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EPISODE · Sep 18, 2025 · 23 MIN

Building a Job-Hunting Portfolio for Software Development and Testing

from The Evil Tester Show · host Alan Richardson

Should you have an online portfolio showcasing your Software Development and Testing skills to help get a job? It really depends on the recruitment process. But... if I'm recruiting, and you have a profile then I will have looked at it. So it better be good. Most Software Developers and Testers don't have public portfolios so that means you can really stand out. We'll cover the difference between different types of projects: A breakdown of project types: Learning Projects, Personal Projects, Portfolio Projects. Lots of tips on how to adjust your Github profile and promote your projects. 00:00 Value of Portfolio 02:59 Stand Out Skills 09:19 Project Types 12:27 Showcase Projects 19:39 Promoting Yourself 21:44 Final Advice

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