Career Management - Obj. 6.02

of 7 1 Directions: Create a Personal Career Portfolio. Guidelines regarding content criteria and organization can be found below. Use the evaluation criteria found below to plan and pre-evaluate your portfolio. This work product will be presented to a panel. Content Criteria 1. Section I Introduction a. Table of Contents b. Letter of Introduction (skills, goals, analysis of portfolio contents) 2. Section II Personal Information (Birth Certificate, Driver License, Photo ID, Work Permit, etc.) 3. Section III Self-assessment (Competency 1.0) 4. Section IV Career Research (Competency 4.0) a. Career Profile Sheets x 3 b. Career Research Project 5. Section V Decision Making 6. Section VI Career and Education Planning 7. Section VII Employability Skills a. Job seeking Skills (Objective 6.01) b. Artifacts Demonstrating SCANS Competencies 8. Section VIII Employee Attributes Competency 1.0 A Look at Me Sheet **Life Map Lifestyle Collage Reality Budget Personal Improvement Plan Wellness Plan *Evidence of SCANS Competencies Competency 4.0 Career Consultation/Job-Shadowing Report Personal Career Profile(s) NT Career Essay Technology Change Report Employment Trends for Chosen Occupation/Cluster *Evidence of SCANS Competencies Competency 6.0 Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Completed Application Interview Responses Follow-up Letter References (3) *Evidence of SCANS Competencies Evaluation Criteria Criteria (40%) Shows relevance to course objectives. Demonstrates mastery of course knowledge. Demonstrates organizational skills. Reflects creativity. Demonstrates careful work and neatness. Demonstrates personal growth. Shows evidence of planning. Shows evidence of efforts, progress and achievement over the span of the course. Content (60%) Portfolio Contents by Competency Competency 3.0 Personal Learning Plan SCANS Appraisal Test Scores/Reports Transcript College Application *Evidence of SCANS Competencies Competency 5.0 Decision Making Process Flow Sheet Stepping Stone Goals Career Plan Career Ladder *Evidence of SCANS Competencies Evidence of SCANS skills should be demonstrated in each competency/unit. You should choose your best work samples exemplifying competence in each area for inclusion in the Career Portfolio. You are also encouraged to choose relevant work samples from other courses. Rating Scale: 4 Outstanding evidence of criteria 3 Substantial evidence of criteria, but minor flaws are present 2 Some evidence of the criteria, but major flaws are present 1 Little or no evidence of the criteria

of 7 2 Directions: Create a PowerPoint Presentation outlining your personal and professional growth throughout the Career Management course and developing the three (3) components of the Career Management Project (portfolio, research paper, and personal career plan). The presentation should highlight personal interests and abilities; personal lifestyle, career and educational goals, and your present status in regards to pursuing career goals. Use the evaluation criteria listed below to plan and pre-evaluate your presentation. This work product will be presented to an evaluation panel. Evaluation Criteria Area 1: Effective Communicator The student's communication skills are clearly and effectively demonstrated in a well-organized, creative manner. The student exhibits poise and gestures to emphasize meaning. The student uses expressions and a level of language appropriate to the audience and situation. Area 2: Project Description/Explanation The student's description of the portfolio and career plan demonstrates knowledge mastery from the paper. The presentation includes a clear statement of the project purpose and provides specific supporting details and evidence of preparation and practice with a satisfying conclusion. There is evidence that the student has evaluated his/her own skills and work on the project. Area 3: Extemporaneous Responses The student shows strong understanding and insight of his/her project by confidently and accurately responding to questions and comments. Rating Scale: Above Mastery (4) Mastery (3) Partial Mastery (2) Non-Mastery (1) Outstanding evidence of the criteria Substantial evidence of the criteria, but minor flaws may be present Some evidence of the criteria, but flaws exist Little or no evidence of the criteria

