outside the box job searching - e-folio
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E-folio
“The important thing isn'twhere you are,
but where you're going.”
… in order to know where you are going,
you need to know where you came from…
What do you have to offer? Accomplishments, traits, experience,
knowledge & skills
An electronic portfolio is…a visual representation of
those things!
WAIT! Before we Jump in….
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PERHAPS A BETTER QUESTION…
It’s all a
bout choices…
Why a career portfolio? It enables you to link your qualifications with
the needs of an employer or industry They get you into the habit of documenting
your accomplishments and help chart professional growth
You will be far better prepared to talk about yourself during an interview or a performance review
Provides evidence Helps you get a job offer
They work! Job seekers who used portfolios reported
receiving more job offers with starting salaries typically 30 percent higher than those who did not
Survey conducted by a university career services with 100 school districts reported that the use of a career portfolio "significantly" influenced the hiring of 75 percent of those who used portfolios
Why an electronic portfolio? It enables you to get more information to the
employer prior to an interview You are easily “searchable” You create impressions from the start – positive
ones! Tech Savvy Organized Creative
Allows for more creativity to shine through Another avenue to market yourself You have something to “reference” during your
interview Easy to update It’s free!
More about what an E-folio is…
A sophisticated online career scrapbook
Living showcase of your education, career and personal achievements
Let’s check it out again…
Let’s
Your electronic portfolio is…
A reflection… …of YOU!
Welcome/Home Employment History
Resume Education
Contact Info
The sky is the limit!
Philosophy Skills Certifications/Licenses References Presentations Honors & Awards
Professional memberships Internships Work samples Volunteer Activities Letters of recommendation Quotes/Photos
Share the link love!– Cover Letter– Resume– Linkedin– Facebook– Business Card
How do I use it?
Cover Letter
Resume
Are you ready?!
Decide what you want to say… Complete a traditional portfolio first Purchase a flash drive and… Create a folder with…
– Files– Pictures– Wording
Where do I start?
www.efoliomn.com
