So you’ve got a great selection of work to show off, but why should your creative talents stop there? A portfolio needn't be a standard folder of work, if you want to make yourself stand out, a portfolio allows you to portray a bit of your personality along with your best skills. There’s no set way to do this, it really can be your blank canvas.
To get your creative juices flowing, we’ve asked a few employers for inspiring examples of their favourite portfolios;

This all contributes to creating a brand identity for yourself, so if your still in the creative spirit why not tie a design into your CV and personal business cards. Here’s a few ideas for creative business cards and CV designs - which is not to suggest that you should got off and buy a template, buy hey if you’re feeling lazy we won’t tell anyone.
It’s also a good idea to bare in mind the company your applying to when sending your CV. There’s nothing wrong with tailoring it to suit a specific job, so why not make a few variations?