Recommended platforms
Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Portfolio
- Available to currently enrolled MIT students and postdocs
- Adobe Portfolio is a user-friendly tool with customizable templates and the ability to seamlessly integrate multimedia content
- For help getting started, use MIT’s LinkedIn Learning subscription to access a “Building a Portfolio with Adobe Portfolio” tutorial
- Free for current MIT students and $19/mo after graduating.
- Versatile easy to use platform that allows users to design elegant websites
- Accessible to students of all skill levels
- View this Cargo Collective: How to Set up Your Online Portfolio for an overview of the tool
- Learn how to get access to Cargo (Touchstone authentication required)
- Create a website directly from your GitHub repositories.
- Beneficial for showcasing your coding projects, research, or technical work.
- For help getting started, use MIT’s LinkedIn Learning subscription to access a “Learning GitHub Pages” tutorial
MIT department, labs and center resources
Receive tailored advice on your portfolio
School of Engineering Communication Labs
- The Communication Labs provide discipline specific portfolio resources and coaching to students within those majors.
- Make an appointment with your department’s Communication Lab for individual guidance on content selection, layout, and presentation.
- The AeroAstro and MechE Communication Labs have created digital resources to help you build an effective portfolio.
MIT Career Advising and Professional Development (CAPD) Office
- CAPD offers individual advice to to all undergrads, grad students, postdocs, and recent alums seeking career development assistance
- One-on-one advising sessions help you create a portfolio tailored to your career goals. You’ll also receive insights into what employers are looking for and how to align your portfolio accordingly.
Creating a portfolio is an important step in your academic and professional journey, and MIT community members are fortunate to have access to a range of resources that can make this process smoother and more effective.
With these resources at your disposal, you’ll be well on your way to crafting a standout portfolio that reflects your unique skills and aspirations.
Learn more about portfolios on CAPD’s dedicated page that curates resources, guidelines, and more.
