I can always count on Allie Osmar to have something valuable to say. She recently posted about portfolios and how useful they can be--especially to recent grads.
Whether you have a thin binder of your work or you create an online portfolio, grads from many industries can utilize these portfolios to help them stand out. My whole business is built around a portfolio of my work -- www.kristenfischer.com/clips.htm -- which continuously helps to show clients what I do and what I'm capable of. Even though I use my online portfolio to help land clients, I still have a print binder because I think many people like to see and feel some of the collateral I've produced when I'm meeting a client.
So have you used a portfolio to help get a job or propel your career? What has your experience been like with portfolios? Do you think they're necessary for all grads or more useful for certain fields?
In the meantime check out Ali's list of places where you can create portfolios. Let me also add mediabistro.com and creativehotlist.com to the mix if you decide to do an online portfolio but not get an entire domain for it.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
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Thanks Kristen! It's amazing how many people have found amazing opportunities just for having a nice portfolio (particularly online). So simple, but such a huge help.
I have an online portfolio integrated into my Web site--I think it has helped me to some extant. I have walked into interviewes where the interviewer has asked me about certain aspects of my job history that are not on my resume, but are on my Web site, or they have complimented me on a certain project. I think it is a great way to tell a larger, fuller story about your experience.
I think definitely for graphic design/copywriting/pr these are a great idea--what other industries have you used them in?
I think its imperative to have a website or digital portfolio in whatever field you are in. At the very least it would be a great place for people to find your contact information. An online resume would be a cool thing to point HR people to when applying for a job.
I totally think portfolios aren't necessary for all people - it really depends on the field of work.
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