Help with updating my CV
Hello you lovely people 
I am currently updating my CV as I am starting to look into moving on from my current job (just coming up to my 6 month review and just incase it goes pear shaped) it seems like a good idea to update my CV with all the new skills, experience that I have learnt since being at my new job.
The problem I am having is that I am pretty sure my CV is horrible. Its not very "list" like, its kinda a mis-mash over paragraphs and lists. I originally had lists but then I was advised that I needed to explain things more; thus I included a few paragraphs (1 per section) explaining stuff. So instead of being like
3DS Max
Mental Ray
V-Ray
Mudbox
Photoshop
etc... I would explain that I had experience in using these packages. Now the problem I have is that I wrote it as "MyName is currently working on blah blah and MyName has experience in dealing with deadlines.
I am sure you get the point :poly142: So I was wondering, how best should I construct my paragraphs explaining things? In 3Rd person even though it sounds weird to talk about myself like that:poly121: or 1st person for some parts?
I have a wealth of new experience that I really want to get across well, but I am not sure how I have done it so far is the best way. I have checked out a load of CV templates but I thought it would be best to ask you guys what you do, or what you like to see from a candidate.
Thanks for your help, even if you think that possibly you don't know if its the right advice, I'd still like to hear it and get some fresh ideas.
Thank-you :thumbup:
I am currently updating my CV as I am starting to look into moving on from my current job (just coming up to my 6 month review and just incase it goes pear shaped) it seems like a good idea to update my CV with all the new skills, experience that I have learnt since being at my new job.
The problem I am having is that I am pretty sure my CV is horrible. Its not very "list" like, its kinda a mis-mash over paragraphs and lists. I originally had lists but then I was advised that I needed to explain things more; thus I included a few paragraphs (1 per section) explaining stuff. So instead of being like
3DS Max
Mental Ray
V-Ray
Mudbox
Photoshop
etc... I would explain that I had experience in using these packages. Now the problem I have is that I wrote it as "MyName is currently working on blah blah and MyName has experience in dealing with deadlines.
I am sure you get the point :poly142: So I was wondering, how best should I construct my paragraphs explaining things? In 3Rd person even though it sounds weird to talk about myself like that:poly121: or 1st person for some parts?
I have a wealth of new experience that I really want to get across well, but I am not sure how I have done it so far is the best way. I have checked out a load of CV templates but I thought it would be best to ask you guys what you do, or what you like to see from a candidate.
Thanks for your help, even if you think that possibly you don't know if its the right advice, I'd still like to hear it and get some fresh ideas
.Thank-you :thumbup:
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Update that, export as a pdf and all you'll have a up to date, formatted cv. Toss your location and number in it and you're done.
http://wiki.polycount.com/CategoryGameIndustry#Resumes
Also take a look at what other game artists are doing with theirs, and borrow ideas.
http://wiki.polycount.com/CategoryPortfolio#Examples
Keep it brief as possible, and aim it towards the kind of work you want to do.
It's also not uncommon to make a resume that targets a specific company, to basically hit all the points in their job ad and website. Then use that one when you apply. Just like with a cover letter, if it is tailored to that company you have a much higher chance of connecting with them.