Actually your portfolio is you online. It’s the thing, the evidence, the proof that you can do what you say you can do? It’s you walking the talk on the Internet.

If you haven’t visited the Freelancer’s Union site do that right away…after you read their post “Portfolios 101: what you need to know to get started.”

Here’s a great takeaway but be sure to read the whole post. It’s well worth it.

When you’re considering a project for inclusion, ask yourself these questions:

• Does this project showcase my strengths as a (journalist, copywriter, UX designer, etc…)?
• Does this project demonstrate my ability to solve a client’s problem? What was that problem and can I speak to it?
• Am I proud of this project—or is it good work, even if I don’t like it?
• Does this project diversify my portfolio?