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I'm not sure if my portfolio is effective. I've designed it in the style of an agency. I've applied for several positions with little traction. Take a look

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What social media platforms does everyone maintain for professional purposes and link to their portfolios?

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I’ve been looking for new roles for a while and haven’t landed any. It’s wearing me down. I’m a mid-sr copywriter. If you’re a CD/GCD/ECD please let me know if you’d have some time to review my book +… more

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So, I keep finding roles I want to apply for, but I don't have any relevant content or projects on my portfolio. Should I go ahead and apply or should I try to write fake examples to add to my por… more

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Hello, are there any Journalists in this bowl? I was thinking about putting together a portfolio of my work to help me stand out more and I was wondering if this is something others have had success w… more

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Whoever thinks they have the expertise to make me marketable feel free to DM me.

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What should a portfolio include? I don't want to miss anything important

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Does anyone include a table of contents in their portfolio?

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Hi, I’m trying to start art on my own and currently working on some art projects to fill my portfolio and make it complete, how does it look ? What do i have to work on ? I want to work as a concept artist, character desig… more

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Would you put work you designed in your book that went into production/ is live for a company you’re no longer at?

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Any tips on how I can my online portfolio stand out to potential clients? Also, how do I get my site to show up on the first page of Google?

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So, I offer both copywriting and photography services. Should I have two separate portfolios to highlight each skill set separately or should I merge everything into one portfolio?

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How long should my writing portfolio be? Like, how many different content pieces/examples should I include?

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Wow, I cannot believe 2022 is coming to an end! This year seemed like it flew by and was the longest year ever lol. Anyway, let's go into 2023 with a leg up, share your favorite or most helpful po… more

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Anyone care to give me some feedback on my book and let me know where the weak spots are? Thank you!

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I designed some e-mail campaigns, including copy and graphics. Any tips on displaying e-mail designs in a portfolio?

Also, Is anyone available to review my portfolio? I have an AA in web design, years … more

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QR code on business card that opens to a link, social and linkedin vs plain text?

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I post links to my digital portfolio on my LinkedIn page and other socials but I'm not getting the traffic I need. Any suggestions on how I can improve this?

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Does anyone have any suggestions on how I properly display my artwork in detail in my digital portfolio? I post photos but I just don't think these photos are doing my work justice.

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How does everyone showcase pieces they wrote for a brand or as a ghostwriter that they technically don't own? I'm assuming I can't put these pieces on my website?

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Here is something I have probably been overthinking...which font works best to convey that I am a professional but I'm also not overly uptight?

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Should I include my headshot on my digital portfolio? Is it more personable or unprofessional?

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How often is everyone updating their portfolio? Should I be updating mine every few months or would be okay to go longer?

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What does my portfolio need to unlock a path to ACD?

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How long should artwork be included in your portfolio? I have pieces that are more than five to six years old, would these be considered out of date?

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After about seven years, I find myself back on the job market. Is it normal to print off a portfolio/writing examples to bring with them to interviews or is everything all digital now? ...Typing that … more

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Has anyone used a templated website platform to build their portfolio on? Is Wix, Weebly, or Squarespace better?

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