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Portfolio Building (Show Your Work)

career · easy · 2-3 hours per week

What is Portfolio Building (Show Your Work)?

Document and share your work process publicly, not just finished products. Share drafts, failures, learnings, and behind-the-scenes. This builds trust, demonstrates competence, and attracts opportunities. You don't need to be an expert — you just need to be one step ahead of someone and willing to share.

Is there evidence for it?

EVIDENCEmoderate

How do you do Portfolio Building (Show Your Work)?

  1. 1.Create a simple portfolio site or dedicated social media account for your professional work
  2. 2.Document one project per week: the problem, your approach, what worked, what didn't
  3. 3.Share work-in-progress, not just polished final products — process content is more engaging
  4. 4.Include metrics and outcomes wherever possible: 'Increased X by 30%' beats 'Worked on X'
  5. 5.Ask for testimonials from every satisfied client or collaborator — social proof compounds

How long does it take?

2-3 hours per week.

Is it hard to start?

easy.

Source: Austin Kleon, Show Your Work! (2014)
career · portfolio · visibility · personal-brand · growth
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