How do I (student) create a Career Portfolio?

Note: Some components outside of the portfolio tabs, such as Industry Certifications, Honors & Awards, and CTSOs/Clubs, appear on the Public View of your profile.

1. Click Build Portfolio in the Quick Links

You can also access your Career Portfolio in the navigation menu on the left (Careers>Portfolio).

2. Complete the Introduction tab

The introduction tab includes information related to your personal interests, career objectives, strengths, achievements, and post-secondary plans. More information on the Introduction tab can be found here.

3. Complete the Resume tab

On this tab, you can highlight specific skills, record employment history, upload your resume, cover letter, and job application examples. More information on the Resume tab can be found in the following resources:

How do I upload a resume to my portfolio?

How do I add a cover letter to my portfolio?

How do I manage Job Applications in my portfolio?

4. Complete the Recommendations tab.

On the Recommendations tab, you can provide your counselors with relevant information to include in their recommendation letters. You can also include testimonials, reference information, and upload letters of recommendation. For more information on completing the Recommendations tab, please visit this link.

5. Create Goals

You can create S.M.A.R.T. goals with AI. For more information about creating goals, see the following resources:

How do I create a SMART goal?

How do I reflect on a SMART goal?

How do I mark a SMART goal complete?

6. Complete the Best Works tab

Use this tab to highlight your best work. To learn about creating Best Works, click here.

7. Click on Recognition

You can upload the Awards and Honors you have received to this tab. Recognition can also be added by your school.

8. Click Public View to see your Portfolio in the professional webpage format.

The URL of the Public View is your personalized link.