Tech Guides (IT Governance)

Virtual Desktop Interface (VDI)

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The virtual desktop interface is for you if you do not have a machine that can handle the software you need for your classes. With VDI, you can access BYU-Idaho software wherever you are from your personal Windows, Mac, or tablet devices.

Connecting & Following on Portfolium

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Adding other users and following companies on your Portfolium can expand your network and job opportunities.

Searching for Jobs through Portfolium

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Search for jobs applicable to your major on Portfolium. The more information you add to your Portfolium profile, the more relevant jobs Portfolium can present to you. 

Viewing Expert & Staff-Picked Entries on Portfolium

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Industry experts and the Discovery page. These projects can be great examples and sources of inspiration for your own creations.  

Saving Your Portfolium Profile as a PDF

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Save your profile as a PDF file that can be sent with a resume or printed as a readable text.  

Portfolium Portfolio File Types

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Your portfolio is meant to showcase what you have achieved. Work you can showcase includes, but is not limited to, the following:  

• Projects and coursework  

• Labs and experiments  

• Writing samples and reports  

• Demonstrations of specific skills  

• Hobbies, clubs, sports, and extracurricular activities  

Accessing Drafts in Portfolium

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If you can’t finish completing your project, you can save it for later and complete the draft later.

Highlighting Projects in Portfolium

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Tell the world about the experience you have gained by working on projects and events. A strong description can highlight you and your work, so it stands out in Portfolium. 

Adding Skills, Social Media Accounts, & Personal Websites to Portfolium

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Adding skills to your Portfolium account is like linking your profile to buzz words for the companies you want to work for. You can also link your Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google accounts to your profile so potential employers can get to know you faster. If you have a personal website, you can show that off on Portfolium as well.  

Finding Your Portfolium URL

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Upon registering for Portfolium, every user is given an auto-generated personal URL. Knowing how to find this personal Portfolium URL will make it easier for you to share your site with others.