Cover Letter Resume and Portfolio

For this Assignment, you create a professional cover letter, resume, and portfolio that you can use as you pursue your next professional role.

Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio Learning Objectives

Students will:

Create professional cover letters, resumes, and portfolios

To Prepare for the Assignment:

Review the Learning Resources concerning developing your professional cover letter, resume, and portfolio.
Review the Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio Assignment Guide
Refer to the Walden University Career Center website for resources to develop your cover letter and resume. With the assistance of the Walden University Career Center website, you can make your cover letter, resume, and portfolio accessible online to your faculty and potential employers. Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio.

Your professional cover letter, resume, and portfolio are due by Day 7 of Week 10. It is highly recommended that you begin planning and working on this Assignment as soon as it is viable. The following checklists outline all of the items you should include in your cover letter, resume, and portfolio.

Checklist for Cover Letter (S/U grade)

Your cover letter should be:

Presented and formatted in a professional business manner
Addressed properly
Clear and concise and include:
- Content Introduction
- Content Body
- Content Conclusion
Written in a professional style and include:
- Correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar
- Clear and accurate sentence structure

Checklist for Resume (S/U)
Your Resume should be clear, concise, and well-organized and it should also include your:

Name, address, business phone number, and e-mail address (top center of resume)
Profile: 2–3 sentences describing goal and positive attributes/characteristics
Certifications and licensure
Education
Professional experience
Honors/awards
References

Checklist for Portfolio (S/U) Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio

Your Portfolio should be clear, concise, and well-organized and it should also include your:

Personal philosophy statement
Self-assessment
Personal goals (short term and long term)
Achievements
Cover letter
Resume
Diplomas for formal education
Letters of recommendation
References (list names, affiliation, and contact information)
Certifications
Certificates of attendance for continuing education
Transcripts
Publications
Oral presentations and/or poster presentations
Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio