{"id":13401,"date":"2026-07-07T21:52:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T21:52:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bespokecareers.com\/?p=13401"},"modified":"2026-07-07T21:54:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T21:54:19","slug":"design-portfolio-tips-from-4-hiring-employers-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bespokecareers.com\/articles\/design-portfolio-tips-from-4-hiring-employers-with-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"Design Portfolio Tips from 4 Hiring Employers (With Examples)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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James Boggan, Rachel Davis, Gary Sheldrake & Luke Russo<\/strong> · Bespoke Careers US Portfolio Surgery · 28 min read<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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8 Portfolio Rules from the US Surgery<\/h2>\n

1.<\/strong> Cut the contents page<\/a><\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> Lead with your strongest work<\/a><\/p>\n

3.<\/strong> Design for the screen, not the printer<\/a><\/p>\n

4.<\/strong> Label your involvement on every project<\/a><\/p>\n

5.<\/strong> Show how you got there, not just where you landed<\/a><\/p>\n

6.<\/strong> Make it readable without you in the room<\/a><\/p>\n

7.<\/strong> No links, no QR codes<\/a><\/p>\n

8.<\/strong> Get a second opinion before you send<\/a><\/p>\n

Download the printable checklist (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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