Starting and maintaining an
employment portfolio is a good way to:
1. Keep a record of your career and educational accomplishments.
2. Demonstrate to a job interviewer what you have to offer.
3. Support you when you are up for an internal raise or promotion.
So what is an employment portfolio? It is a notebook, typically a three-ring binder,where you compile documentation supporting your accomplishments. Items to consider including are:
 Resume and cover letter.
Letters of recommendation.
Performance evaluations.
College transcripts.
Training certificates, certifications and licenses.
Samples of work or papers.
Award certificates.
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The portfolio works extremely well in demonstrating your ability to perform certain tasks or achieve accomplishments.
For the new graduate or individual who has difficulty interviewing, referring to the
notebook to show examples can
be extremely helpful.
When interviewing, don’t be afraid to let the employer see the
portfolio.
Introduce it when answering a
question or simply place it on the desk in front of you (after getting permission) to grab the interviewers’ attention. |
