How to Create The Perfect Design CV (TIPS)
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These days, particularly if you are a creative, you need an outstanding CV to make an impression on potential employers. When a prospective client looks at your CV, everything you put into your CV is doing all the selling for you.
![Spend time on the covering letter
Most of the time, when you apply for a job, your CV
will need to be accompanied by a covering letter
This should look formal and business-like:
this isn't the place to showcase your creativity
and imagination The text should
complement the CV and it's best to keep it
short and to the point (three paragraphs
is a good rule of thumb)
DearMrs.Foster
I read with interest your pos ng for [name of posi on] on the [name of job board]. I am impressed
that you've been in business since [year company start] and [interes ng fact about company]. I
believe I possess the necessary skills and experience you are asking and would make a valuable
addi ontoyourcompany.
AsmyCVindicates,Ipossessmorethan[numberofyears]ofprogressiveexperienceinthe[job鍖eld]
鍖eld. My professional history includes posi ons such as [job tle] at [company name] as well as [job
tle]at[companyname].
Most recently, my responsibili es as [job tle] at [company name] match the quali鍖ca ons you are
seeking. As the [job tle], my responsibili es included [two or te responsibili es which are similar to
ones started in job pos ng]. I assisted in the successfulcomple onof [project which is similar to one
that job pos ng started you will work on]. My supervisor also relied on my ability to [skill such as
proofreadingandexcellentcommunica onskills].
I have a ached my CV for your review and i look forward to speaking with you further regarding
youravailableposi on.
Sincerely,
[JaneSmith]
I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under
the Personal Data Protection Act as of 29 August 1997, consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2002, item 1182 as amended.
JANE SMITH
199 Walnut St., Suite 6
Lockport, NY 14094
899 399 169
jane.smith@gmail.com
ADDRESS CONTACT
Manchester, 12.03.2015r.
Mrs. M Foster,
Graduate Recruitment Manager,
Elsewhere Bank plc,
39 High Street,
Manchester. M2 1RS
Spend time on the covering letter
.
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![If youre sending a portfolio, CV, and cover letter to apply
for your dream creative role, think about how you can make
all the elements of your application look more unified and
professional
Create a Personal Brand
JOHN SMITH
I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under
the Personal Data Protection Act as of 29 August 1997, consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2002, item 1182 as amended.
199 Walnut St., Suite 6
Lockport, NY 14094
899 399 169
john.smith@gmail.com
Mrs. M Foster,
Graduate Recruitment Manager,
Elsewhere Bank plc,
39 High Street,
Manchester. M2 1RS
DearMrs.Foster
I read with interest your pos ng for [name of posi on] on the [name of job board]. I am
impressed that you've been in business since [year company start] and [interes ng fact about
company]. I believe I possess the necessary skills and experience you are asking and would
makeavaluableaddi ontoyourcompany.
As my CV indicates, I possess more than [number of years] of progressive experience in the [job
鍖eld] 鍖eld. My professional history includes posi ons such as [job tle] at [company name] as
wellas[job tle]at[companyname].
Mostrecently,myresponsibili esas[job tle]at[companyname]matchthequali鍖ca onsyou
are seeking. As the [job tle], my responsibili es included [two or te responsibili es which are
similartoonesstartedinjobpos ng].Iassistedinthesuccessfulcomple onof[projectwhichis
similar to one that job pos ng startedyou will work on]. My supervisor also relied on my ability
to[skillsuchasproofreadingandexcellentcommunica onskills].
I have a ached my CV for your review and i look forward to speaking with you further
regardingyouravailableposi on.
Sincerely,
[JaneSmith]
Manchester, 12.03.2015r.
JOHN SMITH
I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under
the Personal Data Protection Act as of 29 August 1997, consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2002, item 1182 as amended.
Obtain a IT Specialist position where I can maximize my skills and development.
2010 - 2013
Taylor's University
Masters Degree in Graphic Communication Design
2010 - 2013
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
03.2010 - 09.2013
Creative Director
- Conceive and implement concepts, guidelines and strategies in various
creative projects and oversee them to completion
Advertising Agency: Future Look
05.2010 - 04.2013
Art Director
.
