Chapter 3. The Professional Portfolio

In this chapter, we will cover:

• Adding content to the resume

• A simple Curriculum Vitae

• The cover letter

• References and recommendations

• The complete package: Cover letter, resume, and letters of reference

• Complex resume

• The promotion and tenure portfolio

Introduction

The recipes in this chapter cover various aspects of professional portfolio design. A single chapter on this topic can really only scratch the surface of what you can do when building a website that reflects your skills, talents, and accomplishments. Becoming familiar with the other recipes in this book, in order to incorporate into the design of your professional website the ideas they present, will give you many more options for presenting your accomplishments and skills.

This chapter contains recipes for a simple resume, an entire application package, and even a portfolio for promotion and tenure.

It is a good idea to think of your professional portfolio as a website. People often claim that employers...