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“How can I create a data portfolio similar to yours?”
That’s a question someone in my network asked me earlier this week.
I was more than happy to share what I’ve learned. That’s because supporting others is what I’m all about. ❤️
But then I thought, maybe more people could benefit from the same advice.
So, I’ve put together my top tips for creating a standout data portfolio website.
1. Invest in a Domain
- Purchase a professional domain for your data portfolio.
- Try to buy yourname.com, or if that isn’t available, use your own country’s domain suffix, e.g. .co.uk or .in
- Helps with SEO when somebody Google’s your name
- Allows you to create a professional mailbox for incoming job enquiries, e.g. hello@yourname.com
2. Pick your website platform
- Choose a website platform that aligns with your skills
- Already experienced with HTML/CSS development? Why not develop your own theme in WordPress or a similar CMS?
- Not sure how to code a website? Don’t worry! Use a third-party platform such as Squarespace, Webflow, Wix, or Carrd
- Some platforms are free to use, while others involve subscriptions. Invest in yourself!
3. Less is more!
- Don’t overload your portfolio with dozens of projects.
- Aim to include 3-5 high-quality examples of your work.
- Remember to highlight the insights you found.
- Keep it visual! Remember to include high-quality images or videos of your work.
4. Play to your strengths
- Align your projects with industries you know, or have a passion for.
- Leverage your existing domain knowledge or expertise
- Show hiring managers you already speak their language. Domain knowledge and data expertise are gold dust.
5. Link Out!
- Include links to your code, making it easy for recruiters to explore.
- Share a link to your GitHub profile, showcasing your SQL, R, and Python code.
- Link out to Tableau Public as an extension of your data visualisations
- Help recruiters to verify your skills with links to real projects you have completed.
Hope this helps someone out there! You’ve got this!
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Written by Joel Reed. Read more of my blogs.
