A professional portfolio provides a complete picture of an individual by displaying their experiences, accomplishments, skills, education, interests, and professional goals and objectives. There are two main types of professional portfolios - digital and hard-copy. A professional portfolio typically includes sections for experience, education, skills, and projects/volunteer work, and contains documents like resumes, reference letters, diplomas, transcripts, writing samples, awards, and evaluations. Maintaining an up-to-date professional portfolio is important for networking and career development.

1. Building a Professional Portfolio
by
Dr. Aikyna Finch

2. Agenda
• What is a Professional Portfolio
• Types of Professional Portfolios
• What will go into the Portfolio
• Build the Portfolio

3. What is a Professional Portfolio
A professional portfolio provides a complete picture of a
individual by displaying experiences, accomplishments,
skills, education, interests, and professional goals and
objectives.

4. Types of Professional Portfolios
• Digital
– Visual CV
– PDF
– Resume Links
• Hard-Copy
– Master
– Presentation
– Sample

5. What will go into the Portfolio
• Cover Art
• Overview/Table of Contents
• Tab 1 – Experience
– Cover Letter
– Resume
– Reference Letters
• Tab 2 – Education
– Diploma
– School Acceptance Letters
– Transcripts
– Training
– Certifications
• Tab 3 – Skills
– Writing Samples
– Publication
• Tab 4 – Projects/Volunteer
– Overview
– Pictures
– Networks
• Tab 5 – Outcomes
– Awards
– Recognition
– Performance Evaluations

6. Maintaining the Portfolio
• Update regularly
– Make revisions
– Fill voids
– Make generic samples
• Make Copies
– Distribution
– Emergency
– Polished look
• Remember this is YOUR Brand!

7. Any Questions?