Help for an interview regarding a portfolio!

Cardinal026 · #1 07-20-2006, 12:25 AM

I have an interview coming up with a PR/Advertising/Mktg company to be essentially a jack of all trades in the small company. However, when I go to the interview the President has asked that I bring a portfolio of papers and whatnot from college so that he can see my writing style, along with graphic design projects I've worked on. I've decided to include a variety of writing assignments - a press release, a research paper dealing with the media, and a rhetorical analysis, however, I am not sure how to present it to him. I feel like a binder would be too "college" and that handing him separate, stapled papers isn't professional enough.

What would be the most impressive way to present him with my work?

adpiucf · #2 07-20-2006, 10:02 AM

Go to Office Depot and purchase a presentation portfolio. I use something with plastic sleeves where I can slide in projects and papers-- one per sleeve. Pick 5-6 examples of your work and prepare to share a story about each. Some things may not fit, but that's ok-- just keep those oversized projects to a minimum-- like one brochure or plans book sticking out.

If possible, get a presentation folder that allows you to slide your resume over the front cover. This has worked for me when interviewing for agency and corporate marketing and advertising positions.

APhi Sailorgirl · #3 03-18-2007, 07:59 PM

I have an interview in a couple weeks where I will be bringing my portfolio. The thing this time is they want to keep it until after a selection is made. So here is my question on that. Since previously I was able to go over it during the interview and this time they want to keep it, should I create a table of contents for it?

I'm just thinking that since my current job has a variety of marketing/pr materials, this way when they look at the portfolio, table of contents will refresh their memory.

I have everything from a monthly magazine, articles i've written, flyers and brochures i've designed, press releases, all on different events and programs and all served different needs.