Web development is one of those careers where portfolios prove to be more helpful than a standard resume. Having a place where employers can view your work and personalized style can help them determine if you’re a good fit. A portfolio can be created from scratch or, if you’re pressed for time, you can consider using portfolio websites, templates or themes. One of the ways that employers can discover you or learn more about you is through your portfolio. So taking the time necessary to perfect it, will better prepare you for a possible job. It’s always better to have a portfolio than not to have one.
What a Web Designer Should Include in Their Online Portfolio
Topics: Insider, WMM, MSIS, ITP, Portfolio, Online Portfolio
Designing Presentations with PechaKucha: Keeping Your Audience Engaged
We've all sat through boring presentations, fighting to keep our eyes open and pretending to maintain interest, while all we are really thinking about is when it will end. PechaKucha is a presentation style which seeks to resolve that. This technique involves detailed design guidelines, and allows up to twenty slides to be shown for a maximum of twenty seconds each, keeping presentations concise, fast paced and interesting. It allows speakers to convey their main ideas in just 6 minutes and 40 seconds.
Topics: WMM, MSIS, ITP, Portfolio, presentation
Online portfolios are a great way to showcase your skills to future employers! We previously discussed the importance of a portfolio in “What Employers Look For in Your Portfolio” and what it takes to stand out. Taking the time to create an online portfolio is essential to conveying your skills, knowledge, and experience to potential employers. Effectively, it will demonstrate your range, execution, and capability - giving you the competitive edge.
Congratulations, you’ve completed graduate school! However, you’re not in the clear just yet. Before you start your career search as a creative professional, you must compile a portfolio that stands out from all the other candidates. You need a competitive edge. But what are employers looking for in your portfolio?
Topics: Insider, WMM, MSIS, ITP, Portfolio, Online Portfolio