Your Job Skills Portfolio: Giving You an Edge in the Marketplace You can use your career portfolio in job interviews to showcase a point, to illustrate the depth of your skills and experience, or to use as a tool to get a second interview. http://www.quintcareers.com/job_search_portfolio.html
YouTube:
Compiling a Professional Portfolio Dr. Jody Gallagher of Edinboro University’s Office of Career Services shares essential tips for job seekers. In this clip, Dr. Gallagher explains how to format a proper portfolio. http://youtu.be/sXCF9hZ9IXc
Job Interview-Creating a Portfolio Laura DeCarlo, Certified Interview Coach with Career Directors International shares job interview and creating a portfolio tips http://youtu.be/hQhigdJ-xEk
The Portfolio- A Career Boosting Tool Learn how to put together your portfolio and what types of documents you can use to highlight your abilities for employers. This video also includes how to use your portfolio in your interview. http://youtu.be/lBIQPcW_DN0
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