How to Make a Portfolio & Resume That Stand Out

In this workshop, we turn your social-media job hunt into a clean, compelling package: a resume that shows personality and impact, a portfolio (real or labeled mock) that proves your range, and a LinkedIn that opens doors. You’ll learn what hiring managers scan first, how to use AI without sounding like AI, and how to win inside application portals with sharp hooks and honest, credited work.

Grab a copy of the slides Joellen uses in the workshop

Timestamps:

0:00:06 — Reality check on Q4 hiring: tough market, but roles + clients still hiring; why now’s the time to refresh.

0:02:21 — Dual POV: fresh candidate AND current hiring manager—what actually stood out on both sides.

0:04:43 — What you need: resume + portfolio + LinkedIn (CV not needed for social); how each is used.

0:07:06 — Resume musts: show personality, list tools, demonstrate skills on the page, and add impact metrics.

0:13:41 — AI rules: don’t paste AI verbatim; do make your resume AI/ATS-readable.

0:23:09 — Portfolio that pops: best work, consistent voice, state your role, credit collaborators; mocks/pitch work are OK (label them).

0:52:14 — LinkedIn that works: sharp headline, turn on “Open to Work,” engage smartly, reach out with your portfolio (don’t whine or spam).

1:01:26 — Application portals: find a hook, write compelling answers, don’t say “freelance at freelance,” and never imply you “worked at TikTok/IG” unless you did.