Title: Prepare a professional portfolio.
Course: Early Childhood, Education, and Services II (19153-II) > Section: Pursuing a Career in Early Childhood Education and Services

Preparation may include

- ensuring that the portfolio is rated acceptable according to Council for Professional Recognition Childhood Development Associate (CDA) portfolio standards for:
  - education
  - family questionnaire
  - content competency statements
  - artifacts
  - personal philosophy statement
  - completeness,
  - conciseness
  - clarity
  - consideration of the reader
- a résumé, cover letter, list of references, and additional professional development certificates.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What factors influence self-presentation in a résumé?
- 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?

Management

- What models are available to job seekers wishing to develop an effective professional portfolio?