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Focus on Your Future Senior Portfolio
The Spotlight is on You!
California Career Center
What is a portfolio?A portfolio is a compilation of
your educational and work experiences and your accomplishments. It can also highlight your goals and future plans.
The portfolio as a document:To be used when filling out
applicationsTo be reviewed before an interviewTo demonstrate your skills, abilities,
and accomplishments
The portfolio as a process does the following:Makes you think about and
reflect upon who you areHelps you decide on your
professional goalsHelps you realize how much
you have accomplished
What goes into a portfolio?Resume
A job resume is: A one-page summary of your
education, skills, accomplishments, and work experiences
Usually your first introduction to a potential employer
A professional reflection of you
Purpose of a job resume:For you to get a job interviewFor the employer to screen job
applicants looking for those with skills and capabilities needed for the job
An academic resume is:A one-page summary of your
educational endeavors, scholastic accomplishments, and community involvement
Presented during a college interview
A document that sets you apart from others during the interview process
To start your resume…Go to the California Career CenterSelect “Getting a Job” from the left
navigation barSelect Resume Writing Tips to help
you develop your resume
What goes into a portfolio after the resume?ResumeCover Letter or College Essay
Cover Letter:A professional business letter of
two to three paragraphs emphasizing what you are able to contribute to the company or organization
To be sent with your resume to a potential employer
To start your cover letter…Go to the
California Career CenterSelect “Getting a Job” Select “Cover Letter Tips” to
help you develop your cover letter
College Essay:Topics for college essays vary
by collegeRefer to handout “Common
College Application Essay Questions” for additional ideas
Check out individual college and university admissions websites for details.
What goes into a portfolio next?ResumeCover Letter and/or College EssaySkills and Qualities for Success
Profile
Skills, Qualities for Success Profile:Skills needed to be successful in
school, on the job, and in lifeWrite a brief paragraph for each skill
and quality you will bring to an academic and/or career environment and provide an example of how you have demonstrated that skill or quality
Doing this helps you think about your valuable skills and experiences
Identify your skills and qualities…Go to the California Career CenterSelect “Career Options” from the left navigation barSelect “Skills and Qualities for the 21st Century World
of Work”At the bottom of the page, select “Skills and Quality
Activity”Complete the activity and save it in your “My Stuff”
account or download the activity and select the areas you believe are strengths for you
These are the skills and qualities you will address in your brief paragraphs
What else goes into a portfolio?ResumeCover Letter and/or College EssaySkills and Qualities for Success
ProfileUnofficial Transcript
Unofficial Transcript:List of school courses and
GradesAn official transcript must be
spent directly from your school, an unsealed transcript in your possession is unofficial
What goes into a portfolio after transcripts?ResumeCover Letter and/or College EssaySkills and Qualities for Success
ProfileUnofficial TranscriptEvaluation/Recommendation
Evaluation/Recommendation:Work evaluation from a current or
recent employer reviewing your work performance
Letter of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, or a community leader; refer to handout: “Recommendations: Student Self-assessment” to help you assist anyone who will be writing you a letter of recommendation
What goes into a portfolio after evaluations?ResumeCover Letter and/or College EssaySkills and Qualities for Success
ProfileUnofficial TranscriptEvaluation/RecommendationAwards and Recognitions
Awards and Recognitions:Certificates for academicsCertificates for athletic competitionsCertificates for completion in
Regional Occupational Program courses or Career Technical Education courses
Certificates for perfect attendance
What is the last item to go into a portfolio?ResumeCover Letter and/or College EssaySkills and Qualities for Success ProfileUnofficial TranscriptEvaluation/RecommendationAwards and RecognitionsOutstanding Work Samples
Outstanding Work Samples:EssaysClass ProjectsResearch ProjectArt Work
This is how you spotlight yourself!ResumeCover Letter and/or College EssaySkills and Qualities for Success ProfileUnofficial TranscriptEvaluation/RecommendationAwards and RecognitionsOutstanding Work Samples
NOW FOCUS ON YOUR FUTURE!