A Personal / Career Portfolio is a compilation

and evidence of a student’s skills. It can be used to help prepare for

college, scholarships, job interviews, and record

accomplishments throughout the high school experience.

The workforce is becoming increasingly competitive due to a global economy and

rapidly advancing technology.

Your ability to secure a job or scholarship will greatly depend on how well you convince

others that YOU are the best candidate to meet their needs.

The Personal/Career Portfolio can assist you in this endeavor.

Marketing Tool/Visual Aide for Interviews Jobs Scholarships College

Organizational Tool Assists in identifying important documents Puts all information in one place

Designed for use beyond high school

Tool for life

Shows growth and improvement

The portfolio is designed to act as a linkage between

a student’s educational program and entry into

the workforce.

RESUMERESUME

LettersLettersofof

RecommendationRecommendation

Career Career PlanPlan

ApplicationApplication

REFERENCESREFERENCES

Awards & Awards & CertificatesCertificates

COVER COVER LETTERLETTER

Sample Sample WorksWorks

Test Scores, Test Scores, Grades & Grades &

AttendanceAttendance

APPLICATIONAPPLICATION

Use BLUE or BLACK ink

Print neatly! Be truthful Be thorough Use N/A if

something does not apply to you.

Current resume consisting of your skills, education,

work, and volunteer experience.

Always sent with a resume! Written to a specific person

and company. Explains why you are sending

a resume. Tells specifically how you

learned about the position or

organization Calls attention to elements of

your background

Employers (past and present), teachers, counselors, coaches, advisors

Always ask permission before listing someone as a reference. Some job seekers choose to state “References available upon

request” as the last line on their resumes. There is no need to list this since most employers assume you can supply references.

Create a separate reference page to list your references. Include full name, title, organization with which the person is affiliated, complete address, phone number and e-mail address (if available).

Make absolutely sure you have spelled the names of your references correctly. Your name should be at the heading of the page-just like it appears on your resume.

Formal, typewritten letters written by an adult addressing your personal qualities, accomplishments, education, volunteer

and community experiences. These letters may come from teachers,

counselors, coaches, employers or others who know you well.

Awards, certificates or letters of

participation from school, sports, church, work or volunteer and

community activities. News

articles and pictures may be included.

Examples of your work, skills, and hobbies through pictures, tapes, articles or

reports and papers. Your talents may be creative or technical and can include

poetry, photography, art, music, drama, writing, sports, CAD, technology,

traveling, business, etc.

A current transcript, progress reports, report cards as well as scholastic placement tests and aptitude test

scores. This can include the PSAT, SAT, ACT, ASVAB, ITED, WASL, etc.

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ApplicationApplication

RESUMERESUME

LettersLettersofof

RecommendationRecommendation

Career PlanCareer Plan

ApplicationApplication

REFERENCESREFERENCES

Awards & Awards & CertificatesCertificates

COVER COVER LETTERLETTER

Sample Sample WorksWorks

Test Scores, Test Scores, Grades & Grades &

AttendanceAttendance

APPLICATIONAPPLICATION