BY HIRING MANAGERSGET YOUR PORTFOLIO NOTICED

TALKING POINTS

▸ The function of a portfolio

▸ What hiring managers look for

▸ Tips to help you stand out

▸ Preparing your portfolio

▸ Beyond the portfolio

THE FUNCTION OF A PORTFOLIO

▸ To be a showcase of your work

▸ Evidence of your growth

▸ Indication of your growth potential

▸ Confirmation of your taste level

▸ Make a great first impression

HIRING MANAGER'S CHECK LIST

▸ Looking for what you have designed

▸ Want to understand the projects

▸ Hope to see some personality

▸ What is your growth potential?

SHOW YOUR WORK

▸ Knowledge

▸ CAD, Revit

▸ Finished photos of your projects

▸ Skills

▸ Design eye

▸ Taste

▸ Sketching ability

▸ Accomplishments

▸ Workshops, Internships

▸ Awards

SHOW YOUR PERSONALITY

▸ Who or what have been your design influencers

▸ What are you passionate about?

▸ Green design

▸ Urban living

▸ Show how your continue to learn and grow in design

SHOW YOUR POTENTIAL

▸ Tell the story of you.

▸ Have a beginning, progress, and currently doing

▸ Tell of your success in design. What has defined it?

▸ Keep it consistent

HOW TO STAND OUT

▸ Include quotes from clients or managers

▸ Hand sketches

▸ Tailor your portfolio to the job you want

▸ Share your related hobbies

PREPARING YOUR PORTFOLIO

▸ Electronic or paper? Both?

▸ The difference in a showcase and working portfolio

▸ Editing

OTHER WAYS TO GET NOTICED

▸ Post your portfolio on your social media

▸ Create a travel portfolio

▸ Always have a "Mobilfolio"