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Do You Need a Portfolio Website for Your Job Search?

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Find out when a portfolio website helps your job search, what to include, and how to build one quickly.

Do You Need a Portfolio Website for Your Job Search?

A portfolio isn’t just for designers anymore. Developers, marketers, writers, data analysts, and even HR professionals can use portfolios to show real work.

Who Really Needs a Portfolio?

  • Developers (web, mobile, backend, full stack).
  • Designers (UX, UI, graphic, product).
  • Writers, marketers, content creators.
  • Data analysts and data scientists.

What to Include in Your Portfolio

  • Short intro about you and your focus.
  • 3–8 of your best projects or case studies.
  • Links to GitHub, Behance, LinkedIn, or live demos.
  • Contact section or simple form.

No-Code Ways to Build a Portfolio

You can build a clean portfolio using tools like Notion, Carrd, Webflow, Wix, or simple static site templates.

How Recruiters Use Portfolios

Recruiters quickly check portfolios to confirm your skills and see whether your work matches their company’s style and complexity.

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