- Monitor results of team efforts and propose actions for the future
Advertising Agency: Future Look
- Hire, develop and manage the creative team
- Sign off projects before they are presented to the client
EDUCATION
Knowledge in improving usability of websites.
High knowledge of web technologies HTML, CSS.
Experience in programming android applications.
Supervising advertising campaigns in social media.
Photography
Running
New Technologies
Knowledge in improving usability of websites.
English
LANGUAGES German
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
SKILLS
PERSONALITY
HOBBIES
TRAINING
Conscientiousness Patient
Creative
Optimistic Communicative
EXPERIENCE
199 Walnut St., Suite 6
Lockport, NY 14094
899 399 169
john.smith@gmail.com
11.12.1989
- Lead brainstorming/creative sessions to generate ideas
Create a Personal Brand
.
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How to Create The Perfect Design CV (TIPS)
- 1. HOW TO CREATE the perfect DESIGN CV the perfect
- 2. Dont use a word processor Microsoft Word might be ok if youre applying for a secretarial position, But if youre after a design job or something creative, its limited and idiosyncratic layout options won't cut it Whatever program you use to design your resum辿 in, Pdf is the best format to supply it in This enables you to create Good-looking documents that are completely cross-platform . . Dont use a word processor
- 3. Choose your Cvs fonts wisely Youre a designer, so your CV should follow the latest trends in typography, right? Wrong! The aim of any CVs should be legibility, so its generally a wise idea to stick to simple, readable fonts Using bold for job titles and schools It's a good idea to use the "bold" style for job titles and employer names in your work experience and education to make these stand out. . The most important thing is that your font is scannable, easy to read The most important thing is that your font is scannable, easy to read The most important thing is that your font is scannable, easy to read The most important thing is that your font is scannable, easy to read Choose your Cvs fonts wisely
- 4. For most non-design-related jobs, a CV designed or printed in colour is probably a waste of time However, for design positions, touches of colour are an acceptable way to add a discreet personal touch Use colour carefully, however, as green type on a yellow page may not go down too well Consider using colour JANE SMITH Obtain a IT Specialist position where I can maximize my skills and development. 199 Walnut St., Suite 6 899 399 169 jane.smith@gmail.com 11.12.1989 Lockport, NY 14094 Consider using colour
- 5. Unless youre really confident and sure about what youre doing, keep the typographic flourishes and fanciful designs at bay, ensure the layout is simple and clear and the information is cleanly presented Keep it simple JANE SMITH I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under the Personal Data Protection Act as of 29 August 1997, consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2002, item 1182 as amended. Obtain a IT Specialist position where I can maximize my skills and development. 2010 - 2013 Taylor's University Masters Degree in Graphic Communication Design 2010 - 2013 Western Michigan University Bachelor of Science in Information Technology 03.2010 - 09.2013 Creative Director - Conceive and implement concepts, guidelines and strategies in various creative projects and oversee them to completion Advertising Agency: Future Look 05.2010 - 04.2013 Art Director. - Monitor results of team efforts and propose actions for the future Advertising Agency: Future Look - Hire, develop and manage the creative team - Sign off projects before they are presented to the client EDUCATION Knowledge in improving usability of websites. High knowledge of web technologies HTML, CSS. Experience in programming android applications. Supervising advertising campaigns in social media. PhotographyRunningNew Technologies Knowledge in improving usability of websites. English LANGUAGES German SOFTWARE SKILLS Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel SKILLS PERSONALITY HOBBIES TRAINING Conscientiousness Patient Creative Optimistic Communicative EXPERIENCE 199 Walnut St., Suite 6 Lockport, NY 14094 899 399 169 jane.smith@gmail.com 11.12.1989 - Lead brainstorming/creative sessions to generate ideas I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under the Personal Data Protection Act as of 29 August 1997, consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2002, item 1182 as amended. Obtain a IT Specialist position where I can maximize my skills and development. 