Which Portfolio Links Belong on a Resume?
Choose and check professional links that provide useful evidence of your work.
Which Portfolio Links Belong on a Resume?
A portfolio link can make a project or design claim easier to evaluate. It also creates another place where errors or unfinished work can distract from the application. Link to pages that a reviewer can open without special access and that represent your current ability.
What to do
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Select a few strong examples that match the role. For software work, a repository with a readable README can be more useful than an empty personal homepage.
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Check the destination on a signed-out browser. Verify images, demos, and contact forms. Remove private keys, client information, and other data you should not publish.
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Use descriptive labels such as Portfolio, GitHub, or Project Demo. Avoid adding every social account unless it helps demonstrate relevant work.
Example
A designer applying for a product role might link a case study showing the problem, design decisions, and outcome rather than a gallery of isolated screenshots.
Treat every resume link as part of the application and review it before sending. A reviewer should reach the promised work directly rather than hunting through an unrelated homepage or a private repository.
A portfolio link can make a project or design claim easier to evaluate. It also creates another place where errors or unfinished work can distract from the application. Link to pages that a reviewer can open without special access and that represent your current ability.
Select a few strong examples that match the role. For software work, a repository with a readable README can be more useful than an empty personal homepage.
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