How to Create a Writing Portfolio

Before interviewing for a job, make sure you are prepared. If you are going into the writing profession you will want to create a portfolio containing numerous writing samples and any other relative work. For a small cost you can create a portfolio to impress any employer.

Steps

1. Update your resum茅 and make any necessary corrections to your writing samples.
2. Make copies of all the documents you will be using, including the copies in your portfolio.
3. Purchase a binder to encase all of your documents.
4. Make sure to include a cover page featuring your name and a simple design 鈥?put your personality into it but keep it looking professional.
5. Divide your work into different categories if possible. For example you can categorize it by professional work, academic work, etc.
6. When you have everything organized put your portfolio together! Cover the title page first, then start off with your resum茅 followed by all of your writing samples.
7. Don鈥檛 be afraid to make more than one portfolio. That way you can give it to each employer to keep and remember you by after the interview.

Tips

• Double check for any spelling errors or typing errors.
• Any items that have a photo should be printed in colour, if possible.
• Include a business card with your portfolio 鈥?you鈥檒l really impress them and then they have a way to contact you other than telephone or email.
• Make enough copies so that you can leave the portfolio with your potential employer.

Things You'll Need

• Paper.
• Printer.
• Binder/portfolio (can be purchased cheaply!).
• Copies of your work to fill your portfolio!