Portfolios are an indispensible networking tool today for executives who are serious about being visible to retained search consultants for five reasons:

1. Portfolios convey a multi-dimensional representation of talent, enabling recruiters and employers to quickly grasp your unique value proposition.

2. Communicating your value more rapidly and effectively to recruiters saves their time.

3. A more effective value message distinguishes you from other candidates and helps you stand out from the crowd.

4. The portfolio allows recruiters to present you more effectively to their clients, working in their favor as it does in yours.

5. The portfolio helps the recruiter develop a meaningful dialog more quickly with their client, saving both parties time and sparking interest.

“Larry (my husband) got a call from a recruiter today for a senior exec job. They asked him to send his resume. Instead, he sent a link to his web portfolio. Within five minutes, they're on the phone suggesting a time to get together. I'm so proud of that web portfolio!!!”
- Gayle H.., Career Coach, Australia