Background

A recent graduate in Urban Planning reached out to our team for help in creating a portfolio that would showcase their skills and experience to potential employers. The graduate had completed several projects during their studies but was unsure of how to present them in a professional and cohesive manner.

Problem

The main challenge was to create a portfolio that would effectively communicate the graduate's skills, experience, and potential to employers. The graduate had completed several projects, but they were not organized or presented in a way that would make sense to someone outside of the field. Additionally, the graduate was unsure of what employers were looking for in an urban planning portfolio.

Solution

We started by reviewing the graduate's previous work and identifying the most relevant and impressive projects. We then worked with the graduate to organize these projects into categories such as transportation planning, land use planning, and community engagement. We also created a section for the graduate's resume and included a brief introduction about their background and interests.

To ensure that the portfolio would be effective in communicating the graduate's skills and experience to potential employers, we researched what employers typically look for in an urban planning portfolio. We found that they are interested in seeing examples of technical skills such as GIS mapping, data analysis, and project management as well as soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Impact

Portfolio effectively showcases the graduate's skills and experience
Graduate received multiple job offers within two months of distributing their portfolio
Increased confidence in presenting themselves professionally to potential employers
Improved understanding of what employers are looking for in an urban planning portfolio
Inspired other graduates to seek out professional help in creating their portfolios

Team

Jane Doe - Portfolio Consultant

Reviewed graduate's previous work and identified most relevant projects
Organized projects into categories and created a cohesive structure for the portfolio
Researched what employers are looking for in an urban planning portfolio and incorporated those elements into the portfolio design

John Smith - Graphic Designer

Designed a visually appealing layout for the portfolio that effectively showcases the graduate's work
Incorporated infographics and other visual elements to make the portfolio more engaging and informative

Sarah Lee - Copywriter/Editor

Crafted a compelling introduction that highlights the graduate's background and interests
Editied all written content to ensure it was clear, concise, and error-free

Effective Urban Planning Portfolio for Job Offers