By Easy Columbus Internships, all about portfolios. What are they, why do you need them, and what should be in them?

1. Portfolios What are they? Why do you need them? What should be in them? *Adapted from a presentation by Jamie Heberling 1 Internships. Discounts. City Life

2. What is a portfolio? A well-presented, showcase of your own professional story A portfolio includes concrete examples of your experiences and skills It provides a visual starting point for you to talk about yourself during an interview 2 Internships. Discounts. City Life

3. Presentation ability Evidence of strong experience and skills Evidence of results Confidence What do employers look for? 3 Internships. Discounts. City Life

4. Why do I need one? To rise above your competition To leave a lasting impression To tell about you–Your resume is your story; your portfolio is your commercial. 4 Internships. Discounts. City Life

6. Student organizations

7. Volunteer experiences5 Internships. Discounts. City Life

8. What should I include? Work that demonstrates the quality of your work. Results that you have achieved on the job, for an internship or real position. 6 Internships. Discounts. City Life

9. How should it look? It must look professional. It should not be cluttered It should show off your best work It could show a personal style It should look like you care! 7 Internships. Discounts. City Life

10. How shouldn’t it look? Thrown together Like everyone else’s Elementary or cutesy 8 Internships. Discounts. City Life

11. What do I say about it? Use your portfolio to demonstrate your proven and professional abilities Discuss the objectives of each project Discuss the results of the project Explain your role in the project 9 Internships. Discounts. City Life

12. How can I make it even better? Always save clean, color copies from your internships. Think ahead, save multiple copies. Ask professionals for an evaluation of your portfolio. Do several rehearsals of your portfolio presentation Constantly update your pages 10 Internships. Discounts. City Life

13. It depends on a variety of factors: How good is it? How confident are you in your work? Does the employer ask to see it? What type of position are you applying for? Will I really use it? 11 Internships. Discounts. City Life