Building Your Skills Portfolio
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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