Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Now, inventory your existing files. In the table on the following page, add the letter,
number, or name of the tab in the accordion folder, binder, or online portfolio where
each document is stored. For any document you do not have yet, note in the comments
section the relevant chapter to refer to for that item. Throughout your Job Search
Journey, add files to the appropriate section of your Career Builder Files. Your Master
Career Portfolio section will likely be empty at the beginning of your Job Search Journey
and will become more complete as you go through each phase.
The following table will become the Table of Contents for your Career Builder Files.
Create an inventory of
documents for your Career Where Comments
Builder Files Need it Have it I put it
About Me Section
Records of completion
High school transcript x Digital – flash
drive – in folder
labeled
Transcripts
College transcript x Digital – flash
drive – in folder
labeled
Transcripts
Diplomas x Hard copy – in
safe – labeled
HS diplomas
Documentation of Performance
Awards, such as for perfect x Chapter 2
attendance on the job and in
school, academic
accomplishments, employee
of the month, participation
in academic or career- related
fairs or competitions
Performance reviews from x Chapter 2
past employers or internship
managers
Create an inventory of
documents for your Career Where Comments
Builder Files Need it Have it I put it
Recommendations (about x Chapters 4 and 5
your character), including
notes of thanks or praise for
previous work and
contributions
Samples of Your Work
Your work, captured as x Digital – flash
drawings, photographs, drive – folder
website, or video labeled
Artwork
Writing samples for dramatic x
writing, technical writing, or
general business writing
Proof of Identity
Driver’s license x Hard copy – Chapter 7
wallet
Experiences
Volunteer work x Digital – Chapter 2
flash drive –
labeled
volunteer
work
Community and school Chapter 2
projects
LinkedIn Profile (a copy of it or your LinkedIn URL and name) (See Appendix)
Select Samples of Your Work