When you create a professional portfolio, you establish credibility with anyone who is searching for you online. It includes writing samples, images, videos, audio recordings, website links, and downloadable files/documents. Understanding the purpose and advantages of these materials can allow you to show a hiring manager why you’re the right candidate for a role. Consider what examples to include that are most current and relevant.
Who needs an ePortfolio? Photographers, Graphic Designers, Software Developers, Writers, Editors, Videographers, Artists, Social Media Managers, etc.
Why set up an ePortfolio? Showcase accomplishments and work samples and history. Useful for job applications, scholarships for graduate school applications. Own your online name and brand with a custom domain.
Personal websites are becoming more and more common and provide an excellent way to showcase your professional background and experience. Several free site-building tools are available and can lead you through the process. One of the best is Weebly or Wix.
Online portfolios of your professional work are an absolute must in some professions (especially fine and performing arts, education, digital media, journalism, and research-intensive fields). You might want to consider building one with a free web tool such as Weebly or WordPress and linking it to your LinkedIn profile.
Blogs can be lots of fun, but political opinions, religious views, and personal comments will follow you around for a very long time. Be aware of how you are branding your name and professionalism when blogging. Wordpress, Wix, and Weebly all offer blogs.
Where can I set up my own ePortfolio?
The following are the most common platforms to develop your ePortfolio:
Google Sites - https://sites.google.com/new?tgif=d ease of use, free accessibility and integration with other Google services.
Wix - https://www.wix.com/portfolio-website plans can be free or start out at $17/month. All plans include a free domain for a year. A domain will cost between $10 and $45 per year.
Weebly - https://www.weebly.com/online-portfolio plans start out at $8/month
WordPress - https://wordpress.org/themes/eportfolio/ - what does it cost? https://wordpress.com/go/website-building/how-much-does-wordpress-website-cost/
Where can I buy a domain name?
Visit a domain name register such as A2, GoDaddy, Google Domains, or Namecheap. Key in the domain you want to buy and pay a fee.
Where to share your ePortfolio?: Include the link for your ePortfolio on your resume, networking profiles, and your email signature.
Here are a few examples of alumni:
https://www.dankistlerstudios.art/our-story
Zeke Ouellette Media – Writer/Producer
If you're starting a portfolio, we'd love to see it! Email us at careers@principia.edu