Chapter 7: Professional Portfolios A Way to Prove Yourself Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition...

Chapter 7: Professional Portfolios

A Way to Prove Yourself

Lamarre, McClughan, Fourth Edition

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Chapter 7: Professional PortfoliosDefinition of Career Portfolio

Career Portfolio: “A professional job search tool that contains samples of a candidate’s finest work taken from academic experiences and assignments or from work and volunteer tasks or projects.”



Chapter 7: Professional PortfoliosTypes of Portfolio Samples

Resumé/Statement of Career Goals Work Samples Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees, Awards Community/Volunteer Service Academic record/Transcript Letters of Recommendation/Commendation Electronic Materials



Chapter 7: Professional PortfoliosPlanning the Portfolio

Sample messageSample goal statementPrimary skills areasOrganizational structureOrganizational techniques



Chapter 7: Professional PortfoliosFormatting Portfolios

Key points to keep in mind: Visual Perception Tips Typography Guidelines Titles, Heading, Captions Graphic Images Placement of Elements Colour and White Space



Chapter 7: Professional PortfoliosTips for Increasing Impact

Increase Visual Content

Create a Visual Identity

Keep Formatting Consistent

Remember Less is More



Chapter 7: Professional PortfoliosAdvantages of Electronic Portfolio

Allows employers to view at their convenience Allows employers time to view outside interview Allows employers to conveniently share with

others Is easily updated or changed Is colourful, creative, and dynamic Demonstrates ability to use technology



Chapter 7: Professional PortfoliosUsing the Portfolio

When to mention it Structured/unstructured interviews Reading the situation Leaving samples



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