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As we mentioned at the beginning of the program

Our goal is for you to learn the skills you need

To get a job as an entry-level ux designer

But how do you demonstrate those skills

During the job application process

That's where portfolios come in

In this video you'll learn what a portfolio is

And why ux designers use them

A portfolio is a collection of work

But you've created

That shows your skills in a certain area

Like painting

Photography or ux design

Ux design is a creative field

So what's important to show hiring managers

Examples of your work

And demonstrate the skills you can bring to the job

In the past

Portfolios were usually a physical collection of work

Like a giant Briefcase full of drawings

But in today's world

It's more likely that your portfolio will be on a website

Which is much easier to update and share

Next

You'll build your own website to Showcase your future portfolio

You don't need to know how to write code

Or have any work to include yet

As you build your own projects throughout this program

You add them to this new portfolio

Sounds fun

Is it

Creating a Showcase of your work and skills is a great way to start feeling like a part of the us design community

Keep in mind

That the design of the website itself

Is also important

Having a well-designed website

Is another way to demonstrate that you understand the principles of ux design

You wouldn't want your website to have a bad user experience when you're applying for a job and you wax

As you design the website

You want your portfolio to tell a story

And grab the user's attention

This will help you stand out

After all

The user might be a recruiter

Or a client interested in offering you a job

Next up

You'll meet entry-level ux designers

Explore real world portfolios

And learn how those portfolios

Help lead to jobs

And ux Design

Ready