This Christmas my parents were very generous and bought me a beautiful leather portfolio case with a handle. Prior to the leather portfolio I used a faux-leather binder that worked well at a significantly cheaper price. If you are looking for an affordable, but classy looking binder, I recommend Office Max. I bought my first binder for $15 and I was never docked down for the less expensive binder. Now that I have my fancy binder, I made the decision that the paper I was going to use would be heavier to prevent bending and crinkles. So, I bought black cardstock paper and stock paper with a fine flower border to give my articles something extra.
I found that potential employers like a little flare to represent how you stand out from others. I wouldn’t recommend going overboard with flashy paper or borders but a subtle pastel color does add to your portfolio.
Choose colors and prints that match your personality and make sure when you are presenting that you show how those choices represent you!
