Workshop Series • UVic Hacks
Portfolio Sprint
Stop procrastinating on your personal site. Build, deploy, and get expert recruiter feedback in one intensive 6-hour session.
Meet the Mentors
Get 1-on-1 help from industry pros who know what gets a site noticed.
Jacob Ketcheson
Design Systems Tech Lead // Dropbox
Ask about: UX and Design Systems
Josh Stabback
Staff Engineer
Ask about: Frontend UI
Jem Bezooyen
Indie Full-Stack Design Engineer
Ask about: Full-Stack Design
Why the Portfolio Sprint?
Most students have the projects, but struggle to present them. In this workshop, we move beyond the code. We focus on **narrative**, **performance**, and **impact**. By the end of the 6 hours, you will have a live URL to put on your LinkedIn.
Recruiter Insights
Learn exactly which sections recruiters scroll to first.
Active Assistance
Stuck on a CSS bug or a deployment error? Mentors will be walking the floor all day.
Ready to Ship
We'll show you how to create and deploy a sleek website from scratch.
The 6-Hour Roadmap
- 12:00 PMSetup, Template Selection & Deployment Zero
- 1:00 PMThe "Recruiter Hook": Writing project descriptions that sell
- 03:30 PMDeep Work: Building out project pages & bio
- 06:00 PMGroup Judging and Prizes
Prepare for Success
Digital Assets
- 3-4 Projects (GitHub links/Screenshots)
- A high-quality headshot
- Current Resume (PDF)
- Personal bio or "About Me" draft
Technical Requirements
A laptop with a code editor (VS Code recommended) and a GitHub account already set up. We will be using Vercel or Netlify for hosting. Accounts are free!
Workshop FAQ
What if I don't know React or Tailwind?
That's fine! We provide beginner-friendly templates and mentors can help you customize simple HTML/CSS sites too.
Will there be food?
Yes, lunch and coffee will be provided to keep the momentum going.
Is this only for CS students?
Nope. Designers, engineers, and even data scientists need portfolios. As long as you have projects to show, you belong here.