Designing a Resume for Creatives

Introduction

• Welcome
• How to get the most out of this course

1. The Resume: Your Most Important Career Document

• The first impression: Making it count
• Education and experience: Putting your best foot forward
• Other activities, volunteerism, affiliations, awards, skills, and interests
• Editing and curating your information: Your career story
• Being honest and authentic

2. Approaches: Different Career Stages

• Defining your stage and overall message
• Recent grad
• Mid-career
• Seasoned professional
• Planning a career transition: Reshaping your expertise

3. Typography and Layout

• Formats and grids: Margins, sections, and separations
• Choosing effective typefaces
• Hierarchy and navigation: Using style, size, weight, and color
• Other formats: A word about Word

4. Avoiding Common Resume Errors

• Clear messaging and facts across all platforms
• Seek perfection: Checking spelling, grammar, repetition, and more
• Choosing exactly the right words and text length

Conclusion

• Next steps
• Go forth and succeed