The Technical Writer's Portfolio That Actually Gets You Hired in 2026
About this episode
This episode discusses strategies for creating a standout technical writing portfolio in the context of AI's impact on hiring.
Welcome to episode 224 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins, where we help you get smarter than your competition. This episode is entitled "The Technical Writer's Portfolio That Actually Gets You Hired in 2026." Hosts Daphne Blake and Fred Jones outline strategies for developing a professional technical writing portfolio that stands out in an era dominated by artificial intelligence. They emphasize that a portfolio’s primary objective is to provide hiring managers with a sense of security by demonstrating a candidate's ability to produce functional, high-quality documentation. Rather than submitting a disorganized collection of every past project, writers are encouraged to curate three to six high-impact samples accompanied by context regarding the problem solved and the intended audience. The source highlights docs-as-code and GitHub proficiency as essential modern differentiators that signal a candidate is prepared for contemporary technical environments. Furthermore, it advises applicants to be transparent about their AI usage, focusing on how they exercise human judgment to refine machine-generated content. Ultimately, the text serves as a…
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