of 7 3 The attribute of personal ethics can be documented in a career portfolio through including any of the following documents EXCEPT: A Thank-you letter from a customer describing an individual s pride in his/her work. B Time management plan for using work hours effectively. C Below average performance evaluation. D Letter of recognition from supervisor regarding confidentiality. 7 Which statement regarding portfolios is FALSE? A A portfolio can help you assess your progress. B A portfolio includes specific examples of how you have grown and changed. C A portfolio shows the steps that you have taken toward achieving your goals. D A portfolio always contains the same documents. 4 Which is NOT a purpose of a portfolio? A A portfolio helps you document your education, career and life. 8 Which statement regarding portfolios is FALSE? A Portfolio documents provide evidence of skills and attributes. B A portfolio helps you make decisions about your career and education. B Portfolio documents provide evidence of personal characteristics and values. C A portfolio helps you get to know yourself better C Portfolio documents are a random collection of accomplishments. D A portfolio provides a storage place for random documents. D Portfolio documents showcase personal and professional growth. 5 Which document should an individual aspiring to work with children include in his/her portfolio? 9 Which document should an individual aspiring to work in the medical field include in his/her portfolio? A Driver record showing no traffic violations. B A scaled drawing of a classroom. C Letter from the elementary school principal thanking the individual for tutoring. A Letter from the elementary school principal thanking the individual for tutoring. B Driver record sowing no traffic violations. C A CPR/First Aid card. D Copy of a detailed budget created on a computer spreadsheet. D Detailed budget created on a computer spreadsheet. 6 Which is NOT a valuable portfolio document? A Reference letter 10 A career portfolio is a professional collection of: A Job applications. B Certificate B Drafts of unfinished work. C Pay check stub C Registration documents. D Newspaper article D Accomplishments.

of 7 11 The attribute of responsibility can be effectively documented in a career portfolio through including any of the following documents EXCEPT: A Letter from the family that the individual baby-sits for. 15 A letter to an individual from a customer thanking him/her for handling a complaint in an effective manner is an appropriate document to include in the portfolio to demonstrate the attribute of: A Professionalism. B Letter from a previous employer. B Responsibility. C Evaluation of a completed project. C Cooperation. D Report card with declining grades. D Attendance. 12 Which statement regarding portfolios is FALSE? 16 Which is a disadvantage of an electronic portfolio? A A portfolio should be unique for each person. A It is inexpensive to develop. B Everyone s portfolio should contain the same documents. C Portfolio contents are determined by career goals. D Portfolio documents are carefully selected. B It can be updated easily. C It can be sent quickly and inexpensively to potential employers. D It may be viewed as a random collection of documents by potential employers. 13 A plan of action that an individual created while serving as prom chairperson can demonstrate competence in which SCANS area? A Resources B Systems C Technology D Information 17 In an interview, a portfolio will help you present a: A Random collection of documents. B Believable, accurate description of yourself. C Collection of awards from middle school D List of every activity that you have participated in. 14 A career portfolio should provide evidence of each of the following topics EXCEPT the individual s: A Accomplishments. B Skills. C Movement toward self-improvement. D Weaknesses. 18 Why is a portfolio a worthwhile investment of time? A It documents an individual s life, education and career. B It provides a place to store legal documents. C It will ensure that an individual gets a job. D It can easily be stored away.

of 7 19 Which is NOT a valuable portfolio document? A Reference letters. B Certificate of achievement. C Newspaper articles featuring your community service. D A thank you letter for a gift presented to a teacher. 23 A letter from an FCCLA sponsor summarizing an individual s leadership skills provides portfolio documentation of: A Personal qualities. B Thinking skills. C Basic skills. D Workplace competencies. 20 Documentation of a church mission trip to Peru can demonstrate competence in which SCANS area? 24 A computer spreadsheet that the individual created to manage a personal budget can best demonstrate SCANS competence in which area? A Basic skills A Interpersonal B Interpersonal B Personal qualities C Information C Systems D Technology D Information 21 Serving as a local, state or national CTSO officer can demonstrate SCANS competence in the area of: 25 A photograph of a building that an individual constructed with tools and equipment can demonstrate competence in which SCANS area? A Technology A Technology B Information B Systems C Systems C Interpersonal D Basic skills D Personal qualities 22 Which document helps you plan your education, career and life? 26 What should guide an individual in selecting documents to include in the portfolio? A Career portfolio A Goals B Career research paper B Activities C Resume C Intuition D Letter of introduction D References

