your resume
Let’s get this straight right now, you need a resume and it needs to be good. Real good. You’re a designer after all, everything you create should be well-designed. If you can’t understand this, find a different career.
If you don’t know how a resume should look, research it. It should be well-designed and well-written, clear and informative, not fluffy or vague. This is your first shot at showing a prospective employer how you think not only as a designer, but as their employee. This doesn’t mean create a press kit, its still a resume and that comes with limitations and expectations, just like any other job, so follow the formats. This is not the time to re-invent the wheel, so save the originality for the leave-behind. And please, make sure the contact information is current. Finally, save it as a PDF and be sure to attach it.
KEY POINTS
1. DESIGN your resume
2. Include pertinent information
3. Make sure it’s current
4. Safe it as a PDF and attach it