CAPSTONE PORTFOLIO

Lesson Objectives/PORTFOLIO

Additional Benchmarks:

• Students will employ strategies to achieve future career goals and know where and how to obtain information about the world of work and post-secondary training/education.
• Students will understand the relationship of academics to the world of work and to life at home and in the community.
• Interpret verbal & nonverbal cues/behaviors that enhance communication.
• Apply active listening skills to obtain and clarify information.
• Select and employ appropriate communication concepts and strategies to enhance oral and written communication in the workplace.
• Locate, organize and reference written information from various sources.
• Identify documents that may be required when applying for a job.
• Maintain a career portfolio to document knowledge, skills, & experience.
• Write an appropriate resume.
• Conduct a job search and complete a job application form correctly.
• Demonstrate competence in job interview techniques.
• Examine levels of education, credentialing requirements including licensure & certification, employment opportunities, workplace environments and career growth potential.
• Identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors needed to be employable. 
• Compare careers within the health science career pathways

Develop personal career plan that includes goals, objectives, and strategies.

WHEN CREATING YOUR PORTFOLIO, REFLECT ON THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

1. What is a career portfolio? 

2.  How does a portfolio benefit students?•

3.  How can a portfolio be presented and stored?

4.  What does a portfolio tell employers?  

5.  Is it required of all students?

Home Learning:   TO PROVIDE YOU WITH STRUCTURE AND GUIDANCE, BEGIN BY DOWNLOADING THE PORTFOLIO CHECKLIST AND PLACE AS THE FRONT PAGE OF YOUR PORTFOLIO BINDER  

           

Access the AMS website and develop the :

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Asking for a recommendation letter
4. Thank you for the interview letter
5. Acceptance letter
6. Letter of resignation

Other than the 6 documents previously mentioned, what additional documents and artifacts can be placed in the portfolio?

1. Awards                                                            5. Community Service Essay

2. Skills Index           

3. Job application

4. Autobiographical essay

EXAMPLES OF THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS ARE ON THE RIGHT COLUMN FOR YOUR REVIEW UNDER CAPSTONE PORTFOLIO. THESE DOCUMENTS CAN BE DOWNLOADED AND CHANGED TO FIT YOUR PROFESSIONAL NEEDS.