Landing a job in graphic design or multimedia starts with the creation of a portfolio that showcases a student's best work. With sample portfolios, interviews with leaders in graphic design and advertising industries, and step-by-step instruction for creating professional print and digital portfolios, this book helps students successfully transition from design student to design professional. Students will learn: what should be included in a winning creative (or design) portfolio; the whys and the hows of digital portfolio interface design; things that can go wrong in your portfolio developmentand how to fix them; how to write a résumé, an artist's statement, and a cover letter; how to truly impress during a job interview; and how to leverage social media in support of a completed portfolio.