ePortfolios: The Enhanced...
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The Enhanced Resume
ePortfolios:
Presented in 2012 by:
Ashley Kehoe
ePortfolio Program Manager
Loyola University Chicago
Center for Experiential Learning
Introduction
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FRwCs99DWg&feature=player_embedded
Special Delivery…
Logan delivered
this pizza to a
company he
aspired to work at.
Inside the
envelope, which
was made out to
the company’s
Creative Director,
is his resume.
Special Delivery…
Outcome
“I received a callback/phone interview
the day after the pizza resume
delivery. Today, I received an email that
the position I applied for was better
suited for someone with prior
experience, BUT, there is a possibility
of another new position that I
might be a great fit for.”
Hir
eMe.
com
Varon was not hired by Twitter, but got
several consulting offers & now owns her
own design company called Shatterboxx.
Outcome
Or you could build an ePortfolio…
Wh
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• Shows initiative
• Demonstrates technological savvy
• Enhances your interview skills
• Highlights key experiences
• Emphasizes skills & abilities
• “I know…” vs. “I can…”
• Provides evidence
• Shows vs. Tell
• Wix.com
• WordPress.com
• Weebly.com
• About.me
Free ePortfolio Platforms
Wix.com
WordPress.com
Weebly.com
About.me
Components of an ePortfolio
1. Cover Page
- Visual, engaging, inviting – Create a brand identity
2. Bio
- Concise, key words, links, consistent with brand
3. Artifacts
- Multimedia-based project/work samples,
professional documents (resume, references), etc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=JKIAOZZritk
Artifacts
Other Resources & Ideas
• Digital Resume
– Visualize.me
• Video Resume
Linking-In
1. Fill in your profile completely – 100%
- Add skills, projects, links, & examples
2. Use a high-quality image
- Professional & simple
3. Get on the right people’s radars
- Know who you need to know
- Make connections selective/strategically
4. Join some targeted groups
- Alumni, industry-specific, affinity-based
5. Send thank you messages
- To new connections, people who
respond to your posts, etc.
ePortfolio Process
1. Include your ePortfolio link on your resume,
business cards, LinkedIn page, Twitter feed, in
your email signature etc.
2. Send your ePortfolio link via email after an initial
interview: “Thank you for the opportunity to
interview. I encourage you to explore my professional
portfolio to learn more about my skills, experiences,
and qualifications as a candidate.”
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Questions