2. “The important thing isn't
where you are,
but where you're going.”

4. … in order to know
where you are
going, you need to
know where you came
from…

7.  Accomplishments, traits, experience, knowl
edge & skills

10. WAIT!
Before we Jump in….

14.  It enables you to link your qualifications with
the needs of an employer or industry
 They get you into the habit of documenting
your accomplishments and help chart
professional growth
 You will be far better prepared to talk about
yourself during an interview or a performance
review
 Provides evidence
 Helps you get a job offer

15.  Job seekers who used portfolios reported
receiving more job offers with starting
salaries typically 30 percent higher than
those who did not
 Survey conducted by a university career
services with 100 school districts reported
that the use of a career portfolio
"significantly" influenced the hiring of 75
percent of those who used portfolios

16.  It enables you to get more information to
the employer prior to an interview
 You are easily “searchable”
 You create impressions from the start –
positive ones!
 Tech Savvy
 Organized
 Creative
 Allows for more creativity to shine through
 Another avenue to market yourself
 You have something to “reference” during
your interview
 Easy to update
 It’s free!

17.  A sophisticated online career
scrapbook
 Living showcase of your
education, career and personal
achievements
 Let’s check it out again…

22.  Welcome/Home
 Employment History
 Resume
 Education
 Contact Info

23.  Philosophy  Professional memberships
 Skills  Internships
 Certifications/Licenses  Work samples
 References  Volunteer Activities
 Presentations  Letters of recommendation
 Honors & Awards  Quotes/Photos

24.  Share the link love!
– Cover Letter
– Resume
– Linkedin
– Facebook
– Business Card

27.  Decide what you want to say…
 Complete a traditional portfolio first
 Purchase a flash drive and…
 Create a folder with…
– Files
– Pictures
– Wording

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