In today’s competitive job market, your income and career rely on knowing how to communicate your skills and experiences. To do so, you can choose one of two primary vehicles: a resume or a portfolio.
As a freelance writer and author, a portfolio is my greatest asset (and one I’ve been building since my first article was published at 19). Yet, when job searching over the years, a resume has been required by many positions.
Both a portfolio and resume display a person‘s professional skills and experiences, but what are the differences and unique opportunities that each presents?
Let’s look at the key differences between the two to help you pick the best tool for the job (search) at hand.