Title: Create a career portfolio.
Course: Catering/Banquet Specialization (16052-IV) > Section: Exploring Careers

Creation may be done on paper or using digital media and should include

- career plan and goals
- résumé that lists

  - job skills
  - experience
  - education
  - certifications
  - professional organization involvement
  - community service
  - awards and recognition
  - references

- documentation of work samples (e.g., photographs, descriptions)
- completed job application form, if applicable.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What is a career portfolio?
- How are portfolios used in the workplace?

Communication

- Why is it important to keep a portfolio up to date?
- Why is a portfolio never complete?

Leadership

- How can a portfolio further a person's career?
- What technology is available to create and maintain an electronic portfolio?

Management

- What skills are required to develop a professional portfolio?
- What professional resources are available to help develop a portfolio?