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When I was hiring designers for an interactive agency, my first step after reading a good résumé was to head online and check out the designer’s portfolio. About half the time, I couldn’t find one. You can guess where that résumé would end up.
Has it been a while since you’ve updated your online portfolio? Add some recent projects, remove the ones that are getting old, then let your network know about the refresh!
Do you have itty-bitty thumbnails of your work in your online portfolio? Ditch ‘em in favor of a gallery of larger images. Prospective employers may only have a minute or so to check out your work, so they may not bother to click around and see more.
You don’t need to spend a fortune to build an online portfolio. It’s quick and easy to set up a site with Blogger, WordPress, or Typepad.
Are you consistent in your “branding”? If you’ve got an online portfolio, coordinate the fonts and layout style with your résumé. It’ll help employers remember you.