- Remember in high school math class…how the teacher would ask you to come up…and show your work at the chalkboard?…It wasn't enough just to have the right answer,…she wanted to see step by step how you got there.…The process, and the proof, were as important…as the end result.…You can take a similar approach…to your job seeking portfolio.…If you really want to impress a prospective employer,…show your work process.…That is, walk them through the steps…of how you arrived at your final design concepts.…Employers wanna see not just the final result,…but how you got there.…
If you're wondering why, there are several reasons.…First of all, showing your work process demonstrates…that crucial quality I mentioned earlier.…Your ability to listen.…When you outline the goals of the project…and how you went about achieving them,…you show employers that you know how…to focus on the client's priorities,…and that your approach can be tailored to each project.…So a critical step in showing your work,…is to define the project goals,…
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10/15/2014- Conveying your personality through your portfolio
- Highlighting your problem-solving skills
- Demonstrating range
- Conveying your skill level
- Avoiding pitfalls
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome1m
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1. Understanding Your Audience
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Sweating the details1m 44s
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2. Conveying Personality
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Who are you?2m 17s
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Where do you want to go?2m 9s
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Personal vs. paid projects2m 15s
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3. Expressing Your Design Thinking
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Show your work2m 37s
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Polish isn't everything3m 35s
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4. Demonstrating Range
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Selecting the right projects2m 52s
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5. Conveying Depth of Experience
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Assessing your skill level2m 56s
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Highlighting key results3m 21s
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6. Avoiding Pitfalls
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Striking the right tone2m 37s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 20s
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