In today's global job market, English proficiency is a highly valued professional asset, especially in countries where few people speak English well. While there are many tests to evaluate English fluency, none serve as a universal, common standard.
Some job seekers exaggerate their abilities, while others are overly modest. Both Eduardo and Monica claim intermediate English skills. Monica can lead meetings in English, but Eduardo can barely order a Happy Meal at McDonald’s.
Now meet Isabela, a talented professional with a passion for English and fluency that sets her apart. But don't just take my word for it—click on her “English Skills Portfolio” (ESP) and watch her English-language video resume. Many hiring managers may not know how to interpret a TOEFL score, but after watching Isabela's video for just fifteen seconds, they will recognize her genuine English skills.
Besides demonstrating her English fluency, Isabela also showcases her personality and professional capabilities to potential employers. She can link the portfolio in her resume, making it a part of every job application she submits.
We believe that a well-crafted portfolio like Isabela’s can create networking opportunities, expose job seekers to more and better opportunities, and shorten their job search. It is free to create, free to share, and free to view.
How good does your English have to be to create a portfolio? If you can talk about your professional and academic accomplishments and your key skills for about forty seconds in English, then your English is good enough.
Please see our other articles for tips on creating a portfolio.