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=**Week 1 -- Portfolio Introduction**=

Assignment 1: Introduce Yourself
A well-written introduction is an important requirement of the //Career// Portfolio. Compose a "letter of introduction" that will introduce you to prospective employers and colleges. It should be both personal and informative and spotlight your best work. A letter of introduction serves as a first impression of you. It is critical that you address: The letter should be no longer than one (1) single-spaced, typewritten page. Be sure that it is typed neatly and is both grammatically correct and free of spelling errors. If you are unclear about the proper format for a business letter, please ask your instructor--either block or modified block style is appropriate.
 * Why you are interested in this position/business/college (if you do not have a particular position/business/college in mind, choose one that might interest you).
 * Your career aspirations and goals.
 * The skills and abilities that would make you successful in a particular career or at a particular college.
 * Why this business or college should select you.

Assignment 2: Read about career portfolios and how they can help you get a job in the future.

 * Harrington Center for Career and Academic Advising, []


 * Answer the following questions from the above reading by typing your answers in a Word document. Be sure to type your name on your document, print, and submit via e-mail to your instructor at [|www.gaggle.net].**
 * 1. What is a portfolio?**
 * 2. What do you currently have on the list of suggestions to include in your portfolio in each of the following categories--education, activities, work-related activities, personal qualities or strengths.**
 * 3. What is meant by "information ownership?"**
 * 4. When should you take your portfolio with you?**
 * 5. If you don't take your portfolio with you, how else can a portfolio be helpful to you?**

Assignment 3: Participate in a Discussion Forum.
Participate in a discussion (click on tab above) about the importance of career portfolios. Be sure to include what you have learned about them from the above readings. Respond to at least one other post to indicate you have read the post.