Friday, November 28, 2014

Re: Resume vs. Portfolio

I am finding myself at a disadvantage since I haven't created a portfolio yet and I have a resume that isn't fit for my field...

I think both the resume and the portfolio should work together to demonstrate who you are as a designer, including your style and your process. I've looked at some of the links that were posted throughout the blog posts and I see a lot of jaw-dropping portfolios and unique resumes.

As I'm researching tips to create an award-winning resume, I wonder if there is a difference between the content that should be provided based on the career that you're looking for. Is there something that you should specifically include in your resume for a graphic design position as opposed to any other position? Or is it just the design that needs to change?

I won't be taking portfolio until Spring 2016, but I don't want to wait until then to get started on my portfolio. Anyone have any tips for someone starting out or guidelines to building a successful portfolio?



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What did you include in your design resume? What did you exclude?Did you take a traditional route or a more creative one?
How do you decide what should go into your portfolio and what shouldn’t?
Have you started working on your portfolio?
How long is your portfolio? (I’ve read that it should be between 8 to 12 pieces)
What’s more important: your resume or your portfolio?

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