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- Lucas: So there's this moment in interviews when they ask you to walk through your work, and most marketers either pull out a disorganized folder or just start listing bullet points. But I came across a case recently that flips that script entirely. Luna: I've had that awkward shuffle of papers and trying to remember which campaign was which. What's the better approach? Lucas: It's the career portfolio review. Not just a collection of your work, but a structured process where you sit down, audit your projects, and curate them with intention. And it's not just for job interviews — it's a career strategy tool. Luna: Interesting. So how does that differ from just having a portfolio? Lucas: Good question. A portfolio is the raw material. The review is the act of stepping back, selecting the pieces that tell a story, and framing them around business outcomes rather than activities. It's about making your work speak to the problems you solved.