1026-2 WRITTEN CLIENT DESCRIPTION
From the Employment Plan to the Portfolio: The Employment Plan (the outcome of the EPM) is a guide for developing the job seeker’s Portfolio. The JD may develop several versions of the Portfolio to match various areas of work interest or specific employers. Characteristics or culture of the specific employer will guide selection of written content and the overall Portfolio presentation.
The JD is responsible for selecting terminology specific to the field, industry or specific employers identified in the Employment Plan. This requires translating generic task language from the employment plan to match targeted work interest areas, or employers.
Examples:
Area of Interest--Veterinary Care
Task Language: “Organizes files and paperwork” Restated: “Organizes
animal patient charting and pet supply inventory records”
Area of Interest--Retail Sales
Task Language: “Organizes files and paperwork” Restated: “Organizes
sales receipts, shipping invoices and purchase requests”
The JD selects information from the client/job seeker’s tasks to be highlighted to the targeted employment field or specific employer. Similar to a resume, the visual Portfolio is an example of the client/job seeker at their best. There is no specific order for the areas highlighted, though the recommendation is that the Portfolio begin with personality contributions, and end with tasks to offer the employer.
The JD completes a draft Portfolio including basic content and organization (see Portfolio training materials). Most Portfolios are approximately 10 pages in length, and begin with a cover page.
Following basic Portfolio content, the Portfolio typically begins with highlights of the client/job seeker’s personality characteristics. The JD uses the Employment Plan tasks to draw out information about the client/job seeker’s personality traits that are a contribution to specific employment settings.
Examples:
Area of Interest- Airport Security
Task Language: “Listens and is encouraging to others during medical emergencies”
Restated: “Calm under pressure”
Area of Interest- Tourism
Task Language: “Schedules multiple daily and weekly appointments” Restated:
“Plans ahead and multi-tasks”
Education and credentials include schooling achievements, awards, certifications or diplomas. The JD is encouraged to highlight educational achievement of high interest to targeted employers.
Examples:
Area of Interest- Office Work
“Volunteered in the library two hours per week throughout high school”
Area of Interest- Child Care
“Completed college level coursework with plans to be a teacher”
Area of Interest- Health Care
“Certified as a Nurses’ Aide”
Work and volunteer experience should be highlighted by the JD to identify targeted employment settings that are a match to the client/job seeker’s previous experiences reflective of not only competence, but of high interest.
Examples:
Area of Interest- Retail Sales
“Strong work history in retail (bullet employment positions) - clothing,
gifts, and jewelry”
Area of Interest- Health
“Work experiences (bullet employment positions) - senior center volunteer,
childcare provider, and personal care attendant”
The primary section of the Portfolio is focused on the client/job seeker’s tasks. This is the section of the Portfolio where the JD must focus on task terminology targeted to the area of employment interest. Generally, a handful of tasks are targeted with “sub-tasks” identified (what the client/job seeker can do, or learn).
The Portfolio is concluded with a page that lists all tasks the client/job seeker can contribute to a potential employer.
Note:
See Portfolio training materials for additional detail and tips for written
Portfolio content.
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