9374 - Resumes, Cover Letters, and Portfolios - Tools to Land the Job

Sep 13, 2026

Career counseling guidance focused on resume writing and job-search presentation tools. It explains when to use functional, chronological, and combination resumes, outlining what each format should include and what to avoid, then provides a practical outline for drafting. The content also teaches how to write an effective cover letter with key sections, and how to design a portfolio that demonstrates skills through organized supporting materials suitable for prospective employers.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResumes

FormatPDF

Pages3

Reading Time1 min

AccessFree to download

DESCRIPTION

A Career Counselor’s Suggestions

Types of Resumes and What to Include

Effective Cover Letter Guidance

Portfolio Design for Proving Skills

AFTER SHOWING

Create a Portfolio That Shows Best Work

Team Activity: Design Resumes in Assigned Formats

Select a Resume Format and Write the Resume

Write a Cover Letter Accompanying the Resume

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\#9374 RESUMES, COVER LETTERS, AND PORTFOLIOS: TOOLS TO LAND THE JOB LINX EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHING 1999 Grade Levels: 10-13+ 22 minutes DESCRIPTION A career counselor offers suggestions for writing an attention-getting resume. Covers three types of resumes and what each includes. Describes an effective cover letter and portfolio. ACADEMIC STANDARDS Subject Area: Life Work • Standard: Makes general preparation for entering the work force 􀂃 Benchmark: Develops an employment profile 􀂃 Benchmark: Prepares a resume summarizing experience, education, and job training 􀂃 Benchmark: Makes an accurate appraisal of prior work experience, career goals, personal character, job references, and personal aptitudes INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS 1. To explain when to use one of the three types of resumes. 2. To write an example of a functional, chronological, and combination resume. 3. To demonstrate writing a cover letter. 4. To design and organize a portfolio. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Resumes and portfolios aren’t just for professionals. Anyone can have a resume and portfolio—at any skill level. Viewers will learn when and how to use the three types of resumes effectively. They will learn the steps in writing each type: functional, chronological, and combination, and what they should and should not include in a resume. Writing effective cover letters is an essential part of the job search. They accompany the resume and must be designed to get attention. A portfolio is one of the best methods for proving you have the skills needed for jobs. Viewers will learn how to design and arrange a portfolio that will get them hired. It suggests what to include in a portfolio to showcase skills, talents, and abilities. VOCABULARY 1. chronological 4. functional 2. combination 5. portfolio 3. cover letter 6. resume 1 Captioned Media Program VOICE 800-237-6213 • TTY 800-237-6819 • FAX 800-538-5636 • EMAIL [info@cfv.org](info@cfv.org) • [WEB](WEB www.cfv.org)[ ](WEB www.cfv.org)[www.cfv.org](WEB www.cfv.org)[ ](WEB www.cfv.org)Funding for the Captioned Media Program is provided by the U.S. Department of Education AFTER SHOWING Applications and Activities 1. Create a portfolio that shows off your best work. Begin your portfolio by collecting as many pieces of information that you have or can create that show what you can do. This is your proof for prospective employers that you have certain skills. Here are examples of items to place in the portfolio (copies are appropriate): a. Degrees, licenses, certifications, transcripts b. Company or community newsletter/flier/brochure that you designed or created c. Newspaper clippings about you or your work d. Certificate of attendance at workshops or continuing education classes e. Military logs f. Surveys, questionnaires, checklists, assessment forms that you constructed g. Written documents; reports, proposals, grant requests, articles, stories, schedules, budget proposals, negotiated contracts (confidentiality is a factor here); laboratory procedures; lesson plans h. Memos/letters from supervisors with positive comments about your work i. Job or academic evaluations by supervisors, peers, teachers, or others j. Evidence of volunteer activities, service on committees k. Thank you notes/support letters from customers/clients/patients/parents l. Products you developed m. Audio or videotape of presentations, teaching, chairing meetings, speeches, demonstrations n. Photos of completed work, operating machinery or equipment, accomplishments o. Samples/drawings/plans of specific jobs/job descriptions p. Examples of work created on computers/desktop publishing q. Lists of specific work experiences with details of accomplishments r. Journal documenting accomplishments, activities, events s. Resume 2. Viewers should work in teams to design different resumes according to the formats. Each team should be assigned a specific format. a. Chrono

FAQs

What are the three types of resumes covered, and when should each be used?

The material covers functional, chronological, and combination resumes and explains when to use each type during the job search.

What sections should a chronological resume include?

A chronological resume includes a Career Objective, Work Experience, Education, and References (optional). References are often handled with a statement like “Available upon request.”

How should a portfolio be designed to improve hiring chances?

The guidance recommends collecting and organizing proof of skills through strong supporting items, such as documents, evidence of accomplishments, evaluations, volunteer work, and samples—arranged to showcase abilities to prospective employers.

Sep 13, 2026

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