How to Make a Portfolio

This article was co-authored by Brandy DeOrnellas, PCC, ESQ.. Brandy DeOrnellas is a Professional Certified Coach specializing in life and career aspirations and transitions. She also serves company founders and small business owners. She is a former attorney with more than three years of experience as a coach. Brandy holds a JD from Harvard Law School. She also holds a BA in Social Welfare and a BA in Political Science from The University of California, Berkeley. In addition to her formal education, she has multiple coaching certifications, including a Professional Coaching Certification from The University of California, Davis, and a Relationship Coach Certification from Prepare/Enrich. She is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation.

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Portfolios show your creative or professional talents in a way that is far more extensive and elaborate than a résumé offers. The elements of your portfolio largely depend on what field you’re going into, but there are a few basics that apply to all types.