the career book
CAREER PORTFOLIO
AND RESUME
A career portfolio is a collection of
information about you, including your
resumé, which will help demonstrate
your skills, abilities and experiences to
prospective employers.
A career portfolio is a personal collection of materials
that documents your:
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work history
professional development
achievements
employability skills
career plans
job applications and related information.
Building a career portfolio involves thought and analysis.
Through the process of putting together a career
portfolio, you will develop a greater awareness of your
life, learning and work competencies and produce a
product that communicates, your achievements and
capabilities to others. This can also be used as a ‘gap
analysis’. Have you achieved something to record in
each section? Certificates? Awards? Work experience?
If not, now is the time to shift focus onto achieving in
these deficit areas.
USQ
3.44 Creating a resumé that stands out - myfuture
USQ
3.45 Use action words for maximum impact in your resumé
Your career portfolio supports you in your transition
through and beyond school to further learning and
work. It will change as your life changes, so keep your
portfolio current and up to date.
What is in it?
The types of things that you can put in your portfolio
include resumés, cover letters, certificates a