This was the presentation used by my classmate.

1. Employability Skills
Portfolio

2. Introduction
What is an Employability Skills
Portfolio?
An Employability Skills Portfolio is a carefully
organized selection of documents called
evidence that highlight:
 your skills
 abilities
 knowledge
 talents

3. reflect sell yourself
to employers
Why should I develop a portfolio?
have up-to-
date info
available for
applications
identify the
fields you are
suited for
Identify areas
to improve

4. Why should I have a portfolio and not
just a resume?
• A resume states what you can do.
• A portfolio demonstrates what you can do. It’s a
presentation of evidence of your skills.

5. Instructions for completion
To complete your portfolio, you will need a three ring binder or duo tang.
 Your portfolio must include:
• The completed checklist as the front page of your
portfolio. DO NOT make your own cover page. Ensure
your name is clearly PRINTED on this page.
 The following sections separated by dividers
 Section I: Personal Profile
 Section II: Employability Skills
 Section III: Reflection

6. What you need to do:
 Section 1: Personal Profile
 Tell Us About Yourself
 Career Plan
 Current Resume

7. Section 1
Personal Profile
Capture “who you are” through the use of photographs, art,
creative writing or whatever you choose. If you make a
collage, you must also include a short paragraph
explaining how this collage represents you.
1. Tell us about yourself

8. 3. Current Resume
Include a current (error free) resume.
www.careercruising.com
Username: Burnaby
Password: North
2. Career Plan
You have already used Career Cruising (for your Graduation Transition Plan) to explore
careers that interest you.
In your own words briefly (100-150 words) describe your career
plans. Without mentioning money, describe the aspects of this
job or career that you think you would enjoy.

9. Section 2
Employability Skills
Employability Skills
-These are personal skills, behaviours and
attitudes seen as essential for success both
personally and in the world of work.
You must be able to identify the skills that make
you unique and employable.

10. What are the 3 types of
Employability Skills?
1. Fundamental
 Communication, Manage Information, Use Numbers, Think
and Solve Problems
2. Personal Management
 Positive Attitudes & Behaviors, Be Responsible, Be
Adaptable, Learn Continuously, Work Safely
3. Teamwork Skills
 Work with Others, Participate in Projects and Tasks

11. Everything
you do
contributes to
your skills
bank
YOUR
EMPLOYABILITY
SKILLS COME
FROM YOUR:
SCHOOL
HOME
COMMUNITY
WORK

12. Example of a Fundamental
Skill
Document Description:
This is a picture of me participating
in a chemistry lab.
Skills Identified:
In this lab, I had to measure the chemical ingredients, slowly
increase the heat and record the findings. Then I had to
measure the residue. This demonstrates my ability to
manage information, use numbers, and think and
solve
problems.

13. Example of a Personal
Management Skill
Document Description:
I work part-time at Metrotown Mall as a cashier. I have included
a pay stub from my job.
Skills Identified: Personal Management Skills:
I deal with the public in my job and have to be very patient. I
must be very calm and sometimes have to deal with upset
customers. I have a lot of responsibility as a cashier. I have
to give the correct change, and balance every shift. I have to be
trust worthy and dependable.

14. Example of a Teamwork
Skill
Document Description:
Photo of me playing defense for the Girls Burnaby Metro Soccer
Team, 2009-10 season.
Skills Identified:
As a soccer player you must work well with others. If I am
not focused and do not practice, I let the team down.

15. Section 3 –Reflection
Reflection – divide this into 3 subheadings:
• Fundamental Skills
• Personal Management Skills
• Teamwork Skills
Under each subheading indicate both your strengths AND
weaknesses.
For the weaknesses, clearly indicate how you plan to improve
them (use specific examples, not wishy-washy language)

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