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How to get in the door with a great portfolio<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s a lot of advice out there\u200a\u2014\u200aforum threads, blog posts, and even other medium articles<\/a>\u200a\u2014\u200aall outlining how to build the perfect portfolio. However, after many years receiving and reviewing designer portfolios, it has become apparent that this conversation might be worth a fresh take. Lately, our studio<\/a> has been getting some portfolios where small quirks or red flags rule a candidate out almost immediately.<\/p>\n

Here, I\u2019m hoping to call out some of those pitfalls, and resurface some of the really helpful advice I learned back at school. Through this two-part article, we\u2019ll explore the best ways to build your portfolio and submit it for a job, with tips for both new grads and seasoned designers alike.<\/p>\n

NB:<\/strong> While some of this advice may skew towards digital product designers, many of the tips I offer here are role-agnostic and can be applied for even non-designers.<\/em><\/p>\n

Defining the portfolio<\/h2>\n

The idea of a portfolio has shifted in the age of the internet. People hiring for design roles want to see that you can tell a story, that you can do the work on time, and that you can work with other people. So when I say portfolio, I am actually talking about a document that contains more than just your work. A proper representation of you, your work, your personality, and your experience.<\/p>\n

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\"When I say portfolio, I am actually talking about a document that contains more than just your work.\"<\/p><\/span><\/blockquote>\n