Finally got around to uploading something! Been busy working for the man. This is my CV which I did at the beginning of the year which probably laid me the job and was great at attracting attention among several hundred applicants. Don't do MS Word resumes. Apparently they get thrown in the bin without being looked at.
The spec bar is something I decided the play around with. I quite like it, but not too sure if it goes with a project like this.
The spec bar is something I decided the play around with. I quite like it, but not too sure if it goes with a project like this.
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Keep in mind design trends have evolved over the last 5 years and art is personal preference. This artwork style reflects when I was graduate in 2006 though is has evolved over the last several years and certainly doesn't reflect the art director of 2013 (my CV is different now).
Anyway, my goal for this cover letter was to appeal to creative directors at studios I was applying for. This isn't a shotgun approach to all and every job as I think you should showcase that the skills that appropriate. Hence why word.doc are a bad idea for a graphic designers CV. Since I did get work from these, I'd say it was relatively successful.
I'm stuck with my own CV, mind if I ask for some pointers? this one is a blast!
Just be mindful your design that is can also send out the wrong message to your target audience. So while recruiters who are creatives might love a CV that has gone all out, it might not go down so well if you are applying for management or technical jobs.
Awesome design skills and a kick-ass CV, keep it up!
I found it trhough this site, you are mentioned!
" 45 Creative Resumes to Seize Attention | Inspiration "
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Curriculum Vitae by Jonny-Rocket
A CV that probably laid the author the job and great at attracting attention among several hundred applicants.
I love the comments on the blog how all of them think they suck!! lol
Only issue was sometimes it was too big to fit into peoples email inbox which meant I had to send a lower res one.