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Creating an Appealing Design Portfolio for Employers

Learn how to make a lasting first impression with your digital design portfolio. From choosing the right platform to showcasing your best work, this guide will help you stand out to potential employers.

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Creating an Appealing Design Portfolio for Employers

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  1. Making Your Design Portfolio Appealing to Employers Andy Clements CEO, Weblinx Inc. Oswego, Illinois

  2. Weblinx History • Company Started in 1997 • Incorporated in 2001 • Moved to 68 Main Street in 2002 • Moved to 165 Kirkland Circle in 2008 • Over 1000 Clients Today • 15 Creative Employees

  3. First Impressions You have 15 SECONDS to make that first impression with a Digital Portfolio. That first impression will determine if the rest of the portfolio is viewed. • Disclaimer: • For a Digital Marketing Firm a Wordpress site is good, but a template is NOT ‏

  4. Creating The Perfect Portfolio • Hosting • Choosing a Platform (Wordpress) • Keep it Professional • Make it Easy to Use • Know The Audience • Less IS More • Digital and Print • Keep it Updated and Current ‏

  5. Test Your Portfolio • Responsive Design • Chrome • Firefox • Internet Explorer • Safari • Tablets, Phones, etc…

  6. Be Accessible

  7. Choosing the Right Pieces • Show creativity and explain each of the items in a sentence or two clearly… • Include a wide array of work, but only if it is QUALITY • Filler Projects is a KILLER – Only Show Your BEST WORK • Start with your best piece and end with your second best piece • Limit yourself to 10 pieces or less • Tell Your Story • Put the potential employer in a spot where they want to see more… ‏

  8. Getting Started…

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