"You're never fully prepared without a portfolio."
The Indiana State PRSSA Chapter presented conference attendees with helpful tips and information on how to use portfolios to their fullest potential.
In the ever-changing new media society, you can use two types of portfolios; print and electronic.
A print portfolio is an excellent tool to have for interviews to present to the employer. It gives them concrete evidence and showcases your talents and abilities.
A good portfolio will show the professional you are willing to go the extra mile and put in valuable time and effort.
The portfolios can be versatile, changeable and tailored to the specific job you're applying for.
You must remember to keep your portfolio up-to-date!
The portfolio should include:
1. Resume
2. Personal Code of Ethics
3. Table of Contents
4. Public Relations materials (examples of your work)
5. Research
6. Examples of Creativity (designing)
7. Additional Writing
8. Awards & Achievements
An e-portfolio is basically your personal/professional website. You use it as a branding tool for professionals to get a feel of who you are as a PR person.
It will help to market yourself for career searches and identify your career interests.
Some of the top free portfolio sites are:
http://www.webs.com/
http://www.leadyou.com/
http://www.visualcv.com/
http://www.wix.com/
http://www.weebly.com/
Now all you need to do is choose a username and begin assembling!
Establishing portfolios can be a tedious process and something you should put hard work and a lot of effort into. You want to be proud to show yours off to professionals in the field.
-Alivia Wildey
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How do you go about creating a person code of ethics?
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