A portfolio of your work can show employers your accomplishments. You may include samples of work and school projects. You can put these samples in a binder. Some people like to put their samples online. You can bring your portfolio to job interviews.
What to Put in Your Portfolio
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If you are a: |
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Artist |
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Chef or baker |
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Photographs of food or meals you've made
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Recipes you created
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Letters of recommendation from past bosses
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Computer programmer or multimedia specialist |
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Screenshots of your programs
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Printout of the computer code you wrote
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Letters of recommendation from past bosses
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Dancer, actor, or musician |
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Video of your performances
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Audio recordings of your work
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Fashion designer or tailor |
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Pictures of the clothing you produced
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Wear your own creations on the job interview
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Office support staff |
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Brochures for projects you helped plan
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Reports
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Newsletters you organized
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Spreadsheets
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Other examples of work that you completed
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Letters of recommendation from past bosses
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Writer or journalist |
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Copies of published articles
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Printouts of your writing from websites
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Video of your news stories
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