ePortfolios for Self Promotion and Progress Update

ePortfolios for Self Promotion and Progress Update Questions

To complete this assignment, compose responses to the following two-part prompt:

Part One

Well-formed ePortfolios can be used to establish capabilities, knowledge, and skills and to showcase a body of work. When the object of an ePortfolio is to facilitate a career change or new employment, it becomes important to evaluate its value as means of self-promotion, especially in an interview or as part of a job application. For this assignment, evaluate the use of ePortfolios in terms of the benefits of self-promotion and marketing. However, also note any downsides or risks—for instance, the risks of posting intellectual property online for public consumption. How can you mitigate these risks while maximizing the marketing potential of the ePortfolio?

Part Two

Provide an update to your instructor on your progress with each category of artifacts for the ePortfolio:

Software design/engineering

Algorithms and data structures

Databases

For help tracking your progress, use the Status Checkpoints table below. Report on each category with status and some details. For instance, if you are at Status Checkpoint 2, working on the initial enhancement for your work in the databases category, briefly note which enhancements you have completed and which are still to come. Also note any trouble spots or places where you may need help.

Status Checkpoints

1 Artifact Selected

2 Working on Initial Enhancements

3 Submitted; Awaiting Instructor Feedback

4 Working on Final Enhancements

6 Uploaded to ePortfolio

 7 Finalized ePortfolio Entry