Let’s take a look at what makes up the A5 and why it might just be your next case of choice. Work Folio A5 – Specs So after doing some research and a lot of thinking, I have finally put together this Bellroy Work Folio A 5 review not just to help myself but others figure out if the price was worth the investment for something as simple as a portfolio.

Try to update your portfolio every few months or once a year. Revisiting your portfolio regularly will help you add relevant information while it's still current and remove outdated parts. It's also a useful way to review your progress and look for areas of improvement. Use it as a tool to prepare for the interview process If you are looking for the difference between the A4 and the A5, do know that it is really just their size and storage capabilities. Other than that, I carry a Field Notes book, a couple spare pens, and an extra Lightning cable in the Work Folio. This is generally all I need on a daily basis. If I need to haul more to the office, the Work Folio fits into any bag with ease. Price They will replace any product, but they will also give you any other product with equal or lesser value, or you can pay the difference and upgrade to something else.Let me just say that I am an absolute fan of Bellroy products, and this particular one has been one that really caught my attention. If you are a businessman of some sort, you can definitely use this to not just look professional but to actually be very organized as well. Use samples that showcase your range of skills. Depending on your profession, your portfolio should include a wide variety of writing samples, photographs, images, project summaries or reports. If you don't have professional experience, consider using work from school, club or volunteer projects.

Of course, Bellroy’s marketing message of “combining analog and digital” requires both the A4 notepad and an iPad to be in tow. In my experience, a few modifications are needed, however. As a minimalist, I always look for a product that, at the very least, does what it is supposed to do. Being that I am a parent and “cool guy” stuff has been a thing that I can’t outright just buy like I used to, I guess you can say that my spending is based mostly on needs rather than wants. The Work Folio A5 does have everything else that the A4 has but, again, with a much lower price tag and a much smaller size. Design & QualityGet interview-ready with tips from Indeed Prepare for interviews with practice questions and tips Tips for improving your work portfolio Go digital On the far left, the Work Folio has a specific sleeve for transporting documents or for holding boarding passes at the airport. This is the number one reason why the Work Folio is part of my daily carry. So far, documents held in this sleeve have not bent or torn, and come out looking perfect when I get home from the office at the end of the day. With all that’s going on inside the Folio, my expectations for this document sleeve were far exceeded. Writing a brief personal statement into your portfolio can help employers get to know more about who you are personally and professionally. Since many interviews begin with you telling an employer about yourself, having an About me section is a great way to answer this question. This statement can be short, between two and five sentences, explaining what motivates you and what you enjoy about your work. A work portfolio is a curated collection of your best work samples. For example, writers may create a portfolio of their most successful articles, while videographers might curate their most impressive showreels. Sometimes called a career portfolio or professional portfolio, a work portfolio can also include proof of your skills such as certifications, references, examples of awards and a summary of your work experience.