So you might have made the choice to become a web designer. That’s a decision that takes a lot of time to come to. Not many people want to work in the field of website design because of the negative connotations that come with it.
Some designers complain about the lack of appreciation, others say that there’s an oversaturation of designers in the field, which makes it hard to find a good job. However, it is a good field to be in, and is one that is constantly evolving to adapt to new technologies and come up with brand new concepts and ideas everyday.
It’s a great field to grow in, as a professional. So you may be fresh out of school, or you may be considering a career change, whatever the reason, you’ve decided to become a web designer. You’ve taken the courses, studied the concepts, and you feel like you’re ready to join the professional website design industry.
You’ve got your portfolio and a professional attitude at the ready, and you wait for calls for interviews to come in. But it’s been weeks, and no dice. What could you be doing wrong? In this case, you should take a good look at your website design portfolio, as this is what potential employers are looking at before calling you in for an interview. Keep an eye out for these mistakes, and amend these.
Including all of your projects
If you’re just starting out, it might be tempting to put in every single website design project that you worked on. After all, it shows your ability to adapt to any situation, and your versatility! However, it also gives off the impression that you’re kind of all over the place, and disorganized at that. Keep your displayed projects to those related to the job that you’re interested in applying for.
Keep your portfolio content simple and to the point
In line with the previous point, always keep your website design portfolio content to the point. Some designers like to show off their creative sides, especially if the have digital portfolios, like a website, and make the elements on the page do all sorts of things. But keep the wild side of your creativity to a minimum, and display the relevant information that your future employers are after.
But show a side of yourself in your content
While we do recommend keeping your website design portfolio to a professional minimum, try to showcase a little bit of yourself in it. You don’t need to go all out, but try to insert bits of your creativity here and there that add to the overall effect of the portfolio. This way, you come off as an approachable potential employee that would be a great addition to the team.
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