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Portfolio (15%) and Interview (15%)
Portfolio (15%) and Interview (15%)
The Professional Portfolio (15%)
The Professional Portfolio (15%)
The goal of the portfolio is to give students an opportunity to display their professional experiences and to demonstrate a knowledge of job search skills.
In the portfolio task you will create a website to display the following:
*Resume (updated following teacher feedback)
*Cover letter
*Explanation of how you meet 3 IB learner Profile Traits
Suggested Platforms Include
Google Sites, Wix, Weebly, Wordpress, Portfoliobox
Examples of Professional Portfolios
Examples of Professional Portfolios
Cover Letters
Cover Letters
Your resume focuses on what you've done in the past, the cover letter talks about the future - how you will apply your past experiences (the resume) to the future (your dream school/program, job, internship etc.) You want to convey a knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, the position.
Portfolio Rubric (15% of final course mark)
Portfolio Rubric (15% of final course mark)
The Interview (15%)
The Interview (15%)
Overview: Interview
*Students MUST wear non-uniform, appropriate interview clothing for their interview!
*Formal Interview
* 10-15 minutes in duration
*You MUST bring a copy of your resume with you to your interview
The goal of the mock interviews is to give students an opportunity to experience the interview process.
Interview Preparation
Interview Preparation
Interview Example 1
Interview Example 1
WHAT NOT TO DO
Interview Example 2
Interview Example 2
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
Interview Example 3
Interview Example 3
MASTERING AN INTERVIEW
Possible Interview Questions
Possible Interview Questions
You will LIKELY all be asked the first 5
questions
Part of the Application grade is the
ability of the student to respond to standard interview questions.
Please tell me a little about yourself.
Why is ______ (insert choice University) the best fit for you?
Please highlight and explain what you think should not be overlooked on your resume.
What subjects over the next two years are going to most help you get into this University, and how is it preparing your for the career field you are wishing to enter post-grad?
Please tell me which of the I.B. Learner Profile Traits are your strongest and explain why.
Other POSSIBLE questions are listed on the document, however other questions may also be asked
Interview Rubric (15% of final course mark)
Interview Rubric (15% of final course mark)
Interview Schedule
Interview Schedule
EACH STUDENT is responsible for ensuring that they are on time for their interview - your teacher WILL NOT remind you and an unapproved 'no show' or late arrival will affect your mark on the interview!!
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