Career Portfolio Summary

Which of the following most accurately describes the purpose of a career portfolio?

• It lists experiences and accomplishments in a format allowing for easy comparison

• It provides a way for inexperienced youth to build confidence and obtain knowledge about career fields

• It is a common courtesy serving as an introduction

• It communicates abilities, strengths and accomplishments, providing an in-depth understanding of one’s personality and creativity

Items in a portfolio are known as which of the following?

• Articles

• Segments

• Artifacts

• Ingredients

The presentation does NOT recommend getting a letter of recommendation from which of the following?

• A coach

• An uncle

• A teacher

• An employer

Which of the following is an example of an item which should NOT go into a career portfolio?

• A picture of you serving food at the local homeless shelter

• A handwritten note from a teacher praising your contribution to a student organization event

• A picture of you and your friends at a prom after-party

• . A certificate documenting your successful completion of a first aid and CPR course

Which of the following is NOT a question you should ask when reflecting on items you will use in your portfolio?

• Is this item something I would brag about to my friends?

• How does this item illustrate my talents and abilities?

• What does this item say about me?

• Would a reviewer find this item remarkable and significant?

April organized her career portfolio according to the order in which events occurred. This is known as which of the following?

• Chronological arrangement

• Topical arrangement

• Functional arrangement

• Timely arrangement

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using high-quality color photocopies rather than original documents?

• It allows you to resize items to fit standard-sized pages

• It enhances the credibility of the portfolio

• It provides the opportunity to create collages

• It prevents original items from getting lost

Notes which provide detail, explanation and/or context are known as which of the following?

• Articles

• Transcripts

• Headings

• Annotations

Which of the following accurately describes Valerie Brown’s advice concerning the design of a career portfolio?

• Use a template and make slight adjustments according to your needs and preferences

• Include as many colors and graphics as possible to make it unique

• Start by designing your business card and make the portfolio reflect its style

• Include a maximum of three colors so the portfolio is focused and consistent

Which of the following is true about digital portfolios?

• They require the ability to write computer code

• They allow you to showcase computer and technical skills

• They do not require as much effort as traditional portfolios

• They are used only by people in information technology fields