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(Name)(Contact Information

Career Portfolio

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Statement of what job opportunity the student is looking for; something like:

I am looking for a full time job working in a bookstore or another environment with books, magazines and printed materials.

Use photo of the student.

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My experience and education…

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My skills and abilities…

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You should hire me because… Include a few bullets

on what the student would bring to the job; something like:

I am very dependable I enjoy my co-workers

and am a great team player

I like to work and consider it an important part of my life.

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Ways I am Successful on the Job Include what supports and strategies the

student will use to be successful. Include items such as:

I use the services of an job coach at no cost to my employer

I use the bus to get to and from work I have a picture based computer which helps

me to communicate and process materials

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Interesting things about me…. Include information

the student could use to answer a question about what they like to do, or “Tell me about yourself”? Items such as:

I enjoy the driving range at the golf course

I like to paint and draw I like to go camping with

my family

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Thank you… Insert a short

statement thanking them for taking the time to look at your portfolio.

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Resume

I suggest using one of the resume templates in your computer.

One page in length This can be left with the employer

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References

An additional page to your resume Can be left with the employer

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Letters of Recommendation Preferably on the letterhead of the past

employer or work experience site This does not have to be a long term site. It

can be from somewhere the student only worked or volunteered for a limited period of time.

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Training materials from:

Washington Initiative for Supported EmploymentContact:

Marsha ThrelkeldWISE100 S. King StreetSuite 260Seattle, WA 98104206-343-0881www.gowise.org