Pin three relevant work samples to the most visible section of your professional profile, and label each with the skill it proves. Choose samples that match the roles you want next, not simply the projects you are most proud of.
This works because a profile visitor can evaluate evidence faster than a broad list of claims. Three focused examples also make your professional identity easier to understand: the visitor should quickly see what you do, who you help, and the quality of your work.
Choose the right three samples
- Review five to ten recent projects, presentations, code samples, writing pieces, designs, reports, or process improvements.
- Remove anything confidential, protected by an employer agreement, or dependent on private customer information. Replace sensitive details with a sanitized version only if you can do so honestly.
- Select three samples that demonstrate different but related strengths. For example, a product analyst might choose a dashboard, a written recommendation, and a brief process document.
- Prefer work with a clear outcome or audience. A completed public project, anonymized case study, or personal demonstration can all work if you explain your role accurately.
Write a useful label for each link
Do not use vague labels such as “My portfolio” or “Sample work.” Add a short description that tells the reader what the item proves. Use this format: what it is — skill demonstrated — result or purpose.
For example, a marketing candidate could label a sample as: Customer email sequence — audience research and conversion writing — created to guide trial users toward activation. If you can share a genuine result, include it. If you cannot disclose a metric, describe the purpose without inventing one.
Place the samples where visitors will see them
Add the three links to your profile’s featured, portfolio, or equivalent prominent section. Put the strongest match for your target role first. Check every link in a private browser window and on a phone to confirm that it opens without requiring special access.
Then update the short introduction above the links so it directs people to them. A simple line works: I build clear reporting tools and recommendations; three examples are featured below. This connects your positioning to the evidence without repeating your entire resume.
Worked example
Before: Portfolio: dashboard, analysis, and presentation.
After: Operations dashboard — data cleaning and visual reporting — built to help a team monitor weekly service volume and identify delays.
Use the same structure for the other two samples, keeping each description to one sentence and making your own contribution clear.
Takeaway: Pin three relevant, accessible work samples and explain the specific skill each one proves.