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

Cargo

GitHub Pages

  • 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.