Recent grad here: I’m going to One Club’s Portfolio Night and I’m a bit nervous. I’ve never done a one on one portfolio review. Any tips or tricks?

(Right now I’m planning on presenting my 360 degree capstone campaign, and a short overview of a couple of my other projects depending on time.)

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Network with everyone. Reviewer, student, freeloader hanging out by the drinks. Everyone.

The review will go fast, but don't be afraid to ask if you can follow up with edits or more questions. Everyone will say yes. And if they don't, screw em.

Also, hang around when you're done. You can spot people you want to meet and ask them for 10 minutes to review your work. Great way to get extra time and make connections. People may go out after and may invite you to tag along.

Overall, have fun. Don't expect a job offer but do follow up with everyone you meet. Just make sure you're taking their feedback to heart before asking them to review your updated book.

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Keep it short and sweet for each project because you won’t get tons of time to present everything and get good feedback. Go into it from a learning perspective and know that you’ll come out of it with some good advice. Good luck to you and have fun 🌈

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Some other great comments, but I’ll add as someone who has been on both sides of the table, take any and all feedback enthusiastically.

Write notes. Ask questions. You’d be amazed to know how many people starting out will seem defensive or uninterested in the notes you’re giving.

You’ll get some positive notes. But prepare yourself for actual constructive critique. The people who welcome that will thrive. And always, always get contact information to follow up!

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Follow up thank you notes on LinkedIn or email to your reviewers the next day

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Remember, any critiques of your work are NOT personal!!! A thick skin goes a long way. When I was starting out, I had one failed-copywriter-turned-recruiter tell me my portfolio was garbage and I’ll never find a job. A week later I got hired by one of the top CDs in NYC in one of the hottest agencies around. I was sure to let the recruiter know… Believe in yourself, LISTEN to the critiques, and learn. Then grab a drink and network, as others stated above. Try to have fun—it’s an exciting time!

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How did it go??? Your fans are dying to know! Fill us in!

Congrats! Keep it up and you’ll be hiring all of us!

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