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Figure 3. Screen capture of disc contents contents of the portfolio in a short amount of time. This brief review should engage and motivate the reviewer to explore your portfolio LQJUHDWHUGHWDLO5HÀHFWLYHVWDWHPHQWVVKRXOGVXPPDUL]HWKHYDOXH of the examples included in the portfolio and how they demonstrate your intellectual, professional and clinical growth. { With competition in the workforce, a professional portfolio provides a visual representation that sets you apart from other candidates by allowing you to express your individual strengths and unique style. Before you create your portfolio, all supporting paper documenta-tion should be converted into an electronic format. For example, scan SKRWRJUDSKV&#0f;OLFHQVXUHV&#0f;FHUWL¿FDWHV&#0f;HPSOR\HUHYDOXDWLRQV&#0f;WKDQN
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