A designer's resume?

fumblies · 04-02-2008, 12:42 AM

What do you include in your resume? And should the resume look fancy since it is a "designer's" resume?

I've just graduated with a diploma(nothing to do with art or design), and has not formally taken up any art or design education. In other words, I'm a self-taught, who worked for a while for my school's editorial team as a designer. I want to take up a job or internship position that has to do with design, but have no idea how to go about it. Any help there?

Aarlev · 04-02-2008, 05:38 AM

I didn't do anything fancy to my CV. I'm self taught as well and had no previous design related jobs. I just put down that I've been freelancing. At my interview they didn't even ask about qualifications. The most important thing is your portfolio as that is ultimately what they judge you on (at least at my interview) and that they can see you have passion.

A good thing to do is list your skills (XHTML/CSS, Photoshop etc. and the level you're at with each skill) at the top of your CV as most employers/recruitment agencies get a massive amount of CV's and don't want to have to go through your whole CV to find it. My girlfriend used to work as a recruitment consultant and she says to keep it as short as possible. Maximum 2 pages, but if you can squeeze it in to one page it's better. In her agency they would hardly even read the CV's but just scan through and go straight to the relevant stuff like skills and work experience.

Also for design related jobs it's a good thing to put a bit more about yourself than you would normally. On a normal CV you'd just have hobbies/interests: football, Movies etc. But write a bit about why you want to be a designer instead. Try to get your passion through here. They were well impressed with that at my interview.

If you manage to get an interview make sure to ask a lot of questions about the company etc. It shows you're keen and have an interest in the company. Do your research, so you know everything about them. Firm handshake (but not too firm

). Smile, be friendly and you'll be fine.

Good luck!

Gino · 04-02-2008, 12:13 PM

What to include in your graphic design resume

name, email, phone number, website url

personal statement

job experience - with dates, position title, and description of what you did

education

capabilities / skills

software skills

other skills

You should also have a website up with your portfolio, a print portfolio and a disposable print portfolio.

Make sure to research the job you are going for, tailor your portfolio for it and your resume and cover letter for it.

Staur · 04-02-2008, 12:57 PM

thanks for good advice, I will remenber this when Im getting a job.

04-02-2008, 12:42 AM	#1
fumblies Designer Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 50	A designer's resume? What do you include in your resume? And should the resume look fancy since it is a "designer's" resume? I've just graduated with a diploma(nothing to do with art or design), and has not formally taken up any art or design education. In other words, I'm a self-taught, who worked for a while for my school's editorial team as a designer. I want to take up a job or internship position that has to do with design, but have no idea how to go about it. Any help there?

04-02-2008, 05:38 AM	#2
Aarlev Web Designer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London Posts: 350	I didn't do anything fancy to my CV. I'm self taught as well and had no previous design related jobs. I just put down that I've been freelancing. At my interview they didn't even ask about qualifications. The most important thing is your portfolio as that is ultimately what they judge you on (at least at my interview) and that they can see you have passion. A good thing to do is list your skills (XHTML/CSS, Photoshop etc. and the level you're at with each skill) at the top of your CV as most employers/recruitment agencies get a massive amount of CV's and don't want to have to go through your whole CV to find it. My girlfriend used to work as a recruitment consultant and she says to keep it as short as possible. Maximum 2 pages, but if you can squeeze it in to one page it's better. In her agency they would hardly even read the CV's but just scan through and go straight to the relevant stuff like skills and work experience. Also for design related jobs it's a good thing to put a bit more about yourself than you would normally. On a normal CV you'd just have hobbies/interests: football, Movies etc. But write a bit about why you want to be a designer instead. Try to get your passion through here. They were well impressed with that at my interview. If you manage to get an interview make sure to ask a lot of questions about the company etc. It shows you're keen and have an interest in the company. Do your research, so you know everything about them. Firm handshake (but not too firm ). Smile, be friendly and you'll be fine. Good luck! __________________ Soren Aarlev Web & Graphic Designer www.sorenaarlev.com

04-02-2008, 12:13 PM	#3
Gino Administrator/Founder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,037	What to include in your graphic design resume name, email, phone number, website url personal statement job experience - with dates, position title, and description of what you did education capabilities / skills software skills other skills You should also have a website up with your portfolio, a print portfolio and a disposable print portfolio. Make sure to research the job you are going for, tailor your portfolio for it and your resume and cover letter for it. __________________ Free Business Cards // T Shirts Blog // How to Start A Clothing Line

04-02-2008, 12:57 PM	#4
Staur Senior Designer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 258	thanks for good advice, I will remenber this when Im getting a job. __________________ Peace

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