Employability Portfolio

Cover page

Contents page

Introduction (100 words)

Provide an introduction to your Employability portfolio 100 words.

Summary (250 words)

Research material (from Appendix) should be summarised in this section.

Employability Skills (600 words)

Using the CareerEDGE – The Key to Employability Model (Dacre Pool L & Sewell P, 2007) demonstrate your proficiency in at least two elements and your lack of proficiency in at least one element.

Assess the value of using the ‘Reflection & Evaluation’ process of the model for a graduate to determine their stage of employability.

Work Experience (200 words)

Discuss the importance of obtaining work experience in your specific field and select a work experience option to prepare an application cover letter.

Personal Development Plan (250 words)

Provide an explanation of how setting SMART goals and developing a Personal Development Plan will assist you with developing employability skills.

Conclusion (100 words)

A synthesis of arguments and ideas relating to the key aspects of your future employability and career development as discussed.