When I (or anybody looking to hire someone) ask you to bring your portfolio, I’m hoping to learn more than just what projects you’ve been a part of in your career. (Check out my previous post about what I’m looking for.) As a potential employer, your portfolio is very important to me because it allows me to determine
- what skills you have
- if your experience complements the skills already present in my business
- if you’re starting out in your career, it tells me how much mentoring I’ll be doing
- your potential
- if you’re able to follow instructions
- how I can expect you to treat my projects if you become a part of our team.
If you don’t want to come to work for me (or for anyone else), here are five sure-fire ways to blow it. [Read more...]
