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Create a stronger portfolio today, land more job opportunities tomorrow.
What one thing will every company ask to see before you even get that job interview? Your portfolio. That’s why it’s crucial to understand what makes a great portfolio. But how? How do you make your portfolio stand out in a sea of others? Why is the portfolio so important? How can a few tweaks to your portfolio help you land a job? These are all important questions and I’ve traveled across the country compiling answers from top industry leaders.
This book combines my experience and the portfolio advice I’ve gotten from everyone from independent designers, developers, photographers and illustrators to a wide range of big and small agencies/studios. I even stopped by to chat at companies like Lyft and many others to come like Facebook and Netflix.
If your goal is to get a job, there are a variety of things you can do to greatly increase those odds. That’s what this book is about—how to show off your work to get more of it or to land that dream job you’ve always wanted.
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Table of contents:
– Introduction
1 Getting started with your portfolio
2 The qualities of an effective portfolio
3 Common mistakes in portfolios
4 Common misconceptions of portfolios: True or false?
5 The 4 sections of a portfolio
6 Finding your brand, domain, business name, and email address
7 How to choose the projects you put in your portfolio
8 The Connection Section
9 Portfolio problems and solutions
10 How to stand out, get noticed, and better your chances of landing that job
– Resources & Links
– Inspiration Gallery