SENIOR PORTFOLIO

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Ms. Amy Hubbard Career Counselor
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SENIOR PORTFOLIO

• The spotlights on
• YOU!

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WHAT IS A PORTFOLIO?

• A compilation of your educational and work
  experiences, accomplishments,
• goals
• and plans
• for the future.

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THE PORTFOLIO AS A PROCESS

• Makes you think about and reflect upon who you
  are
• Helps you decide on your professional goals
• Helps you to realize how much you have
  accomplished ?

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THE PORTFOLIO AS A DOCUMENT

• To be used when filling out applications
• To be reviewed before an interview
• To demonstrate your skills, abilities and
  accomplishments

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WHAT GOES IN A PORTFOLIO?

• Resume

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Resume

• 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

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Purpose of a Resume

• For you
• To get an interview

• For employer
• To screen job applicants looking for those with
  the skills and capabilities needed for the job

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WHAT GOES IN A PORTFOLIO?

• Resume
• Cover Letter or College Essay

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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
• To be sent with your resume to a potential
  employer

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College Essay

• Topics of college essays vary by college

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WHAT GOES IN A PORTFOLIO?

• Resume
• Cover Letter or College Essay
• Competency for Success Profile

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Competency for Success Profile

• 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
• Doing this helps you to think about your valuable
  skills and experiences

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WHAT GOES IN A PORTFOLIO?

• Resume
• Cover Letter or College Essay
• Competency for Success Profile
• Unofficial Transcripts

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Unofficial Transcript

• Courses
• Grades
• Attendance

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WHAT GOES IN A PORTFOLIO?

• Resume
• Cover Letter or College Essay
• Competency for Success Profile
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Attendance Record

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Attendance Record
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WHAT GOES IN A PORTFOLIO?

• Resume
• Cover Letter or College Essay
• Competency for Success Profile
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Attendance Record
• Evaluation/Recommendation

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Evaluation/Recommendation

• Work evaluation
• Recommendation from teacher, counselor, employer
  or community leader

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WHAT GOES IN A PORTFOLIO?

• Resume
• Cover Letter or College Essay
• Competency for Success Profile
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Attendance Record
• Evaluation/Recommendation
• Awards and Recognitions

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Awards, Recognitions and Certificates
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WHAT GOES IN A PORTFOLIO?

• Resume
• Cover Letter or College Essay
• Competency for Success Profile
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Attendance Record
• Evaluation/Recommendation
• Awards and Recognitions
• Outstanding Work Samples

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Outstanding Work Samples

• Essay
• Class Project
• Research Project
• Art Work

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WHAT GOES IN A PORTFOLIO?

• Resume
• Cover Letter or College Essay
• Competency for Success Profile
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Attendance Record
• Evaluation/Recommendation
• Awards and Recognitions
• Outstanding Work Samples

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Remember to periodically update your portfolio!