Do you find yourself wondering what you should put in your portfolio or trying to locate items that can be placed in your portfolio?
Organize yourself and your documents by keeping them in a single location.
1. Use a large three-ring binder or photo album to store your credentials.
2. Insert each document in a sheet protector.
3. Keep the binder in chronological order, adding new ones to the top.
If you want to delineate your records further, separate your binder into sections. These sections could include, but are not limited to:
Degrees, Certifications, Training, Commendations, Letters of Promotion, Recommendations, Newspaper Articles, Community Service, etc.
Each section should be maintained in chronological order for easy reference.
To further enhance your portfolio, write a reflective paragraph on some of the entries you put in your portfolio. This will give the potential employee an idea of your skills, attitude and knowledge.
When you apply for a promotion, a new job or to a college or university, all of your documents will be in order and easy to access. Use the most relevant documents to design a dynamic portfolio specific to the post for which you are applying.
Be sure to bring your portfolio with you to the interview to showcase your achievements, knowledge, and experience. |
