"The portfolio resumé is a chronology of your most significant learning experiences. Your audience should be able to read your resumé and easily understand your employment, education, and volunteer history."
What to include:
Contact Information
- Name
- Mailing Address
- Home/Mobile Telephone
- Business Telephone (if applicable)
- Fax Number (if applicable)
- E-mail Address
Educational History
- Colleges/Universities/Trade Schools attended and years of attendance
- Name of High School attended with years attended and type of diploma earned
Tips:
Always present information in chronological order beginning with the most recent.
Include any honours received while in school.
Employment History
- Names of employers including years of employment
- Job title
- Description of roles and responsibilities
Tips:
Always present information in chronological order beginning with the most recent.
Include any awards or commendations received.
If you were promoted during your employment with a company include this information.
Community Service or Volunteer History
- List organizations and/or volunteer positions held including years of service
- List roles and responsibilities as well as achievements
Tips:
Always present information in chronological order beginning with the most recent.
Include any awards or commendations received.
Personal Interests
- List hobbies and activities relevant to your career or academic goals
- List hobbies and activities not relevant to your career or academic goals (optional)
Professional Development
- Include conferences and/or workshops attended
Tips:
Always present information in chronological order beginning with the most recent.
Indicate if you presented anything at the event, or if you assisted in its planning.
Professional Affiliations
- List organizations to which you belong
Tips:
If a past membership is relevant to your resume's purpose include it in the list with beginning and end dates.
Publications
- This section applies only if your work has been published
- Include title of work, publisher and date