From ffadc577655f6c59aba31b5d12eda164ed065c8f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Tracey (she/her). Career Specialist" <62119587+Tracey-M@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:07:37 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Create Terminal_Portfolio.md --- .../Mod3/Terminal_Portfolio.md | 65 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 65 insertions(+) create mode 100644 professional_development/Mod3/Terminal_Portfolio.md diff --git a/professional_development/Mod3/Terminal_Portfolio.md b/professional_development/Mod3/Terminal_Portfolio.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..eca89c5f --- /dev/null +++ b/professional_development/Mod3/Terminal_Portfolio.md @@ -0,0 +1,65 @@ +--- +layout: page +title: PD Overview +--- + +## Turing Alumni Portfolio +What it is: +* Terminal is our joint job board and graduate portfolio site +* How we showcase our job-seeking graduates and soon-to-be graduates +* How it’s used: + * Employers come here to look for candidates + * We also send these to employers + +### Getting Started! +1. You will receive an email invitation from Tracey at the beginning of Mod 3. +2. Use [this form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKXVnpYdlwE4FpsAcG2tKfxTu4K4m7cpsgldbpIC03ZLCL6A/viewform) to submit your draft. + +### How to set up your profile: +[Log into Terminal at](https://terminal.turing.edu/developers/sign_in) + +* Go to Edit Profile from the account menu +* Fill out the profile until all sections are complete. Here is a [checklist](https://careerdev.turing.edu/resources/terminal_directions)of what needs to be completed before we publish a terminal account. +* Only click "Request Review" when your portfolio is fully set up with projects. Until then, staff members can see your updates. +* Staff members will review your profile and approve it for publishing or request additional changes. +* For more info on how to set this up, [Watch this Terminal profiles walkthrough with Tanner!](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NqHrdkr0B5wEvEaH9Z8dJK56TcSJoV_t/view) + +### If you have set your terminal profile now it's time to customize it. +What needs to be included in order for your portfolio to be published? Here is what the team is looking for: +Title +* Professional-looking photo + * This should be a photo of just you (no kids or animals, sorry!) + * Use the same photo as your LinkedIn and GitHub profiles if possible + * Dont have a professional-looking photo? [Check out this post](https://writing.turing.edu/how-to-take-your-own-linkedin-headshot/) for tips on how to take one at home + +About Me Description + +* Tell your professional story- What is your story about your past, present, and future that you want to share with employers? Make sure to answer these questions: who am I? Why am + I in this field? What next for me? + * Email address + * GitHub profile + * LinkedIn profile + * Polished draft of resume + * Preferred Locations + + Previous Industries + * Limit to 5 previous industries. If you are concerned about this, please reach out to your Career Specialists. + * At least 2 projects + * Show variety: paired, team, individual + * Include an estimation of project contribution hours + * Include screenshots + * Tools Used + * Code Repository Link + +Nice to have but not required for initial publication: + * Pronouns + * Skills you are currently learning + * Twitter profile + * Project collaborators + * Deployed Project link + +### Important Resources +* [Learn how to set up and publish your portfolio, including tips for writing summaries and project descriptions](). +* [Discover more detailed information on how to effectively write your project descriptions](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zKePxhD-xQdLRPeLI21E71ET_U88ZZ-SKTQjRVzs8tM/edit) + +If you have questions about the information on this page, please contact the Career Specialist.