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Create an “About Me” Page

Create and design a page in your digital portfolio that will be easy for readers to learn about you and possibly contact you.

WRITE A QUICK BLURB. Consider answering the following questions. Do not be shy to share personal information to really help readers get to know you. In answering these questions, you may also choose to concentrate on the issues/ topics you would like to highlight about yourself regarding your academic and work projects. Mention you are a SLU student and why you chose to attend and major in this field. Remember, show what you would like others to know about you.

ADD PHOTOS. Adding 2-3 photos can really Do not worry if you do not have a professional headshot! Choose photos that represent your past, present and future, while respecting your privacy boundaries.

CONTACT. Lastly, consider adding a public facing email account or a “contact form” widget directly on this page. If you would like to include a phone number but do not actually have a work phone number, consider setting up a google phone number that’s linked to your personal number. Do not feel pressured to include your personal email address and phone number if these are not public or if you do not wish to make them public!

 Past: Where do I come from? 

Present: Who I am now? 

Future: Where do I want to go? 

Visit the following digital portfolios for examples: