If you are a student pursuing a Liberal Arts degree, you most likely will need an online portfolio to apply for jobs. They are becoming increasingly sought-after by employers.
The necessity of an online portfolio is major-specific; they are mostly required for job applications in the fields of the creative arts, communications and liberal arts.
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Online portfolios are an extension of a resume. They should showcase your work; they may include things such as photographs, videos, artwork, writing samples, introduction and contact information.
Lisa Duke, assistant director of Career Services, has recommendations for students creating portfolios for themselves. She says, “what I would like students to think about doing is actually creating their own website and doing their own coding.” Not only will this showcase technological savviness, it will also help your portfolio stand out from others.
While there are websites students can use to help them create an online portfolio, Duke says, “I honestly think that going out on your own and making your own would be best.”
These websites include wix, Weebly and Sqaurespace, among others.
Online portfolios are convenient because today’s society is becoming more and more technological. This way, you can showcase your work to an employer without having to bring in hard copies to an interview.
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“It’s online, and isn’t that really where everything’s going these days anyways,” explains Duke.
Companies can get a feel for what you are capable of by viewing your online portfolio. They are a great way to show off your hard work.
It would be wise to have the URL to your online portfolio on your social media pages. “Definitely link the online portfolio to that LinkedIn page,” says Duke.
Some classes at Wright State have projects where students create online portfolios for themselves.
Online portfolios are not new. According to Duke, “online portfolios have been around for a while.”
