Step One: Determine your purpose. You may want to
keep a portfolio as a general documented system of achievements and professional
growth, or you may have a specific reason, such as attempting to receive credit
for prior learning experiences. Step Two: Determine criteria. The U.S. Department
of Labor's Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) identified
skills and competencies needed for success in the workplace. They apply to all
kinds of jobs in every occupational area. You may add specific criteria to this
list as they apply to your situation. Like many things in life, you will want
to think about what is most important to include in your portfolio. Personal qualities
are highlighted in the portfolio as being essential for school and job success.
Think through what you consider essential skills, competencies, and information
that you want to present to others that highlight your strengths. Step Three: Assemble your portfolio. The following
list is a general guideline for the contents of your portfolio. - COVER
- COVER LETTER
- COVER PAGE
- TITLE PAGE
- CONTENTS PAGE(S)
- INTRODUCTION
- LIST OF SIGNIFICANT LIFE EXPERIENCES
- ANALYSIS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- INVENTORY OF INTERESTS, APTITUDES, VALUES
- INVENTORY OF SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- INVENTORY OF PERSONAL QUALITIES
- DOCUMENTATION
- WORK PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS
- RESUME
- INTERVIEW PLANNING
- SAMPLES OF WORK
- SUMMARY OF TRANSCRIPTS
- CREDENTIALS, CERTIFICATES, WORKSHOPS
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- APPENDIX
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