Creative professionals have a habit of carrying a portfolio with them for interviews, but The Daily Muse advises every type of job-seeker to have a body of work prepared—and unlike a portfolio, you leave it behind with the hiring manager.


The "Leave-Behind" could be a condensed portfolio, a custom creation for the job you are interviewing for, endorsements and testimonials, or anything else. You could even get creative like Miruna Macri and create a passport portfolio like the video above, which she "accidentally" lost in offices—and it eventually landed her a job.

So what's the advantage of this Leave-Behind?

Having a leave-behind can also keep your resume from being bogged down (let's be honest—even the most carefully crafted resume will lack the space to go into great detail). Finally—and arguably most importantly—a leave-behind makes sure the hiring manager has a tangible reminder of who you are and what you bring to the position.


The Daily Muse's post has several ideas and no-no's about preparing a Leave-Behind, so it'd be wise to check out the article at the link below.

The New Secret to Interview Success: Leave Something Behind | The Daily Muse