People constantly ask other designers for feedback on their portfolio. But what about the recruiter's perspective? When you're applying for a job, it's more likely that your portfolio will pass through the hands of a non-designer's hands before a designer ever sees it. You have to impress a non-technical person first. Understanding what a recruiiter is looking for in a portfolio is just as important as what a designer is looking for.

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John Mauriello has been working professionally as an industrial designer since 2010. He is an Adjunct Professor of industrial design at California College of the Arts.
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0:00-1:40 Introduction
1:40-2:15 The First Page
2:15-2:51 Fluidity and Clear Presentation
2:52-3:21 Including CV/Resume in a Folio
3:22-3:30 Be Easy To Contact
3:31-5:08 Show Technical Skill
5:09-6:52 Figure out the Brief
6:53-8:00 Overseas Manufacturing
8:01-8:24 Portfolio is Not Enough
8:25-9:15 Don't Use Too Much Text
9:16-9:36 Attention to Detail/Typos
9:37-10:50 Show a Cohesive Career Progression
10:51-11:50 Unique Selling Proposition
11:50-12:48 Summary