Career Portfolios Portfolio building is one of the best ways to gather information about yourself and help you focus on your major interests, skills and life accomplishments. It forces you to think and reflect about who you are, which will prove invaluable when you go to interviews, apply for work, write applications and so on. You may even begin to see trends in what you have done that can give you new insight and direction. It's very empowering.
People often undervalue themselves and their life experiences.
A portfolio can give you a whole new perspective. The key to creating a successful portfolio is to take complete ownership of it. Include anything in your portfolio that you are proud of or you think reflects who you are. A portfolio is a process, not a final product. You can add or subtract to it any time you feel it's relevant.