Comments on: Graphic Design Resume – Resources and Inspiration

By: Amanda Vlahakis

Amanda Vlahakis — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 18:44:37 +0000

My goodness, do people still use faxes!?

I haven’t used one in at least five years, and even then it was one of those fax-to-email services rather than an actual fax!

I would have thought all CVs would be emailed or sent online electronically in some way nowadays?

By: Michael Smith

Michael Smith — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 02:35:12 +0000

Most of these CVs are very attractive but I’m afraid they don’t fax well; what are the chances of them getting picked up if they are sent in with a CD/Mini CD/DVD/USB or any digital media together with the designer’s portfolio? Any HR experts here?

By: JeffCareerCoach

JeffCareerCoach — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 19:52:15 +0000

Even if you have a creative resume don’t forget about keywords. Your resume often has to go through HR and they are given a list of keywords to screen. Even though you probably have those skills, if you don’t use the precise keywords, the hiring manager will never see your resume.

By: Tony

Tony — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 18:20:26 +0000

@ the comment above. You can do a lot of freelance work on online services like RentACoder.com. you can also make a portfolio website for yourself, showing some of your designs and graphic work so clients can get in touch with you professionally.

By: Hassan

Hassan — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 01:51:04 +0000

very nice article, thanks alot
I’m actually looking for some advice on freelance work. Basically, im 19 years old, im a 3D graphics designer (im quite advanced with autodesk Maya, 6 years of experience and rigorous learning) also adobe photoshop and illustrator. What do you think i can do with this sort of knowledge?

By: Loren

Loren — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:33:18 +0000

Those are some AMAZING looking resumes… I wonder if an HR person/Empoyer might think you were over qualified because your resume looked so amazing?

Much better than some I’ve seen – such as a resume written (not typed) with a pencil on lined notebook paper.. give me a break! hah

By: Tara: Freelance Designer

Tara: Freelance Designer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:58:21 +0000

Hi Thelma, Thank you I am glad it helped yout. Have you looked at my design resources section and sample design briefs for students you might find these useful too.

By: Thelma Johnson

Thelma Johnson — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 02:34:17 +0000

Hi, Tara thanks for writing this article on resumes. I like the fact that you gave me information on what not to do when you are going to write a resume, and I like the fact that you gave examples on how to write a resume. I felt this article was helpful for me because I am a Graphic Design student at South University-Columbia Campus, and I am taking a class right down called Professional Development for Graphic Design. I will be learning how to write a resume, so these tips on how to write a resume are good for me.

By: Tara: Freelance Designer

Tara: Freelance Designer — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:53:52 +0000

You can only hope it was! By the way love the CV from one of your work experience people over on your design blog. I have added a link in to my post

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:38:05 +0000

Ha ha, can you imagine if that faxed covering letter was actually them trying to be grungy and ‘creative’?

It’s possible isn’t it! But best backed up with a really professional creative CV coming through the fax afterwards, to show that the covering letter was part of the ‘creativity’