Creating Your Career Portfolio (At-A-Glance Guide for Students)

I decided to read this book to see what advice it offered about creating portfolios. The reviews I read said it was geared to high school and college students. I wanted to see if I could use it with young people, but I found the book is really geared to anyone seeking employment, advancing in their career, or changing careers. I wish I'd had this book in my last semester of library school, because she breaks the process into doable steps that help you focus. Advice in this book would've made assembling my e-portfolio a little less stressful. From purchasing supplies to assembling the final portfolio, she provides useful advice in simple, easy to follow steps. I found the section on the emergency portfolio very helpful if you don't have time to read the entire book, but really need to put a portfolio together in 24 hours. The supplies can be purchased in office supply stores, and product numbers and descriptions are also included. This edition also contains a CD with templates for putting together the various parts of your portfolio and a sample electronic portfolio. An excellent, simple read in creating a portfolio, but also excellent in helping you to quantify and qualify your talents and skills. Highly recommended.

I was trying to create a resume and a portfolio for a competition. This book was exactly what I needed, and I was successful in reaching my goal. Other reviewers felt that this book was more for high school kids. I am a PhD candidate at a major university. My advisor suggested this book, and I am grateful for the tip.

Finally, a book that is perfect for both professionals and students! (See also the trade version) Williams and Hall take readers through the step-by-step creative process. Complete with materials and equipment lists, this book also provides templates on disk to help those who are less experienced with technology. This books makes a wonderful instrument as a college text. Professionals and students alike will find that they are better prepared for that all-important interview just by going through the creative process. The authors take the reader through the process of developing a portfolio by leading the creator to think critically about their own philosophies, goals, and ideas. This mental exercise alone makes one better prepared to answer those "difficult" interview questions. A must have for serious professionals!