Resume Design
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- TripleBrownCow0
I'm a brand manager for a company that designs gift items that are packed with chocolate and/or candy. When I applied for the position, I created a box that was roughly 8" tall and 3" wide on each side. I used die cut window near the bottom and packed the box half full with cinnamon imperials (Red Hots). Then I designed the graphics of the box, using Illustrator, to match the flavor of the candy inside, and reflect my personality and creativity. Finally, I designed my resume and cover letter using Photoshop and InDesign. I rolled them up together and placed them in the top half of the box.
I got the job, and everyone from the from the HR director to the President of the company told me it was the most interesting and creative resume they had ever seen (the company has been around for about 20 years).
Obviously, my approach won't work for everyone or every job; but in my opinion, if you are applying for a job as a creative, you should submit the most creative resume possible.
- akrok0
yes, keep it simple but not boring. also, think about what most importend. meaning, dont put everything if the list is long.
one other thing, spell check.=o) good luck.
ciao.
- dbloc0
write it in crayon.
- JazX0
ahhh hahha KISS
- tkmeister0
the rule of KISS (keep it simple stupid)
- JazX0
keep it simple stupid
great book.
- spongebob0
pull out all the stops. just add a tiny line that if they want the 'classic' flavour it's always available on request
- honest0
Your porfolio/showreel is a visual representation of your design/creative career. Your resume/CV should be a trailer/appetiser/teaser for your portfolio/showreel. Never do it in Word, you can at the very least create a PDF (come on, it's 2006 now). Never put stuff on dvd/cd-roms, I mean who has the time/energy these days to commit to the exercise of taking out the dvd/cd-rom and inserting into a computer and then navigating the interface. Instead use screenshots/previews/storyboards... outs. It's more immediate and quicker and more cost effective. It's all in here:
- tkmeister0
if you are a hot girl, attach a pic of yourself in bikini.
that always works. i attached a pic of myself in speedo. obviously that didn't work.
- pollypocket0
I agree, your cv is an extension of yourself, should show your personality and your style.
However, I would advise to keep it subtle. Classic never goes out of fashion. Show them you can design a clean functional piece of work that does what it needs to: which is sell you and show them your experience.
Its always worked for me...
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- sephil0
"keep it simple and clean. make a simple two column grid and stick to it, but put heaps of time into it. it's YOU on a piece of paper.
forcetwelve
(Jan 2 06, 02:18)"I stick to that to, unless you don't have the experience to speek for itself. Else you can go with the flashy stuff to compensate...
- doesnotexist0
make it look good. however you do that.
should represent you in a fair manner.
- forcetwelve0
keep it simple and clean. make a simple two column grid and stick to it, but put heaps of time into it. it's YOU on a piece of paper.
- SOBIG0
i hear alot of employers find it to be corny and obvious, but then again, it depends on what field you're in.
- derek20050
do the resume like the design in your logo
- 305artist0
yeah the job is design/animation based
- 305artist0
Well thats my company logo, Would that work as a resume logo? I hate doing resumes...
- winter0
lol. make your resumé an extension and the forerunner of things to come. e.g. make it sound just like not a curriculum.
make a poster out of it for darwin's sake.
- desmo0
im in the CG buisness for movies and tv