What is a collection of work samples designed to highlight strengths, skills, and competencies?

• A. Portfolio
• B. Resume
• C. Certificate
• D. Profile

Answer: (A)

A portfolio is a curated collection of work samples that showcases your strengths, skills, and competencies. In hospitality and tourism, it might include menu designs, event plans, service scenarios, photos from events, guest feedback, training checklists, and other tangible records of your work. This kind of collection lets employers see concrete evidence of what you can do, not just what you say you can do.

A resume, by contrast, is a concise summary of experience and qualifications; a certificate confirms completion of a course or program; a profile gives a broader online or professional snapshot. None of these assemble actual samples of work in one place the way a portfolio does, making the portfolio the best fit for highlighting capabilities.