Update a traditional or online portfolio for legal employment.

Updating should include

• cover letter, to include
• appropriate business letter format
• statement of how the applicant found the job posting and their interest in the position
• statement indicating the applicant’s résumé and references are enclosed for review
• explanation of the applicant’s additional qualifications, ones not shown on the résumé
• confirmation of the applicant’s interest in the job
• the applicant’s contact information
• a request for further action, perhaps an interview or meeting
  
  
• current résumé
• use of keywords
• salary requirements if requested
• employment application
• samples of work
• work-based learning experiences
• certifications and/or security clearances
• language fluencies (including American Sign Language)
• school activities
• community involvement
• references
• online presence (e.g., LinkedIn).