Where To Begin

Start Preparing Well In Advance

A portfolio review is a professional showcase of your work with qualified experts. You should give yourself plenty of time to prepare and alter your portfolio in the weeks leading up to the review.

Showcase A Variety Of Your Skills

Include portfolio pieces that demonstrate your diverse talents and interests. By presenting a broad spectrum of your work you will receive feedback on all of your skills.

Presentation Matters

A ring-bound notebook with clear protective sheet coverings for each page is the great way to organize your portfolio. This protects your work as well as looks polished and clean.

Research The Reviewers

It’s helpful to come in knowing a thing or two about your reviewers. Being knowledgeable about their backgrounds will help you understand where their feedback is coming from.

Be Thoughtful About The Design Of Your Portfolio

Artistic presentation matters just as much as content. This is not a scrapbook. Keep it clean, organized, and professional.

Show Your Personality

What you emphasize in your portfolio can give a glimpse into your interests and strengths. Use this as an opportunity to make yourself stand out rather than emulating example portfolios you’ve seen.

By: Hayden Skoch. Account Executive, Allen Hall Public Relations