Hello, It's always important to know how to present yourself properly at work (especially in a live interview), but how do you do this if the job is online and you are unlikely to meet the employer in person? (except in the case of video link interviews). When you write your resume as a freelancer, your goal is to showcase your experience, skills, and specialization in a particular field to catch the attention of potential employers or clients. Remember, the Resume is your face. Advertising. It is your resume and portfolio that shows what kind of person you are. Let us remind you that. 

A resume (or CV) is a document that summarizes your professional work history, education, language proficiency, personal skills and accomplishments. A CV is used to present your experience and qualifications to potential employers and clients when looking for jobs or orders.

The following will introduce you to the main components of a CV:

Personal Information: Your full name, contact information (phone, email, address).

Professional Overview or Purpose: A brief statement of your career goal or a brief overview of your experience and skills.

Education: List of schools you have graduated from, including major, date, and degrees earned.

Work Experience: List previous jobs in chronological order, including company name, your position, dates worked and key responsibilities.

Skills and Qualifications: A list of your key skills that match the job requirements of the position or the specifics of your job.

Additional sections:

. certificates

 . achievements

. professional courses

. participation in volunteer activities

. Desired salary: if you are going to work for one specific company (e.g. you like Nike and Maicrosoft), you may need information about your specific, desired salary and therefore the position you are applying for at that company.

. Portfolio Links: If you have a resume online, or links to certifications, It is applicable to insert links to your website, online portfolio, or projects that can be viewed online in your resume.

. References: If you have positive references or testimonials, you can provide contacts of persons willing to provide them.

 . Family status: Some companies actually want staff to have a clear family status - married or with children....

Some countries have already banned this kind of information and it clearly depends on the requirements of the companies.

Basic requirements: The resume should be structured, in a chronological and sequential format, easy to read and contain the key elements of your professional profile. It should emphasize your experience and qualifications relevant to the specific job or order. Only credible information can be written. A resume can (AND should!) be written in several languages, especially when you are working abroad.

A portfolio is a collection of works, projects or examples of your creativity that you have created or participated in during your career or education. It represents your professional portfolio and provides visual evidence of your experience, skills and abilities.

A portfolio can contain a variety of elements depending on your area of expertise: Examples of work: Images, designs, websites, graphics, promotional materials, text, illustrations, photographs, video, audio, and other creative work.

Project Descriptions: Brief descriptions of each project or work explaining its purpose, objectives, your role, and the results you achieved. Personal projects and commissioned work: Include both personal projects and work commissioned by clients or employers.

Portfolio on platforms: If you are a photographer, designer, writer or developer, it can be helpful to have a portfolio on a website, social media or specialized platforms (Behance, Dribbble, GitHub, etc.). Pricing for a specific job (price) - Frelancehunt website also has a special portfolio section and a price for a specific job, as an example.

Testimonials and references: If you have positive testimonials or references, add them to the relevant work in your portfolio.

The purpose of a portfolio is to showcase your creativity, skills, experience and the quality of your work to potential clients or employers. It is a powerful tool to attract attention and convince them of your competence and professionalism. To make your portfolio different from the bulk of your competitors, we advise you to:

1. Select the best work: Variety of work: Include different types of projects to show your versatility and skills in different areas. Best Work: Your portfolio should contain your best work that demonstrates your skill and expertise.

2. Provide a description of each project: Brief description of the project: Include a description of each project, explaining its purpose, objectives, and the context of the work. Your contribution and results: Describe your role in the project, your objectives, and the specific results you achieved.

3. Add visual materials: Images or screenshots: Include screenshots, images, or demonstrations of your work so that they are visually appealing and informative. Video or Audio (if possible): If applicable, add video or audio materials to show your work in action.

4. Structure your portfolio: Categorization: Divide your work into categories (e.g., web design, copywriting, app development, etc.) to make it easier to navigate your portfolio. Chronology or Relevance: Arrange the work in the portfolio in chronological order or by relevance to your current goals or area of expertise.

5. Add references and contact information: References and contacts: Include links to live projects (if possible) or to platforms where your work has been published. Also include contact information for getting in touch.

6. Support your work with testimonials or references: Client testimonials: If you have positive reviews or testimonials from previous clients, add them next to the relevant work. 

7. Maintain quality and relevance: Update regularly: Keep your portfolio current by adding new work and removing outdated work to reflect your latest experience and skills.

Creating a portfolio is an opportunity to showcase your creativity, skills and professionalism. Present your work in a way that maximizes your skills and attracts the attention of potential clients or employers.