These days, particularly if you are a creative, you need an outstanding CV to make an impression on potential employers. When a prospective client looks at your CV, everything you put into your CV is doing all the selling for you.

1. HOW TO CREATE
the perfect
DESIGN CV
the perfect

2. Don’t use a word processor
Microsoft Word might be ok if you’re applying for a secretarial position,
But if you’re after a design job or something creative, its limited
and idiosyncratic layout options won't cut it
Whatever program you use to design your resumé in,
Pdf is the best format to supply it in This enables you to create
Good-looking documents that are completely cross-platform
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Don’t use a word processor

3. Choose your Cvs fonts wisely
You’re a designer, so your CV should follow the latest trends
in typography, right? Wrong! The aim of any CVs should be legibility,
so it’s generally a wise idea to stick to simple, readable fonts
Using bold for job titles and schools
It's a good idea to use the "bold" style for job titles and employer names
in your work experience and education to make these stand out.
.
The most important thing is that your font
is scannable, easy to read
The most important thing is that your font
is scannable, easy to read
The most important thing is that your font
is scannable, easy to read
The most important thing is that your font
is scannable, easy to read
Choose your Cvs fonts wisely

4. For most non-design-related jobs, a CV designed or printed in colour
is probably a waste of time However, for design positions,
touches of colour are an acceptable way to add a discreet
personal touch
Use colour carefully, however, as green type on a yellow page may
not go down too well
Consider using colour
JANE SMITH
Obtain a IT Specialist position where I can maximize my skills and development.
199 Walnut St., Suite 6 899 399 169
jane.smith@gmail.com
11.12.1989
Lockport, NY 14094
Consider using colour

5. Unless you’re really confident and sure about what you’re doing,
keep the typographic flourishes and fanciful designs at bay, ensure
the layout is simple and clear and the information is cleanly presented
Keep it simple
JANE SMITH
I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under
the Personal Data Protection Act as of 29 August 1997, consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2002, item 1182 as amended.
Obtain a IT Specialist position where I can maximize my skills and development.
2010 - 2013
Taylor's University
Masters Degree in Graphic Communication Design
2010 - 2013
Western Michigan University Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
03.2010 - 09.2013
Creative Director
- Conceive and implement concepts, guidelines and strategies in various
creative projects and oversee them to completion
Advertising Agency: “Future Look”
05.2010 - 04.2013
Art Director.
- Monitor results of team efforts and propose actions for the future
Advertising Agency: “Future Look”
- Hire, develop and manage the creative team
- Sign off projects before they are presented to the client
EDUCATION
Knowledge in improving usability of websites.
High knowledge of web technologies HTML, CSS.
Experience in programming android application’s.
Supervising advertising campaigns in social media.
PhotographyRunningNew Technologies
Knowledge in improving usability of websites.
English
LANGUAGES
German
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel
SKILLS PERSONALITY
HOBBIES TRAINING
Conscientiousness Patient Creative
Optimistic Communicative
EXPERIENCE
199 Walnut St., Suite 6
Lockport, NY 14094
899 399 169
jane.smith@gmail.com
11.12.1989
- Lead brainstorming/creative sessions to generate ideas
I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under
the Personal Data Protection Act as of 29 August 1997, consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2002, item 1182 as amended.
Obtain a IT Specialist position where I can maximize my skills and development.
2010-2013
Taylor's University
Masters Degree in Graphic Communication Design
2010-2013
Western Michigan University Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
LANGUAGES
English
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Ecel
CorelDraw
German
PERSONALITY
TRAINING
Knowledge in improving usability of websites.
SKILLS
Knowledge in improving usability of websites.
High knowledge of web technologies HTML, CSS.
Experience in programming android application’s.
HOBBIES
PhotographyRunningNew Technologies
JANE SMITH
Conscientiousness Patient Creative
Optimistic Communicative
03.2010 - 09.2013
Creative Director
- Conceive and implement concepts, guidelines and strategies in various
creative projects and oversee them to completion
Advertising Agency: “Future Look”
05.2010 - 04.2013
Art Director.
- Monitor results of team efforts and propose actions for the future
Advertising Agency: “Future Look”
- Hire, develop and manage the creative team
- Sign off projects before they are presented to the client
- Lead brainstorming/creative sessions to generate ideas
199 Walnut St., Suite 6
Lockport, NY 14094
899 399 169
jane.smith@gmail.com
11.12.1989
ADDRESS CONTACT DATE OF BIRTH
JANE SMITH
Obtain a IT Specialist position where I can maximize my skills and development.
2010 - 2013
Taylor's University
Masters Degree in Graphic Communication Design
2010 - 2013
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
03.2010 - 09.2013
Creative Director
Advertising Agency: “Future Look”
05.2010 - 04.2013
Art. Director
Advertising Agency: “Future Look”
EDUCATION
Knowledge in improving usability of websites.
High knowledge of web technologies HTML, CSS.
Experience in programming android application’s.
Supervising advertising campaigns in social media.
Knowledge in improving usability
of websites.
English
LANGUAGES
German
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
SKILLS
PERSONALITY
TRAINING
Conscientiousness Patient
Creative
Optimistic Communicative
EXPERIENCE
HOBBIES
PhotographyRunningNew Technologies
I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under
the Personal Data Protection Act as of 29 August 1997, consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2002, item 1182 as amended.
199 Walnut St., Suite 6
Lockport, NY 14094
899 399 169
jane.smith@gmail.com
11.12.1989
Address Contact Date of birth
Keep it simple
.
www craft-cv com

