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Building a Job-Hunting Portfolio for Software Development and Testing

Building a Job-Hunting Portfolio for Software Development and Testing

Update: 2025-09-18
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Should you have an online portfolio showcasing your Software Development and Testing skills to help get a job?



It really depends on the recruitment process. But... if I'm recruiting, and you have a profile then I will have looked at it. So it better be good.



Most Software Developers and Testers don't have public portfolios so that means you can really stand out.



We'll cover the difference between different types of projects: A breakdown of project types: Learning Projects, Personal Projects, Portfolio Projects.



Lots of tips on how to adjust your Github profile and promote your projects.



00:00 Value of Portfolio



02:59 Stand Out Skills



09:19 Project Types



12:27 Showcase Projects



19:39 Promoting Yourself



21:44 Final Advice

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Building a Job-Hunting Portfolio for Software Development and Testing

Building a Job-Hunting Portfolio for Software Development and Testing

Alan Richardson