Web Developer Portfolios: Why You Need One & How To Make It | Arc.dev
Developers often make portfolio websites for themselves. But to make an effective one, first ask yourself why you're making it, and who it's for. Is it actually supposed to help your career and attract recruiters?
In this video, I'll discuss how you can make a portfolio that works for you — and actually gives you a return on your time investment!
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🎬 Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:04 What's your portfolio for?
02:21 What you should establish in your portfolio
03:12 What story you should tell
05:00 Answers and tips
06:59 Key takeaways
07:26 Outro
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David Roberts has 20+ years of experience in the software development industry. With a passion for building high-performing engineering teams, he later led talent acquisition teams to help recruiters find the best developers. Today, David is Arc's Head of Developer Relations and is focused on helping developers achieve career success.