How can a portfolio be utilized?
• It is an excellent way of demonstrating your knowledge, previous performance, skills, or accomplishments to any future employer in an interview situation. • It is also a lifelong tool to help you reflect on what you have learned in the classroom and accomplished in work environments. You will want to keep it updated so that each time you make a future career decision you can reflect on the portfolio as part of your goal setting and job search strategies. • If you are considering graduate school, a portfolio will highlight your academic accomplishments for an admissions committee. How do I begin? A portfolio is a collection of your credentials kept in a secure fashion and displayed as necessary in either a paper/notebook format or in a virtual or electronic site. You will want to collect samples that will reflect your: • Personal Characteristics • Experience • Accomplishments • Knowledge • Skills From the general collection of documents and samples you can build a targeted portfolio f
