Cv advice

[tompop]

Just sent my cv and portfolio to a creative recruitment consultant who say they like what they see but they want a 'full cv', which I was under the impression I'd already given them! Can anyone give me any advice on writing a graphic design CV?

[Paul Murray]

If you're brave enough you could upload a PDF of your current CV for people to take a look at. It's easier to give feedback if you can see something

[tompop]

Yeah that's probably a good idea! I'll get on that later! Cheers

[tompop]

Ok here's a link to it on Dropbox;

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/736594/Tom%...field%20CV.pdf

I'm aware it's rather 'succinct' but how can I expand and improve it (bearing in mind that I have no actual agency/in house experience)?

[Moominbaby]

Hi Tompop,
The info seems fine to me maybe you should make sure they are fully aware of your exp and history.
If they are similar to any of the recruitment consultants I have dealt with they just seem to send out generic emails.
I think the layout could be improved and I always think that its best to keep a CV to one page as otherwise your CV has to be pretty amazing to make you turn over.

Have a hunt around for good CV examples and decide what you want your CV to say about you and the comapnies you want to work for.
Hope that helps

[tompop]

Much appreciated. I had assumed that that may be a stock reply. It does need tightening up a bit. I'll get on that tonight.

[mikelley]

Just sent my cv and portfolio to a creative recruitment consultant who say they like what they see but they want a 'full cv', which I was under the impression I'd already given them! Can anyone give me any advice on writing a graphic design CV?

What were you doing between 2006-2010?
I would like to see the dates you worked for your clients and the project details or maybe just an outline
The CV's presentation should be much better..


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[Minuteman Press]

Same as mikelley comments above.

Also - the postcode looks a little odd - part capitalised - may be a style, but the risk is some readers may think it lack of attention to detail.