Who uses portfolios?
The concept of using a portfolio originated in occupations where creativity is a necessary skill. Employers seeking to hire persons in jobs related to art, advertising, and journalism often require a portfolio in the hiring process to demonstrate their work. However, a portfolio can also help document work experience, achievements and skills in any field. In fact, developing a portfolio during college will help you to evaluate yourself and your career decisions. It can help you explore careers which match your interests which are documented in your portfolio. In addition, it can help you to compare your skill level to the level needed for your chosen career. Following completion of college, your portfolio can serve as an invaluable tool for you to demonstrate your skills to a potential employer during an interview. When do I use my portfolio? During an interview!!! Using your portfolio during an interview allows you to demonstrate, first-hand, examples of work that you have done, or il