 Digital Portfolio Introduction In this video, we'll be introducing the concept of digital portfolios, what they are, why they are important, and what to include in your very own. A digital portfolio is a comprehensive place to organize your skills and accomplishments in a visually appealing professional and creative way. It is a concise visual representation of who you are and what you have to bring to the table. Looking for a job can be a daunting task. That's why building a portfolio can be such a great asset to help you stand out from the crowd and impress any potential employers. The benefits of a digital portfolio are both professional and personal. Your portfolio acts as a persuasive self-marketing tool. It demonstrates evidence of your qualifications and accomplishments in a captivating way. Your portfolio strengthens an employer's image of your personal brand and impresses upon them what you have to offer. By having all your documentation in one convenient place, not only are you able to keep better track of your information and update it as necessary, but you are also able to easily reference or provide employers with information in a timely manner. Proving to yourself and potential employers that you are organized and efficient. You can use this to your advantage in preparation for interviews as reviewing the information included in your portfolio will be helpful in identifying supporting examples when answering interview questions. Begin the process by creating an outline to organize and easily access the content you'll be putting into your portfolio. Take a look at your current resume to get an idea of what sections will be relevant for you to incorporate into your webpage. We recommend including a brief introductory paragraph to give potential employers a preview of what to expect. A pitch video, which you can learn how to make in our How to Create a Personal Pitch Video series. A section outlining your industry-relevant skills and soft skills, potentially an image to visually represent these skills. A section with all your education, both formal and informal, as well as any relevant certificates you may have. A section describing all applicable work and volunteer experience. A section detailing specific, previous projects you have worked on to give an insight into the kind of work an employer could expect from you. Testimonials to witness your character and work ethic to give an impression of how you would be as an employee. And contact information to allow any interested parties to easily get in touch. In conclusion, a digital portfolio has a wide array of benefits ranging from professional to personal. It is a tailored look into who you are as a person and an employee that gives potential employers an idea of how you'd fit into their organization. A digital portfolio can be one of the most valuable tools in the job application process as it gives you the ability to demonstrate your personality and style while providing evidence of your qualifications in a way that will set you apart from the crowd. In this video series, we will be outlining the features of three different online platforms, Adobe Spark, Wix, and Google Sites. As you follow along, you will learn simple, easy to use tools to create your very own digital portfolio.