Also Known As:
presentation portfolio
Examples:
Marla included in her portfolio several articles she had written.
Related Resources:
Portfolio Power Presenting your Portfolio
Definition:
a collection of work samples usually used by those in creative fields, i.e. photography, graphic art, etc. It can also be used by anyone who would like to show samples of work to a prospective employer.
Related Terms
• resume
• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
How Can You Spice Up Your Interview?
Canada Job Search Guide Brian Mairs advises you to present a portfolio to convince a prospective employer you have skills worth considering -- even if you're not in a creative field.
Technical Job Search Guide J. Steven Niznik tells you how to use anything you've written, developed, created, or earned to create a portfolio.
Brian Mairs tells you how to present your portfolio to a prospective employer. It begins, Brian says, by making mention of it in your cover letter.
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