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Each response should be 200 words each. Response 1: I think a personal website to showcase work is an excellent idea; however, you lose the networking aspect. The portfolio is capable of representing a continuum of work, and that different elements and experiences along that continuum can be connected. (Donston-Miller, 2013) "Connection" is one of the primary reasons to create a portfolio. If you are not interested in joining with others for a future job or content in staying where you are, then I suppose a website would be better. I am an introvert. I do not need a ton of people in my life to feel good about myself, so having a website where only an employer, if I choose, is given a link is fine with me. If you want to be searchable, then a public site is going to work better. Having a website is going to open you up to critique as well. If you can't even take the time to improve artifacts or write quality paperwork, then a website is more than likely going to be just as horrible. In such a situation, it is best to stick with a preformatted site where you can be as lazy as you want and only hope for the best. I like the format of Portfolium. I think it gets the job done. So I am content in sticking with it as well as my LinkedIn and Facebook accounts. I rarely check them as it is. So I try to keep them as professional as possible. Not a lot of personal information, no politics, no opinions, etc. I just assume anyone could be looking at any time. With that said, I do not care about restrictions only in case if a recruiter is looking for a potential candidate. As far as viewing it is a growing piece of work, I believe the time a person can see it is whenever they choose, in my opinion. I have a few time frames centered around classes and future education, in which I would feel comfortable promoting it to potential employers once I completed what I started. Action Plan: I plan to finish the Portfolium with APUS content and update past information such as accomplishments, certifications, etc. By the beginning of my next course starting in October. I need to take the following steps: Collect Data, Publish Date, Collect and Review Previous Work, Publish Work. I give myself until the end of August 2020, to collect the data such as accomplishments, etc., and publish them with accurate information. That gives me a full month to review assignments and slowly add them to the Portfolium. By doing this by October, I will have given myself a chance to prepare for my future classes without having to stress about going back and collecting information. I can also focus on future courses and employment opportunities in the future.

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A personal website or an online portfolio is increasingly essential in today’s digital job market, providing a platform to showcase one’s skills, achievements, and professional growth. While creating a personal website offers the advantage of customizable presentation and potentially broader reach, it simultaneously diminishes the opportunity for networking. Portfolios enable connections across professionals and provide a continuum of work, which can be vital for career development (Donston-Miller, 2013). As an introvert, I prefer controlled sharing, favoring sites like Portfolium, LinkedIn, and Facebook—which I keep professional and minimal in personal detail. These platforms facilitate targeted viewing by potential employers without exposing my personal life unnecessarily. I acknowledge the critique and continuous improvement aspects associated with public profiles. My action plan involves completing my Portfolium profile with APUS content and updating accomplishments, certifications, and past work by October, giving me a streamlined focus for future education and employment efforts. This phased approach ensures readiness without undue stress, enabling me to leverage my online presence optimally without risking oversharing or exposure to unhelpful critique.

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