CV's and shizz

• I AM a designer, NOT a student
• Begin with a personal statement. Short and sweet
• Personal details about me at the back
• My interests
• About me - what I like as a designer
• GCSE's aren't all that important
• Who I've worked for and what I've done in the past
• Sum everything up in a cv - you may not have the chance to talk to them in person
• The medium?? - CD format.. etc.. What am I going to give them? Eg. Jigsaw - missing pieces (they may ring you!)
• Give them a reason to want to see your cv
• They're busy people - get to the point!
• '... interested in other stuff''. It leaves them wanting to know more!
• Tailer the cv to fit the companies needs. Don't create one cv for every company.
• Include photography!!
• Don't show a whole piece of work. Crop it down to a segment. Show PARTS of work - keeps them wanting more and keeps them asking questions

You need to prepare before an interview. Make a list of potential conversation starters/topics. Find out about the company. -Any awards won? Worked with anyone in specific? Make sure you know them well enough to talk about them. Taking examples of their work you like or have been inspired by would be good. Shows your keen. Talk to them about the work. Tell them your opinions. How would YOU improve it? What doesn't work?

When you have a job, or have been given a 'test brief', question them. Make sure you know what you're doing.