Prepare
Prior to beginning work on this final project, review
- Chapter 5 of the Life After College: Presenting Yourself to the Workforce textbook
- Creating a Standout Teaching Portfolio: What to IncludeLinks to an external site.
- 15 Inspiring Teaching Portfolio Examples (Plus How to Create Your Own)Links to an external site.
- Creating the Package to Market Yourself interactive. This interactive has a transcript Download transcript.
Reflect
The objective of this final project is to compile all the components of self-marketing, including your elevator pitch, personal brand statement, resumes, career accomplishments, and pertinent artifacts, into a professional ePortfolio suitable for immediate distribution.
Review and gather all self-marketing components you have created throughout the course.
Folio
Folio is the platform on which you will create your ePortfolio. It is available and is a good option because of its many features and ability to interface with various networks and platforms. These resources will help you get started in Folio:
- Folio (Digital Portfolio): This is available and shows you how to access and use Folio.
- Setting Up and Using FolioLinks to an external site.: This resource teaches how to set up and use Folio to develop and maintain an e-portfolio.
- Folio (on Portfolium Network)Links to an external site.: This is a detailed guide for designing and building an attention-grabbing portfolio in Folio.
- Folio Quick Start GuideLinks to an external site.
Organize Your ePortfolio
Follow these steps to organize your ePortfolio:
- Home Page: Create an engaging home page that includes your name, a professional photo, and a brief introduction.
- Elevator Pitch: Embed or link to your elevator pitch video or provide the written summary.
- Personal Brand Statement: Include your personal brand statement prominently.
- Resume(s): Upload your targeted resume and ensure it is easily accessible.
- Career Accomplishments: Create a section that highlights your key achievements and experiences.
- Artifacts: Organize and upload pertinent artifacts, providing context for each item and explaining its relevance.
Write
In your project,
- Integrate all required components of the ePortfolio (elevator pitch, personal brand statement, resume(s), career accomplishments, and pertinent artifacts).
- Organize the ePortfolio so that sections are clear, navigation is easy, it is professionally designed, and error-free.
- Compile quality content that is relevant, well-written, and effectively showcases your skills and experiences.