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

Job Hunt Portfolio	
Place
checkmark 
on the
line 
after
completing
lesson. 	
_______ Job Interview - Phone Quick Check
_______ Job Interview - Video Quick Check
Lesson 6:   After the Interview
________  After the Interview Quick Check
________  My Thank You Letter to Mr. Lopez
Lesson 7:   First Days at Work
________  First Days at Work Quick Check
Lesson 8:   Earning Raises
________  Earning Raises Quick Check
________  Pizza Pie   — Performance Review
Lesson 9:  Leaving a Job
________  Leaving a Job Quick Check
________  My Leaving a Job Letter
Lesson 10 Letters of Recommendation
________  Letters of Recommendation Quick Check
________  My Request for Letter of Recommendation
________ Extra: Letter of Recommendation for Me!
My Documents for Job Hunt Portfolio: 
________ My Letter(s) of Recommendation from 
 teachers, school staff, volunteer or
 paid work experience supervisors, club
 advisors, coaches, or other adults
________ Job Training Certificates of Completion
________ Skills Training Certificates of Completion
________ Transcript of College Classes Completed
________ Awards - Academic, Club, Sports, other
________ Proof of Volunteer Service Completed
________ Other documents (such as Keyboarding Speed)
Do not punch holes in the original documents. Place each 
document into a plastic cover sheet with an extension on the 
side for notebook ring 
holes.  Then place the 
plastic sheet into your 
Job Hunt Portfolio. 	
Lesson 1: Resumes
________  Looking Good on Paper Quick Check
________ Three Personal References Quick Check
________  My Job Hunt Worksheet
________  Rules for Resumes Quick Check
________ What Can I Say: Skills Quick Check
________ What Can I Say: Activities Quick Check
________ What Can I Say: Traits Quick Check
________  My Resume
________  My Personal References
________ Resumes Sent by Email Quick Check
________ My Email Resume
________ Resumes: Internet Job Boards Quick Check
________ Resumes: Keywords Quick Check
________ Resumes: Keyword Search Activity
Lesson 2:   Applications
________   Applications on Paper Quick Check
________  My Application: Home Store
________  Computer Applications Part 1 Quick Check
________  Computer Applications Part 2 Quick Check
Lesson 3: Cover Letter
________   Cover Letter Quick Check
________  My Cover Letter to Mr. Lopez
 
Lesson 4:   Before the Interview
________   Before the Interview Quick Check 
________  My Worksheet: Before the Interview
 
Lesson 5   The Job Interview
________   The Job Interview - In Person Quick Check