Portfolio Development

Which of the following did Stuart Williams say is the most beneficial thing about having a portfolio?

• A. It will help you get to know yourself

• B. It will allow you to get a job

• C. It will teach you how to put together a cohesive project

• D. It will allow you to remember your achievements

How is a career portfolio different than a résumé?

• A. A portfolio has less information than a résumé

• B. A résumé has less information than a portfolio

• C. A portfolio tells what you have done while a résumé shows what you have done

• D. A portfolio shows what you have done while a résumé tells what you have done

Which of the following accurately describes a professional philosophy?

• A. A statement summarizing goals which guide and give purpose

• B. An official, authorized document stating classes and courses taken and completed

• C. A statement expressing beliefs, attitude and/or values regarding work and work relationships

• D. A letter in which the writer describes the qualities, characteristics and abilities of a person being recommended

Which type of artifacts are often viewed as more credible than other types due to their official nature?

• A. Professional philosophy and mission statement

• B. Transcripts, degrees, licenses and certifications.

• C. Testimonials and letters of recommendation

• D. Work samples

5. Which of the following accurately describes testimonials?

• A. Unsolicited compliments or statements of praise

• B. Official authorized documents stating classes and courses taken and completed

• C. Privately owned materials

• D. Notes providing detail, explanation and/or context

Which of the following is NOT a suggested way of arranging artifacts in a portfolio?

• A. Chronologically

• B. By type of artifact

• C. By quality of artifact

• D. By topic

Why might you want duplicates of some artifacts?

• A. So the portfolio looks more impressive at a glance

• B. So items can be found more easily when flipping through the portfolio

• C. So multiple interviewers can view the items simultaneously

• D. So the extra copies can be left with an interviewer if requested

Which of the following is the key to designing your portfolio?

• A. It should look exactly like everyone else’s

• B. It should reflect who you are and the position you are trying to obtain

• C. It should include as many colors, graphics and patterns as possible

• D. It should be dictated by your school colors and mascot

Annotations should do which of the following?

• A. Provide context and include basic details

• B. Embellish and magnify the artifact’s significance

• C. Explain your emotional connection to the artifact

• D. Include how the experience affected and changed you

Jamal is applying for a job 100 miles away and wants the hiring manager to be able to view his portfolio. Which of the following is the suggested way to accomplish this?

• A. He should mail his portfolio through FedEx®

• B. He should create a video of himself giving a “tour” of the portfolio

• C. He should fax it to the company page by page

• D. He should create a digital portfolio