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Portfolio Building

Get hired. Learn to structure compelling case studies, define your personal brand, and present your work to hiring managers.

Your portfolio is your most important asset. This course is a bootcamp for getting hired. You will learn to structure Case Studies that tell a story: Problem, Process, Solution, and Outcome. We cover personal branding, selecting the right projects, and designing a portfolio site that converts recruiters. Learn how to present your work during whiteboard challenges and portfolio reviews. Includes templates and critique checklists from actual hiring managers.

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⏱️ 5-Minute Lessons (Bite-sized learning)
🚀 21-Lesson Path (Independent modules)
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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    Case Study Structure
    The STAR method and storytelling for design.
  • 2
    Curating Work
    Quality over quantity and targeting your audience.
  • 3
    Building the Site
    Using Webflow/Framer to launch without code.
  • 4
    The Resume
    ATS-friendly formatting and content strategy.
  • 5
    Interview Prep
    Presenting your deck and answering behavioral questions.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
N/A

Career Paths

Product Designer $90k-$150k
UX Designer $85k-$135k
UI Designer $80k-$125k

What You Will Learn

Write compelling case studies that highlight problem-solving
Design a personal brand identity and portfolio website
Curate projects to target specific job roles
Present work effectively in job interviews
Optimize LinkedIn and resume for recruiter visibility

Skills You Will Gain

Storytelling Case Study Writing Personal Branding Presentation Interview Prep

Who Is This For

Job Seekers
Junior Designers
Career Changers

Prerequisites

Completed Projects

Portfolio Building FAQs

Review included?

We provide checklists for peer review.

No experience?

We teach how to present concept projects.

Platform?

We recommend Framer or Webflow; no coding needed.

Format?

Focuses on the website and slide deck.

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All Reork courses are 100% free, self-paced, and fully accessible on mobile devices. No prior experience is required. Read our full Platform FAQ.

Tech Stack & Tools

Webflow
Framer
Notion
LinkedIn
Figma

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