The Portfolio

1. The Portfolio A Personal / Career Portfolio is a compilation and evidence of a student’s skills. It can be used to help prepare for college, scholarships, job interviews, and record accomplishments throughout the high school experience.

2. "In a Competitive World, Marketing is Everything" The workforce is becoming increasingly competitive due to a global economy and rapidly advancing technology. Your ability to secure a job or scholarship will greatly depend on how well you convince others that YOU are the best candidate to meet their needs. The Personal/Career Portfolio can assist you in this endeavor.

3. Dual Purpose • Marketing Tool/Visual Aide for Interviews • Jobs • Scholarships • College • Organizational Tool • Assists in identifying important documents • Puts all information in one place

4. Work in Progress- "Living Document" • Designed for use beyond high school • Tool for life • Shows growth and improvement

5. School to Work The portfolio is designed to act as a linkage between a student’s educational program and entry into the workforce.

6. 3. Key Elements of a Portfolio Application RESUME APPLICATION REFERENCES Test Scores, Grades & Attendance Letters of Recommendation Sample Works Awards & Certificates COVER LETTER Career Plan

7. Application • Use BLUE or BLACK ink • Print neatly! • Be truthful • Be thorough • Use N/A if something does not apply to you.

8. Resume Current resume consisting of your skills, education, work, and volunteer experience.

9. Cover Letter • Always sent with a resume! • Written to a specific person and company. • Explains why you are sending a resume. • Tells specifically how you learned about the position or organization • Calls attention to elements of your background

10. References • Employers (past and present), teachers, counselors, coaches, advisors • Always ask permission before listing someone as a reference. • Some job seekers choose to state “References available upon request” as the last line on their resumes. There is no need to list this since most employers assume you can supply references. • Create a separate reference page to list your references. Include full name, title, organization with which the person is affiliated, complete address, phone number and e-mail address (if available). • Make absolutely sure you have spelled the names of your references correctly. Your name should be at the heading of the page-just like it appears on your resume.

11. Letters of Recommendation Formal, typewritten letters written by an adult addressing your personal qualities, accomplishments, education, volunteer and community experiences. These letters may come from teachers, counselors, coaches, employers or others who know you well.

12. Awards & Certificates Awards, certificates or letters of participation from school, sports, church, work or volunteer and community activities. News articles and pictures may be included.

13. Sample Works Examples of your work, skills, and hobbies through pictures, tapes, articles or reports and papers. Your talents may be creative or technical and can include poetry, photography, art, music, drama, writing, sports, CAD, technology, traveling, business, etc.

14. Test Scores & Grades A current transcript, progress reports, report cards as well as scholastic placement tests and aptitude test scores. This can include the PSAT, SAT, ACT, ASVAB, ITED, WASL, etc.

15. Transcript / Report Cards

16. Remember that . . . First impressions are lasting impressions. Using your portfolio will help you to effectively market yourself and get what you want!

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18. Key Elements of a Portfolio Application

19. Key Elements of a Portfolio Application RESUME APPLICATION REFERENCES Test Scores, Grades & Attendance Letters of Recommendation Sample Works Awards & Certificates COVER LETTER Career Plan