Whether you are in college and looking to land an internship, a recent
grad starting out your career or in the middle of your career and looking to
switch jobs, we all know that a portfolio is an essential piece of getting you
to that next step. Putting one together can be a long and daunting task. When done right, a portfolio can
highlight your strengths and set you apart from other candidates applying for
the same position as you.
I have put together a few helpful tips for assembling your perfect
portfolio:
Start early and update
regularly: It is never too early to start putting together your
portfolio. As you continue to work on projects and you come across a piece that
you are proud of be sure to add it to your portfolio. This way, when it comes
time to bring it to an interview, it is ready and you won’t be stressed!
Know your
audience: You can create the best portfolio in the world, but it won’t mean
anything if the materials in it don’t go with the job you are applying for.
Make sure to include items that will appeal to the interviewer and make sense
with the position you are applying.
Be creative: If your portfolio
is dull, it will get tossed to the side and your work may not be fairly
evaluated. Be sure to make it stand out: whether you include pictures or make
it colorful, be sure that it will make the person want to look through it.
Include a range
of materials: No sample of your work is too small to include, so be sure
to include all of the different things you can do. This shows that you are
willing to tackle any challenge you are given and you have a wide range of
skills to offer.
Don’t forget to
edit: Be sure to edit your portfolio over and over again! Once you have
looked over it yourself, have someone you trust do the same. Any mistake can
make the difference between getting the position and not.
If an employer sees how much care you put into your portfolio that can
tell them a lot about the kind of person you will be on the job. Hopefully,
these tips can help you be confident that you can land the position you want! What
do you do to make your portfolio
stand out? We would love to know!
This guest blog post was written by PRowl staff member Kaitlyn Mashack.
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