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3 Employment Portfolio Is an interview tool Can help your present your skills and accomplishments to an employer 3

4 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 4

5 Job Interview-Creating a Portfolio Creating a Portfolio (click on link) 5

6 What to Include 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. 6

7 What to Include Highlight items related closely to the job you want. Bring copies of material for the interviewer to keep. Include relevant volunteer and other activities. 7

8 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 8

9 Why An E-Portfolio? 41 Benefits of an Electronic Portfolio (click on link) 9

10 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. 10

11 Compiling a Professional Portfolio Professional Portfolio (click on link) 11

12 Résumé It is a brief, concise overview of your: Education Work Experience Qualifications 12

13 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. 13

14 Types of Cover Letters Response to an ad Cold-call letter Referral Letter 14

15 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. 15

16 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. 16

17 Example of a Cover Letter Cover Letter (click on link) 17

18 Letters of Recommendation Character and Personal Reference letters Employment Recommendation Letters 18

19 List of Skills Strong Work Ethic Positive Attitude Good Communication Skills Time Management Skills Problem-Solving Skills 19

20 List of Skills Acting as a Team Player Self-Confidence Ability to Accept and Learn from Criticism Flexibility/Adaptability Working Well Under Pressure 20

21 Licenses, Certifications and other Records Include all licenses and certificates you have obtained: Driver s license CPR certificate Certificate of completion for programs 21

22 Awards, Honors and Scholarships Professional Awards Academic Awards Scholarships 22

23 Goals and Plans for the Future What is your five year plan? Be realistic in stating your plan 23

24 Copies of Transcripts Make sure it is an official transcript 24

25 Education Overall grade point average Average within a major Class standing 25

26 Work Samples and Project Summaries Samples of communication/writing skills Training/workshop packets or handouts 26

27 Employment Evaluations Positive performance evaluation Recognition from supervisor or customer for performance 27

28 Job Descriptions What job duties did you perform at your present or past jobs? 28

29 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. 29

30 List of Technical Skills Documentation of knowledge in a foreign language Evidence of computer or multi-media skills Specific computer skills 30

31 Extended Learning Experiences School or extracurricular activities Organizations Associations Clubs Community activities 31

32 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 32

33 The Portfolio- A Career Boosting Tool How to Use Your Portfolio in Your Interview (click on link) 33

34 References and Resources Textbooks: Johnson, L. (2004). Strengthening Family & Self. (3rd ed., pp ). 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 polishedlooking collection. 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 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. esome_work_portfolio.htm 34

35 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. 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. Job Interview-Creating a Portfolio Laura DeCarlo, Certified Interview Coach with Career Directors International shares job interview and creating a portfolio tips 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. 35