6. Photocopies are cheap, but sadly they also look cheap,
especially second and third generation copies Type starts to
break up, images are contrasty and full of noise, fingerprints and
other blemishes begin to show up, and the results can look slightly
askew. Fresh laser prints or sharp inkjet prints
on the best quality paper available
are the minimum standard
Don’t send photocopiesDon’t send photocopies
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7. Spend time on the covering letter
Most of the time, when you apply for a job, your CV
will need to be accompanied by a covering letter
This should look formal and business-like:
this isn't the place to showcase your creativity
and imagination The text should
complement the CV and it's best to keep it
short and to the point (three paragraphs
is a good rule of thumb)
DearMrs.Foster
I read with interest your pos ng for [name of posi on] on the [name of job board]. I am impressed
that you've been in business since [year company start] and [interes ng fact about company]. I
believe I possess the necessary skills and experience you are asking and would make a valuable
addi ontoyourcompany.
AsmyCVindicates,Ipossessmorethan[numberofyears]ofprogressiveexperienceinthe[jobfield]
field. My professional history includes posi ons such as [job tle] at [company name] as well as [job
tle]at[companyname].
Most recently, my responsibili es as [job tle] at [company name] match the qualifica ons you are
seeking. As the [job tle], my responsibili es included [two or te responsibili es which are similar to
ones started in job pos ng]. I assisted in the successfulcomple onof [project which is similar to one
that job pos ng started you will work on]. My supervisor also relied on my ability to [skill such as
proofreadingandexcellentcommunica onskills].
I have a ached my CV for your review and i look forward to speaking with you further regarding
youravailableposi on.
Sincerely,
[JaneSmith]
I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under
the Personal Data Protection Act as of 29 August 1997, consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2002, item 1182 as amended.
JANE SMITH
199 Walnut St., Suite 6
Lockport, NY 14094
899 399 169
jane.smith@gmail.com
ADDRESS CONTACT
Manchester, 12.03.2015r.
Mrs. M Foster,
Graduate Recruitment Manager,
Elsewhere Bank plc,
39 High Street,
Manchester. M2 1RS
Spend time on the covering letter
.
.
.

