A career portfolio can be an effective tool for students at all levels. Portfolios are used by:

• College students looking for their first jobs
• High school students trying to get into their preferred university
• Grade school students documenting work towards awards, achievement, or community service
• Even pre-schools are using portfolios to help track and document children’s development during their early years.

If you're in College, use your career portfolio to:

• Enhance your résumé
• Apply for internships
• Find your first job

Be sure to:

• Track diplomas
• Show GPA
• List extracurricular activities
• Show your professional memberships
• Get letters of recommendation from teachers
• Document your community service hours and earn scholarships!

If you're in High School, use your career portfolio to:

• Aid in choosing appropriate electives
• Develop your résumé
• Apply for scholarships
• Make the cut at your preferred college or university

Be sure to:

• Track your grades
• Track community service projects
• Show skills you have learned from hobbies