Christian Is Developing His Portfolio

question 27

Multiple Choice

Christian is developing his portfolio.He is a junior Environmental Studies major and has applied for a summer internship.He knows he wants to include this experience in his portfolio but is not sure how to go about this, or where in the portfolio he should highlight this work.What is the best advice to offer him?

• A)He should add this work to his portfolio cover letter, his inventory of skills and competencies, and his resume.
• B)He should join a professional group and through networking seek advice on what employers in his field would be looking for in a portfolio or resume.He should add this work to his inventory of skills and competencies and ask for a letter of recommendation from his boss that highlights some of the skills learned.He should also include this experience in his resume, and gather work samples while on the job.He may want to add this experience to his cover letter, and infuse it within his work philosophy and goals.
• C)He should find a mentor to help him with his career planning and portfolio development.
• D)It should appear primarily in the "Analysis of Accomplishments" section of his portfolio and as a line on his resume.

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Definitions:

Finished Goods Inventory

The stock of completed products that are ready for sale but have not yet been sold to customers.

Materials Inventory

A stock of raw materials and components that are stored by a company and used in the production of its goods.

Transactions

The exchanges or transfers of goods, services, or funds that result in changes to the financial position of a business.

Journalize

The process of recording financial transactions in a company's journal, marking the first step in the accounting cycle.