Before each freelancer, work begins on the vast expanses of the Internet, the question arises, what is the portfolio?After submit it requires almost all employers, threatening otherwise simply does not meet the request.
Everything is explained easily enough.The concept of "portfolio" is used for creative people, and if we talk directly about working remotely, it is, in fact, - a collection of works as a freelancer, which is most clearly represented his best qualities.A customer it is necessary to create a certain impression about the candidate.
How to make and where to spread
If we describe what the portfolio for various spheres of freelancing, then each direction has its own specifics.
for copywriting - examples of the best texts;for layout and web design - is a good sample of sites, laid out or decorated;for photos - it's best works, and so on for all activities that are engaged in the current remote workers.
portfolio is usually in the profile of the author and shall be in accordance with the requirements of the resource.Naturally, it is desirable to introduce the works that have been published on popular websites.On some exchanges practiced screenshots of these works, in other - links to materials already placed on the third - just text works.There are also combination.Moreover, the location of materials can be different.In recent times it happens that the portfolio is particularly experienced specialists have their own blogs.
clear that the most difficult to account for novice freelancers, do not imagine, how to make a portfolio, and who is not behind time.In such cases, almost all start the same way: offering their masterpieces on the stock exchanges of freelancing for a small fee or even for free.The main thing for them - to get feedback and a link to the posted material.But before that, we must also decide on the theme.
How to choose a topic
Optimally her choice, for example, for a text portfolio looks like:
- first on one of the exchanges of freelancing selected the most popular destinations sold articles;
- then out of all categories are selected industries in which you feel most confident;
- should be selected already several specific themes;
- and, finally, the presence of these items can be seen from their peers and from your list, they are deleted.
So gradually and complement the list.It is clear that we can choose a popular topic, create jobs and put it directly in the profile.Many people do so.However, without a third-party verification specialist such action may result in failure.
What more need
should be borne in mind that this portfolio should be accompanied by a summary, which usually contain basic information about yourself.It is also desirable to make a small explanatory note, which briefly outlined your skills and abilities.
As an example of the Board, be sure to pay attention to the ratio of administrators to the presence of life in direct contact information.Most often, communication and payment takes place through the stock exchange website.Direct contacts involve at least downgrade, maximum - the exclusion from the membership.Therefore, before making a portfolio for a given presentation, first be sure to ask about the current order there.
Another note.From experience we know that many experienced customer portfolio is only a guideline, which helps determine the approximate level of competence of the performer.Therefore, always be prepared for the tests.This method is used very often, and works with virtually error-free.
