PSW 206 Portfolio Week 3

What is a Portfolio?

=A way to keep track of professional goals and accomplishments_,competence and skills =Documents that highlight/support your achievements, qualifications & skills =DEMONSTRATE organizational skills ORGANIZED in a briefcase/binder format =Pages can be easily added or removed

What is a Portfolio?

=a portable collection of documents =A marketing tool =Assists you in presenting your achievements when attending an interview =A refelction of you as a professional =Used in addition to your resume =Proof of performance on the job or in class

What is a Philosophy Statement?

A philosophy statement expresses your values and explains how you would demonstrate those values professionally It helps potential employers get to know you and decide whether you would or would not be a good "fit" for the job

Web Portfolios

A web portfolio has many advantages: It is permanently available at all times and all over the world for employers to view You can update it regularly Shows your computer skills - esp. high quality, organized

Professional Portfolio(Traditional/Physical)

Can include anything portable Keep in mind - you are not restricted to things that can fit INSIDE the portfolio What if an item is too large to bring to the interview?

Other Types of Portfolios

DVDs - not recommended Blogs Instagram Showreels

A Portfolio Will...

Demonstrate Present Describe Highlight Illustrate Summarize You as a professional

Portfolio - Not a Resume

Do not confuse a portfolio with a resume Resume: A piece of paper that shows the employer a SUMMARY of education, experiences, references, and certifications Portfolio: A collection of supporting documentation of the information in the resume and more...

Portfolio is a Collection of:

Documents Progress Reports Contributions/Efforts Achievements

Evaluation Portfolio:

Documents your skills and accomplishment Used as part of a performance evaluation in annual reviews Evaluation of recommendations for promotion, tenure decisions, awards, and grants etc.

Creating and Electronic Portfolio

Electronic Portfolio Samples available on the Internet: eduserv.edu.yorku.ca durak.org/kathy/portfolio www.kzoo.edu/pfolio

Reasons to Create a Portfolio

Employment Professional Development Evaluation

What is a Philosophy Statement?

Everyone has a philosophy - whether they take the time to think about it or not - it is your values that is important to you. It is your personal "motto" It combines your ethical beliefs and/or goals in life expressed in a short or long version

Questions to Ask Yourself

How do I focus on my growth as a support worker/learner? What are my strengths as a support worker? What learning ________________ have I ______________________for myself? How will my portfolio demonstrate my commitment to ongoing learning? What timeline will be reflected in my portfolio? What are the most important components to include?

Examples of Short Philosophy Statements

I take control my own destiny Take time to smell the roses A rolling stone will collect no moss Do unto others as you would do to yourself Always do the right thing even if it's the harder thing to do Don't judge a book by its cover

What is a Philosophy Statement?

IMPORTANT - You need to give a great deal of thought into this statement! -There is no standard length. Your Philosophy Statement may be one or two sentences or One to two pages

Do Not Be Disappointed If:

IMPORTANT to REMEMBER: Even if you do not get the opportunity to present your portfolio to the employer, the process of organizing and rehearsing your abilities/experiences will help you prepare for interviews and other activities necessary for your job search.

Why Create a Portfolio?

Market your capabilities in job interviews Negotiate promotions and raises Apply for bonuses, scholarships, or grants Document quality and quantity of your professional development Demonstrate prior work/learning experiences for educational credit

How to Create a Portfolio

Nothing impresses more than a beautifully presented portfolio at an interview Go for QUALITY not QUANTITY Make sure the portfolio is carefully laid out and in the correct order Put your portfolio on a web site

Portfolio Contents

Plastic sheets protectors Dividers Keep a photocopy behind each original document Create a cover page Table of contents Statement of Ownership/Originality and Confidentiality Personal profile Cover Letter and Resume Reference Page Job Posting Education Transcripts Goals Letters of Recommendation Awards Memberships Special Training Driver's Abstract Work Samples Volunteer Involvement Academic plan Thank you notes Computer Disc Work Ethic/Philosophy Statement Practicum/Clinical Work Placement Evaluations

Regardless of the Type of Portfolio

Present your experiences/accomplishments in a POSITIVE LIGHT Provide evidence to validate the achievements you claim AVOID both Self doubt and Unrealistic aspirations Explain your strategies for improvement

Employment Portfolio:

Showcases your qualities and strength to a potential employer Markets you as a professional Allows you to include items to match the requirements of a particular job

How to Create a Portfolio

Step #1 - Self Assessment Step #2 - Decide what to include Step #3 - _Design and Arrange Step #4 - Review your portfolio

Very Important!

These personal records need to be Safe & Secure at all times to Prevent Identity Theft

Example - Statement of Ownership

This profile contains personal, private, and confidential information with supporting documents which have been earned, created, written, and designed by me. None of the documents within shall be photocopied or duplicated without expressed permission. I certify that all information in this portfolio is true and complete. -Sophia Parks

Organizing a Portfolio

Your philosophy about nursing and learning should be the central theme when organizing your portfolio. Decide what you want to accomplish with your portfolio. Use these questions to help you begin to think about how you will organize your portfolio.

Professional Development Portfolio:

incorporates growth experiences from all stages of your career helps you develop or maintain an action plan for professional growth gives you a frame of reference for ongoing self review and reflection