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Portfolio!
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What to Include - 4 Categories:"
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Introduction"

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Employment"

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Education"

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Other"

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INTRODUCTION!

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STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY!
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For examples see Career Services Portfolio booklet or my Portfolio Power Point."
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CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS!
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WORK PHILOSOPHY!

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EMPLOYMENT!

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RESUME!

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COVER LETTER!
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LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION!
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WORK SAMPLES

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SKILL AREAS

EDUCATION!

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CERTIFICATES, DIPLOMAS, DEGREES!
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ACADEMIC AWARDS!
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TRANSCRIPTS!
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ACCOLADES FROM PROFESSORS!

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LEARNING SAMPLES

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SKILL AREAS

OTHER ITEMS UNIQUE TO YOU!

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS!
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NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS !
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LETTERS OF APPRECIATION!
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RECENT MEDIA (PHOTOGRAPHS, VIDEO, AUDIO)!

COMMUNITY SERVICE/
VOLUNTEER WORK/!
HOBBIES/INTERESTS

SKILL AREAS

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LABELLING SAMPLES!

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Short overviews written for each sample."
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At the top of each sample, include:"
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What the sample is"
What it is/was for, why it was done"
When it was done"
Who else was involved."
What skill it demonstrates"

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SKILLS!
Think of examples of when you have demonstrated the following skills."
How would you show them in a Portfolio?"

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Problem-Solving!
Are you able to critically assess situations and develop solutions?"

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Communication!
Do you have the ability to organize your thoughts and ideas? Can you express yourself
well verbally? In writing? Are you persuasive?"

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Resource Allocation!
Do you manage your time well? Are you able to manage money effectively and
maximize your resources?"

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Technical Information!
Do you know and understand the basic principles of your course of study? Can you use
the software/hardware tools that are standard in your field?"

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Self-Confidence!
Do you have confidence in yourself and your abilities? Are you willing and able to
improve your skills? Do you demonstrate the confidence you have in yourself and your
abilities?"

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Initiative!
Can you recognize what needs to be done without being told? Are you willing to do it?
Are you committed to producing high quality work? Do you follow up on your
commitments?"

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Teamwork!
Do you work well with others? Do you accept your share of responsibility? Are you
committed to achieving the best results for the group?"

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Leadership!
Can you inspire others and bring out their best efforts? Are you able to motivate people
to effectively meet their objectives?"

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Drive!
Do you have the enthusiasm and motivation to move things forward? Are others
inspired by your energy?"

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Imagination!
Can you use your creativity to come up with new ideas and solutions? Are you able to
approach problems in new ways? "

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Flexibility!
Are you receptive and comfortable with new situations and ideas?"

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Conflict Management!
Do you try to achieve a win/win situation when resolving conflicts? Are you able to
successfully contend with stressful and antagonistic situations and people?"

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Goal Achievement!
How well do you meet your goals and objectives? How dedicated are you to achieving
goals that challenge your abilities?"

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