1. www.gowise.orgwww.gowise.org Marsha Threlkeld (Name) (Contact Information Career Portfolio

2. www.gowise.org Marsha Threlkeld Statement of what job opportunity the student is looking for; something like: I am looking for a full time job working in a bookstore or another environment with books, magazines and printed materials. Use photo of the student.

3. www.gowise.org Marsha Threlkeld My experience and education…

4. www.gowise.org Marsha Threlkeld My skills and abilities…

5. www.gowise.org Marsha Threlkeld You should hire me because… Include a few bullets on what the student would bring to the job; something like: I am very dependable I enjoy my co-workers and am a great team player I like to work and consider it an important part of my life.

6. www.gowise.org Marsha Threlkeld Ways I am Successful on the Job Include what supports and strategies the student will use to be successful. Include items such as: I use the services of an job coach at no cost to my employer I use the bus to get to and from work I have a picture based computer which helps me to communicate and process materials

7. www.gowise.org Marsha Threlkeld Interesting things about me…. Include information the student could use to answer a question about what they like to do, or “Tell me about yourself”? Items such as: I enjoy the driving range at the golf course I like to paint and draw I like to go camping with my family

8. www.gowise.org Marsha Threlkeld Thank you… Insert a short statement thanking them for taking the time to look at your portfolio.

9. www.gowise.org Marsha Threlkeld Resume I suggest using one of the resume templates in your computer. One page in length This can be left with the employer

10. www.gowise.org Marsha Threlkeld References An additional page to your resume Can be left with the employer

11. www.gowise.org Marsha Threlkeld Letters of Recommendation Preferably on the letterhead of the past employer or work experience site This does not have to be a long term site. It can be from somewhere the student only worked or volunteered for a limited period of time.

12. www.gowise.org Marsha Threlkeld Training materials from: Washington Initiative for Supported Employment Contact: Marsha Threlkeld WISE 100 S. King Street Suite 260 Seattle, WA 98104 206-343-0881 www.gowise.org