1. Chapter 7: Professional Portfolios Definition of Career Portfolio Career Portfolio: “ A professional job search tool that contains samples of a candidate’s finest work taken from academic experiences and assignments or from work and volunteer tasks or projects.” Lamarre, Career Focus, Third Edition Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education. All rights reserved.

2. Chapter 7: Professional Portfolios Types of Portfolio Samples Resume/Statement of career goals Work Samples Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees, Awards Community/Volunteer service Academic record/Transcript Letters of Recommendation/Commendation Electronic Materials Lamarre, Career Focus, Third Edition Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education. All rights reserved.

3. Chapter 7: Professional Portfolios Planning the Portfolio Sample message Sample goal statement Primary skills areas Organizational structure Organizational techniques Lamarre, Career Focus, Third Edition Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education. All rights reserved.

4. Chapter 7: Professional Portfolios Formatting Portfolios Key points to keep in mind: –Visual Perception Tips –Typography Guidelines –Titles, Heading, Captions –Graphic Images –Placement of Elements –Color and White Space Lamarre, Career Focus, Third Edition Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education. All rights reserved.

5. Chapter 7: Professional Portfolios Tips for Increasing Impact Increase Visual Content Create a Visual Identity Keep Formatting Consistent Remember Less is More Lamarre, Career Focus, Third Edition Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education. All rights reserved.

6. Chapter 7: Professional Portfolios Advantages of Electronic Portfolio Allows employers to view at their convenience Allows employers time to view outside interview Allows employers to conveniently share with others Is easily updated or changed Is colorful, creative, and dynamic Demonstrates ability to use technology Lamarre, Career Focus, Third Edition Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education. All rights reserved.

7. Chapter 7: Professional Portfolios Using the Portfolio When to mention it Structured/unstructured interviews Reading the situation Leaving samples Lamarre, Career Focus, Third Edition Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education. All rights reserved.