Employability SkillsPortfolio

IntroductionWhat is an Employability Skills Portfolio?

An Employability Skills Portfolio is a carefully organized selection of documents called evidence that highlight:

your skills abilities knowledge talents

reflect sell yourself to employers

Why should I develop a portfolio?

have up-to-date info

available for applications

identify the fields you are

suited for

Identify areas to improve

Why should I have a portfolio and not just a resume?

• A resume states what you can do.

• A portfolio demonstrates what you can do. It’s a presentation of evidence of your skills.

Instructions for completionTo complete your portfolio, you will need a three ring binder or duo tang.

Your portfolio must include: The completed checklist as the front page of your

portfolio. DO NOT make your own cover page. Ensure your name is clearly PRINTED on this page. 

The following sections separated by dividers Section I: Personal Profile Section II: Employability Skills Section III: Reflection

What you need to do:

Section 1: Personal Profile Tell Us About Yourself Career Plan Current Resume

Section 1 Personal Profile

Capture “who you are” through the use of photographs, art, creative writing or whatever you choose. If you make a collage, you must also include a short paragraph explaining how this collage represents you.

1. Tell us about yourself

 

3. Current Resume Include a current (error free) resume.   

www.careercruising.comUsername: BurnabyPassword: North

2. Career Plan You have already used Career Cruising (for your Graduation Transition Plan) to explore careers that interest you.

In your own words briefly (100-150 words) describe your career plans. Without mentioning money, describe the aspects of this job or career that you think you would enjoy.

Section 2 Employability Skills

Employability Skills

-These are personal skills, behaviours and attitudes seen as essential for success both personally and in the world of work.

You must be able to identify the skills that make you unique and employable.

What are the 3 types of Employability Skills?

1. Fundamental Communication, Manage Information, Use Numbers,

Think and Solve Problems

2. Personal Management Positive Attitudes & Behaviors, Be Responsible, Be

Adaptable, Learn Continuously, Work Safely

3. Teamwork Skills Work with Others, Participate in Projects and Tasks

Everything you do

contributes to your skills

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YOUR EMPLOYABILITY

SKILLS COME FROM YOUR:

SCHOOL

HOME

COMMUNITY

WORK

Example of a Fundamental Skill

Document Description:This is a picture of me participating in a chemistry lab.

Skills Identified:In this lab, I had to measure the chemical ingredients, slowlyincrease the heat and record the findings. Then I had tomeasure the residue. This demonstrates my ability tomanage information, use numbers, and think and

solveproblems.

Example of a Personal Management Skill

Document Description: I work part-time at Metrotown Mall as a cashier. I have

included a pay stub from my job.Skills Identified: Personal Management Skills:I deal with the public in my job and have to be very patient. I must be very calm and sometimes have to deal with upset customers. I have a lot of responsibility as a cashier. I have to give the correct change, and balance every shift. I have to be trust worthy and dependable.

Example of a Teamwork Skill

Document Description: Photo of me playing defense for the Girls Burnaby Metro Soccer Team, 2009-10 season.

Skills Identified: As a soccer player you must work well with others. If I am not focused and do not practice, I let the team down.

Section 3 –Reflection Reflection – divide this into 3 subheadings:• Fundamental Skills• Personal Management Skills• Teamwork Skills

Under each subheading indicate both your strengths AND weaknesses.

For the weaknesses, clearly indicate how you plan to improve them (use specific examples, not wishy-washy language)

Source:

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