Make up your portfolio. Put your personal information to the items given below according to the recommendations.

A portfolio is a binder or book that shows off your work and abilities. It goes beyond a cover letter and a résumé. A portfolio is a job-hunting tool that gives employers a picture of who you are - your experience, education, accomplishments, and skills. Not only does it show the employer who you are, but it also displays what you have the potential to become. It is designed to support you as you market yourself!

You should start developing your portfolio by doing a self-assessment. Evaluate what you have to offer and what the best ways are to market your assets. You should decide which skills and experience you have will relate to the needs of the interviewer, or what you would most like the interviewer to see. If you don't have much work experience—most students don't—you'll need to tell about your law school work, volunteer work, and hobbies for evidence of the relevant skills you know you have.

The following is a list of items you may want to include:

1. Table of Contents (for easy reference)
2. Career Summary and Goals: A description of what you stand for (such as professional ethics, organizational interests, management philosophy, etc.) and where you see yourself in two to five years.
3. Traditional Résumé: A summary of your education, achievements, and work experience, using a chronological or functional format.
4. Skills, Abilities and Marketable Qualities: A detailed examination of your skills and experience. This section should include the name of the skill area; the performance or behaviour, knowledge, or personal traits that contribute to your success in that skill area; your background and specific experience that demonstrate your application of the skill.
5. Samples of Your Work: A sampling of your best work, including reports, papers, studies, brochures, projects, presentations, etc. Besides print samples, you can also include CD-ROMs, videos, and other multimedia formats.
6. Testimonials and Letters of Recommendations: A collection of any kudos you have received from customers, clients, colleagues, past employers, professors, etc. Some experts even suggest including copies of favorable employer evaluations and reviews.
7. Awards and Honours: A collection of any certificates of awards, honours, and scholarships.
8. Conference and Workshops: A list of conferences, seminars, and workshops you've participated in and/or attended.
9. Transcripts, Degrees, Licenses, and Certifications: A description of relevant courses, degrees, licenses, and certifications.
10. Test Results: Document professional or graduate school testing results (such as GRE subject test results).
11. Newspaper Clippings: Include articles and/or photos that address your achievement.
12. References: A list of three to five people (including full names, titles, addresses, and phone/email) who are willing to speak about your strengths, abilities, and experience. At least one reference should be from your former manager.

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