Build a Portfolio That Gets Interviews
Stop sending CVs into the void. Build something that makes recruiters come to you.
Your Path
Framer / GitHub Pages
Free tierFramer is visual and fast, perfect for creatives. GitHub Pages shows you're technical. Pick what fits your role. Both are free to start.
Notion
FreeWho are you? What do you do? What problems do you solve? Write your narrative first. Notion is perfect for drafting and organizing your story before you build.
Google Docs + Figma
FreeEach one: problem → your approach → what you did → results/metrics. Show process, not just outcomes. Google Docs for writing, Figma for visuals.
Canva
FreeCustom thumbnails, consistent branding, professional headshot. Details matter. Canva makes you look like you hired a designer.
LinkedIn + GitHub
FreeLink to your portfolio from LinkedIn. Make sure GitHub is clean and pinned. These are the first places recruiters check, make them count.
Share with 3 target-role people
FreeAsk: would you interview this person? Iterate based on honest feedback. Don't skip this, your blind spots are someone else's obvious fix.
Twitter/X + LinkedIn + Outreach
FreeShare your work publicly. Comment on industry posts. DM with value, not desperation. The best portfolios are useless if nobody sees them.
Your Complete Stack
Framer
Portfolio site. Free tier
GitHub Pages
Dev portfolio. Free
Notion
Drafting & planning. Free
Figma
Visual design. Free
Canva
Assets & branding. Free
Social proof. Free
Pro Tips
Quality over quantity
3 amazing case studies beat 10 mediocre ones. Each one should make someone think "I need to hire this person." Go deep, not wide.
Update monthly
A portfolio from 2 years ago tells recruiters you stopped growing. Update it every month with new work, new skills, new wins.
Mobile-first
Recruiters scroll LinkedIn on their phones. If your portfolio doesn't load fast on mobile, you've already lost. Test it on a real device.
Clear call-to-action
Include a clear CTA, "Hire me" or "Let's talk." Make it dead easy for someone impressed by your work to take the next step.
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