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Making it Count! Get Organized With A Career Portfolio hen you are sitting across from a potential
Wemployer and they are asking you detailed Workforce
Job interviews are easier when you have the A career portfolio is a collection of your work, questions about yourself and why they should Job Skills
skills wanted by the employer. Try to find a job organized to highlight your unique skills and hire you, it’s normal to be a little anxious. No. 5
that challenges you to grow in your career. abilities. A hard copy career portfolio is a binder Employers are looking for a person who can
containing samples of: handle themselves as a professional, and
This is your interview too. How do you feel
about the company as you go through documents you’ve created on the job you want to show them that you are the right
the interview? Trust your instincts. If you photos of yourself in action with teams and person for the job. Being prepared for your
don’t feel good about the job or the people, groups interview will help you feel more confident.
chances are it’s not the right job for you. Remember, you are there to solve a problem for the employer. Being able to
pictures or flyers that show your community talk about your skills and how you can fit into their company will help you
volunteer service
Phone Interviews stand out as someone they would like to hire.
classroom projects that demonstrate work
More companies are saving money and time when skills If you filled out your job application online and have been called in for
hiring by doing phone interviews. Be ready for a an interview, you will have a set time for your appointment. Always be
phone interview by having the following things at awards, certificates and degrees earned prepared for a possible interview when you go into a business to fill out a job
hand: ©2017 Learnovation®, LLC application. Being prepared is the key to a good interview.
anything else that shows your skills in an
a copy of your résumé area related to the job you want. Job Interviews
your answers to common interview questions Career portfolios can be a great way to show
a list of your top skills For Evaluation Only The Employer’s View What Should I Wear?
examples of your skills in an interview. Find out
a list of your achievements related to this job more about career portfolios in the Study Skills Always dress better than the
your research on the company and job Series: #10- The Career Portfolio Starter. job requires. Take a look at how
pen and paper to take notes. What does an employer look for employees at the company dress,
during a job interview?
and follow that lead.
Find a quiet place to take your call, without 8 The skills needed to do the job
background noise and distractions. You can use Men: Wear a suit and tie, or a
your speaker phone if the quality is clear. Other- 8 Good communication skills collared shirt and tie with dress
wise, use a good headset to make it easier to take 8 A good work ethic and reliability pants to a professional interview.
notes.
8 An attitude that says you want to Women: Wear a nice dress, or
do this job
blouse with dress pants.
Learnovation, LLC’s mission is to empower people 8 Additional skills that would be
to manage their own careers. We believe in a an advantage (speaking another Always make sure your clothes
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people. Your clothes are part of your
8 Someone who can be easily
trained. presentation, so look your best.