of 7 27 Your portfolio should contain documents showing all of the following EXCEPT: 32 Which is the LEAST valuable source of help in developing your portfolio? A How you manage time A Guidance counselor B How you balance life roles B People working in a career of interest to you C How you make decisions C Classmate D How you prepare a speech D Mentor 28 A portfolio will help someone reflect on all of the following EXCEPT: 33 What can detract from the professional appearance of a portfolio? A Interests. A Clear copies of documents B Achievements. B Transparent sheet covers C Goals. C Appealing graphs and pictures D Income. D Handwritten labels 29 An important element of electronic portfolios includes the ability to use: 34 A high school student s career portfolio should contain all of the following EXCEPT a: A Excel. A Transcript. B Hyperlinks. B Copy of the birth certificate. C E-mail. C Letter(s) of recommendation. D Webquests. D Sample of the student s best work. 30 As a freshman and sophomore, a career portfolio is used mostly as a tool to: 35 Which document in a career portfolio would demonstrate competence in basic skills? A Learn more about yourself. A Career research paper B Gain college entrance. B Artistic project C Interview with military recruiters. C Computer spreadsheet D Document middle school accomplishments. D Athletic awards program 31 Which document in a career portfolio would demonstrate competence in basic skills? 36 Which qualities are often difficult to demonstrate with documents? A Perfect attendance award A Attributes B Computer spreadsheet B Skills C Award for creative writing C Talents D Community service award D Knowledge

of 7 37 The attribute of punctuality can be effectively documented in a career portfolio through a/an: A Letter from parent. B Official high school transcript/records. C Third grade perfect attendance certificate. D Excuse note from each absence. Stop here

of 1 Scoring Directions 1 1 Objective : CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... Scale: SCALE 01 No scoring direction for this objective. 0 - NOT CORRECT 1 - CORRECT 2 2 Objective : CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... Scale: SCALE 01 No scoring direction for this objective. 0 - NOT CORRECT 1 - CORRECT = test item number = GP Form line number

of 2 Scoring Key? Answer/ Objective Scale 1 1 0 NOT CORRECT CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 1 CORRECT 2 2 0 NOT CORRECT CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 1 CORRECT 3 3 C CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 4 4 D CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 5 5 C CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 6 6 C CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 7 7 D CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 8 8 C CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 9 9 C CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 10 10 D CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 11 11 D CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 12 12 B CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 13 13 A CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 14 14 D CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 15 15 A CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 16 16 D CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 17 17 B CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 18 18 A CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex...? Answer/ Objective Scale 20 20 B CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 21 21 C CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 22 22 A CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 23 23 A CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 24 24 D CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 25 25 A CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 26 26 A CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 27 27 D CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 28 28 D CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 29 29 C CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 30 30 A CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 31 31 C CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 32 32 C CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 33 33 D CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 34 34 B CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 35 35 A CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 36 36 A CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 37 37 B CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... 19 19 D CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that ex... Total questions on test: 37 Minimum points required to achieve mastery category Objectives measured: 1 Items Points Questions measuring this objective CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that exemp... 37 37 28 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that exemp... 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that exemp... 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 CM06.02 Produce a career portfolio that exemp... 34 35 36 37 Totals 37 28 24? = Test Question Number = line on GP Form

of 2 Scoring Key Items used in test? Item name 1 CM6.02.36P 2 CM6.02.37P 3 CM6.02.34 4 CM6.02.01 5 CM6.02.28 6 CM6.02.06 7 CM6.02.03 8 CM6.02.30 9 CM6.02.29 10 CM6.02.16 11 CM6.02.33 12 CM6.02.04 13 CM6.02.23? Item name 14 CM6.02.17 15 CM6.02.35 16 CM6.02.07 17 CM6.02.08 18 CM6.02.12 19 CM6.02.19 20 CM6.02.24 21 CM6.02.26 22 CM6.02.02 23 CM6.02.22 24 CM6.02.25 25 CM6.02.27? Item name 26 CM6.02.05 27 CM6.02.09 28 CM6.02.11 29 CM6.02.14 30 CM6.02.18 31 CM6.02.21 32 CM6.02.10 33 CM6.02.13 34 CM6.02.15 35 CM6.02.20 36 CM6.02.31 37 CM6.02.32? = Test Question Number = line on GP Form