Prepare a career portfolio with résumé.

Preparation of a career portfolio should include

• developing a résumé containing information such as medical assistant (MA) certification, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/automated external defibrillator (AED) certification, and electrocardiogram (ECG) certification
• awards and recognitions
• volunteer community service
• membership in a healthcare professional organization
• other healthcare-related experience and coursework
• HOSA (Future Health Professionals), National Technical Honors Society (NTHS), and other related school activities.

Preparation should also include samples of the student's work, as appropriate, as well as cover and thank-you letters related to the job application process. 

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is a career portfolio?
• What are the components of a résumé?
• What sections are included in a career portfolio?
• Why is the résumé, cover letter, and thank-you letter important to the job application process?