I’m lucky to have had the opportunity to talk to some journalism classes this year. I’ll talk about my career and my experiences, and answer questions as best I can about how they can set themselves up for success after college. (Yes, you should take that extra class in creative writing or photography! No, your GPA won’t matter — at least not after you get that first job.) Lately, I’ve been trying to drive home the importance of building a great online portfolio to showcase your work, and I’ve been adding an offer: Take some time to work on your portfolio, and then send me what you have. I’ll give it a look and help you make it better.
A great website isn’t the reason you’re going to get a job. But it might make the difference between getting the initial interview, or not. I know that as a hiring manager, if I see a poor portfolio, or even a free Wix site, I might have second thoughts about a candidate for a digital job.
It’s the end of the year, and it’s the season for giving back. So between now and the end of 2018, I’m extending the offer to you, too. If you’re reading this, and you want some advice with your portfolio or your resume, send me an email. I’m happy to take 20 minutes and give you the feedback you need. I hope it helps!
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That image at top, Personal CV/Resume, by Daniela S Nassetti, is used here thanks to a Creative Commons license.