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Gone are the days when a mere CV or physical portfolio was enough. In today's digital era, e-portfolios are now a staple to the working professional. While designing your first student portfolio ...

The Introduction section of your résumé includes the heading, the executive summary and highlights of skills and experience you don’t want the reader to miss. Put your name, home address, phone number ...

Whether you are a designer, developer, illustrator, photographer, or artist, it is important for you to have an effective way to show your work and talent to potential employers. The goal is to select ...

You've checked (and double- and triple-checked) your résumé for typos. You made sure it's clearly organized, provides a relevant job history, and highlights your soft skills. And yet you're ...

A functional resume immediately highlights your areas of strength that match the job you’re looking for. With a traditional resume, for example, “web coding” or “app building” may be ...

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