Whola's PPP: CV Writing Workshop

A solid 2 page, black and white, suitable for HR Standard CV is incredibly necessary
One cannot simply rely on a creative CV
Why? It is often the first impression that someone will get of you. You need to position and sell yourself well.
How:

Name and Contact Details - Use the name you use the most or want to be known by.
Address - Use your HOME address (Where you live) not your parents.
Email - Use an appropriate address. NOT your student email, or something with an embarrassing voice.
Keep the address broad, eg if you live in Cullingworth put Bradford it has BD postcode. Potential employees will be aware of Bradford...
Phone - Use your mobile. Don't use a landline if you live at home.
Personal Profile/Statement - You really should have one and identify what you want.

It should be lively, succinct, avoid cliches or overused buzzwords and phrases like excellent organisational skills and be around 150 words.
Need to contain, Aim, Ambitions, Experience and be appropriate to the job you are applying for.
Keep it short - 6-7 lines or around 150 words.
First impressions count. Make your statement sell you. You can use it to quickly identify relevant skills.

List Relevant Skills - Be prepared to tweak these depending on the job you are applying for and list/prioritise appropriately.
Do NOT Lie - It will come back and bite you. If you have a working knowledge of a piece of kit or software. don't write expert.

List Relevant Experience - Be prepared to tweak and prioritise dependent on the job.

No point in putting the cashiers job when you were 16 as a top experience when an employer want to know about your Maya skills.
Make use of the placements, commissions, internships or live jobs you may have done. That's why you did them.

Format Dates all to the right.
Relevant Interests and Hobbies - These are often a god conversation point at an interview. Don't undersell them.
References - If references are a bit thin on the ground, put that they are available on request. Always ask if it's okay to put someone down. Yes, you can put staff down but ask/inform us first.
Photograph not needed.
Check your spelling, grammar and punctuation.
RECAP:

Putting a Covering Letter Together

A short letter introducing yourself going into some detail as to why you want a particular job, placement or internship.
It can also be used as a speculative letter but would need to be broad as you may not know what a company has to offer.
Introducing yourself - Always start with Dear. Be formal, you are not their friend yet.

Find out where possible who you should be addressing and spell their name and title correctly.
Easiest way to wind someone up is to address them wrongly.
Keep it short - 3 Paragraphs
Explain - What you want to do/or applying for
Butter them up! - Show interest in their company, perhaps explain why you like their last animation, game or campaign.
Be enthusiastic - But don't be patronising or go over the top.

Keep in contact and ask if they got your letter/CV
Leave it for 1-2 weeks before doing so.
Keep track of who is interested in you. Thank those that reply, even if they say no at this time. Develop a database of Companies, contacts etc.
Don't be afraid to apply to the same place more than once.

When you send the email/letter thank the employer and say that you look forward to hearing from them.
Make sure you actually attach your CV to the email you are sending.

What to wear? In the creative industry, suit/dress and tie are not necessary.
Be smart - Dress casually but not scruffy. Be comfortable in your self and what you are wearing.
Attitude - First impressions are based on 55% how you look, 38%, how you sound and 7% what you actually say.

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