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A job search portfolio is a tool that gives potential employers a
“snapshot” of who you are — your education, talents, attitudes,
accomplishments, activities, experience, skills and abilities. You can
use the portfolio in job interviews to showcase a point, to illustrate
the depth of your skills and experience, or to get a second
interview.
Portfolios should be kept in a professional-looking, three-ring
binder. Include a table of contents and use some kind of system,
such as tabs or dividers, to separate the various parts. To hold
materials, use non-glare plastic sheet protectors.
Be sure to take it with you to interviews and use it as a tool to get job
offers. Once you accept a job offer, keep your portfolio current.
CONTENTS OF A JOB SEARCH PORTFOLIO
9 Résumé 9 Design samples
9 Transcript(s) 9 Photography
9 Student involvement transcript 9 Presentations
9 Degrees, licenses, certifications 9 CD-ROMS, videos (produced or appeared in)
9 Awards, honors, scholarships, grants
9 Brochures, flyers, publication materials
9 Area of academic emphasis 9 Events planning, programming
9 Research, publications, reports 9 Workshops, seminars, conference certificates
9 Evidence of language , spoken or written
9 List of references
9 Special events and projects 9 Evidence of community involvement
9 Examples of recruiting (papers, articles,
proposals)
9 Letters of recommendation, testimonials
9 Letters of commendation/appreciation for
excellent work or service
9 Organization membership, committee
involvement
Career Services Center (209) 667-3661
Student Affairs www.csustan.edu/career
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR EDUCATION MAJORS
• Job-seeking documents:
* Student teaching evaluations
* Teacher tests scores
* Licensure papers and other educational certificates
• Professional Statements:
* Philosophy statement—summarizing your beliefs as an educator
* Personal statement—describing reasons and motivations for choosing the teaching profession
* Goals statement—list immediate and future goals you want to achieve as a teacher and citizen
• Evidence of:
* Writing skills
* Creativity
* Organization
* Curriculum integration
* Teamwork
* Innovation
* Leadership
* Initiative
* Technology
• Examples of:
* Unit or lesson plans
* Planning materials
* Teaching style and strategies
* Student work/accomplishments
* Assessment instruments
* Teacher journal
