CAREER PORTFOLIO PRESENTATION

1. CAREER PORTFOLIO Latonya R. Clark Area Program Specialist, Illinois SCSEP

2. Can you think of a career & job position where an individual must have a portfolio?

3. W HY SHOULDN’T I HAVE A CAREER PORTFOLIO?

4. What Is A Career Portfolio? A career portfolio is a visual representation of your abilities, skills, capabilities, knowledge, qualities and it represents your potential. Physically, it’s a collection of things- tangible materials- that represent work-related events in your life. A portfolio provides “evidence” of your potential by demonstrating what you accomplished in the past. Your career portfolio provides you with a convenient place to keep records of your professional, personal and educational documentation.

5. What can a career portfolio do for me? A career portfolio can help you prepare for interviews Convince others of your skills, abilities and qualities Helps you communicate clearly Showcase your skills Demonstrates the results of your work

6. What can a career portfolio do for me? Establish the habit of documenting your accomplishments and results Access your own progress in your career development Access your own progress in your career development Evaluate the patterns in your own work preferences and values

7. A PORTFOLIO IS NOT A RESUME!

8. What should go in a portfolio? (Work-Related) Core Message Vision & Professional Goals Resume Cover Letter Professional References Reference Letters Salary History Salary Requirements Accomplishments Awards Professionals Licenses Brochures & Flyers (samples )

9. What should go in a portfolio? (Education) Diplomas, Degrees, Certificates & Licenses Transcripts Course Descriptions Awards Writing Samples Workshop & Conferences Certificates/ evidence of special training (military, private institute, business, etc.)

10. What should go in a portfolio? (Activities/ Hobbies) Volunteer Activities (volunteer history) Organizations joined Awards Leadership positions held Hobbies or interest (time devoted to or photos) Public speaking/ presentations or performances

11. How to Create Your Portfolio Three ring binder Plastic sheet protectors for important documents Table of content tabs Pouches for additional samples (CD’s, photos or other bulky items)

12. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS & CONCERNS