Samples vs. Portfolio

[Karen <ekarenski-techwrl -at- yahoo -dot- com>]

I'm back on the techwr-l archives reading about portfolios and a lot of the associated issues (i.e. copyright, leaving them for review, etc.).
   
  I've basically had 2 positions over 12 years where almost all of the information is proprietary. I'm trying to get over that hurdle by writing my own documentation about a software application I wrote for organizing a silent auction.
   
  My head's spinning a bit (I think I've been reading the archives and job postings too long today.)
   
  I've seen a few job posts where they request samples with your resume. I would prefer to show them at an interview; however, we all have to play the game sometimes.
   
  Sometimes people ask for samples or a portfolio for interviews. 
   
  I know that presentation is important, especially when creating a portfolio. However, is there anything you would do differently when asked to provide samples vs. a portfolio?
   
   
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