Assignment 1: Practicum: Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio
For this Assignment, you create a professional cover letter, resume, and portfolio that you can use as you pursue your next professional role.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
Create professional cover letters, resumes, and portfolios
To Prepare for the Assignment:
Review the Learning Resources concerning developing your professional cover letter, resume, and portfolio.
Review the Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio Assignment Guide
Refer to the Walden University Career Center website for resources to develop your cover letter and resume. With the assistance of the Walden University Career Center website, you can make your cover letter, resume, and portfolio accessible online to your faculty and potential employers.
Your professional cover letter, resume, and portfolio are due by Day 7 of Week 10. It is highly recommended that you begin planning and working on this Assignment as soon as it is viable. The following checklists outline all of the items you should include in your cover letter, resume, and portfolio. Practicum: Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio.
Checklist for Cover Letter (S/U grade)
Your cover letter should be:
Presented and formatted in a professional business manner
Addressed properly
Clear and concise and include:
Content Introduction
Content Body
Content Conclusion
Written in a professional style and include:
Correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar
Clear and accurate sentence structure
Checklist for Resume (S/U)
Your Resume should be clear, concise, and well-organized and it should also include your:
Name, address, business phone number, and e-mail address (top center of resume)
Profile: 2–3 sentences describing goal and positive attributes/characteristics
Certifications and licensure Practicum: Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio
Education
Professional experience
Honors/awards
References
Checklist for Portfolio (S/U)
Your Portfolio should be clear, concise, and well-organized and it should also include your:
Personal philosophy statement
Self-assessment
Personal goals (short term and long term)
Achievements
Cover letter
Resume
Diplomas for formal education
Letters of recommendation
References (list names, affiliation, and contact information)
Certifications
Certificates of attendance for continuing education
Transcripts
Publications
Oral presentations and/or poster presentations
Practicum: Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio
