portfolio building

How to Build a Professional Portfolio While in School

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Hispanic female college student building a professional portfolio on a laptop at a home desk

Your degree alone may not be enough — but a well-crafted portfolio can open doors that a GPA never could. Introduction When Jordan, a junior majoring in communications, applied for a competitive summer internship, she was up against dozens of candidates with similar GPAs and extracurriculars. What set her apart? A polished online portfolio showcasing … Read more

How to Turn Academic Projects Into a Career Portfolio

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Hispanic college student reviewing academic projects at home desk to build a career portfolio

Your college assignments could be doing more work than you think — here’s how to transform them into proof of your professional potential. Introduction Imagine you’re a junior year student who just spent three weeks building a market analysis for a business strategy class. You turned it in, got an A, and moved on. What … Read more