2010-2013 Taylor's University Masters Degree in Graphic Communication Design 2010-2013 Western Michigan University Bachelor of Science in Information Technology EDUCATION EXPERIENCE LANGUAGES English SOFTWARE SKILLS Microsoft Word Microsoft Ecel CorelDraw German PERSONALITY TRAINING Knowledge in improving usability of websites. SKILLS Knowledge in improving usability of websites. High knowledge of web technologies HTML, CSS. Experience in programming android applications. HOBBIES PhotographyRunningNew Technologies JANE SMITH Conscientiousness Patient Creative Optimistic Communicative 03.2010 - 09.2013 Creative Director - Conceive and implement concepts, guidelines and strategies in various creative projects and oversee them to completion Advertising Agency: Future Look 05.2010 - 04.2013 Art Director. - Monitor results of team efforts and propose actions for the future Advertising Agency: Future Look - Hire, develop and manage the creative team - Sign off projects before they are presented to the client - Lead brainstorming/creative sessions to generate ideas 199 Walnut St., Suite 6 Lockport, NY 14094 899 399 169 jane.smith@gmail.com 11.12.1989 ADDRESS CONTACT DATE OF BIRTH JANE SMITH Obtain a IT Specialist position where I can maximize my skills and development. 2010 - 2013 Taylor's University Masters Degree in Graphic Communication Design 2010 - 2013 Western Michigan University Bachelor of Science in Information Technology 03.2010 - 09.2013 Creative Director Advertising Agency: Future Look 05.2010 - 04.2013 Art. Director Advertising Agency: Future Look EDUCATION Knowledge in improving usability of websites. High knowledge of web technologies HTML, CSS. Experience in programming android applications. Supervising advertising campaigns in social media. Knowledge in improving usability of websites. English LANGUAGES German SOFTWARE SKILLS Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel SKILLS PERSONALITY TRAINING Conscientiousness Patient Creative Optimistic Communicative EXPERIENCE HOBBIES PhotographyRunningNew Technologies I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under the Personal Data Protection Act as of 29 August 1997, consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2002, item 1182 as amended. 199 Walnut St., Suite 6 Lockport, NY 14094 899 399 169 jane.smith@gmail.com 11.12.1989 Address Contact Date of birth Keep it simple . www craft-cv com
- 6. Photocopies are cheap, but sadly they also look cheap, especially second and third generation copies Type starts to break up, images are contrasty and full of noise, fingerprints and other blemishes begin to show up, and the results can look slightly askew. Fresh laser prints or sharp inkjet prints on the best quality paper available are the minimum standard Dont send photocopiesDont send photocopies . .
- 7. Spend time on the covering letter Most of the time, when you apply for a job, your CV will need to be accompanied by a covering letter This should look formal and business-like: this isn't the place to showcase your creativity and imagination The text should complement the CV and it's best to keep it short and to the point (three paragraphs is a good rule of thumb) DearMrs.Foster I read with interest your pos ng for [name of posi on] on the [name of job board]. I am impressed that you've been in business since [year company start] and [interes ng fact about company]. I believe I possess the necessary skills and experience you are asking and would make a valuable addi ontoyourcompany. AsmyCVindicates,Ipossessmorethan[numberofyears]ofprogressiveexperienceinthe[job鍖eld] 鍖eld. My professional history includes posi ons such as [job tle] at [company name] as well as [job tle]at[companyname]. Most recently, my responsibili es as [job tle] at [company name] match the quali鍖ca ons you are seeking. As the [job tle], my responsibili es included [two or te responsibili es which are similar to ones started in job pos ng]. I assisted in the successfulcomple onof [project which is similar to one that job pos ng started you will work on]. My supervisor also relied on my ability to [skill such as proofreadingandexcellentcommunica onskills]. I have a ached my CV for your review and i look forward to speaking with you further regarding youravailableposi on. Sincerely, [JaneSmith] I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under the Personal Data Protection Act as of 29 August 1997, consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2002, item 1182 as amended. JANE SMITH 199 Walnut St., Suite 6 Lockport, NY 14094 899 399 169 jane.smith@gmail.com ADDRESS CONTACT Manchester, 12.03.2015r. Mrs. M Foster, Graduate Recruitment Manager, Elsewhere Bank plc, 39 High Street, Manchester. M2 1RS Spend time on the covering letter . . .
