With the competition in the job market increasing constantly, students are finding it hard to get absorbed into an industry vertical that complements their academic prowess. This coupled with the widening industry-academia gap also makes it hard for many students to get employed in the current market scenario. With all this, students have been facing a hard time to gain an edge in the job market and get employed in at least the industry vertical that suits them the most. The one thing that will help students to just stand out from the rest and attract the attention of prospective employers is to create a portfolio that shows your skillsets and that will help you to get a competitive edge. With that said, there are certain things, students should consider while creating a portfolio and these things will help you to increase the appeal of your portfolio multifold.

1. Begin with a Short Essay: This is one of the primary things that should consider and beginning your portfolio with a shorts essay as just an introduction is one of the most effective ways to start your portfolio. In this introduction, you should try to encapsulate what the entire portfolio is all about and what someone who is going to take a look at this portfolio can expect.

2. Try to Create a Digital Portfolio: As time goes by, going digital is quickly becoming the new norm and if you are planning to create a portfolio, then creating a digital portfolio has got multiple advantages over a conventional pen and paper portfolio. The ease in which you can upgrade it, the seamless options to create, store and transfer it also makes creating a digital portfolio the way to go forward from now on.

Make sure that you keep your portfolio updated and that is one of the most important things that a student should keep in mind

3. Remember what you want to Convey: This is one of the most common mistakes that students do when it comes to creating a portfolio. Even though, it is important to make a portfolio that is aesthetically appealing, the content that you show off in that portfolio holds much more importance. So, make sure that the portfolio that you create is both good looking on the eyes and also has good content in it at the same time.

4. Don’t have a Tunnel Vision: While it is important to stick to your primary strengths and show that off in your portfolio, it is also a good thing to let the viewer of your portfolio know about the other important skillsets and interests that you have which might help you to make your portfolio less mundane and more interesting. Maybe this dynamic nature of your portfolio might also help you to attract the attention of more prospective employers. So, make sure that you mention about your various extracurricular activities that can complement the other things in your portfolio.

5. Keep it Updated: Make sure that you keep your portfolio updated and that is one of the most important things that a student should keep in mind. If you are planning to create a portfolio, make sure that you keep it updated with the latest information’s that are important and the things that will help you to make your portfolio much more engaging and attractive. This will help the viewer of your portfolio to know the most updated information.

These five makes up some of the most important things that one should consider while not just creating but some of these points is also crucial to maintain a portfolio that is current and relevant which is crucial if you want to get the attention of prospective employers and get into a job that you like to do.