- Value can be added to your portfolio with the Internet in many dif-
ferent ways, including interactivity, links, and access to real-time
data. - You can limit access to your portfolio by adding a simple password.
A guest book can be included and, using a standard or hidden
counter, you can also monitor how frequently people view your
portfolio. - A Web site can easily capitalize on the benefits of the other docu-
ment formats. For example, your page could display your portfolio
as HTML and also offer a link to download your portfolio as a print-
able PDF or Word document.
10.An HTML format offers the ability to produce multimedia portfolio
content such as audio, video, animated graphs, live formulas, and
queries.
Disadvantages: - Unfortunately, Web content still tends to print poorly. Even the
finest Web pages cannot compare to a well-crafted Word or PDF doc-
ument. However, if printing is not important, then Web content can
be impressive.
FINAL THOUGHT
The computer can be a wonderful tool. Let it be your servant, not your
master.Chapter 9: Digital Options for Your Portfolio and Resume 137