Name ________________________

Date _____________

This form provides a place for you to compile information that will help you complete a job application or resume. As you complete the form, think broadly. Its easy to think I havent done anything worth writing down. In fact, you probably have, but its easy to think too big and forget what that might be. Remember when youre trying to get a job, you need to convince the employer youre the best person they could hire. The goals with this form are 1. You complete it as fully as possible. 2. You have meaningful goals to help you put more things down. 3. You know some things you can use to promote yourself. 4. You know why its important to promote yourself. BASIC STUDENT INFORMATION Full Legal Name Graduation Year Telephone Number Social Security Number (optional)
[required for college applications and the FAFSA]

HONORS AND AWARDS

Birth date Mailing Address Drivers License Number

[required for work applications and the FAFSA]

Email Address

Grade Level (Example) 9 (Example) Most improved in math

Honors or Awards

Portfolio: Student Involvement

SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT Grade Level (Example) 9 Activity FFA member Major Accomplishment Learned public speaking skills COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Grade Level (Example) 9 Activity Helped landscape at church Major Accomplishment Planted new front door garden # of Hours 4 # of Hours 80

EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS Employment

Job Title Employer Period of Employment # of hrs. per wk

(Example) 9 Babysitter

Neighbor

Jan, 2008 to present Other Activities/Interests

Grade Level (Example) 9

Activity/Interests Scouting

PERSONAL REFLECTION As you work your way through high school, youll find that the following questions come up over and over. Youll use them in your SLC, for scholarship applications, in job searches and in applying to college, to name a few. Its worth your time to think about them a little now and be prepared for when you see them later. 1. What career are you considering? 2. What experience have you had in this area? 3. What are your best subjects? Why?

4. What are your worst subjects? Why?

5. What are your hobbies or special interests?

6. List five words you would use to describe yourself?

7. List and describe any significant travel experiences you have had:

8. What special talents do you possess (music, sports, art, etc.)?

9. List three or more high school teachers you know best:

10. List three strengths or things that make you unique (organized, sense of humor, creative, etc.)

PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR If you had troubles filling this form in dont worry. Its NOT too late! You still have time to get involved. Think about this summer and next year. What are you going to do to get involved in school and your community? How are you going to make yourself standout? Are there Honors and Awards you would like to receive? What are they? (For example: Most improved Volleyball player, Best in 10th grade English)

What would you like to get involved in next year? If you are already in a club, are you going to have a leadership position? (For example join FFA. Or, become and FFA officer)

What are you going to do to help your community? What kind of service would you like to do?

Would you like a job? Where can you apply? What would you like to do?

What other activities/interests do you take part in? (Snowboarding, church, scouting, etc.)

Portfolio: Student Involvement