Chapter 5: Portfolio Building Check Access

Portfolios can be an important part of developing your professional self, beginning from when you are a student (although it is never too late to start). Portfolios have the triple purpose of giving you a mechanism to collect records of your achievements for future reference so they do not get forgotten. It is a place to reflect on your progress, aims, strengths and weaknesses. Lastly, a portfolio is a place where you can construct and, if you want, display your finest achievements. This chapter takes you through the ins and outs of constructing a portfolio and how they can help you.