CV Crit v2
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- springbok
my amended CV, please let me know what u think.
- johndiggity0
the layout is ok, could be stronger. i don't think you need the software programs, or your proficiency in each in there at all.
if you have a copywriter friend, have them look it over. i think the writing could be stronger and you have an uncapitalized l in the start of the thrid paragraph.
- Arran0
Its better than the first version, but i really think you should get rid of the graph explaining your technical capablilties. Id suggest simply stating the programs you feel comfortable using.
- k0na_an0k0
nice work. i printed it out and the yellow comes across pretty hard to read. i'd darken it up just a bit.
i agree with johndiggity that the porficiency in each needs not be there. it's cool how you did it but it's less important that a brief description of your position with each company.
i'd def ad you position/title with each company.
nice work though. way to get it all to fit nicely on one page.
- Chimp0
Humm, looking better. The right-hand column looks a bit out of place. Perhaps this could form part of a covering letter or could be combined with your experience to the left.
- springbok0
cheers guys will get on with it
- johndiggity0
honestly, i wouldn't get too cute with this. give the necessay info and let your book do the rest.
- honest0
(unclicks red pen)
GET RID OF THOSE WIDOWS!!!
5 should be written "five" digits after 10 can be written as numbers.
I don't think you need the "http://"before your site. Acrobat will make it a link automatically.
Any reason why you left out an address to post you letters to...Still not liking that yellow/green...
carry on.
- dirtydesign0
Don't mind the color. Not feeling the 'computer skills' grid... Post jpgs.
- jamble0
I would definitely run it by a spell checker/proof reader and if you know anyone, a copy writer.
Some of the copy doesn't really read as well as it could.
1. 2006 - working on new business.
A director of a company doesn't "work on new business". They might "take an active role in new business development".
2. "aswell" in the Attik bit.
There's a few other bits where it comes across as a little mixed in direction, particularly the current role of director on the left contrasts with a more informal description of yourself on the right.
Definitely take a look at the copy / writing style a bit closer and either stick with a formal approach (I would do this) or a more informal one.
- springbok0
http://visualthoughts.co.uk/CV_v…
that any better, i think im getting close with this now, the copy is yet to be sorted, thanks for the commments, again
- jamble0
much improved ..
I wonder if it would be worth adding a
| Personal Information (or similar)
header on the right to match the
| Design Experience one?
- springbok0
yea done that jamble. Did you check that job link out ?
- johndiggity0
the vertical spacing between sections is inconsistent. try using space afters. the heading for each section should be closer to it's own content, not the content of the preceding section. tighten it up a bit and use some space afters.
the righthand column needs to be differentiated. whether using a lighter face of din or italics, or a different column width. right now, i am not sure what this info is. it has no header.
overall it still needs some work on structure and hierarchy.
- mr_snuggles0
much better...
- kyl30
The company has been going from strength to strength over the last year,...
what does this mean?
- gramme0
What they said about spacing/hierarchy.
You should never have words broken by dashes in your paragraphs when typesetting your resume. It will be scrutinized more closely than just about anything else you'll ever typeset. Do some some returns and refine the rag.
I didn't mind seeing some color before, it was just too light (your resume needs to be faxable).