It’s conventional wisdom that you should have a portfolio to show off at interviews. Portfolios give visual credence to what you say you can do and make you memorable among the jumble of candidates.

Dear Dave: Like a lot of people, I am looking for work. I have a lot of experience and skills. The same old interview format is used whenever I do finally land an interview. I am asked this: Tell me ...

Here's the right way to answer when asked how to describe yourself in a job interview.

Q: I have an interview and I was wondering how to present my work samples to the interviewer? I have a bulky, fake leather, large portfolio that looks great and presents my work in its original form, ...