- 8. If you're applying for multiple jobs, you should create multiple CVs, each targeting a specific role and the kind of experience and skills the prospective employers are looking for Create multiple CVs I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under the Personal Data Protection Act as of 29 August 1997, consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2002, item 1182 as amended. 2010 - 2013 Taylor's University Masters Degree in Graphic Communication Design 2010 - 2013 Western Michigan University Bachelor of Science in Information Technology 03.2010 - 09.2013 Creative Director Advertising Agency: Future Look 05.2010 - 04.2013 Art. Director Advertising Agency: Future Look Knowledge in improving usability of websites. High knowledge of web technologies HTML, CSS. Experience in programming android applications. Supervising advertising campaigns in social media. Knowledge in improving usability of websites. English German Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Conscientiousness Patient Creative Optimistic Communicative PhotographyRunningNew Technologies Obtain a IT Specialist position where I can maximize my skills and development. 199 Walnut St., Suite 6 899 399 169 jane.smith@gmail.com 11.12.1989 Lockport, NY 14094 SOFTWARE SKILLS LANGUAGES TRAINING JANE SMITH EDUCATION HOBBIES SKILLS EXPERIENCE PERSONALITY CONTACT DATE OF BIRTH ADDRESS JANE SMITH Obtain a IT Specialist position where I can maximize my skills and development. 2010 - 2013 Taylor's University Masters Degree in Graphic Communication Design 2010 - 2013 Western Michigan University Bachelor of Science in Information Technology 03.2010 - 09.2013 Creative Director Advertising Agency: Future Look 05.2010 - 04.2013 Art. Director Advertising Agency: Future Look EDUCATION Knowledge in improving usability of websites. High knowledge of web technologies HTML, CSS. Experience in programming android applications. Supervising advertising campaigns in social media. Knowledge in improving usability of websites. English LANGUAGES German SOFTWARE SKILLS Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel SKILLS PERSONALITY Conscientiousness Patient Creative Optimistic Communicative EXPERIENCE OBJECTIVE HOBBIES PhotographyRunningNew Technologies 199 Walnut St., Suite 6 899 399 169 jane.smith@gmail.com 11.12.1989 Lockport, NY 14094 CONTACT DATE OF BIRTH ADDRESS TRAINING I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under the Personal Data Protection Act as of 29 August 1997, consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2002, item 1182 as amended. 199 Walnut St., Suite 6 899 399 169 jane.smith@gmail.com 11.12.1989 Lockport, NY 14094 CONTACT DATE OF BIRTHADDRESS Obtain a IT Specialist position where I can maximize my skills and development. Knowledge in improving usability of websites. High knowledge of web technologies HTML, CSS. Experience in programming android applications. Supervising advertising campaigns in social media. Conscientiousness Creative Exactitude Optimistic Patient Communicative Knowledge in improving usability of websites. PhotographyRunningNew Technologies SKILLS PERSONALITY LANGUAGESSOFTWARE SKILLS TRAININGHOBBIES Taylor's University Masters Degree in Graphic Communication Design 2010 - 2013 Western Michigan University Bachelor of Science in Information Technology 03.2010 - 09.2013 Creative Director Advertising Agency: Future Look 05.2010 - 04.2013 Art. Director Advertising Agency: Future Look EXPERIENCE 2010 - 2013 EDUCATION Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel English German I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under the Personal Data Protection Act as of 29 August 1997, consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2002, item 1182 as amended. JANE SMITH CURRICULUM VITAE Create multiple CVs . www craft-cv com
- 9. Use Columns to Maximize on Space One thing that is an absolute nightmare for employers tasked with trawling through CVs by the bucketload is encountering CVs that are more than one page long Use Columns to Maximize on Space .
