DQ1 Your e-portfolio is a way to gain your competitive advantage in the marketpl

DQ1
Your e-portfolio is a way to gain your competitive advantage in the marketplace. Throughout the course, you will be editing previous coursework and uploading to your e-portfolio. In addition, you will create new artifacts (items that you want to showcase) to include in your e-portfolio. Your e-portfolio should include a diverse collection of artifacts that represent you. Consider how you will use the e-portfolio after the completion of the course? How will you use the final product to enhance your personal branding?
For the second part of our discussion this week, please answer the following questions. Based on your reading and understanding, how would you describe an e-portfolio? How do you develop one? What are signature assignments and how do you select the best one to include in your e-portfolio? A list of the signature assignments is located in the resources area. Will you include videos and pictures?
Be creative as there is not a right or wrong response. Provide details of the artifacts you would like to include. Consider what will be of value to the person reviewing the artifacts. When you respond to your peers, consider artifacts they may not have included.
DQ2
Did you know that there is a Portfolio tool within the classroom? A portfolio or e-portfolio is different from looking at a resume. How do you think having employers view your e-portfolio over reviewing your resume helps you?
R1
During my time taking classes at APU I have seen the portfolio link under the course tools tab but never clicked on it because I never had a reason to check it out, however I am familier with portfolios as I had to complete one during my undergraduate studies. I think that having an employer view an e-portfolio is different than just viewing a resume because it is going to give a potential employer a more in-depth look at how well I know the technical material for the job as well as a better understanding of the kind of work I can produce. The portfolio is going to help support my resume by giving actual visual examples of what skills I have obtained, and the work I have produced, instead of just listing skills and attributes on the resume. A resume is a good way to showcase the experience that I have to an employer, but the portfolio is really going to enhance it and show why I would be a good fit for the organization that I am applying to. I don’t think a portfolio should replace a persons resume when applying for jobs, but as an applicant I think it will help to supplement the resume and make me standout from other candidates. If it came down to me and another person for a job, having an employer be able to see my portfolio and gain a better understanding of the work I produce could be the difference that is needed to make the hiring decision.
Bridget Ullery
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