Career Portfolio Support Documents

Supporting the claim you are the right person for the position takes more than words.Interviewers
are seeking material focusing on what candidates can actually do, not wishful thinking or what they
may be able to do given additional training. With this in mind, what constitutes support? As you
think about items for inclusion, imagine what the employer needs to know in order to feel confident
you are a good hire. You need to showcase your education and work experience by displaying work
corresponding to your claim.

Portfolios are intended to build a foundation and clarity in the decision-making process.By defini-
tion, data triangulation reveals more than what could be discovered in a single page resume or
cover letter. When the interviewer turns to the last page of your portfolio, make sure he or she real-
izes your character, involvement, and dedication to,goal attainment.

Placement order depends on your particular attributes as well as industry expectation.Do not panic
if you have a limited amount of support material; concentrate on educational projects and transfer-
rable skills developed indirectly throughout your career.