Credential Portfolio

A credential file is a professional portfolio that is established for all students registered with Career Services. Many employers request this credential file during the application process.

Credential Request Form


At Career Services your credential portfolio may contain the following items:

  • Resume (automatically added from Panther Recruiting)
  • 3-5 Letters of Recommendation blank form
  • EIU Transcript (copy only) request form
  • Transcripts of other educational institutions attended
  • Student Teaching Evaluations (if provided by the student)
  • Other Evaluations, if applicable
  • Reference page
  • Copies of certifications


Credential Portfolio FAQs

Self-Credentialing     NEW!

Career Services is now offering Self-Credentialing for all students and alumni that are actively registered with Career Services.

Advantages of Self-Credentialing

  • Take full responsibility for your job search and credential file information
  • Promotes efficient and timely delivery of application materials
  • Send out numerous credentials without extra cost
  • Accessible from any Internet connection anywhere in the world, 24/7
  • Safe storage of important documents
  • Quickly becoming the preferred receipt method by employers


Current Students

When you establish your Panther Recruiting account you will automatically begin managing your own credentials (Self-Credentialing). All documents will be stored in the Career Services database and may be accessed through your Panther Recruiting account. Some files may be limited to a size restriction.


EIU Alumni

As an Alum, you may choose to manage your own credential file documents (Self-Credential). This is done by setting up a Panther Recruiting account ($30 annual fee). All documents will be stored in the Career Services database and may be accessed through your Panther Recruiting account. Some files may be limited to a size restriction.

Alumni still have the option to have their credential files stored and managed by the Career Services office. For a small fee, Career Services will email, mail or fax credentials to employers upon request. Credential files will remain property of Eastern Illinois University and originals cannot be returned to the candidate.

Requests may be made online, by phone (217-581-2412) or in person at the Career Services office.

Payment for this service may be made in cash, check, or MC/VISA. Billing is available.