8. If you're applying for multiple jobs, you should create multiple CVs,
each targeting a specific role and the kind of experience
and skills the prospective employers are looking for
Create multiple CVs
I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under
the Personal Data Protection Act as of 29 August 1997, consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2002, item 1182 as amended.
2010 - 2013
Taylor's University
Masters Degree in Graphic Communication Design
2010 - 2013
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
03.2010 - 09.2013
Creative Director
Advertising Agency: “Future Look”
05.2010 - 04.2013
Art. Director
Advertising Agency: “Future Look”
Knowledge in improving usability of websites.
High knowledge of web technologies HTML, CSS.
Experience in programming android application’s.
Supervising advertising campaigns in social media.
Knowledge in improving usability
of websites.
English
German
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Conscientiousness Patient
Creative
Optimistic Communicative
PhotographyRunningNew Technologies
Obtain a IT Specialist position where I can maximize my skills
and development.
199 Walnut St., Suite 6
899 399 169
jane.smith@gmail.com
11.12.1989
Lockport, NY 14094
SOFTWARE SKILLS
LANGUAGES
TRAINING
JANE SMITH
EDUCATION
HOBBIES
SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
PERSONALITY
CONTACT
DATE OF BIRTH
ADDRESS
JANE SMITH
Obtain a IT Specialist position
where I can maximize my skills
and development.
2010 - 2013
Taylor's University
Masters Degree in Graphic Communication Design
2010 - 2013
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
03.2010 - 09.2013
Creative Director
Advertising Agency: “Future Look”
05.2010 - 04.2013
Art. Director
Advertising Agency: “Future Look”
EDUCATION
Knowledge in improving usability of websites.
High knowledge of web technologies HTML, CSS.
Experience in programming android application’s.
Supervising advertising campaigns in social media.
Knowledge in improving usability
of websites.
English
LANGUAGES
German
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
SKILLS
PERSONALITY
Conscientiousness Patient
Creative
Optimistic Communicative
EXPERIENCE
OBJECTIVE
HOBBIES
PhotographyRunningNew Technologies
199 Walnut St., Suite 6
899 399 169
jane.smith@gmail.com
11.12.1989
Lockport, NY 14094
CONTACT
DATE OF BIRTH
ADDRESS
TRAINING
I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under
the Personal Data Protection Act as of 29 August 1997, consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2002, item 1182 as amended.
199 Walnut St., Suite 6 899 399 169
jane.smith@gmail.com
11.12.1989
Lockport, NY 14094
CONTACT DATE OF BIRTHADDRESS
Obtain a IT Specialist position where I can maximize my skills and development.
Knowledge in improving usability of websites.
High knowledge of web technologies HTML, CSS.
Experience in programming android application’s.
Supervising advertising campaigns in social media.
Conscientiousness
Creative
Exactitude
Optimistic
Patient
Communicative
Knowledge in improving usability of websites.
PhotographyRunningNew Technologies
SKILLS PERSONALITY
LANGUAGESSOFTWARE SKILLS
TRAININGHOBBIES
Taylor's University
Masters Degree in Graphic Communication Design
2010 - 2013
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
03.2010 - 09.2013
Creative Director
Advertising Agency: “Future Look”
05.2010 - 04.2013
Art. Director
Advertising Agency: “Future Look”
EXPERIENCE
2010 - 2013
EDUCATION
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
English
German
I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under
the Personal Data Protection Act as of 29 August 1997, consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2002, item 1182 as amended.
JANE SMITH
CURRICULUM VITAE
Create multiple CVs
.
www craft-cv com

9. Use Columns to Maximize on Space
One thing that is an absolute nightmare for employers tasked
with trawling through CVs by the bucketload is encountering
CVs that are more than one page long
Use Columns to Maximize on Space
.

