Have you ever considered creating a portfolio to illustrate all your skills and talents? If you haven’t, you should, and here’s why.
A well-constructed career portfolio could make the difference between getting hired for the job, or having your resume get lost in the crowd. Because of this, many job seekers, and even those who have jobs already, are putting together a complete career portfolio.
Why would someone who already have a great job want to assemble a portfolio of all their successes and talents? The answer is clear. By quickly and completely demonstrating your assets and job experience, you can prove you are truly promotion-worthy. On the other hand, if you’re going out for that all-important job interview, an organized career portfolio will make you stand out from all the other applicants.
Let’s face facts – getting interviewers and recruiters to notice you in today’s highly-competitive job market is nearly impossible. A career portfolio will change you from being the proverbial needle in a haystack to being the one who got the job. No longer are portfolios only for artists. Modern day personnel directors are drowning under piles of boring applications.
Imagine coming across one that includes a portfolio, or at least mentions the availability of one. This is sure to catch the attention of any recruiter or personnel director worth their mettle. To be more specific, a career portfolio is your personal calling card; physical proof of your skills and talents that illustrates all your achievements in one place. It proves you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and get the job done.
If you feel a bit overwhelmed right now, don’t. We’ll show you what to include, how to gather it, and how to present it professionally. Worry no longer about a lapse of memory due to nervousness during a crucial interview. Your career portfolio has your back. Job security is long gone, but your portfolio can help give you some peace of mind in both keeping and finding a job in today’s challenging job market. In addition, it can help you make that career change you’ve been dreaming of for so long. So, let’s get started, shall we?
Did you love this infographic as much as we did? Want to learn more? Here’s an additional resource for you: The Career Portfolio Workbook: Using the Newest Tool in Your Job-Hunting Arsenal to Impress Employers and Land a great Job!
So what areyou waiting for? Get to making your portfolio then!