Of course, the basics are no typos or grammatical errors, but what else will help your resume compete … Find a way to stand out Strong typography, a layout specific to the job or target audience of the business might be helpful.
Something crisp and clean can also be an option. I applied for a clothing catalog once and made a resume that looked like a clothing catalog. Skills were listed like clothing descriptions above the prices, etc. ... Research the company you’re apply for No business wants to get a form letter. They want to believe that you want to work for them because you want to work for them, not just anybody. Find out who the company is, what they do, what awards they’ve won, if they’ve been in the press or launched a new department, and include that in your cover letter. Mention congratulations in your interview. Any special touch will make you stand out. Include portfolio samples The less your employer has to search or wait for your design examples, the better. Include examples with your resume if you’re mailing it in. If you’re e-mailing it, attach some examples right to the e-mail and inform the potential employer that there are additional examples online. Which brings me to my next point … have an online portfolio. If you don’t have a website or are not a member of any online design community (which are mostly free) use your Facebook or MySpace pages to house your work examples. Warning: Take off any incriminating pictures, verbiage or stats about you before directing employers to these pages. Believe me, they look around. What do you think? Do you have any resume tips you'd like to share?
Good points. Graphic designers should take note of the following aspects in preparing their resume. Getting that job or project lies on how presentable your resume is and how prepare you are.
You're so right Tony. Employers in any field can always tell when an applicant has or has not taken the time to prepare their resumes and polish their presentation.