Week 5 Discussion Board Original
Discussion
Week 5 Discussion Board Original Discussion
To be honest, I have never had an interest in creating a
professional portfolio before reviewing this material. I thought this
was something only actors and models did to showcase their
headshots. I had never heard of a Curriculum Vitae. I had a fancy
resume with my information types on it, I had even gone as far as
had it printed on the extensive paper. Without having completed a
portfolio, I understand why I was not selected for some positions I
applied for.
I believe I first need to start with writing my Curriculum Vitae, as it
states on the Walden Writing Centers Guide, curtail your
Curriculum Vitae guide to the position you are applying for. This
would go for your entire portfolio. I think the mean of it stays the
same, but some minor adjustments to fit the position would be
needed, highlight academic and accomplishments that relate to
that area vs. another. Updated your resume is critical, including
writing a specific job-related summary, I do not currently have an
overview of my resume. Reviewing the articles on Professional
Portfolios, my understanding is they are to display your
progression and accomplishments along with your advancements
and career path. It is to be a paper interview. I believe you have a
few options to include academic activities and achievements. A
person can list them in the Curriculum Vitae, which seems straigh

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