Climbing the Ladder - Electronic Portfolios (Thing 16)

The concept of eFolio Minnesota is wonderful--a versatile tool for students and job-seekers. The idea of posting a portfolio on line is up-to-the-minute, but I am not convinced that it is any more effective than blindly sending out numerous resumes in the the hopes of attracting attention.
Good marketing is usually targeted marketing, not a random shot in cyberspace.
The appearance of the efolio site is bland and its "feel" is rather jumbled and "institutional". Some sections are more applicable to student purposes than others, and some of the links are print-heavy and cluttered. If I were either a student or a job seeker, I might find threading my way through the site layout discouraging. Having explored similiar sites when I was a job-seeker, I found having to dig through pages and pages of "helpful" hints about resumes and interviewing rather tedious and ultimately of little use. It's sad but true that personal contacts are still the way that most people get into their schools of choice and/or win employment.
The "MN Online" link is good for general information about the MNSCU system--a kind of "one-stop shop" for those seeking courses or campus information. That could be a boon to students and families researching college options. The Monster.com link appears the most appealing for younger users in style and substance. These tools are certain to evolve with time and competition.