CV Workshop 13/03/18

• Your CV should be tailored to the prospective employer. 
• 3 potential different types of CVs
• Traditional CV : good if you have a lot of relevant experience for that particular line of employment. Detail your responsibilities and achievements in each job/work experience. 
• Skill-Based CV : beneficial to do if you have limited relevant experience. Draw on your other achievements/experiences to evidence relevant skills to that particular line of employment e.g. I have good teamwork skills. At college I was part of a number of collaborative projects, such as producing a catalogue of students work to be given to industry professionals. 
• Artist CV : more suitable to use in the position of being a freelancer approaching agencies or potential clients for commissions.
• What to put in a Skill-Based CV :
• Personal details - name, address, email, Instagram, website, (personal statement)
• Education (not much detail)
• Previous Employment (not much detail)
• Skills - list skills and then evidence them.
• Interests and achievements
• What to put in an artist CV : 
• should have a creative/innovative design that represents you as a creative practitioner. 
• include a logo or photograph. 
• Personal details - name, address, Instagram, website, contact details. 
• Education (not much before degree) 
• Solo and Group Exhibitions
• Awards (even if you just entered them)
• Residency
• Commissions
• Publications - if you work has been commented on online or in a print publication e.g. if you were interviewed/featured on itsnicethat. 
• Skills employers look for: 
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Problem solving
• Analytical skills
• Self-marketing/promotion (especially looked for by agencies)
• Flexibility - will you take on that commission last minute?
• Self-management skills e.g. time management. 
• Decision making 
• Numeracy
• Logical argument - ability to persuade. 
• Enquiry and Research skills
• IT Skills
• Other relevant info:
• get a linkedin profile
• creativeskillset.org
• deviantart.com (good for examples of creative CVs)