WEEK 4 Job Search e-Portfolio: An Art of Self-Promotion

Job Search e-Portfolio: The Definition 1/12/2016 IT290 - Prepared by Prof. Villegas 2 An organized collection or compilation of your work for the purpose of providing an employer with additional evidence of your qualifications for a job.

Job Search e-Portfolio: Its Importance 1/12/2016 IT290 - Prepared by Prof. Villegas 3 Showcases your accomplishments and qualifications through examples of your work Confirms information you provided in your resume Demonstrates your ability to organize and communicate your qualifications

Job Search e-Portfolio: The Advantage 1/12/2016 IT290 - Prepared by Prof. Villegas 4 Having a portfolio will set you apart from other job seekers

Job Search e-Portfolio: Starting Point 1/12/2016 IT290 - Prepared by Prof. Villegas 5 Assess yourself and ask these questions:  What skills do I have that employers would look for?  How did I acquire the skills?  What evidence or proof do I have? Are they in print or in electronic or digital format?

Job Search e-Portfolio: Suggested Sections 1/12/2016 IT290 - Prepared by Prof. Villegas 6 Section 1: Profile or Home Section 2: Highlights of the Resume Section 3: School Work Section 4: Career Development Section 5: Awards, Certificates or Commendations

Section One: Profile or Home 1/12/2016 IT290 - Prepared by Prof. Villegas 7 Personal Information :  Your Name  Degree and Concentration  Career Goal

Section Two: Resume 1/12/2016 IT290 - Prepared by Prof. Villegas 8 A professional-looking resume:  Objective is clearly defined  Neat, organized and has style  Correct and detailed information  No typographical and grammatical errors

Section Three: School Work 1/12/2016 IT290 - Prepared by Prof. Villegas 9 One or two copies of your best classroom activities in the different courses completed and write a reflection of what you learned in:  Spreadsheets – samples of budgets, financial information activities in IT100, IT118, IT120, IT 125, IT160, IT170, IT295  Access – samples of data records, tables or reports in IT118 or IT130  PowerPoint – samples of original slide show presentations in IT100 or IT118  Networking Basics – samples of work in IT170 Cisco I or CP171 Cisco II  Hardware/Software – samples of work in IT120 or IT125  Programming – samples of simple and complex programs in IT160  Design/Multimedia – samples of web designs and multimedia authoring in IT150 or IT156  Systems Design/Analysis – samples of work in IT295 (even work-in program if you are currently registered in class)  Word Processing and desktop publishing – samples of newsletters, brochures, flyers, letters, reports or tables in IT118  Any other outstanding class activities that you should be proud to show the prospective employer

Section 4: Career Development 1/12/2016 IT290 - Prepared by Prof. Villegas 10 Indicate your work experiences, what you accomplished, what you learned and what you are proud of about this experience  Internship  Work Experience  School Organizations Provide sample work from your job or internship like documents you prepared:  Office memorandum or letter you composed or typed  Forms you designed or created  Newsletters, brochures or flyers you designed and created

Section 5: Awards, Certifications and/or Commendations 1/12/2016 IT290 - Prepared by Prof. Villegas 11 Copies of your certificates, awards or documents evidencing your:  Academic accomplishments or recognitions. For example, if you belong to the Dean’s List or President’s List, a copy of the letter informing you of your achievement  Employment or internship accomplishments or recognitions. For example, commendations, performance appraisal, certificates and/or awards from your past or current employer  Outreach accomplishments or recognitions. For example, commendations, certificates or awards for volunteering in the community or from the school clubs of which you are a member

Job Search e-Portfolio: Format to Use 1/12/2016 IT290 - Prepared by Prof. Villegas 12  E-Portfolio using either of the following websites:  Digication  Google Sites

Format: e-Portfolio 1/12/2016 IT290 - Prepared by Prof. Villegas 13 Design Tips:  Use either Google Site or Digication Site  Create a table of contents or Frames  Hyperlink the table of content topics to separate the sections  Scan print files or documents that are not in your USB or computer like certificates, awards, commendations, etc. Portability:  Provide the job interviewer with your weblink

Job Search e-Portfolio: Conclusion 1/12/2016 IT290 - Prepared by Prof. Villegas 14 Remember a job search portfolio is an art of self-promotion. Therefore: Set yourself apart from other job seekers  Select the best content that would show your value  Communicate by organizing the content and labeling the documents Be flexible. Do not limit your criteria to the suggested sections or guideline presented in this lesson.