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Re: *electronic* Portfolios and writing samples...
Subject:Re: *electronic* Portfolios and writing samples... From:Jane Credland <jane_credland -at- EPICDATA -dot- COM> Date:Tue, 10 Aug 1999 10:42:48 -0700
Mary Choy wrote:
<<The thread is generally saying don't leave your writing samples with
an interviewer, cuz' they may do wicked things with them. So what does
this mean with regards to tech writers who maintain their own website
that contains an electronic portfolio of their work? Is that a
not-recommended thing?>>
When I was looking for the job that I have now, I put some portfolio
samples on my (now outdated) website. I created some of those samples
specifically for the website, others were homework from technical
writing courses, and some were written for employers. However, I
obtained permission from each employer to openly distribute those
samples.
I also have a note on my website stating that I have additional samples
in my portfolio that are not on my website. I don't have permission to
openly distribute these samples.
I also wouldn't leave copies of these samples with a prospective
employer no matter how nicely he or she asked. I would, however, leave
copies of the samples in my electronic portfolio.
I think an electronic portfolio is a good thing, but you need to use
discretion and get permission (if necessary) for everything you put up
there.
