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Your Home Run: Your Portfolio of Accomplishments
You’ve gotten the interview. And you’re ready for the big game. First base: you are clear on your strengths. Second base: you’ve done your research and are making the connection between the organization’s needs and your experience and expertise. Third base: you are speaking clearly and articulately.
Do you want to make this a home run?
Give the interviewer something to remember you by. Something that says “This is what I’ve done, and I have done it well.”
Your portfolio of accomplishments.
This portfolio can be as simple as a two-pocket folder. Or you can create a more elaborate presentation—a binder with sheet protectors divided into sections.
The content of the portfolio is what’s most important.
Include documents that sell you and your successful experience: your resume, letters of commendation, an annotated list of successful projects, certificates of appreciation, relevant performance reviews, samples of your work, spreadsheets of analysis you’ve completed, etc.
The purpose of the portfolio? It provides evidence that you’ve done the work you’ve described in your interview. It’s an easy-to-follow visual of your accomplishments. Leave your portfolio with the hiring manager at the end of your interview.
You’re in the game to win. And you want to be memorable.
Show them you’ve got what it takes to get the job done. A homerun is a reason to celebrate. Whether you win or not (get the job or not), you know you did your very best. Don’t settle for a base hit.
