Creating your own template for CV?
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Hey guys, and recruiters, does it sound as a good idea to make your own creative template for your CV?
Like, making something in 3d and rendering it for a template, or would that be too distracting for the eye? It can be simplified of course, but in general would you be pleasantly surprised to see someone's style made into decorative elements into a CV?
Like, making something in 3d and rendering it for a template, or would that be too distracting for the eye? It can be simplified of course, but in general would you be pleasantly surprised to see someone's style made into decorative elements into a CV?
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put your creative energy and efforts into adding stats bars and "interesting/creative" elements to a CV that is going to be mostly viewed by non creatives who like things professional, clean and organized, is more likely to work against you than help. put all your creative effort into your portfolio content.
Mine looks like this:
https://cdna.artstation.com/p/resume_files/attachments/000/012/670/original/Brian_Choi_Resume.pdf?1548964581
the second I see stats bars or experience level with random % numbers next to software listed, that resume is almost likely on its way to the digital trash bin. 87% proficiency in 3ds max!!.....based on what and whos definition of proficiency? a students 87% vs a VFX supervisor at ILM's 87% proficiency are going to vastly different.
I like the subtle bamboo, gives a flair of your personality. But i was thinking to show my art style and creativeness as a first glance through the cv, to save time for the recruiters , clicking links here and there.But in my head i totally skipped the fact that the recruiter might be an agency and not at all care about such things, nor have the experience to judge. I guess there's a reason why this type of CV's are not the main type, and probably many people have thought of this before. However i'll see if i try to fit some of my personality in a subtle and non distracting way, thanks Brian
@PixelMasher Thank you for the info, honestly what i had in mind was more something like this (a general template sketch)
Like, keeping it simple, easy for the eye, straightforward.
That 87% proficiency in 3ds max you saw, tells me personally that this person has no good judgement, is fantasizing about their skills,and his opinion cannot be taken seriously. Is my idea lurking in the same area as that guy's?
Rereading though, been a while since I spruced, Joe.
Just write a list of your qualifications in a word document / pdf, don't make any spelling mistakes, make sure you include a contact email and for the love of all that is good don't rate your ability on a scale (we'll just laugh at you when we read it)
I recently applied to companies with this CV - https://cdna.artstation.com/p/resume_files/attachments/000/010/998/original/ZiemowitPiaseckiCV2019.pdf?1542398476
That's a nice and pleasant form you have there
Should i only add relevant work experience? For about 10 years i worked my way up from janitor to business manager in a shop and then i transitioned from sales to 3d, shouldn't the previous business progress be mentioned in a CV?
People skills transfer across all types of career and they are a valuable commodity - especially in an industry that's largely populated by people who sway towards introversion.