Title: Create a career portfolio.
Course: Baking and Pastry Specialization (16052-III) > Section: Exploring Careers

Creation should include the following components:

- Career plan and goals
- Résumé that lists job skills, experience, education, certifications, professional organization involvement, community service, awards and recognition, and references
- Documentation of work samples (e.g., photographs, descriptions)
- Completed job application form, if applicable.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What is a career portfolio?
- How are portfolios used in the workplace?

Communication

- Why is it important to keep a portfolio up-to-date?
- Why is a portfolio never complete?

Leadership

- How does a portfolio further a person's career?
- What technology is available to create and maintain an electronic portfolio?

Management

- What skills are required to develop a professional portfolio?
- What professional resources are available to help with developing a portfolio?