To successfully position and compete in today’s marketplace a designer needs to have a resume and portfolio in tip-top shape.

It’s not just a matter of dusting off your old paper resume or stuffing a few current pieces into that old post-college portfolio case. Your work needs to look current and digital.

Put together an online site for your work. There are some dynamite portfolio websites out there, and many of them are free. Sites like http://www.behance.net/ and http://www.wix.com/ allow you to pick a template and upload your images. Your potential employers will be able to view your work anytime they wish—and it might just be the thing that sets you apart from the competition.

Why should you go through all the trouble? The truth is, if you can’t keep up with the current trends, you won’t be busy. Technology is ever-changing, and designers need to ensure their marketability. So, reach beyond your comfort zone. Get your work online. It will help you get noticed.

When you get that online portfolio complete and if you are interested in joining a talented team engaged in a variety of high-profile  projects, please contact Viviane Veraguth at jobs@allovus.com. The economy is steadily improving and Allovus continues to receive requests for talent. We’d love to see what you put together.