C.V PDF's
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- thejudders
Hey guys I have been considering revamping my C.V (Im currently a Junior Graphic Designer) and I was wondering if anyone has links to excelant c.v's (in pdf format preferably) worth looking at in order to inspire.
It will be interesting to read responces.
- thejudders0
Its probably not something you could go to an online resource to look at examples as its peoples personal details... thats why I ask.. though an online (permission based site) would be a good idea i think.
- clerk0
i think they all look the same. personal info, education, work exp. and skills + use a tight grid.
- thejudders0
I have from time to time seen some really good C.vs. Clerk I know what content has to go in.. but im just looking to see c.vs that have stood out for people who have looked at them.. and reflect the fact that they are designers.. if you know what I mean.. thinking outside the box and all that sh**.
- clerk0
cv's that goes "outside the box" is corny and pointless imo. let the work reflect your message instead.
- Dancer0
1. Hit "find" and type "portfolio" in the search query of PBS
2. go to relevent sites.
3. dowload CV's and view.
In the words of jacko:
Easy as ABC
- thejudders0
Im currently in work and using some free time to try and find some c.vs with good layout and design. I shall look around and see if I can find more portfolio sites with links to cv's.
1 2 3 baby you and me girl!
- razzle-dazzle0
i'd be inclined to think 'outside the box' and go for impact, make yours stand out and stick in the minds of future employers. use different types of paper, outrageous grid layouts and fonts.
think of different ways to package it. if you are a junior, use it as a showcase to what you can do.razz
- johndiggity0
résumés do not matter at all.
- thejudders0
Raz good advice, and cheers for the link Jevad.
More cv links would be great if anyone can supply them, it would be nice to have a collection I can look at when I get around to doing mine for when im next job hunting.
:)
- ********0
Nice screen name!!
Sorry no links to hand. I agree with clerk though. Cv's don't need to be fancy. You just need good work.
- bulletfactory0
résumés do not matter at all.
johndiggity
(Aug 15 05, 10:35)
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exactly......
in fact, my resume is just a photocopy of my middle finger...man i love that government peanut butter.
- soda0
keep it simple.
Clean, clear and concise.
And include examples of work, especially if you are cold mailing.
- mjbauer0
Best PDF resume online:
- thejudders0
A lot of people saying that they dont matter.. I think though I will try and make mine nice and simple/tidy though and try and get some good work under my belt..
oh yeah
- DaveId0
i used to run a dept. and i secretly used the design of the resumes as a key criteria of prospective employees.
you can tell really easily where on the spectrum from "j.m. brockman univers grid master" to "funky pomo grunge kai power tools guy"...
how you solve your own cv design problem is indicative of how well you pay attention to the "little details" and how serious you take even small projets.
for whatever that's worth... if i'm doing the hiring, resumes most certainly DO matter.
- jevad0
I think to write of CVs/Resumes as unimportant is going to far. Sure, they may not be *as* important as the work you have done - which is how I judge prospective employess - but I still want to see a CV.
I want to know they that can organise information effectively, and present it well, and I want to read about previous job experience.
- ThreeSevenFive0
http://www.lifeinvector.com/_ima…
Brooke's is nice.
- jevad0
yep - brookes is perfect