Use and maintain the portfolio
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The idea in everyday life
Integrate the portfolio into applications, conversations, and a lightweight evidence-maintenance routine.
A portfolio creates value when the right proof is delivered at the right decision point.
One step at a time.
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- 1
Match one or two cases to each opportunity and write a sentence explaining why each is relevant.
- 2
Add deep links to applications, outreach, and interview follow-ups instead of sending only the homepage.
- 3
Prepare a three-minute walkthrough and deeper discussion for each case without memorizing a script.
- 4
Review monthly for broken links and quarterly for new proof, outdated claims, analytics, permissions, and target changes.
See how it works.
Leo sends the data-cleaning case for an operations role and the experiment case for a product role, each with one sentence tying it to the job.
Did you cover these?
- Your work includes a table showing which case studies to share with each job application, notes for talking through each case, and a schedule for keeping your portfolio current.
- Check this common mistake: Treating publication as the finish and never guiding reviewers to the evidence most relevant to their decision.
- Every active opportunity has a deliberate portfolio link and you can discuss the linked work without overstating your role.
What to finish
A table showing which case studies to share with each job application, notes for talking through each case, and a schedule for keeping your portfolio current.
Watch for this
Treating publication as the finish and never guiding reviewers to the evidence most relevant to their decision.
How can I tell I understand it?
Every active opportunity has a deliberate portfolio link and you can discuss the linked work without overstating your role.
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Building Your Online Portfolio
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