Looking for CV advice
I’m looking to re-invent and adapt my CV as I apply to jobs, I’m planning on applying to a Job at Condé Nast, which I’m lacking in a few experience points, so want to re-create my CV in Indesign and as a One pager preferably and make it sleek but stand out.
So, need some advice on the following:
- Any Indesign CV creation tips or examples
- How do I slim down my CV?
- What should I include when I’m lacking direct experience?
Or any other advice and Tips
Thanks
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- Some advice from someone who has worked with Condé Nast “GQ”. My experience in doing so comes from “ghosting” in the design application. means helping those apply for design or media roles.When writing your CV make sure you language/terms they use in the industry and in-house. They will know that you speak and understand.Tailor your experiences to read like their job specs.InDesign use a simple design layout nothing fancy not even a selfie or a social media account link should be on there. Include just your phone number in the +44 format, emal and website.Structure on the CV should be as following:Section 1Name, Personal Number, Email and WebsiteSection 2List most recent education college and degreeSection 3About you/career objective 200 wordsSection 4ExperiencesThose relvent to the position your applying for.https://www.vogue.com/article/resume-tips-polish-cv-stand-outWatchAbsolutely Fashion Inside British Vogue Ep1 & 2The September IssueI’m around if you need any insight or to review anything
- @ɐɹoᗡ ɐuu∀ ˥ thank you! thats very insightful and helpful :)
- @June Mineyama-Smithson thank you for your advice!!
- Hey Alexandra,I always advice my mentees to create their CV and portfolio in 16:9 landscape format. Everyone is viewing on the screen these days, so optimise the format accordingly.Be succinct, use bullets and make the document scannable. Assume no one reads everything on your CV. With that in mind create visual hierarchy (e.g. large full-bleed image to seduce, headline to grub attention and body copy to inform).If you are lacking direct experience, tell them what you can bring to the table. Again be succinct and clear.Good luck!
- Hi Alexandra,- re on style independently from program keep it simple, effortless but well thought. a characteristic typeface and maybe a pastel shade the wildest you should go with decorative elements- why you would need to slim down? mine is 4 pages and it does open doors in big companies- be honest if you are lack of experience. On a starter level I would say a can do, humble, approachable, positive attitude can be way more important than experience. So describe normal human skills like problem solving, positive attitude, personal passion for the industry etc..
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