Writing your CV
Showcasing your attainments
Why?
- Little used in the graduate application process these days - but very useful for speculative applications
- An aide-memoire that will help you complete application forms quickly
- Useful support for your linked in profile
- Persuasive sales document selling you (the product) to an employer (the buyer)
- You have editorial control - unlike with an application form
- Particularly relevant for students seeking work experience in areas related to their degrees
- Niche graduate careers demand a high level of pro-activity and determination - many opportunities unadvertised
An effective CV is one that which presents your information to the best advantage
Target - research employers
Types of CV
Standard
Skills Based - Personal details, referees, outline interests and achievements, expansions of skills, optional personal statement, brief outline of education, brief outline of work.
Artists CV - Contact details, website/blog, Education, solo+group exhibitions, awards, live briefs/competitions, residencies, commissions, publications.
Creative CV - In order to stand out, the message you want to get across needs to be conveyed by both words and visual integrity. Attention to detail and originality is key.
Referees - 1. Tutor who knows my work 2. Someone who can speak well of me
Employers want:
- Effective communication
- Teamwork
- Marketing ability/self promotion
- Problem solving ability
- Analytical skills
- Flexibility
- Self Management skills
- Decision making and judgmental ability
- Numeracy
- Logical argument - to persuade
- Enquiry and research skills
- IT Skills
- Relate to wider content
- Specialist subject knowledge
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Creative Skillset
DeviantArt
Examples of Creative CVs
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