ok ive got my porfolio all done. its in PDF form and ready for print.. no problem.. i can easly create hard copies
but now i need to send digital versions to employers too. i dont want to make them 1 pdf with all the sheets and simply have them scroll down though them. since the portfolio is set up like a book. there are sheets that coorispond when you have them open and i need some sheets to be opened side by side as they would be in the hard copy. does anyone know how to make a "digital book" somthing like you see in the bestbuy digital flyers where you see the flyer like as you would the mailed verson
if anyone can tell me how they do their portfolios digitally or if you know of any software.
also its extremely important that the person im sending it too dosnt need to download or install any software to see it. it should run itself or use HTML for ease of use on the employers part
shaner, if you created your original document in InDesign you could set the document up with facing pages. Then when you export from InDesign to PDF, export in spread format.
Unless specifically asked to do so, I wouldn't send an entire portfolio via email. The file size will likely be too big, and the secretary or HR person who prints it out will pay no attention to how it's formatted, and won't want to manage 30+ pages to put in your file along with cover letter/resume, etc (in my experience the person reviewing your application is not doing so on screen, but others may have different experiences). For the purposes of getting an interview I always send one pdf document of 4-5 pages containing my cover letter, resume and examples culled from my professional/academic portfolio - all 8.5 x 11 (which is probably the default setting of HR person's acrobat reader). It sucks to format two sets of documents (portfolio and application materials), but I do know that offices don't want to archive or print entire portfolios from multiple applicants. Weblink is another option, but I would do that in addition to the 2-3 pages of work samples in your initial packet.
thanks guppy.. i think ill make a little e-portfolio thats about 5 pages as you suggest and reformat them to 8.5 x 11 sheets.. i never thought about them printing them. my portfolio right now is compiled of 7x14" sheets so it would be very difficult for them to print them.
i like your idea of a webpage too.. ive actually already registered a domain for that exact reason but ive yet to develop it.
thanks.. i think i know how im going to work this now!
digital portfolio HELP PLEASE!
hello everyone..
ok ive got my porfolio all done. its in PDF form and ready for print.. no problem.. i can easly create hard copies
but now i need to send digital versions to employers too. i dont want to make them 1 pdf with all the sheets and simply have them scroll down though them. since the portfolio is set up like a book. there are sheets that coorispond when you have them open and i need some sheets to be opened side by side as they would be in the hard copy. does anyone know how to make a "digital book" somthing like you see in the bestbuy digital flyers where you see the flyer like as you would the mailed verson
if anyone can tell me how they do their portfolios digitally or if you know of any software.
also its extremely important that the person im sending it too dosnt need to download or install any software to see it. it should run itself or use HTML for ease of use on the employers part
thanks
Don't work at any office that can't open a PDF. Seriously. Stick with the PDF.
For the full pages consider making one page equal to the two side by side. Example, if they are 8-1/2 X 11 sheets, make one 11 X 17 layout.
ya i was thinking of doing that.. and ya im sure everyone who matters can use pdf..
its still not ideal though
a firm that has never had to open a pdf? doubtful.. stick with the pdf as garpike said.. its the most widely used format available
When you email them, just tell them to hit View > Page Layout > Facing so it looks correct on their screen...
shaner, if you created your original document in InDesign you could set the document up with facing pages. Then when you export from InDesign to PDF, export in spread format.
Unless specifically asked to do so, I wouldn't send an entire portfolio via email. The file size will likely be too big, and the secretary or HR person who prints it out will pay no attention to how it's formatted, and won't want to manage 30+ pages to put in your file along with cover letter/resume, etc (in my experience the person reviewing your application is not doing so on screen, but others may have different experiences). For the purposes of getting an interview I always send one pdf document of 4-5 pages containing my cover letter, resume and examples culled from my professional/academic portfolio - all 8.5 x 11 (which is probably the default setting of HR person's acrobat reader). It sucks to format two sets of documents (portfolio and application materials), but I do know that offices don't want to archive or print entire portfolios from multiple applicants. Weblink is another option, but I would do that in addition to the 2-3 pages of work samples in your initial packet.
thanks guppy.. i think ill make a little e-portfolio thats about 5 pages as you suggest and reformat them to 8.5 x 11 sheets.. i never thought about them printing them. my portfolio right now is compiled of 7x14" sheets so it would be very difficult for them to print them.
i like your idea of a webpage too.. ive actually already registered a domain for that exact reason but ive yet to develop it.
thanks.. i think i know how im going to work this now!
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dear why dont you go for ebook
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