Other helpful hints!
- Have your portfolio with you -- you will look professional and prepared.
- A good portfolio is VERY neat–no uncut edges or sloppy writing.
- If you are including a team project, be sure to highlight your work: the writing, photos, formatting, etc. You may want to indicate your contributions with an asterisk (*) or a special sign or your initials in a box. This can be indicated in the table of contents.
- Your portfolio can be scanned or copied into a computer and sent electronically.
- Do not leave your portfolio with the interviewer. You may not get it back!
- You should have two complete copies of your work – just in case.
- As you grow professionally, you will either be adding to your existing portfolio or starting new ones. Keep your old portfolio. You never know when you might want to review your previous work.
When should I use a portfolio and other helpful hints
Don't hesitate to bring your portfolio to an interview! You have a short amount of time to make a good impression. Make every second count.
When do you use it?
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Take your portfolio to all serious interviews!
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Use it to supplement your answers during an interview or ask the in interviewer “may I show you my portfolio?” or “may I show you some samples of my work?”
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Don’t be offended if they say “no” or “not at this time.” They may not be the person to show it to, they are not ready in the interviewing process to see an applicants’ work, or they simply may not have time. You can always ask if you can leave some samples of your work with them.
