> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.prodfolio.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Your First Portfolio

This guide walks you through building and publishing your first product manager portfolio from start to finish. By the end, you'll have a professional PM portfolio ready to share with recruiters, hiring managers, or your network. Let's go! 🚀

## 1. Complete onboarding

After signing up and verifying your email, complete the [onboarding flow](/getting-started/onboarding-walkthrough). This creates your first portfolio automatically.

## 2. Upload your resume

If you have a resume handy, upload it in the **Resume** section. Prodfolio's AI will parse it and offer to auto-populate your Basics, About, and Experience sections — a fast way to get your product management portfolio started.

[Learn more about resume upload →](/building/resume-upload)

## 3. Fill in your basics

Start with the essentials in the **Basics** section:

* Your name, title, and location
* LinkedIn and GitHub URLs
* Contact email is automatically filled in
* Availability status (Available, Open to Opportunities, Not Looking)
* Upload a headshot
* Add a video (✨ Pro)

[Learn more about portfolio basics →](/building/portfolio-basics)

## 4. Write your About section

Add your professional summary, select your areas of expertise, and write your product philosophy. This is where hiring managers get a sense of who you are as a product manager.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/prodfolio/zWatnN1Bn7VU_MfG/images/About%20Section.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=zWatnN1Bn7VU_MfG&q=85&s=c80e827db17d38f2f270c310694cf298" alt="About section in the portfolio builder" width="2798" height="1482" data-path="images/About Section.png" />
</Frame>

<Note>If you're not in a traditional product management role, the area of expertise and product philosophy are not required!</Note>

[Learn more about the About section →](/building/about-section)

## 5. Add your experience

Add your work history with company names, titles, and dates. Toggle on descriptions to add detail about each role and highlight your product management experience.

[Learn more about work experience →](/building/work-experience)

## 6. Create a case study

This is where your PM portfolio really shines. Use the SIGNAL framework to walk through a product story step by step - showing *how* you think, not just where you've worked.

<Tip>Case studies don't have to be perfect on day one. Start with one story you're proud of and build from there. You can always come back and add more! 💪 [Learn more about writing case studies →](/building/case-studies)</Tip>

## 7. Choose a theme

Pick from 5 preset themes to match your personal brand. Pro users can customize colors with hex codes to make their product manager portfolio truly their own.

[Learn more about themes →](/customizing/themes)

## 8. Go Live

When you're ready, hit **Go Live** to make your portfolio live. You'll get a shareable link at `app.prodfolio.io/p/your-slug`.

[Learn more about publishing →](/publishing/publish-portfolio)

<Tip>You don't need to fill in every section before publishing. Start with the basics and a case study, then build from there. Your PM portfolio is a **living document** — you can always come back and add more. 💜</Tip>