My Portfolio (Senior badge)

The My Portfolio badge is part of the “Cookie Business” badge set introduced in 2011. It replaces the retired XXX badge.

Purpose: When I’ve earned this badge, I’ll be able to show college admissions officers and employers what I’ve learned from cookie sales experience.

Create a cookie resume
You may now have up to nine years of cookie selling experience. This makes for a great résumé. After you research at least five different job descriptions online, discuss what these potential employers are looking for in a model employee. You should discover that you have all the skills you need: organization, effective communication, public speaking, etc. to be a model employee.

Put together a cookie portfolio
You may now have up to nine years of cookie selling experience. This makes for a great résumé. After you research at least five different job descriptions online, discuss what these potential employers are looking for in a model employee. You should discover that you have all the skills you need: organization, effective communication, public speaking, etc. to be a model employee.

Get feedback about how to market yourself for a job or college interview
Now it’s time for to speak up! You should find someone to share your résumé and portfolio with. This can be a guidance counselor, a business person or a college admissions officer. You should seek advice from a professional to ensure you have the best résumé and portfolio.

Write an essay about what you learned from the cookie sale
Here is a chance for you to express yourself on paper. Your short essay should describe everything you learned from many years of cookies sales. This essay would be a great cover letter or essay for college applications. Don’t forget to edit essays with a family member or another adult.

Learn how to ace an interview
Practice makes perfect. To complete this badge, you will practice your interview skills. You need to find a hiring professional and ask for a sample of questions she or he might ask a potential employee during an interview. Can’t find someone? Pull sample questions online. After these questions are in hand, practice with one another and answer thoughfully.

Additional Resources
http://www.girlscoutsem.org/content/dam/girlscouts-girlscoutsem/documents/BB_MM_Senior_MyPortfolio.pdf