Title: Prepare a portfolio.
Course: Introduction to Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation (16001-18) > Section: Exploring Career Skills for the Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Industries

Preparation could include

- evaluating the kind of portfolio needed
- selecting a format for sharing the portfolio (e.g., hard copy, electronic)
- student competency records and results of career exploration activities to inform a personal vision statement
- cover letter and résumé
- letters of recommendation
- collection of exemplary classroom work, certificates, and awards
- records of participation in school- or community-related activities
- industry credential certificates or licenses
- summaries of relevant work-based learning experiences (e.g., job shadowing, service learning, internship)
- examples of skills (e.g., photos of finished projects).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What is important to include in your portfolio?
- What criteria should be used to evaluate a professional portfolio?

Communication

- What are the most important points to communicate through a résumé and cover letter?
- How are electronic résumés different from printed résumés? When might one need each type?

Leadership

- How can a job seeker adjust the professional portfolio to pursue a specific job opportunity?
- Whom should you ask to provide letters of recommendation?

Management

- What models are available to job seekers wishing to develop an effective professional portfolio?
- What are the similarities and differences between electronic and paper portfolios, and when should a job applicant use one or the other?

Teacher Resources:

- FCCLA Career Investigations STAR Event Guidelines and Rubric (available in the FCCLA portal)
- FCCLA Job Interview STAR Event Guidelines and Rubric (available in the FCCLA portal)