Re: Resume Versus Portfolio: What's more important?

What did you include in your design resume?

I have yet to enter into the world of design professionally, therefore I do not have a design resume. My resume currently focuses on the editorial work that I have done over the years, as it pertains to writing, though I hope to include design elements(?) in the future (at the conclusion of this program).

 

What did you exclude?

When the times comes, I plan to exclude those things not related to design/focus less on the writing aspect of my work.

 

Did you take a traditional route or a more creative one?I plan to take a more creative route when it comes to my design resume, as I tend to lean more towards that type as it pertains to design.


How do you decide what should go into your portfolio and what shouldn’t?


I do not have a portfolio at this time (see the reason above), therefore I am hoping that by taking the Portfolio course next semester I will have worked with individuals that will help me decide which of the pieces that I've created are best for professional presentation.
 
Have you started working on your portfolio?

I plan to Spring 2015.

How long is your portfolio? (I’ve read that it should be between 8 to 12 pieces)
It will depend on which pieces are successful enough to be included.