Make a portfolio. A portfolio of your work can show employers your accomplishments. You may include samples of work and school projects. You can put these samples in a binder. Some people like to put their samples online. You can bring your portfolio to job interviews. Portfolios are discussed in our blog in more detail.
What to Put in Your Portfolio
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If you are a: |
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Artist |
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Chef or baker |
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Photographs of food or meals you've made
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Recipes you created
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Letters of recommendation from past supervisors
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Computer programmer or multimedia specialist |
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Screenshots of your programs
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Printout of the computer code you wrote
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Letters of recommendation from past supervisors
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Dancer, actor, or musician |
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Video of your performances
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Audio recordings of your work
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Fashion designer or tailor |
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Pictures of the clothing you produced
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Wear your own creations on the job interview
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Office support staff |
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Brochures for projects you helped plan
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Reports
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Newsletters you organized
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Spreadsheets
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Other examples of work that you completed
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Letters of recommendation from past supervisors
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Writer or journalist |
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Copies of published articles
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Printouts of your writing from websites
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Video of your news stories
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