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Subject:Re: Portfolio contents From:Suzanne Townsend <ac158 -at- CCN -dot- CS -dot- DAL -dot- CA> Date:Thu, 29 Jun 1995 08:33:34 -0300
On Thu, 29 Jun 1995, Sue Ellen Adkins wrote:
> I'm working to put together my first portfolio. I think I need to include
> examples of various types of writing but do I need to include samples from
> various tools? Would it be advisable to do the same document in PageMaker,
> Quark, and FrameMaker?
My advice is: It isn't necessary. That's like showing the hammer you used
to build a house: Who cares? Just use the best-looking examples of each
TYPE of work (e.g., graphics, book), and in your resume, list the tools
you use the most.
Suzanne Townsend <ac158 -at- ccn -dot- cs -dot- dal -dot- ca>
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