Steal my portfolio: How I structure my portfolio preview including FREE Figma Template!
A behind-the-scenes look at the portfolio structure that usually gets me in the door.
If you’ve been a subscriber to my Substack for a while you’ll see that I love to bang on about the importance of having not just one, but two portfolios.
You’ve heard the whole spiel on why having two portfolios is the golden ticket to landing interviews. But you’re probably wondering, “What should my very first portfolio even look like?” Good news! Today’s your day. I’m handing you a Figma template to kick things off. But before we dive in, let’s break down the structure of my portfolio and why I’ve chosen to organise it this way.
Slide 1: The cover page
This may seem obvious but, the first slide is the first thing people are going to see when they crack open your PDF or presentation. No need to go all out — just your name, what you’d call this file (I like to call it ‘Portfolio Preview’), and the date will do.
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Liz