Tips for A Great Portfolio

Set yourself apart and make your own portfolio. Here are some tips to make sure you're portfolio stands out.

• Have a professional case to hold your portfolio
• Put loose papers in paper protectors
• Use professional quality paper (preferably bright glossy white or professional resume paper)
• Keep it organized; avoid clutter
• Keep it short, no more than 25 pages
• Use dividers to seperate sections (you can be extremely creative here)
• Pick your BEST work for your samples whether its writing samples, ads, graphic arts, photographs, school projects, group presentations, etc.
• Include your resume
• Incorporate recommendation letters and references
• Include any awards and honors given
• Include transcripts and degrees or licenses and certificates (when appropriate)
• Include any military records, awards, or badges (if applicable)
• Inform the employer that you have brought a portfolio during the interview to show
• NEVER leave your portfolio. No matter if your interviewer wants to show it to someone else, share a copy or the website to your electronic portfolio