Chapter 17
Building a Portfolio of Work
IN THIS CHAPTER
Creating a portfolio of your work
Finding a job after finishing your online studies
In Chapter 5, we talk about finding a program and an institution that meet your needs. Why are you in school? The vision of your goal should be a constant driving force throughout your academic career. Keeping your main objective in mind helps motivate you to complete courses and stay on track.
If you plan to look for the perfect job after you finish your online education or you plan to put a newly earned credential to work, collecting a few artifacts throughout your journey can help you when it comes time to prepare for interviews. Artifacts serve as souvenirs of your trip. They should demonstrate your skills and abilities within the field. This chapter introduces some ideas on how to find and prepare for that dream interview through the creation of a body of work.
Developing a Body of Work to Take with You
A portfolio is a collection of artifacts that demonstrates a person’s past work, either academic or professional. It showcases skills and abilities by providing sample work created in various work and school settings. Think of an artist and the kind of portfolio of their work you might expect to see. Now think of a web designer: The ...
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