Creating a rock solid portfolio
An impeccable portfolio is essential when finding a flash developer job
Here is a list of things to do when creating and maintaining your flash developer or flash designer portfolio.- Keep your portfolio current.
- check all links to websites to ensure they are still live links
- make sure the work you did is still on the site. Explain how to find your piece if you are unable to directly link to it.
- add every significant flash development or design project as soon as the project is complete. This way you won't have to scramble to make you portfolio should you need it quickly. Don't miss an opportunity because you didn't take the time to prepare your portfolio. Visit it regularly and tweak it to perfection.
- Put your best foot forward
- start with your biggest and best work.
- don't clutter your interactive portfolio with old or out-of-date projects work.
- Explain your development or design role in the project
- Even if you did everything on a website it is a good idea to note the different tasks you did during the life of the development of a website or other project.
- include a list of the different technologies used to accomplish the project goals.
- note multi-tasking capabilities as most Flash projects will require you to be proficient in a number of other discipline.
- Communication is key
- any interactive agency recruiter is looking for people with good communications skills as well as good technical skills. Emphasize any examples that demonstrate your abilities to communicate with team members or the client.
