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Since this is the first section your reader will see, make this section inviting. The overview is similar to an application (or cover) letter for a job or graduate school, one that summarizes what you bring to the job or position and should encourage the reader to want to learn more about you. It should be informative, not descriptive. Since it works like a cover letter, you should identify the career path or type of job you are pursuing and precisely summarize what you have to offer, your credentials. Develop these credentials into well-developed paragraphs. Also, provide contact information.
Feel free to modify the appearance of your site so that it reflects your personal preferences. See Editing Portfolio Appearance to learn more about how to personalize the look of your portfolio. Optional items include the following:
a personal photo or graphic that represents a key interest
a video (see, for example, a video email that introduces yourself to your e-folio reader)
a link or gadget to another web page such as your online journal, etc.
Tips
Write the overview last since it summarizes the highlights of your portfolio. After all, how can you summarize something you have not yet written?
Label each item carefully so the reader knows what he/she is viewing.
Demonstrate your best writing skills. If the overview presents a positive beginning, the reader's first impression of you will also be positive. He or she will likely want to read more. However, if the overview is underdeveloped or contains errors, your credibility will suffer. The reader will likely not want to pursue you or your portfolio further.
See Resources for more help on how to prepare, write, and edit meaningful reflections and targeted portfolios.
Use the checklist (below) to review essential elements of the overview (landing page).
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