(COR) Portfolios Lesson

Portfolios Lesson 

Portfolios were once only used by artists and architects. Today employers want to see what you can do. They want more than a one page resume. Many smart applicants are creating portfolios even if job applications don't require them.

Coming out of high school you may be able to add things to your portfolio that older or more experienced applicants might not include. You want to impress, but also demonstrate your skill. Essays and papers might be a good way to show your writing. Certificates of achievement, sports letters, Boy/Girl Scout items, or community service artifacts are some ideas that might get you thinking about what you could add.

 

Learn more about career portfolios from the presentation below:

 

 

Online Portfolios

Online portfolios are an easy way for potential employers to view samples of your work. And that might just tip the scales in your favor. Include your portfolio's web address on all job search communication. If you participate in online networking, add a link to your online portfolio. This will make it easier for your network to recommend your work to others.

Don't be tempted to quickly throw an online portfolio together. You need to research your technical options. And there are a lot of them out there — from blogs to free or subscription portfolios to building your own website. And the line between them is blurring. Free services allow you to get up and running quickly with limited design skills.

 

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