Chapter 6, Problem 14CR

Summary Introduction

Case Summary:

E-portfolios which are the digitized format of projects, presentations etc, done by students are expected in some of the well-known universities and used by the job aspirants. Though they do not replace the resumes, they provide a good feel. However, it has been misconceived that they are important for getting jobs. Employers do not need these e-portfolios. They are not screened by their screening software and they are extra information that the employers do not seek. Education experts feel that it is a good learning experience to create the e-portfolios but that doesn’t ensure a job.

Characters in the case:

Tim Shea, Associate professor, Greg Haller, president of Western US region of Verizon Wireless, Inga Zakradze, student, Marie Artim, Enterprise talent acquisition VP, Stuart Silverman, university dean, Kerri Shaffer, university director are cited in this passage.

A survey by the Association of American Colleges and Universities is also referenced here.

There is also reference made to Portfolio hubs Pathbrite and Portfolium.

Adequate Information:

Employers do not need e-portfolios. Screening software doesn’t screen the e-portfolios. E-portfolios are excess information, which the managers do not read owing to lack of time. Companies do not see e-portfolios as value addition.

To Determine:

How the misconception about the e-portfolio’s importance would have started.

Given:

Universities like University of Massachusetts, Stanford, University of South Florida etc, expect an e-portfolio. This is a learning experience having links to a career opportunity. E-portfolios are liked in schools and they want students to make them.