- 10. If youre sending a portfolio, CV, and cover letter to apply for your dream creative role, think about how you can make all the elements of your application look more unified and professional Create a Personal Brand JOHN SMITH I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under the Personal Data Protection Act as of 29 August 1997, consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2002, item 1182 as amended. 199 Walnut St., Suite 6 Lockport, NY 14094 899 399 169 john.smith@gmail.com Mrs. M Foster, Graduate Recruitment Manager, Elsewhere Bank plc, 39 High Street, Manchester. M2 1RS DearMrs.Foster I read with interest your pos ng for [name of posi on] on the [name of job board]. I am impressed that you've been in business since [year company start] and [interes ng fact about company]. I believe I possess the necessary skills and experience you are asking and would makeavaluableaddi ontoyourcompany. As my CV indicates, I possess more than [number of years] of progressive experience in the [job 鍖eld] 鍖eld. My professional history includes posi ons such as [job tle] at [company name] as wellas[job tle]at[companyname]. Mostrecently,myresponsibili esas[job tle]at[companyname]matchthequali鍖ca onsyou are seeking. As the [job tle], my responsibili es included [two or te responsibili es which are similartoonesstartedinjobpos ng].Iassistedinthesuccessfulcomple onof[projectwhichis similar to one that job pos ng startedyou will work on]. My supervisor also relied on my ability to[skillsuchasproofreadingandexcellentcommunica onskills]. I have a ached my CV for your review and i look forward to speaking with you further regardingyouravailableposi on. Sincerely, [JaneSmith] Manchester, 12.03.2015r. JOHN SMITH I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under the Personal Data Protection Act as of 29 August 1997, consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2002, item 1182 as amended. Obtain a IT Specialist position where I can maximize my skills and development. 2010 - 2013 Taylor's University Masters Degree in Graphic Communication Design 2010 - 2013 Western Michigan University Bachelor of Science in Information Technology 03.2010 - 09.2013 Creative Director - Conceive and implement concepts, guidelines and strategies in various creative projects and oversee them to completion Advertising Agency: Future Look 05.2010 - 04.2013 Art Director . - Monitor results of team efforts and propose actions for the future Advertising Agency: Future Look - Hire, develop and manage the creative team - Sign off projects before they are presented to the client EDUCATION Knowledge in improving usability of websites. High knowledge of web technologies HTML, CSS. Experience in programming android applications. Supervising advertising campaigns in social media. Photography Running New Technologies Knowledge in improving usability of websites. English LANGUAGES German SOFTWARE SKILLS Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel SKILLS PERSONALITY HOBBIES TRAINING Conscientiousness Patient Creative Optimistic Communicative EXPERIENCE 199 Walnut St., Suite 6 Lockport, NY 14094 899 399 169 john.smith@gmail.com 11.12.1989 - Lead brainstorming/creative sessions to generate ideas Create a Personal Brand . www craft-cv com
- 11. A NEW modern and quick way to transform your CV into creative design using Online CV Tool Use Creative CV Builder CV Bilder CraftCv is intuitive and fun to use You dont need any graphic program skills or additional software Use Creative CV Builder TEXT EDITING TOOL JANE SMITH I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under the Personal Data Protection Act as of 29 August 1997, consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2002, item 1182 as amended. Obtain a IT Specialist position where I can maximize my skills and development. 2010 - 2013 Taylor's University Masters Degree in Graphic Communication Design 2010 - 2013 Western Michigan University Bachelor of Science in Information Technology 03.2010 - 09.2013 Creative Director - Conceive and implement concepts, guidelines and strategies in various creative projects and oversee them to completion Advertising Agency: Future Look 05.2010 - 04.2013 Art Director. - Monitor results of team efforts and propose actions for the future Advertising Agency: Future Look - Hire, develop and manage the creative team - Sign off projects before they are presented to the client EDUCATION Knowledge in improving usability of websites. High knowledge of web technologies HTML, CSS. Experience in programming android applications. Supervising advertising campaigns in social media. PhotographyRunningNew Technologies Knowledge in improving usability of websites. English LANGUAGES German SOFTWARE SKILLS Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel SKILLS PERSONALITY HOBBIES TRAINING Conscientiousness Patient Creative Optimistic Communicative EXPERIENCE 199 Walnut St., Suite 6 Lockport, NY 14094 899 399 169 jane.smith@gmail.com 11.12.1989 - Lead brainstorming/creative sessions to generate ideas www craft-cv com
- 12. What are the most important aspects of CV that you look for? (From the brilliant 2010 Orange County Resume Survey by Eric Hilden) What are the most important aspects of CV that you look for? 45% Previous related work experience 35% Qualifications & skills 25% Easy to read 16% Accomplishments 14% Spelling & grammar 9% Education 9% Intangibles: individuality/desire to succeed 3% Clear objective 2% Keywords added 1% Contact information 1% Personal experiences 1% Computer skills