Cv tips?
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I assume this 12pp booklet was a cv/samples of work type of thing.
I think a cv is normally to get you an interview. Then you show your folio.
But sometimes you have to send some samples and a cv, in which case a neat booklet sounds nice.
I usually just point them to my site which has cv and work samples.
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(Nov 24 06, 06:22)oh yes, it was a mini portfolio with my cv on the last page and a personalised letter on the fourth. If you are going to apply for a job, call the company in question to find out who you should be sending stuff to. Then write an email to that person attaching a PDF of your CV and a note of introduction.
The next day (give them a day to mull it over – they could be sick/busy/snowed under with applications) post a printed version of your CV letter to that person (make sure your personal branding is consistent).
Wait another day and then call that person to make sure they got either your email or your printed CV.
You'd be surprised how many people don't do this and how many employers don't find this kind of behaviour to be annoying.
Don't forget: each job has about 100 applications, 70 of which are shit. The employer will only want to interview about 10-15 at the most and shortlist about 5. Make it your mission to be in that top 3.
And if you're wondering...
on average it takes me 4-5 interviews before I get a new job. Some I drop, some I get through to 2nd stage. Never stop looking even if you're through to this stage, you can get dropped any minute. Don't get paranoid about what the other applicants are like. Like a martial arts tournament that kind of thinking will get you defeated before the first round – just be confident and proud of your own portfolio.
Be firm with your salary depands but don't forget you won't paid what YOU want – but what your employer WANTS to pay you.
Where I am now, my last day is next week Friday. Honest is out the door...