Ms. Amy Hubbard Career Counselor

SENIOR PORTFOLIO The spotlights on YOU!

WHAT IS A PORTFOLIO? A compilation of your educational and work experiences, accomplishments, goals and plans for the future.

THE PORTFOLIO AS A PROCESS Makes you think about and reflect upon who you are Makes you think about and reflect upon who you are Helps you decide on your professional goals Helps you decide on your professional goals Helps you to realize how much you have accomplished Helps you to realize how much you have accomplished

THE PORTFOLIO AS A DOCUMENT To be used when filling out applications To be used when filling out applications To be reviewed before an interview To be reviewed before an interview To demonstrate your skills, abilities and accomplishments To demonstrate your skills, abilities and accomplishments

WHAT GOES IN A PORTFOLIO? Resume Resume

Resume A one page summary of your education, skills, accomplishments, and work experiences A one page summary of your education, skills, accomplishments, and work experiences Usually your first introduction to a potential employer Usually your first introduction to a potential employer A professional reflection of you A professional reflection of you

Purpose of a Resume For you: To get an interview To get an interview For employer: To screen job applicants looking for those with the skills and capabilities needed for the job To screen job applicants looking for those with the skills and capabilities needed for the job

WHAT GOES IN A PORTFOLIO? Resume Resume Cover Letter or College Essay Cover Letter or College Essay

Cover Letter or College Essay Cover Letter A ½ page to 1 page emphasizing what you are able to contribute to the company or organization A ½ page to 1 page emphasizing what you are able to contribute to the company or organization To be sent with your resume to a potential employer To be sent with your resume to a potential employer

College Essay Topics of college essays vary by college Topics of college essays vary by college

WHAT GOES IN A PORTFOLIO? Resume Resume Cover Letter or College Essay Cover Letter or College Essay Competency for Success Profile Competency for Success Profile

Competency for Success Profile Competencies for success are skills needed to be successful in school, on the job and in life Competencies for success are skills needed to be successful in school, on the job and in life You will write a brief paragraph for each competency providing an example of how you have demonstrated that skill You will write a brief paragraph for each competency providing an example of how you have demonstrated that skill Doing this helps you to think about your valuable skills and experiences Doing this helps you to think about your valuable skills and experiences

WHAT GOES IN A PORTFOLIO? Resume Resume Cover Letter or College Essay Cover Letter or College Essay Competency for Success Profile Competency for Success Profile Unofficial Transcripts Unofficial Transcripts

Unofficial Transcript Courses Courses Grades Grades Attendance Attendance

WHAT GOES IN A PORTFOLIO? Resume Resume Cover Letter or College Essay Cover Letter or College Essay Competency for Success Profile Competency for Success Profile Unofficial Transcripts Unofficial Transcripts Attendance Record Attendance Record

Attendance Record

WHAT GOES IN A PORTFOLIO? Resume Resume Cover Letter or College Essay Cover Letter or College Essay Competency for Success Profile Competency for Success Profile Unofficial Transcripts Unofficial Transcripts Attendance Record Attendance Record Evaluation/Recommendation Evaluation/Recommendation

Evaluation/Recommendation Work evaluation Work evaluation Recommendation from teacher, counselor, employer or community leader Recommendation from teacher, counselor, employer or community leader

WHAT GOES IN A PORTFOLIO? Resume Resume Cover Letter or College Essay Cover Letter or College Essay Competency for Success Profile Competency for Success Profile Unofficial Transcripts Unofficial Transcripts Attendance Record Attendance Record Evaluation/Recommendation Evaluation/Recommendation Awards and Recognitions Awards and Recognitions

Awards, Recognitions and Certificates

WHAT GOES IN A PORTFOLIO? Resume Resume Cover Letter or College Essay Cover Letter or College Essay Competency for Success Profile Competency for Success Profile Unofficial Transcripts Unofficial Transcripts Attendance Record Attendance Record Evaluation/Recommendation Evaluation/Recommendation Awards and Recognitions Awards and Recognitions Outstanding Work Samples Outstanding Work Samples

Outstanding Work Samples Essay Essay Class Project Class Project Research Project Research Project Art Work Art Work

WHAT GOES IN A PORTFOLIO? Resume Resume Cover Letter or College Essay Cover Letter or College Essay Competency for Success Profile Competency for Success Profile Unofficial Transcripts Unofficial Transcripts Attendance Record Attendance Record Evaluation/Recommendation Evaluation/Recommendation Awards and Recognitions Awards and Recognitions Outstanding Work Samples Outstanding Work Samples

Remember to periodically update your portfolio!