Things You'll Need:
- USB Drive (One Per Interviewer)
- Samples of Previous Work (e.g., brochures, business cases, news releases)
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Step 1
Carefully read the job description to ensure an electronic portfolio is necessary. Does the job description require skills in which you have experience? Do you have samples of work where you have demonstrated these skills? If the answer to each of these questions is "yes," you should create an electronic portfolio.
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Step 2
Purchase one USB drive per interviewer. Unless you have significantly large files, a 2GB drive will suffice. The cost of a 2GB USB drive is approximately $10 USD.
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Step 3
Find work samples that match the skills listed on the job description. Ensure no confidential information is provided to the interviewer.
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Step 4
Organization is key! Create folders on the USB drive to store your work samples. The main folder should be your name "JANE R. DOE - ELECTRONIC JOB PORTFOLIO." Within this folder, you can create sub-folders such as brochures, news releases, advertisements and business cases to put your work samples.
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Step 5
Make certain the file name clearly describes each document. For example, a file name such as "MktgProj--052709" is a poor file description. Rather, "Electronic Catalog Business Case_May2009" is less vague, and gives the interviewer a clear idea of the document's purpose and creation date.
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Step 6
If your work samples are not self explanatory, create a "backgrounder" to explain the project's purpose, goals and results.
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Step 7
Carefully review the electronic portfolio and its contents for grammar, spelling, etc. Make certain that the samples are an adequate reflection of your skills and the skills the employer is seeking for the position.
Now, go ace the interview!
