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(Name) (Contact Information. Career Portfolio. Statement of what job opportunity the student is looking for; something like: I am looking for a full time job working in a bookstore or another environment with books, magazines and printed materials. Use photo of The student.
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(Name)(Contact Information Career Portfolio www.theinitiative.ws, marsha threlkeld
Statement of what job opportunity the student is looking for; something like: I am looking for a full time job working in a bookstore or another environment with books, magazines and printed materials. Use photo of The student. www.theinitiative.ws, marsha threlkeld
My experience and education… www.theinitiative.ws, marsha threlkeld
My skills and abilities… www.theinitiative.ws, marsha threlkeld
You should hire me because… • Include a few bullets on what the student would bring to the job; something like: • I am very dependable • I enjoy my co-workers and am a great team player • I like to work and consider it an important part of my life. www.theinitiative.ws, marsha threlkeld
Ways I am Successful on the Job • Include what supports and strategies the student will use to be successful. Include items such as: • I use the services of an job coach at no cost to my employer • I use the bus to get to and from work • I have a picture based computer which helps me to communicate and process materials www.theinitiative.ws, marsha threlkeld
Interesting things about me…. • Include information the student could use to answer a question about what they like to do, or “Tell me about yourself”? Items such as: • I enjoy the driving range at the golf course • I like to paint and draw • I like to go camping with my family www.theinitiative.ws, marsha threlkeld
Thank you… • Insert a short statement thanking them for taking the time to look at your portfolio. www.theinitiative.ws, marsha threlkeld
Resume • I suggest using one of the resume templates in your computer. • One page in length • This can be left with the employer www.theinitiative.ws, marsha threlkeld
References • An additional page to your resume • Can be left with the employer www.theinitiative.ws, marsha threlkeld
Letters of Recommendation • Preferably on the letterhead of the past employer or work experience site • This does not have to be a long term site. It can be from somewhere the student only worked or volunteered for a limited period of time. www.theinitiative.ws, marsha threlkeld
Training materials from: Washington Initiative for Supported Employment Contact: Marsha Threlkeld WiSe 100 S. King Street Suite 260 Seattle, WA 98104 206-343-0881, ext 103 www.theinitiative.ws www.theinitiative.ws, marsha threlkeld