Designer Resumes

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    B&W CV nicely typeset, easy to read and not overly long + hard copy portfolio + show reel.

    Personally, if you have to 'design' your CV you're at a disadvantage to start with.

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    • yup this is literally the first design job ive applied to, my experience is not great. I'm wondering if designing it will look desperate/eighteen
    • /like im trying to look like more than I am. Just wondering where a safe middle ground would beeighteen
    • Pick up design project from friends, even if they not paid. Make logos for local shops, create on your own and fatten your experience.robotron3k
    • Employers are even happy to see works in progress if your in the middle of something cool. They will respond to your energy regardless...robotron3k
    • Thanks robo and morning_star, also any resources for some slick typesetting I could browse?eighteen
    • You're welcome and good luck. If you feel you want to share your CV/portfolio or ideas here then most people will give honest constructive feedback. I'm a...Morning_star
    • ...little long in the tooth (nearly 30yrs in creative depts in agencies) and s ohave a lot of baggage. I really appreciate a good CV. It should be factual but..Morning_star
    • ...shouldn't paint the whole picture, people need a reason to see you, iff you give them it all in a CV there is no reason for them to pick up the phone.Morning_star
    • Also, what Showpony says down there, a few posts, is great advice.Morning_star
    • @robo and @morning_star yes, agreed, all good tips, glad you senior guys help out a yung one!grafician
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