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Page 1: Developing Your Skills Portfolio. What is a Skills Portfolio? A Skills Portfolio is a collection of materials presented to demonstrate a person’s skills,

Developing Your Skills Portfolio

Page 2: Developing Your Skills Portfolio. What is a Skills Portfolio? A Skills Portfolio is a collection of materials presented to demonstrate a person’s skills,

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.

Page 3: Developing Your Skills Portfolio. What is a Skills Portfolio? A Skills Portfolio is a collection of materials presented to demonstrate a person’s skills,

Why create a Skills Portfolio?

Skill awareness

Relevance and adaptability

Record of acquisition

Interview boost

Page 4: Developing Your Skills Portfolio. What is a Skills Portfolio? A Skills Portfolio is a collection of materials presented to demonstrate a person’s skills,

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

Page 5: Developing Your Skills Portfolio. What is a Skills Portfolio? A Skills Portfolio is a collection of materials presented to demonstrate a person’s 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.

Page 6: Developing Your Skills Portfolio. What is a Skills Portfolio? A Skills Portfolio is a collection of materials presented to demonstrate a person’s skills,

Some Assembly Required

You will need: A three ring binder Awards Certificates Photos Writing Samples Evaluations, Recommendations Transcripts Creativity

Page 7: Developing Your Skills Portfolio. What is a Skills Portfolio? A Skills Portfolio is a collection of materials presented to demonstrate a person’s skills,

Some Assembly Required

Cover Page

Career Goal Statement

Resume

Skills

Page 8: Developing Your Skills Portfolio. What is a Skills Portfolio? A Skills Portfolio is a collection of materials presented to demonstrate a person’s 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

Page 9: Developing Your Skills Portfolio. What is a Skills Portfolio? A Skills Portfolio is a collection of materials presented to demonstrate a person’s skills,

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!

Page 10: Developing Your Skills Portfolio. What is a Skills Portfolio? A Skills Portfolio is a collection of materials presented to demonstrate a person’s skills,

Skills

Skill Types Technical Skills Transferable Skills

Skill Sources Work experience Life experience

Page 11: Developing Your Skills Portfolio. What is a Skills Portfolio? A Skills Portfolio is a collection of materials presented to demonstrate a person’s skills,

Transferable Skills

Example Subheadings Communication Teamwork Interpersonal Skills Creativity Leadership Flexibility/Adaptability Analytical Problem Solving Organization

Page 12: Developing Your Skills Portfolio. What is a Skills Portfolio? A Skills Portfolio is a collection of materials presented to demonstrate a person’s skills,

Technical Skills

Example Subheadings Technology Laboratory Skills Patient Care Animal Care Agriculture

Page 13: Developing Your Skills Portfolio. What is a Skills Portfolio? A Skills Portfolio is a collection of materials presented to demonstrate a person’s skills,

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.

Page 14: Developing Your Skills Portfolio. What is a Skills Portfolio? A Skills Portfolio is a collection of materials presented to demonstrate a person’s skills,

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?

Page 15: Developing Your Skills Portfolio. What is a Skills Portfolio? A Skills Portfolio is a collection of materials presented to demonstrate a person’s skills,

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

Page 16: Developing Your Skills Portfolio. What is a Skills Portfolio? A Skills Portfolio is a collection of materials presented to demonstrate a person’s skills,

The Interview

Prepare beforehand STAR Method Focus on three key skills Accept rejection gracefully Professional appearance