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- Llyod0
I've been using illustrator to do my resume for the past 9 years. At no point has someone asked "what program did you do your resume in?"
- ********0
I think its fine to do your resume in AI.
Sure quark or ID are more accommodating for type/layout work but for a single page layout that will most likely be simple.Who fuckin cares lol! sometimes you guys are worst than nerds at a comic store.
"NOOOOOO, Boba fett did not die in Return of the Jedi. he actually escaped with his rocket pack! goooooood."
- gramme0
InDesign is easier to use.
- gramme0
How the hell is it snobbish to suggest InDesign is better for page layout than Illustrator?!? It's a simple fact. It's what InDesign was made for. Of course in the grand scheme of things it does not matter a whit how it's designed, I simply suggested that doing it in InDesign is easier and allows one to use more tools. Period.
- ldww0
Keep it simple. A resume should be minimal in design. No crazy backgrounds or pictures of yourself.
- I always send a head shot with my resume just so they know how pretty I can make the officeflashbender
- zod0
Well thank you guys for all the help. You've opened me up to ID, which seems to be a great program! I'm a youngin so all your help is way appreciated.
- jfletcher0
1 page! 1 page!
- cramdesign0
yes but does indesign validate?
I think you should design your resume in maya.
- akrokdesign0
illustrator vs. indesign is same crap like mac vs. pc. there is really no big difference, when it comes to making a one page resume.
better think about the layout, copy, spellings and that your kern your type, if your a typoholic.goodluck.
if you work more in illustrator. you probably prefer that.
- the last line was specially made for gramme. lol.akrokdesign
- zod0
If I am using indesign, the one page it gave me is wayyyy too long. What setting do I want for standard 8.5 x 11?
- ephix0
use word.
- OnePixelSolid0
Illustrator does the job yall.
- JKilla770
I still don't get why creatives need a resume. Here's my portfolio. You like what you see, yes or no?
- it states your experience, which helps the employee to find what he/she looking for.akrokdesign
- ofcourse, after that...the porfolio has to be sharp.akrokdesign
- ********0
wtf is wrong exactly with doing a resume in illustrator?
- Samush0
this thread originated from a totally valid question and evolved into an excuse to bicker. as to be expected from QBN citizens.
Quick to Bicker Nation
- thismanslife0
Ultimate answer to illy vs ID:
It depends on the style of the CV...illy: allows more "creativity" - if you're an illustrator looking for work, illustrating, you may want a more "off the wall" CV, non?
ID: More structured / standard / crisp / professional crafted page-layout type o' CV.
...as a general generalisation. Obviously you can mix the two as well, create elements in illy to sex up a standard CV in ID.
(Disclaimer: I generally disapprove if "wacky" CVs - keep it crisp and concise... go with ID and concentrate on clarity)
- blaw0
It's conversations like this one that perpetuate the use of the term "design nerds".
- trooper0
are you bonkers. agencies like stuff supplied in MSWord so they can copy and paste... having your resume in a PDF means you're not accessible to these people.
- gramme0
This is awesome! I try to offer this person some helpful suggestions and people get their drawers in a twist because they don't like my advice. Of course one can design a good-looking resume in Illustrator. InDesign just so happens to be better equipped for typesetting. This is not a "my way or the highway', this is not an ad for ID, it's an objective fact matter of efficiency. If you're more comfortable in Illustrator, that's beautiful. If you're new to the design world, your life will be easier if you do the bulk of any layout/typesetting work in ID.
You guys are setting a killer example for the noob. Excellent work, team!