The Career Portfolio: A Practical Job Search Tool
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| Title: | The Career Portfolio: A Practical Job Search Tool |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Woodbury, Denise, Addams, Lon, Neal, William |
| Source: | Journal of College Teaching & Learning. Jul-Aug 2009 6(4):7-14. |
| Availability: | Clute Institute. P.O. Box 620760, Littleton, CO 80162. Tel: 303-904-4750; Fax: 303-978-0413; e-mail: Staff@CluteInstitute.com; Web site: http://www.cluteinstitute.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
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| Page Count: | 8 |
| Publication Date: | 2009 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Higher Education |
| Descriptors: | Portfolios (Background Materials), Job Applicants, Career Development, Job Application, Resumes (Personal), Performance Based Assessment, Employment Qualifications, Experience, Search Strategies, College Students, College Graduates |
| ISSN: | 1544-0389 |
| Abstract: | While resumes and interviews are a part of the typical process of obtaining a job, they are not the only tools that can be used. A career portfolio is a more complete tool. In the portfolio, the applicant includes a resume but adds evidence of abilities, knowledge, skills, and potential. These documents build credibility. A student who is graduating and seeking an entry-level position would likely include documents produced during academic coursework. Across a career, such documents would be replaced with projects completed on the job and with the permission of the employer. It can assist the individual demonstrate qualifications in a performance evaluation or for promotion. Thus, the career portfolio can be useful in obtaining an internship or entry-level position and throughout a career's progression. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 11 |
| Entry Date: | 2010 |
| Access URL: | https://cluteinstitute-onlinejournals.com/archives/journals.cfm?Journal=Journal%20of%20College%20Teaching%20%26%20Learning |
| Accession Number: | EJ888530 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | While resumes and interviews are a part of the typical process of obtaining a job, they are not the only tools that can be used. A career portfolio is a more complete tool. In the portfolio, the applicant includes a resume but adds evidence of abilities, knowledge, skills, and potential. These documents build credibility. A student who is graduating and seeking an entry-level position would likely include documents produced during academic coursework. Across a career, such documents would be replaced with projects completed on the job and with the permission of the employer. It can assist the individual demonstrate qualifications in a performance evaluation or for promotion. Thus, the career portfolio can be useful in obtaining an internship or entry-level position and throughout a career's progression. |
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| ISSN: | 1544-0389 |
