{"id":596,"date":"2023-06-05T11:16:25","date_gmt":"2023-06-05T15:16:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/openlab-for-students\/?p=596"},"modified":"2023-06-05T11:21:01","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T15:21:01","slug":"use-your-summer-to-build-your-e-portfolio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/openlab-for-students\/2023\/06\/05\/use-your-summer-to-build-your-e-portfolio\/","title":{"rendered":"Use your Summer to build your e-Portfolio"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" autoplay controls loop src=\"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/openlab-for-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2586\/2023\/06\/pexels-rdne-stock-project-7308103-1920x1080-24fps.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Video by RDNE <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/video\/a-man-writing-on-a-paper-in-front-of-his-laptop-7308103\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/video\/a-man-writing-on-a-paper-in-front-of-his-laptop-7308103\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stock project.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer is the perfect time to create your own e-portfolio website on the OpenLab! It&#8217;s a fantastic opportunity to focus on showcasing your skills and accomplishments without the distractions of school. The OpenLab platform is super user-friendly, so you can easily design a professional-looking website that will catch the eye of potential employers or collaborators. Plus, having an online portfolio gives you a digital presence that can be shared with anyone, anywhere. It&#8217;s a chance to show off your best work and create a lasting impression. So why wait? Use the summer to build your e-portfolio and stand out from the crowd!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check-out some of the steps you can take to start your e-portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"696\" src=\"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/openlab-for-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2586\/2023\/06\/pexels-antoni-shkraba-4348404-1024x696.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/openlab-for-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2586\/2023\/06\/pexels-antoni-shkraba-4348404-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/openlab-for-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2586\/2023\/06\/pexels-antoni-shkraba-4348404-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/openlab-for-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2586\/2023\/06\/pexels-antoni-shkraba-4348404-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/openlab-for-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2586\/2023\/06\/pexels-antoni-shkraba-4348404-1536x1043.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/openlab-for-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2586\/2023\/06\/pexels-antoni-shkraba-4348404-442x300.jpg 442w, https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/openlab-for-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2586\/2023\/06\/pexels-antoni-shkraba-4348404.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/photo-of-person-using-laptop-for-graphic-designs-4348404\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/photo-of-person-using-laptop-for-graphic-designs-4348404\/\">Antoni Shkraba<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10 STEPS TO BUILD YOUR E-PORTFOLIO WITH OPENLAB<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gather your materials: <\/strong>Collect all relevant documents, such as your academic transcripts, certificates, awards, and work samples. Also, compile a list of your skills, experiences, and achievements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reflect on your goals and target audience: <\/strong>Consider your career goals and the audience you want to impress. Tailor your materials to highlight the skills and experiences that are most relevant to your desired field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create a master document: <\/strong>Start by creating a comprehensive document that includes all your relevant information, such as education, work experience, projects, skills, and achievements. This will serve as a foundation for both your resume and e-portfolio. To make this step easier for you, we have created a <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1JBByle6KmHXAacjrMXXizcn4Y9-zFfaXdR6_GW9RZcY\/edit?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1JBByle6KmHXAacjrMXXizcn4Y9-zFfaXdR6_GW9RZcY\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">template <\/a>on Google Docs. You can use it by creating a copy of the document.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Craft your resume:<\/strong> Extract the most important and relevant information from your master document and create a concise and professional resume. Focus on highlighting your key skills and experiences that align with your career goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Develop your e-portfolio structure: <\/strong>Determine the sections and categories that you want to include in your e-portfolio. Common sections may include an introduction, resume, projects, skills, testimonials, and contact information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select your best work: <\/strong>Choose the most impactful projects, assignments, or accomplishments that showcase your abilities and expertise. Consider including a variety of media formats, such as documents, images, videos, or links.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Organize and curate your materials: <\/strong>Arrange your selected work in a logical and visually appealing manner. Group related items together and provide clear descriptions or explanations for each entry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Write compelling descriptions:<\/strong> Craft engaging descriptions for each project or experience, highlighting your role, responsibilities, and achievements. Use concise language and focus on quantifiable results or outcomes whenever possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proofread and polish: <\/strong>Review your resume and e-portfolio materials for any errors or inconsistencies. Ensure that the formatting is consistent and that the content is clear and professional.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use the OpenLab to start building a WordPress website: <\/strong>Sign up for an account on the <a href=\"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OpenLab<\/a> platform. Explore the available templates and customize the design to match your personal brand. Begin adding your organized materials, sections, and descriptions to build your e-portfolio website.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>By following these steps, you&#8217;ll be well on your way to creating an impressive resume and e-portfolio, and utilizing the OpenLab to build your website will give you a professional and visually appealing online presence. Good luck with your endeavors!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Views: 188<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":5555,"featured_media":604,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"portfolio_post_id":0,"portfolio_citation":"","portfolio_annotation":"","openlab_post_visibility":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-596","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-portfolios"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/openlab-for-students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/596","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/openlab-for-students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/openlab-for-students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/openlab-for-students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5555"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/openlab-for-students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=596"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/openlab-for-students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/596\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":603,"href":"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/openlab-for-students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/596\/revisions\/603"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/openlab-for-students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/604"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/openlab-for-students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=596"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/openlab-for-students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=596"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/openlab-for-students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=596"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}