stand out in the crowd with a portfolio
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Stand Out in the Crowd
Portfolios
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• Resume Interview
• Interview Opportunity
• Opportunity Portfolio Hire
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Do you “sizzle”?!
• Steak on the grill – Looks good– Smells good
• Add the “Sizzle” and the package is complete! • It’s irresistible!• Sizzle means results• Toot your own horn
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What is it?
• Show & Tell Resume – Sophisticated Scrapbook• Collection of classroom, work, internship or
volunteer materials• Resource to present yourself more effectively– beyond your mere words
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They are not just for
Art, Design & Education Careers!
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Why a Portfolio?
• A resume proves nothing – It only makes claims
• Tool -- helps you validate your claims• Allows you to elaborate & include additional information• "I have excellent communication skills.“ VS having a
portfolio including the guest column you wrote for the student newspaper, or the brochure you designed for your student organization
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Did you know?• Study done at the University of Texas found that people
remember (Metcalf 1997):
10 percent of what they read
20 percent of what they hear
30 percent of what they see
50 percent of what they see and hear
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“Something is happening. We are becoming a visually mediated society. For many, understanding of the world is being accomplished, not through words, but by reading images.”
Paul Martin Lester, “Syntactic Theory of Visual Communication”
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How to use it• During each interview– Show your portfolio to the interviewer – Back up what you're saying about your education,
skills and experience• It will relieve some of your nervousness – Puts the focus on an object
• Because it is visible it is easier to remember than a “Yes, I can do that” statement
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• I can't guarantee that a portfolio will get you a job or that every employer will want to see your portfolio but I can say with confidence that collecting samples and crafting a portfolio showcasing your accomplishments will increase your power to communicate your worth to employers, customers or clients.
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“When you are serious about pursuing a career, your attention to
the little things can make a big difference in being perceived as a
quality candidate. It can separate you from the crowd, elevating you from
good to great.”
Eric Mason, Federated Insurance Company
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Employer’s Perspective• Bit overwhelmed • Impressed – time & short notice• Consistent with interview presentation• Provided more than resume ever could have• Proved work ability – samples• Looked for what matched the job
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What do you put in it?
• Portfolio possibilities are limited only by – Your imagination – Your willingness to
invest extra hours
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To begin…
• You CAN judge a book by it’s cover• Decide what you want it to look like & what
you will include• Should be attractive, well organized & relevant• Serves as a reflection of YOU!
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The Basics• Binder of some sort• Cover Sheet
– Name, Photo• Sheet protectors• Copies• Tabs or Dividers• Manageable size• No page numbers• Consistent• Summary Statements
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Cover Pages
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Sections• Table of Contents• Resume• Letters• Education• Work Experience• Work Samples• Awards & Honors
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Resume
• Great to have in case you or the interviewer forgets to bring one
• Can easily refer back to sections of relevance during the interview
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Education
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Education
• Transcripts• Degree• Honors• Special awards• Can be a larger section if you are academically
inclined
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Work Samples
• Research papers• Lab work• Charts/graphs• Proposals
• Writing samples• Presentations• Flyers• Websites
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Awards & Honors
• Those that continue to be relevant over time• Can include letters • Performance appraisals/reviews (if positive)• Congratulatory emails• Notes from peers or superiors commending
you on your work
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Other Ideas
• Outstanding papers• Thank-you notes• Posters you whipped up on short notice• Photos you have of yourself volunteering or in other
professional settings• Agendas of meetings or workshops you designed and/or
delivered• Certificates of attendance – seminars/workshops• Professional licenses/certificates
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Places to start
• Microsoft Office Templates– Award certificates, Flyers, Brochures– Hiring and Recruiting Section, Resume Collection
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