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- winter0
i think the 06 CV has a more interesting structure & approach to common CV info, esp. for a designer, but talking about yourself in the third-person looks detached and maybe a bit pedantic (don't take it personally, it's just a prospective feeling). That distance also conveys a professional reflection on what you do, and that may be useful. maybe you should have 2 presentation versions based on your 06. A more personal one (I did) for smaller younger companies and a more detached one (Edvin did) for the big corporate ones.
just my op.
- winter0
Two notes on 06:
You use 3rd person (bio) and 1st person (objectives). That looks funny. Also, sometimes you abridge month names and sometimes you don't (if you stick to the first 3 char rule, make "Sept" "Sep". (don't forget you mention your attention to detail)
- CincodeMayo0
I like 06. I agree with most of the suggested changes, but I HIGHLY recommend a 1 page resume.
Most employers will print out your resume and put it in a pile with a bunch of other ones. You wouldn't want them to lose a page of yours, and it's just easier seeing it all on 1 page. I think with resumes, less is more.
- gramme0
i guess so. i'll probably send the one pager and not use a cover page. i really don't know what to do with the first page. i want it to be a nicer layout but don't have time to make it nicer. have lots of work going on.
piperboytoy
(Jun 18 06, 10:12)The recommendation I would have for anyone working on their resume, is to create an identity for themselves. I think the resume should simply be thought of as a well-typeset letter on your designed letterhead (which should be a typo-graphic vs. graphic exercise, unless you're gonna drop the $$ to have a nice but not too distracting graphic treatment on the back that ties in w/ your business cards, etc.)...
whenever I send out a cover letter (what we call a CV in the states), I just typeset it on my letterhead and print it on my laser printer at home. I've NEVER had anyone ask me for a CV. Perhaps that's more common in Canada? Seems a bit extraneous for someone in our line of work.
Just my 2 cents, take or leave it...best of luck piper!
- grown-sexy0
I didnt find your name on the first one. Anonymous resumes never make an impression. I always look for the personal stats, name, age, background, even maritial status etc, very important, esp. if the resume comes with a picture
- tittie0
at some stage you will need to send a pdf folio of works. i think the resume and pdf folio should be one pdf, the works should be on a4, so when you print it, it comes out clearly and easily/ i agree though, no images on the actual resume/ but its always good to see smaples of work if applying for design work/.
- gramme0
I didnt find your name on the first one. Anonymous resumes never make an impression. I always look for the personal stats, name, age, background, even maritial status etc, very important, esp. if the resume comes with a picture
grown-sexy
(Jun 18 06, 16:58)ALWAYS put a picture of yourself, preferably half-naked, on your resume. If you have any particularly attractive family members, have their images on there too. In fact, don't send a resume, just send a family album. People don't really care about the work you've done. They just wanna know if you're a sexy beast and have the kind of bedroom eyes needed for groundbreaking design work. And, if in doubt, always go with the drop-shadow on your type. And forsake the grid altogether because that's what a real coolguy does. YUM.
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- grown-sexy0
ALWAYS put a picture of yourself, preferably half-naked, on your resume...tralalala
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gramme
(Jun 18 06, 17:07)A head shot is sufficient. If there is a bunch of resumes on my desk, the one to be remembered is the one most "personal"
- grown-sexy0
Also, good grammar and punctuation use says a lot about how organized and attentive the person is.
And remember, your resume is your face...
- tkmeister0
when you go into an interview, make sure your resume is nicely sprayed with a perfume and leave it.