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- Baskerville0
No offence Ben/Conrete but you're only 22 with no formal design qualifications and limited in-house experience. I'm not surprised your CV was rejected for a mid-weight job.
You should be applying for junior positions only.
It's nothing to do with the design of your CV (although it could be improved) it's more the content.
It doesn't show any experience with other well-known London studios be it as a placement, freelance or full-time designer.
You'll need a lot more experience before you can apply for mid-weight jobs at well known london studios.
My advice, get in touch with a recruitment agency and they will tell you what level to apply at and find the right kind of places.
- chunkified0
if the link doesnt work go google "Propel London"
- Concrete0
Thanks Snuggs and Baskerville.
Your comments have put things into perspective for me.
The job I applied for wasn't with a well known agency. The recruitment agency I went through is well known. So I'll tidy things up and aim for junior roles only.
Thanks again guys
esp snuggs for the link.
- chunkified0
I've also yet to have my CV rejected but thing is i'm only 20. Freelancing would be something you should think about... you'll get you name around, agency experience, contacts then when you're ready go back to full time.
If you want to go straight into full time i'd probably just apply for Junior positions if you don't have a year's agency experience...it sucks i know, I've had to do it and it makes a huge difference to how you are treated and percieved in this highly competitive industry.
Your website also needs to be killer as that can boost your "street cred" (lol couldn't think of another phrase) and your CV needs to be straight to the point...
drop me an email and i'll give u a list of resources I used ;)
- kelpie0
why does it suck to have to be a junior designer before you can be a middleweight designer?
- chunkified0
that doesnt suck but the work you get as a junior dependant on where u go is just bollox really
- Concrete0
Thanks chunkified.
You've got mail.
- kezza_20
I agree with what Baskerville said.
- barbtastic0
who needs a resume when you can suck dick all the way to the top?
- kelpie0
some of us are a bit toothy, Barb.
- mr_snuggles0
jot that one down Ben, words to live by...
- Concrete0
who needs a resume when you can suck dick all the way to the top?
barbtastic
(Jun 12 06, 04:57)Might work.
Afterall I'm not gay I'm just career focussed.
- Dancer0
if the link doesnt work go google "Propel London"
chunkified
(Jun 12 06, 04:43)He's a print designer. Baskerville is right on.
Also if your a junior be proactive. Design a mailer/promo piece that talks about you and your work. get a list of agencies you would love to work for, get names and start hitting them.
I would never ever rely on Recruitment Agencies ever. THey are only out for themselves and don't make much money out of getting juniors jobs.
You really have to buts ya balls to get there. Also sepnd a few days in London and just knock on people's doors 5 times out of 10 you will get to see a senior or CD and they can offer you advice on your book.
Good luck man
D!!
- barbtastic0
who needs a resume when you can suck dick all the way to the top?
barbtastic
(Jun 12 06, 04:57)Might work.
Afterall I'm not gay I'm just career focussed.
Concrete
(Jun 12 06, 04:59)
---------------------what does being gay have to do with anything?
- Dancer0
I really hate reading my posts,
my brain moves quicker than my fingers.ugghh
- Jnr_Madison0
If you can suck a good dick then you're ready to apply for anything.
- chossy0
Every time I kiss you I will taste like 36 other guys.
Good luck concrete.
- barbtastic0
ok i checked out your resume...
i find it a bit odd to put time and place of birth on a resume. almost as uncomfortable as people using their middle names.
i would also take "applications" out of the experience area and put it in it's own catagory... like "skills" or something like that. also add any awards you may have earned.
i agree with the others, i think on this one, organization is key.
- Jnr_Madison0
Btw don't listen to snuggles he got to the top as part of a two man spit-roast tag team, I know 'cause I was the other half.
- mr_snuggles0
says ye..