The Job Hunt Portfolio lessons include the following:	
Resume
Application
Cover Letter	
Before the Interview
The Job Interview
After the Interview
First Days at Work
Earning Raises
Leaving a Job	
Recommendation Letters	
Why do I need a Job Hunt Portfolio?
•		In the future, workers will be changing jobs several times during their 
work world career.	
•		When you change jobs, you most likely will be required to follow a stand
ard procedure.	
•		The Job Hunt Portfolio covers this procedure from start to finish.	
•		The Job Hunt Portfolio will serve as a guide to remind you of what to do
 for future jobs.	
•		The Job Hunt Portfolio will keep all important work-related facts, names
, and dates in one place.	
How do I construct (make) a Job Hunt Portfolio?
•		Complete all lessons in the Job Hunt Portfolio.	
•		Keep all lessons in a 3-ring notebook.	
•		Keep your Job Hunt Portfolio up-to-date by adding new         
personal and work-related information.	
•		Collect to add to your Job Hunt Portfolio — recommendation 
letters from volunteer supervisors and employers (if possible).	
•		Collect to add to your Job Hunt Portfolio — skills certificates, 
job training certificates, work licenses, awards, food handlers 
permit, employee recommendation documents, and other things.	
When do I use my Job Hunt Portfolio?
•		Every time you change jobs or apply for a promotion or transfer.  The Job Hunt Portfolio will serve as 
your guide to remind you of what needs to be done.	
How long will I need to keep my Job Hunt Portfolio up to date?
• 	As long as you plan to work in the workworld!  An up-to-date Job Hunt Portfolio will help you pass an 
employer's Security Clearance.  In the future, you may seek and be offered an interesting, high-paying 
job that requires a security clearance.  Security clearance is a check o
f your background to make sure 
that you are telling the truth about your personal and work history.  Security clearance investigations 
that check back ten years are not uncommon.  You will be required to list all places lived and all jobs 
held for the past ten years.  With an up-to-date Job Hunt Portfolio, this task will be easy.  Without a 
portfolio, you may make mistakes on some of the information (dates, add
resses, supervisors’ names) 
which may cause you to fail the security clearance and not get hired for
 the job.	
Welcome to the U.S. Work World!	
Survival Gear Needed: Job Hunt Portfolio