A portfolio is an essential tool for many jobs, especially those that are more creative, or that depend on you having a certain skill. You can build up your portfolio over a number of years, showing off your experience and some of your very best work to showcase yourself to potential employers and customers. If you want to specialise in a particular kind of work, then a portfolio will help you to show your abilities in this area and will help you to get the right kind of business.

Starting from the beginning is never easy when building a portfolio but it is certainly possible. You can start by sharing any relevant experience you have and making sure it tells a story about your skills and capabilities. Then, you can start to build on this experience after using it as a strong starting point. By focusing on what you want to achieve and building a portfolio to demonstrate this, you will be well on your way to success.