PC Plod 1:26 Wed Jan 11
CV advice
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I am a graphic designer who has been off the work market for five years bringing up my daughter, I am doing my CV again like updating it and I googled "Good examples of resumes" etc but there are so many, can someone whomail me a good example of a current CV with personal details etc deleted obviously or refer me to a site which gives good examples of what is currently required and advisable. Thank you in advance
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Steven P
11:18 Thu Jan 12
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Im not a GD but I wouldn't bother with hobbies as no one cares.
Just put the facts down.
Also, can you not get on one of these agencies that sub work out for you. Do a good job on one of these and you can build up your own client base and basically be your own boss. That or it might lead to a regular client asking you to move to them perm. That's what I would do in your position unless a salary and regular money coming in is of extreme importance.
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Justin P
10:49 Thu Jan 12
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Graphic designer you say?
Do a presentation in your own home, film it, transfer it to hologram, then make it pop up in offices all over the shop!
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Dr Moose
10:39 Thu Jan 12
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Plod,
My previous post may have opened a bit harsh but you do need to get up to date with your technical skills before going back into Graphic Design. I'm not a GD but an IT Support Technician. When I left IT in 2009 I was only experienced in supporting Win 2000 and a smattering of XP. I lasted 2 years in Admin before deciding on going back. I took it upon myself to do a Win XP support course and a Win 7 to update my skills to 2011 standards. 6 weeks after taking my redundancy I landed an IT job.
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David L
10:34 Thu Jan 12
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I always provide a nice succinct covering letter as well, as CVs are just too bloody sterile and restrictive. Things like responsibilities, achievements and ambitions are best in the letter I feel. You can also drop a few of the buzzwords in too, unlike in a CV. The CV is just for dates and facts.
But whatever you do, you need to make your application stand out from the 350 others.
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Tomshardware
10:22 Thu Jan 12
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Put hobbies on there to show you aren't a boring bastard.
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Far Cough
10:12 Thu Jan 12
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As a pressman (machine minder) myself, all I can say is, leave enough trap between colours when designing your fancy piece of work :-)
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PC Plod
10:08 Thu Jan 12
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Again thank you for all advice, I have one last question, it is obvious from the replies some people are familiar with graphic design business and others are speaking as employers. Do people feel when cold calling a company for a job , what is the best approach is it to make an appointment and meet physically or is it to apply online.
which makes the best impact? Do potential hirers see it as a hassle having to make an appointment when everything , portfolio, resume etc can be sent on email?
My O.P may not have been clear as Flying pointed out, I do have the creativity to create my own C.V but what I meant was the format, besides work record educational record references and personal details which are a must, what else do people put like hobbie, profile, ambition all the padding stuff, you get me?
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BubblesCyprus
9:56 Thu Jan 12
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Are you obliged to state your Religion on your C.V ? Personally I would.
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Far East Hammer
4:43 Thu Jan 12
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Assuming you've not moved too far away from where you used to work and you're still in touch with old colleagues (or people who'd sub you work if you were freelance), try to get back in touch with them for a chat. See if they've got any bits of work you could help out with or other tips.
It's more likely to be contacts which would get you something. Then secondly as others have mentioned, your portfolio.
In terms of CV's, norms will vary one hell of a lot between industries.
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hammer205
12:32 Thu Jan 12
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Some great examples here
Cheers
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Gavros
12:15 Thu Jan 12
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Dr Moose 3:41 Wed Jan 11
That's good advice about tag lines the amount of calls I've got simply mentioning one particular regulation is mad.
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flyingV
12:14 Thu Jan 12
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Also, it doesn't bode well for your future career as a designer that you lack the creativity to put together a CV without googling for existing examples. Jesus wept.
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flyingV
12:12 Thu Jan 12
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If you are a graphic designer, a CV is largely irrelevant. It's all about your portfolio.
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irons1979
11:00 Wed Jan 11
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If you're a graphic designer then you'd be able to knock up something like this - http://haganblount.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/infographic2012-1280px.jpg
It should get you in front of people.
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J.Riddle
7:47 Wed Jan 11
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1. You don't say what sex you are, if you are a voluptuous looking wench then attach a photo, preferably in a tight fitting low cut little number (post a link up when done, that's a good girl).
2. If your a bloke don't try 1.
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zebthecat
7:41 Wed Jan 11
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Keep it to two pages and don't lie
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PC Plod
7:37 Wed Jan 11
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Thank you for the advice
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Dr Moose
3:41 Wed Jan 11
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Have you been keeping up with the latest software used in Graphic Design, been on training or online courses? if not you don't stand a Gods chance of securing a job if your technical skills are 5 years out of date.
I have a skills tag line after details of each role I've done as recruiting agents don't read CV's from cover to cover; they search for the key words that the employer has said are essential. If your CV doesn't contain many of these they file it WPB.
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Sniper
3:34 Wed Jan 11
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Do people still use cvs these days? Really?
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Nagel
3:21 Wed Jan 11
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You should probably be aware that if you're a graphic designer then your CV should be a bit more visually creative than the usual 2 page Word doc you'll find examples of. Don't go overboard but at least show that you've made an effort.
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Lily Hammer
2:50 Wed Jan 11
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Fuck CVs! They are for sheep.
Just sneak into the boss's office, sit down and put your feet up, and then light up a joint and say "Alright mate? I'd like to work for your company, and I'm excellent, so you're lucky I came here....joint?"
If he or she doesn't like your behaviour, just say "If that's your attitude, then I don't want to work for you, anyway."
Follow my advice. I'm always on point.
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