developing your skills portfolio. what is a skills portfolio? a skills portfolio is a collection of...
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Developing Your Skills Portfolio
What is a Skills Portfolio?
A Skills Portfolio is a collection of materials presented to demonstrate a person’s skills, accomplishments, experience and attributes.
A skills portfolio is NOT a resume substitute.
Why create a Skills Portfolio?
Skill awareness
Relevance and adaptability
Record of acquisition
Interview boost
Top 10 Qualities Employers Seek
1. Communication Skills 2. Honesty/Integrity 3. Teamwork Skills 4. Interpersonal Skills 5. Strong Work Ethic 6. Motivation/Initiative 7. Flexibility/Adaptability 8. Analytical Skills 9. Computer Skills 10. Organizational Skills
Do you have these qualities?
Does a resume fully express these skills and qualities to an employer?
Does a Skills Portfolio?
Employers want EVIDENCE.
Some Assembly Required
You will need: A three ring binder Awards Certificates Photos Writing Samples Evaluations, Recommendations Transcripts Creativity
Some Assembly Required
Cover Page
Career Goal Statement
Resume
Skills
Career Goal Statement
Cornerstone of Skills Portfolio Concise and Specific Answers:
Why this career? What is your career’s purpose?
Avoids: “I’ve always wanted to be a…” Cataloging achievements or lecturing
Resume
Attend Kick Start workshop series!
Call or stop by Patterson 111 to schedule an appointment with a career advisor or peer counselor for a resume critique!
Skills
Skill Types Technical Skills Transferable Skills
Skill Sources Work experience Life experience
Transferable Skills
Example Subheadings Communication Teamwork Interpersonal Skills Creativity Leadership Flexibility/Adaptability Analytical Problem Solving Organization
Technical Skills
Example Subheadings Technology Laboratory Skills Patient Care Animal Care Agriculture
Skill Example - Communication
A person proficient in communication: Conveys ideas clearly and fluently Interprets information for others Teaches and advises Displays effective speaking skills such
as active listening, summarizing, clarifying, and checking for understanding.
Skill Example - Communication
Reflection Questions Do you have experience giving
presentations or as a debater? Do you have face-to-face customer
service or advising experience? Have you taught or tutored? Are you comfortable using technology
associated with presentations such as Powerpoint?
Skill Example - Communication
Sample Items to Include Photos of you presenting
Evaluations of your presentations
Thank you letters from groups to which you have made a presentation
Slides from Powerpoint presentations
The Interview
Prepare beforehand STAR Method Focus on three key skills Accept rejection gracefully Professional appearance