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# [Why having a portfolio website is not necessary for getting hired in 2021](https://andrewbaisden.hashnode.dev/why-having-a-portfolio-website-is-not-necessary-for-getting-hired-in-2021?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Many years ago having a portfolio website used to be essential for finding work. In my opinion this is no longer the case and this is the reason why. Having a GitHub account is significantly more important these days. Every company expects you to hav...

Sep 3, 2021 · 3 min read · andrewbaisden.hashnode.dev  
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