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Portfolio Building Part Three. Amundson Norman, Poehnell Gray, Pattern Mark (2005). Careerscope : looking in, looking out, looking around. Richmond, British Columbia: Ergon Communications. Who’s Interested in Your Portfolio. Employers Educators Yourself. The Job Finding Process.
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Portfolio Building Part Three Amundson Norman, Poehnell Gray, Pattern Mark (2005). Careerscope: looking in, looking out, looking around. Richmond, British Columbia: Ergon Communications
Who’s Interested in Your Portfolio Employers Educators Yourself
There are a few ways to write a good resumé. And there are many ways to write a bad one.
Parts of a Resumé • Contact Info • Objective • Education • Experience • Skills
Application Forms • Always ask for 2 copies • PRINT NEATLY!!!! • Blue or black pen only • Fill in all the blanks • Always answer truthfully
Using Your Portfolio • Working Portfolio vs. • Professional Portfolio vs. • Showcase Portfolio
References Someone who: • knows you well • will say good things about you • Isn’t biased • Recently worked with you Have complete & current contact information
Tips for Creating the Best Portfolio Ever! • Be organized • Keep it simple • Make it well-rounded • Choose every item carefully • Label each item and be able to identify at least three skills that you demonstrate in that activity or accomplishment. • Use copies, never your original documents!
Portfolios – What’s Next Keep Collecting Look for opportunities to use it!