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Marsha Threlkeld is seeking a full-time job in a bookstore or similar setting. Visit www.gowise.org for Marsha's experience, skills, and reasons why you should hire her. Discover how Marsha ensures success on the job and interesting facts about her hobbies. A ready-to-use resume, references, and letters of recommendation available. Training materials provided by Washington Initiative for Supported Employment. Thank you for visiting!
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(Name)(Contact Information Career Portfolio www.gowise.org Marsha Threlkeld
Use photo of the student. 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. www.gowise.org Marsha Threlkeld
My experience and education… www.gowise.org Marsha Threlkeld
My skills and abilities… www.gowise.org 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.gowise.org 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.gowise.org 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.gowise.org Marsha Threlkeld
Thank you… • Insert a short statement thanking them for taking the time to look at your portfolio. www.gowise.org 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.gowise.org Marsha Threlkeld
References • An additional page to your resume • Can be left with the employer www.gowise.org 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.gowise.org 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 www.gowise.org www.gowise.org Marsha Threlkeld