Part 1: Digital Career Portfolio

Part 1: Digital Career Portfolio (100 points)

Your digital portfolio is like your personal professional hub, bringing together all your important career highlights into an organized, shareable website that really showcases who you are and what you do.

You may use Google Sites or Canva to build your portfolio.

Assignment Link:

The following sections are required:

1. Home / About Me Page

• Write a 23 paragraph professional introduction describing who you are, your academic background, and your career goals.
• Include several key skills or values that define your professional identity.
• Optional: Add a professional headshot or action photo (business casual).

2. Resume Page

• Upload or embed your most recent resume (PDF).
• Include a brief description (12 sentences) summarizing your background or career interests. This can be similar to your professional summary.

3. LinkedIn Profile

• Include a working link or button to your updated LinkedIn profile.
• Ensure your LinkedIn photo, headline, experience, and skills are up to date and professional.
• Review the Personal Branding, Social Media & Networking lecture slides.

4. Supporting Materials (choose at least three bulletpoints)

• Your portfolio should demonstrate a range of evidence of your engagement, development, and professional readiness beyond the Professional Spotlight. Choose at least three of the following options:
• Career Readiness Materials Academic & Professional Achievements Leadership & Engagement Creative & Digital Elements Cover letter tailored to a specific job or internship posting.
• Elevator pitch script or short About Me statement (can be written or video).
• Interview preparation document (sample STAR stories, common questions).
• Reflection on professional goals, values, or lessons learned in this course.
• Certificates, licenses, or training badges (e.g., Google Analytics, Excel, IMA Data Analytics, CMA/CPA progress).
• Honors, scholarships, or academic awards.
• Case study, group project, or competition participation summary.
• Research poster or abstract.
• Description of involvement in student organizations (e.g., ALPFA, IMA, Anderson Student Leaders, BAP, etc.)
• Community service, volunteer work, or mentoring experiences.
• Leadership resume or list of positions held.
• Photos or graphics from professional events (if appropriate).
• Professional bio video or short introduction clip.
• Canva or Adobe Express infographic summarizing your skills or accomplishments.
• Social media branding piece (LinkedIn banner, professional post, etc.).
• Portfolio gallery of creative, design, or analytical work (e.g., data dashboard, infographic, business pitch deck).

5. Contact Page

• Include your professional email address (e.g., Lobo@unm.edu).
• Optional: Add a contact form or links to additional professional profiles you may have.

Note: You may add more than the requirement and are even encouraged to include as much as possible.

Design and Technical Guidelines:

• Maintain a consistent color palette
• Use clear, professional fonts and spacing.
• Include navigation tabs labeled clearly (Home, Resume, Spotlight, Contact).
• Test all links to ensure they work.
• Proofread your site for grammar and professionalism.
• Publish your site and submit the live link via Canvas.