8/10/2011

A Portfolio Can Be The Perfect Addition To Your Interview Outfit

By Pam A. Carillo


No one can deny that competition is ubiquitous. At home, in school, in businesses and especially in job interviews, we are likely to be a contestant in either recognized or at times unknown battle. But whether it does good or bad, our normal reaction is to put our best foot forward in order to give ourselves an edge. And if it is a job interview we are talking about, then being your best would mean working on your image. Carefully choosing your attire for the interview can really add up. And while you are in the process, ponder on carrying a portfolio to complete your look.

Others may argue, however, as their connotation of this kind of portable case may still be confined with those used by the artists. But if you can only take time to look at what's available in the market now, you would find something that fits you and the profession or position you are aspiring to get.

Your intention of using a portfolio is to show off the best that you have done in relation to the work you are applying for. For a photographer who wishes to get hired in a well-known company, the best way to convince an interviewer you are the best for the job is through a well-prepared portfolio photography presentation.

But when you think of the matter more, you would realize this is not just for photographers or other artists, alone. Apart from the artists, there are the marketing or advertising professionals, writers, editors, computer programmers, web developers, financial planners, interior designers and any one whose work can be presented visually, can benefit from its use.

And if this still doesn't make sense to you, think of what experts used to say that it might take years before you can reverse a negative impression. In that, you may find it less difficult to go out of your comfort zone so that you can make your image better.

Your success in the so-called competition is linked to how the interviewer sees you. There are reports that reveal that in just a matter of a few seconds, your desirability for the job and your personality can be reflected by how you show yourself, physically. So give it your best shot. If you are not comfortable carrying poster tubes, search for other options. The key is choosing the case that is appropriate for you. But remember as well that what is inside that case can add or deduct points from the mark you have already gained from your external image. Therefore, invest your time and effort for what can be seen inside and out.




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