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CVs, interviews, freelancing, recruitment: where to find the right advice.

What topics does the Portfoler blog cover?

CVs, job interviews, career, personal development, freelancing, services, recruitment, students and events. Filter by category or type a keyword in the search bar.

How do I get my CV past an ATS?

Use selectable text (not an image), standard section headings and the exact keywords from the job ad. Our article “What is an ATS?” explains the method, and the CV checker (ATS) analyses your CV for free.

How do I prepare for a job interview?

Our interview articles cover tricky questions, video interviews, salary negotiation and the follow-up message after the interview.

How do I set my day rate when starting out as a freelancer?

The article “Setting Your Day Rate” explains how to start from your costs and billable days, and the freelance day rate calculator does the maths for you. The Freelance category also covers landing your first clients and building a services page that converts.

Does the blog offer advice for recruiters?

Yes. The Recruitment category explains how to write an attractive job ad, sort through 100 applications, source talent before they apply and recommend a candidate through referral.

How do I find an internship and turn it into a first job?

The Students category gives you the method to land the right internship and then turn it into a job offer. The article “Build a portfolio when you’re just starting out” helps you showcase your first projects, and “How to Nail Your Probation Period” takes over for your first 90 days in the job.

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