10. If you’re sending a portfolio, CV, and cover letter to apply
for your dream creative role, think about how you can make
all the elements of your application look more unified and
professional
Create a Personal Brand
JOHN SMITH
I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under
the Personal Data Protection Act as of 29 August 1997, consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2002, item 1182 as amended.
199 Walnut St., Suite 6
Lockport, NY 14094
899 399 169
john.smith@gmail.com
Mrs. M Foster,
Graduate Recruitment Manager,
Elsewhere Bank plc,
39 High Street,
Manchester. M2 1RS
DearMrs.Foster
I read with interest your pos ng for [name of posi on] on the [name of job board]. I am
impressed that you've been in business since [year company start] and [interes ng fact about
company]. I believe I possess the necessary skills and experience you are asking and would
makeavaluableaddi ontoyourcompany.
As my CV indicates, I possess more than [number of years] of progressive experience in the [job
field] field. My professional history includes posi ons such as [job tle] at [company name] as
wellas[job tle]at[companyname].
Mostrecently,myresponsibili esas[job tle]at[companyname]matchthequalifica onsyou
are seeking. As the [job tle], my responsibili es included [two or te responsibili es which are
similartoonesstartedinjobpos ng].Iassistedinthesuccessfulcomple onof[projectwhichis
similar to one that job pos ng startedyou will work on]. My supervisor also relied on my ability
to[skillsuchasproofreadingandexcellentcommunica onskills].
I have a ached my CV for your review and i look forward to speaking with you further
regardingyouravailableposi on.
Sincerely,
[JaneSmith]
Manchester, 12.03.2015r.
JOHN SMITH
I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under
the Personal Data Protection Act as of 29 August 1997, consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2002, item 1182 as amended.
Obtain a IT Specialist position where I can maximize my skills and development.
2010 - 2013
Taylor's University
Masters Degree in Graphic Communication Design
2010 - 2013
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
03.2010 - 09.2013
Creative Director
- Conceive and implement concepts, guidelines and strategies in various
creative projects and oversee them to completion
Advertising Agency: “Future Look”
05.2010 - 04.2013
Art Director
.
- Monitor results of team efforts and propose actions for the future
Advertising Agency: “Future Look”
- Hire, develop and manage the creative team
- Sign off projects before they are presented to the client
EDUCATION
Knowledge in improving usability of websites.
High knowledge of web technologies HTML, CSS.
Experience in programming android application’s.
Supervising advertising campaigns in social media.
Photography
Running
New Technologies
Knowledge in improving usability of websites.
English
LANGUAGES German
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
SKILLS
PERSONALITY
HOBBIES
TRAINING
Conscientiousness Patient
Creative
Optimistic Communicative
EXPERIENCE
199 Walnut St., Suite 6
Lockport, NY 14094
899 399 169
john.smith@gmail.com
11.12.1989
- Lead brainstorming/creative sessions to generate ideas
Create a Personal Brand
.
www craft-cv com

11. A NEW modern and quick way to transform your CV into
creative design using Online CV Tool
Use Creative CV Builder
CV Bilder CraftCv is intuitive and fun to use You don’t need
any graphic program skills or additional software
Use Creative CV Builder
TEXT EDITING TOOL
JANE SMITH
I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under
the Personal Data Protection Act as of 29 August 1997, consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2002, item 1182 as amended.
Obtain a IT Specialist position where I can maximize my skills and development.
2010 - 2013
Taylor's University
Masters Degree in Graphic Communication Design
2010 - 2013
Western Michigan University Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
03.2010 - 09.2013
Creative Director
- Conceive and implement concepts, guidelines and strategies in various
creative projects and oversee them to completion
Advertising Agency: “Future Look”
05.2010 - 04.2013
Art Director.
- Monitor results of team efforts and propose actions for the future
Advertising Agency: “Future Look”
- Hire, develop and manage the creative team
- Sign off projects before they are presented to the client
EDUCATION
Knowledge in improving usability of websites.
High knowledge of web technologies HTML, CSS.
Experience in programming android application’s.
Supervising advertising campaigns in social media.
PhotographyRunningNew Technologies
Knowledge in improving usability of websites.
English
LANGUAGES
German
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel
SKILLS PERSONALITY
HOBBIES TRAINING
Conscientiousness Patient Creative
Optimistic Communicative
EXPERIENCE
199 Walnut St., Suite 6
Lockport, NY 14094
899 399 169
jane.smith@gmail.com
11.12.1989
- Lead brainstorming/creative sessions to generate ideas
www craft-cv com

12. What are the most important aspects
of CV that you look for?
(From the brilliant 2010 Orange County Resume Survey by Eric Hilden)
What are the most important aspects
of CV that you look for?
45% Previous related work experience
35% Qualifications & skills
25% Easy to read
16% Accomplishments
14% Spelling & grammar
9% Education
9% Intangibles: individuality/desire to succeed
3% Clear objective
2% Keywords added
1% Contact information
1% Personal experiences
1% Computer skills

13. http://www.creativebloq.com/career/design-resume-tips
RESOURCES:
http://craft-cv.com