NMRT (New Members Round Table)

Hey everyone,

When many of us graduate, we have to create an online portfolio to showcase what we have learned and the skills we have acquired while getting our degrees. I was wondering how you all feel about these portfolios, and if you kept updating as you gain new experience.

I was super proud of my portfolio, because it was a visual reminder of the hours I spent researching and writing papers, and collaborating on group projects. Now that I have a full time librarian job, I am unsure if I should keep adding my new experiences making programs, displays, and outreaches and mold the site to be less school based and more career based.

My portfolio hasn't been updated in a year, and some of it feels very cringey now, but here is the link if anyone would like to see how theirs may be similar or different than what I was told to put while in school.

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I used google sites and thought it made the whole process of creating the portfolio easy, but if anyone has any other platforms they would like to share I am all ears.

Please share your portfolios / website if you feel up to it :)

Do you prefer a website over a portfolio, or do you mark your new experiences through Twitter or  Facebook instead?

I like the idea of showing the LIS community what I create and the thought of getting ideas from others' accomplishments as well.

Hey everyone, 

When many of us graduate, we have to create an online portfolio to showcase what we have learned and the skills we have acquired while getting our degrees. I was wondering how you all feel about these portfolios, and if you kept updating as you gain new experience. 

I was super proud of my portfolio, because it was a visual reminder of the hours I spent researching and writing papers, and collaborating on group projects. Now that I have a full time librarian job, I am unsure if I should keep adding my new experiences making programs, displays, and outreaches and mold the site to be less school based and more career based.

My portfolio hasn't been updated in a year, and some of it feels very cringey now, but here is the link if anyone would like to see how theirs may be similar or different than what I was told to put while in school.

--> Home

I used google sites and thought it made the whole process of creating the portfolio easy, but if anyone has any other platforms they would like to share I am all ears.

Please share your portfolios / website if you feel up to it :)

Do you prefer a website over a portfolio, or do you mark your new experiences through Twitter or  Facebook instead?

I like the idea of showing the LIS community what I create and the thought of getting ideas from others' accomplishments as well.

Hey everyone,

When many of us graduate, we have to create an online portfolio to showcase what we have learned and the skills we have acquired while getting our degrees. I was wondering how you all feel about these portfolios, and if you kept updating as you gain new experience.

I was super proud of my portfolio, because it was a visual reminder of the hours I spent researching and writing papers, and collaborating on group projects. Now that I have a full time librarian job, I am unsure if I should keep adding my new experiences making programs, displays, and outreaches and mold the site to be less school based and more career based.

My portfolio hasn't been updated in a year, and some of it feels very cringey now, but here is the link if anyone would like to see how theirs may be similar or different than what I was told to put while in school.

--> Home

I used google sites and thought it made the whole process of creating the portfolio easy, but if anyone has any other platforms they would like to share I am all ears.

Please share your portfolios / website if you feel up to it :)

Do you prefer a website over a portfolio, or do you mark your new experiences through Twitter or  Facebook instead?

I like the idea of showing the LIS community what I create and the thought of getting ideas from others' accomplishments as well.

I have thought about this myself very often! Truth be told, I'm not even sure where that online portfolio went. I think if you are planning on job hunting again in the future it would be good to update your portfolio at least semi regularly - it can be so hard to remember all the things you have done! 

I also wonder if LinkedIn can step in as a professional portfolio. You can add things like projects and publications to your profile. Maybe this is a more "all in one" place for employers to see your accomplishments?

I also wonder about whether or not employers are taking the time to go through these portfolios when sorting out potential candidates. If you had 50 applications it would be impossible to view 50 different portfolios. I would think a good option might be something that has a lot of visual interest that highlights big projects or accomplishments but not asking employers to do too much reading. Perhaps including a single page that includes your resume / job skills / experience on the portfolio site.

Hey everyone,

When many of us graduate, we have to create an online portfolio to showcase what we have learned and the skills we have acquired while getting our degrees. I was wondering how you all feel about these portfolios, and if you kept updating as you gain new experience.

I was super proud of my portfolio, because it was a visual reminder of the hours I spent researching and writing papers, and collaborating on group projects. Now that I have a full time librarian job, I am unsure if I should keep adding my new experiences making programs, displays, and outreaches and mold the site to be less school based and more career based.

My portfolio hasn't been updated in a year, and some of it feels very cringey now, but here is the link if anyone would like to see how theirs may be similar or different than what I was told to put while in school.

--> Home

I used google sites and thought it made the whole process of creating the portfolio easy, but if anyone has any other platforms they would like to share I am all ears.

Please share your portfolios / website if you feel up to it :)

Do you prefer a website over a portfolio, or do you mark your new experiences through Twitter or  Facebook instead?

I like the idea of showing the LIS community what I create and the thought of getting ideas from others' accomplishments as well.

I have thought about this myself very often! Truth be told, I'm not even sure where that online portfolio went. I think if you are planning on job hunting again in the future it would be good to update your portfolio at least semi regularly - it can be so hard to remember all the things you have done! 

I also wonder if LinkedIn can step in as a professional portfolio. You can add things like projects and publications to your profile. Maybe this is a more "all in one" place for employers to see your accomplishments?

I also wonder about whether or not employers are taking the time to go through these portfolios when sorting out potential candidates. If you had 50 applications it would be impossible to view 50 different portfolios. I would think a good option might be something that has a lot of visual interest that highlights big projects or accomplishments but not asking employers to do too much reading. Perhaps including a single page that includes your resume / job skills / experience on the portfolio site.

Hey everyone,

When many of us graduate, we have to create an online portfolio to showcase what we have learned and the skills we have acquired while getting our degrees. I was wondering how you all feel about these portfolios, and if you kept updating as you gain new experience.

I was super proud of my portfolio, because it was a visual reminder of the hours I spent researching and writing papers, and collaborating on group projects. Now that I have a full time librarian job, I am unsure if I should keep adding my new experiences making programs, displays, and outreaches and mold the site to be less school based and more career based.

My portfolio hasn't been updated in a year, and some of it feels very cringey now, but here is the link if anyone would like to see how theirs may be similar or different than what I was told to put while in school.

--> Home

I used google sites and thought it made the whole process of creating the portfolio easy, but if anyone has any other platforms they would like to share I am all ears.

Please share your portfolios / website if you feel up to it :)

Do you prefer a website over a portfolio, or do you mark your new experiences through Twitter or  Facebook instead?

I like the idea of showing the LIS community what I create and the thought of getting ideas from others' accomplishments as well.