Portfolio: A collection of your work that shows your skills — projects, designs, case studies or analyses — often on a website or GitHub.
Example
A UI/UX student shares three case studies; a developer shares links to live projects.
Why Portfolio matters for IT interns
Real work you can show is often more convincing than a list of skills.
Where you will hear it
You will come across this term while preparing for and attending internship interviews and assessments. If someone uses it and you are not sure what they mean in your project, it is completely fine to ask; every team uses terms a little differently.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Portfolio?
A collection of your work that shows your skills — projects, designs, case studies or analyses — often on a website or GitHub.
What is an example of Portfolio?
A UI/UX student shares three case studies; a developer shares links to live projects.
Why does Portfolio matter for IT interns?
Real work you can show is often more convincing than a list of skills.
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About the author
Dhaivat has 16+ years of experience in the IT industry, working on AI and cloud technologies, project delivery, and engineering leadership. He has interviewed and mentored many interns, wrote The Lost Intern, and runs the non-commercial Career Impact Initiative, mentoring students for free.