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Casual Articles - Why Well Produced Career Portfolios Are Replacing CVs
Within past years modern electronic communication has created extensive business opportunities for freelance translators. They are able to reach clients from all over the world and perform their jobs at their own convenience. It appears to be a dream profession, but yet so many translators report that it’s challenging to keep their previous clients, and that the number of clients they served has diminished. One would like to know why this takes place.First of all, one need to be aware that nowadays there is a great competition on the market, and clients ar
Differences between a Portfolio and a Resume
While a resume presents a summary of a job seekers qualifications, experience and special attainments etc, it doesn't necessarily contain verifiable evidence. This verifiability of evidence has b
We may see some interesting type lawsuits and new case law develop in the very near future as Ford Motor Company’s stock drops. Why you ask? Well it appears Ford Motor Company is going to go private, but in doing so some might say that it is purposefully finding things to do in order to lower its stock price prior to going private. Will those shareholders who have lost money due to the fast stock price drop sue? Will some lawyer try to file that class-action case against Ford Motor Company?This will be an interesting class-action lawsuit in that they are d
The original portfolio used by artists looking for work was simply a collection of works demonstrative of the artists style and ability. Because their works varied in size and shape, portfolios came in all sizes and shapes. Fashion designers would lug a box of their clothing and accessory designs from interview to interview hoping for the big break. Potential employers or commission agents could view the art or garments and decide if applicants were likely to be able to paint or design what they had in mind. In more recent days, people such as architects, whose work has a personal dimension, carried rolls of drawings and photographs to interviews.
Now others have realised the potential of portfolios and jumped onto the bandwagon, but with electronic and physical portfolios.
A portfolio is, according to a dictionary, "A portable case for holding material, such as loose papers, photographs, or drawings. The materials collected in such a case, especially when representative of a person's work: a photographer's portfolio; an artist's portfolio of drawings."
A reworked definition could perhaps refer to a portfolio as, "a collection of evidence, nicely presented, that job applicants show prospective employers to help present their case." It might also be an online or electronic portfolio. But whatever we call it, it differs from a Curriculum Vitae or Resume.
Differences between a Portfolio and a Resume
While a resume presents a summary of a job seekers qualifications, experience and special attainments etc, it doesn't necessarily contain verifiable evidence. This verifiability of evidence has b
Job Application Letters are simply cover letters to resumes. There is no standard format for these letters, however most contain similar information. Some Job Application Letters focus on the applicant's training credentials, while others concentrate on the applicants life and work experience. In all cases, they should stay one page in length and contain as much information as possible pertinent to the desired position.Format 1.) Use the Full Block format arrangement for Job Application Letters: a. to the left margin of the letter he
Now others have realised the potential of portfolios and jumped onto the bandwagon, but with electronic and physical portfolios.
A portfolio is, according to a dictionary, "A portable case for holding material, such as loose papers, photographs, or drawings. The materials collected in such a case, especially when representative of a person's work: a photographer's portfolio; an artist's portfolio of drawings."
A reworked definition could perhaps refer to a portfolio as, "a collection of evidence, nicely presented, that job applicants show prospective employers to help present their case." It might also be an online or electronic portfolio. But whatever we call it, it differs from a Curriculum Vitae or Resume.
Differences between a Portfolio and a Resume
While a resume presents a summary of a job seekers qualifications, experience and special attainments etc, it doesn't necessarily contain verifiable evidence. This verifiability of evidence has b
Business cards are such a reliable way of reminding the public of your business and what it stands for. These cards are small and easy to carry with you wherever you go, ready to hand them to anyone you meet who could possibly benefit your business. They are very reliable advertisements and if you distribute them correctly you can reach a lot of people in your area.To make them is easy and it can be done at a very low cost. You can design them and print them at home on your home computer and printer. The main thing is to make them eye catching so that when
Now others have realised the potential of portfolios and jumped onto the bandwagon, but with electronic and physical portfolios.
A portfolio is, according to a dictionary, "A portable case for holding material, such as loose papers, photographs, or drawings. The materials collected in such a case, especially when representative of a person's work: a photographer's portfolio; an artist's portfolio of drawings."
A reworked definition could perhaps refer to a portfolio as, "a collection of evidence, nicely presented, that job applicants show prospective employers to help present their case." It might also be an online or electronic portfolio. But whatever we call it, it differs from a Curriculum Vitae or Resume.
Differences between a Portfolio and a Resume
While a resume presents a summary of a job seekers qualifications, experience and special attainments etc, it doesn't necessarily contain verifiable evidence. This verifiability of evidence has b
Jim thought he was organized. Everything was color coded, and there was a file for every project he work working on – each with sub files, research files – all neatly stored in state-of-the-art filing cabinets. So why can’t Jim find anything?One of the biggest frustration of being called “an organizing consultant” is that people assume you are always orderly (some would call it a “neatfreak!) Creative people often assume that “being organized” would cramp their style. Nothing could be further from the truth – at least in my case! Let me illustrate.<
A reworked definition could perhaps refer to a portfolio as, "a collection of evidence, nicely presented, that job applicants show prospective employers to help present their case." It might also be an online or electronic portfolio. But whatever we call it, it differs from a Curriculum Vitae or Resume.
Differences between a Portfolio and a Resume
While a resume presents a summary of a job seekers qualifications, experience and special attainments etc, it doesn't necessarily contain verifiable evidence. This verifiability of evidence has b
For the longest time you’ve been trying to come up with a booklet to promote the products and services that your company offers. You finally completed everything. You were able to gather enough information and a lot of pictures to prop up your company even more.You also want to inform your customers that you already added more products and services to better accommodate their every need. And you are certain that coming out with a booklet would be the best way to keep your most loyal customers and potential customers as well be updated with what is happenin
Differences between a Portfolio and a Resume
While a resume presents a summary of a job seekers qualifications, experience and special attainments etc, it doesn't necessarily contain verifiable evidence. This verifiability of evidence has become a challenge for HR professionals as the number of false claims to teriary qualifications and experience increase. A portfolio contains original documentation and certification from appropriate authorities and is therefore less likely to be fraudulent.
This is a great benefit both to the recruiting people and job applicants.
How is a Career Portfolio presented?
If you load a search engine and type "career portfolio" into the search field and press enter, you'll find dozens of online portfolios. These are excellent tools for such people as photographers, graphic designers and others whose work is highly visual and capable of being displayed cost effectively and efficiently.
I tell my clients to place their original documentation in a binder containing plastic envelopes with heading pages dividing each topic eg,
- Cover Page (with name and career goals)
- Table of Contents (if it's large)
- Personal Details
- Qualifications
- Experience
- Awards
- Referees
All the original documents are placed behind the relevant heading in reverse chronological order. When presenting it to a potential employee, take only those items that are relevant from the plastic envelopes, have them photocopied and reassemble the portfolio with original cover and topic pages and duplicate evid
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