Introduction -- Sect.1. What is a skills portfolio? -- Defining "portfolio" -- Give yourself credit -- Types of portfolios -- 10 ways to use your portfolio -- Sect.2. Creating your portfolio -- Five steps to an excellent portfolio -- Step #1: gather artifacts -- Conduct a market analysis of you as a product -- Exploring possibilities -- Strategy alert -- Step #2: visualize your portfolio -- The visualization process -- Step #3: organize your information -- Consider the audience -- Three layout basics -- 10 tips for better visual organization -- Step #4: assemble the contents -- 10 tips for a better portfolio -- References for the graphically impaired -- Step #5: practice your presentation -- Create your commercial announcement -- An outline for your interview presentation -- When to use your portfolio -- Final portfolio checklist -- Bibliography -- Assessment
