AUTHENTIC EVIDENCE
A study just published by AAC&U, conducted by Hart Research Associates, available at the AAC&U web site, includes the following finding ...
"In addition to a resume or college transcript, more than four in five employers say an electronic portfolio would be useful to them in ensuring that job applicants have the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their company or organization." (page 4)
"It Takes More Than A Major: Employer Priorities for College Learning and Student Success"
It's been reported that potential employers are more impressed by applicants' reflections on their experiences documented in their portfolios than in the experiences themselves.