What's the best way to do a graphic design resume?

I am applying for a new job in the graphic design field. Is it best to do a 'design piece' for my resume to show creativity, or just a plain white professional/standard resume? In college i was taught to keep it professional, but yet show creativity, so that is what i am leaning towards, but when i look at examples online, they all show black %26amp; white. I am going to export a PDF, %26amp; put one or two pages of portfolio work at the end aslo.

What's the best way to do a graphic design resume?
depends on if you have experience as a graphic designer or not. if recentlly out of school there is not much one can include except class submitted work and/or work you've done on your own. that's great if you have a working portfolio even if a small one and you can always ask if they'd like to see it in addition to a traditional resume. if you've been working as a graphic arts professional already then you should pick the best of the best and do just as you said - include in pdf towards end of resume - assuming you're submitting it online.


obviously whatever you turn in should have some original creative thought behind it, especially due to the industry.


but do not try and over do it b/c it's always best to say more with less and a graphic design position will be more about what you can do software/creative/initiative wise than what one has done in the past.


also depends on if one wants to work in an agency setting, or in a production setting (not very creative sometimes) or in house for a company that will rely on you to do more than just graphic design work.


good luck and feel free to shoot me a copy of it.
Reply:I agree that it has a lot to do with how much experience you have. In any case I wouldn't over do it as one might perceive as being unprofessional. Also, your portfolio should speak for itself.


Your resume shouldn't look like a "work of art".





Some tips: Use a good font, space it well and make sure you don't make spelling or grammer mistakes.

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