"As someone who recently worked partially in the sustainability industry, I was pretty upset to find out that my portfolio was emitting a hecklot of CO2. But that was just the tip of the iceberg of why I decided to dive into the portfolio topic again, years after I wrote an extensive guide on designing better portfolios. Tldr? Standards have changed. And I think it's time you knew about it."
"Hiring managers don't care about your NDAs Are you a design professional with lots of years of experience, but you can't show it because of ongoing NDAs? Empty portfolios will immediately send you to the rejection line. How did I know? I made this exact mistake with my initial applications a month prior. Teasing worked in 2023 where surface-level skills are good enough to get you an interview,"
A portfolio was found to emit a significant amount of CO2, prompting renewed attention to portfolio design and sustainability. Portfolio issues motivated a revisit of portfolio practices years after earlier guidance. Standards for portfolios have risen, making surface-level presentations insufficient for today's hiring environment. Hiring managers do not accept NDAs as an excuse for missing work samples. Empty or NDA-restricted portfolios frequently produce immediate rejection. Teasing past work succeeded in 2023, but current candidates must present clear, detailed competencies in both UI and UX. Attention to detail and demonstrable outcomes are essential.
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