Career Portfolio Assignment
This exercise is for students who choose not to participate in the CRED Practice Interview. The amount of time and effort are
comparable to preparing for the CRED Practice Interview. You will earn the same amount of credit for completing this assignment.
Suggested Readings:
How to Make an Impressive Career Portfolio? Your One-step Guide with Examples
https://blog.uxfol.io/career-portfolio/
Career planning: Why You Should Build a “Career Portfolio” (Not a “Career Path”)
https://hbr.org/2021/10/why-you-should-build-a-career-portfolio-not-a-career-path
13 things you need to include in your career portfolio
https://www.reputationdefender.com/blog/job-seekers/13-things-you-need-to-include-in-your-career-portfolio
PART I (10 Points)
What is a Career Portfolio? After reading the suggested articles, provide a definition of a career portfolio. List the main parts of a
career portfolio. Describe how a career portfolio differs from a resume.
ANSWER:
Career Portfolio Definition: _______________________________________________________
Main Parts of a Career Portfolio: ___________________________________________________
Difference between Career Portfolio and Resume: ____________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
PART II (90 Points)
Read article published by Jennifer Bridges titled 13 Things to Include in Your Career Portfolio. The following is a link to the
article: https://www.reputationdefender.com/blog/job-seekers/13-things-you-need-to-include-in-your-career-portfolio
Create a career portfolio containing the items listed below. Once you complete the portfolio, save it as a pdf file and
upload the document on Canvas.
1. Career summary
2. Philosophy statement
3. Short bio
4. Resume
5. Skills and abilities
6. Accomplishments
7. Work samples
8. Honors
9. Transcripts
10. Professional dev
11. Military records
12. Volunteering
13. References
Grading Rubric (100 Points)
Part I: 10 Points
• Defined Career Portfolio (3 points)
• Listed the main parts of a Career Portfolio (4 points)
• Discussed the difference between Career Portfolio and Resume (3 points)
PART II: 90 Points
1. Career Summary (10 points)
• Used 5 – 7 sentences or bullet points
• Included numbers and/or percentages
• Provided specific examples the demonstrate qualifications for a job
• Used persuasive sentences to convince reader to read more about the contents of your portfolio
2. Philosophy Statement (10 points)
• Paragraph 1 (4 or more sentences) INTRODUCTION: Described core beliefs and why chose profession and/or career path
• Paragraph 2 (4 or more sentences) BODY: Detailed work values
• Paragraph 3 (4 or more sentences) CONCLUSION: Summarized values and details from the body paragraph.
3. Short Bio (10 points)
• Described current achievements
• Provided examples of achievements
• Provided contact information
4. Resume (10 points)
• Easy to read typeface
• Consistent Line Spacing
• One page
• Reviewed by a UNT Dallas Career Services staff member (please provide documentation)
5. Marketable Skills and Ability (8 points)
• Listed at least 5 skills and how they are used.
6. Professional Accomplishments (6 points)
• Listed accomplishments by Categories
7. Work Samples (6 points)
• Provided at least two work samples
8. Awards and Honors (6 points)
• Listed awards and impact of achievement
9. Transcripts, degrees, licenses and certifications (6 points)
• For the purposes of this assignment, you can use an unofficial copy of your transcripts
• If you are planning on obtaining a license or certification, you can insert a “pretend copy” (make sure you specify is not a
real certification by writing the word “sample”).
10. Professional Development (6 points)
• Listed at least two activities (membership in professional associations, workshops attended, conferences, etc.)
11. Volunteering/Community Service (6 points)
• Described how activities are related to career
12. References/Testimonials (6 points)
• Listed at least two

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