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CREATE AN ONLINE PORTFOLIO

A professional portfolio is a collection of examples and evidence to showcase your experience . Think of it as the ultimate answer to the question , “ Can you give me an example of your work ?” Your portfolio is a part of your personal brand — a showcase of what you can bring to the table .
Your portfolio should contain written and visual overviews of projects and significant pieces of work that you ’ ve managed or been involved with . It should also include insight into skills you have , methods you ’ ve used , and the impact of your work , along with any relevant outcomes or lessons you ’ ve learned .
From an employer ’ s perspective , a professional portfolio indicates that you ’ re self-reflective and proactive in terms of your own development .
An electronic portfolio ( e-portfolio ) is a collection of sample work from classes , jobs , internships , and projects that shows your progression and achievements . It can include essays , research papers , blog posts , links , recordings , interviews , presentations , graphics , and any other type of work sample you can imagine . Your e-portfolio can be emailed to an employer for their consideration or included in your job application .
Free e-Portfolio Options :
Canvas
From your Canvas account create an e-Portfolio ; choose to have your profile private or public .
Journo Portfolio Build a stunning site to showcase your work using custom pages , collections , and a flexible content builder .
Muck Rack Showcase your best work , analyze news about any topic and measure the impact of your stories — for free , forever . 9 | Professional Toolkit