The Value of Portfolios
What is a portfolio?
A portfolio is a personalized collection of your best work, combining both your academic and professional achievements. It serves as a way to showcase your growth, strengths, and key accomplishments. It should include examples of your projects, skills, certifications, and references from course instructors, mentors or employers. Your portfolio can demonstrate how you’ve applied what you’ve learned, making it an excellent tool for standing out to potential employers.
Get Started
Understanding how to build a portfolio is the first step in showcasing your skills and achievements. Watch this video to understand and learn how to stand out to potential employers!
Use the Academic and Professional Artifact Quick Guide to start gathering the items to help demonstrate your experiences and skills.

Building your personal brand is key to making a lasting impression. Define what makes you unique, from your skills and values to your career goals. Your brand should reflect your strengths and the qualities that set you apart as a professional. CPD offers a variety of personal branding resources to get you started!

1. Select Artifacts
Artifacts are tangible examples that showcase your work. When selecting artifacts for your portfolio, choose those that best highlight your skills, accomplishments, and growth. Focus on projects or coursework that demonstrate your strengths and problem-solving abilities, ensuring they align with your career goals. Include a variety of work samples, such as reports, presentations, and designs, to provide a comprehensive view of your expertise.

2. Showcase the Portfolio
Showcasing your portfolio involves presenting your best work in a clear and engaging manner, whether through an online platform, a digital PDF, or a physical copy. It highlights your skills, accomplishments, and growth, allowing potential employers to see the value you bring to their organization.
3. Learn more!
Portfolio Resources by School
Need a Review?
Once you have utilized the above resources to curate your portfolio, you can send it to our office for a review. To submit your portfolio, send an email with your portfolio attached to careers@wgu.edu.
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