Graphic Design Resume Tips to GET HIRED

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  • Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
  • Take a look at my first ever graphic design resume that I created over a decade ago in college. Dive into the mind of a designer and employer to find out what makes a good design resume that gets you the job.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 66

  • @pixelandbracket
    @pixelandbracket  2 роки тому +4

    Try Skillshare Premium for free and watch my classes here: bit.ly/PBSkillshare

  • @evadesignagency
    @evadesignagency Рік тому +28

    I'm ALWAYS refreshing my resume, updating it, proofreading it, and making little tweaks. This was reinforcing and very helfpul. Thanks for this video!

  • @rabd3721
    @rabd3721 Рік тому +13

    I agree that the portfolio is more important than a resume. However, many job application portals require a cover letter as well. I never know what to write on these. Could you make a video on this topic? Specifically for graphic designers.

    • @nagysamuel2575
      @nagysamuel2575 11 місяців тому +9

      It is really annoying and very irrational to ask a designer for CV PDF file when an online portfolio has already replaced that ages ago

  • @IamAJChandra
    @IamAJChandra 2 роки тому +6

    This is the way. This video might get you the views and attention you need to grow your fanbase and the channel.
    And yeah! Early congrats for going 200K.

  • @Lobstrique
    @Lobstrique 2 роки тому +4

    this was incredibly helpful, thank you!

  • @tarinvernon7007
    @tarinvernon7007 8 місяців тому +1

    I went to UNI for mediamatics and cultural heritage. The problem with this is that it doesnt cover that I have majored in graphic design. That I took classes where I did stop motion videos, learned how to use photoshop, illustrator, indesign, premiere and after effect. It doesnt show that I did journalist work, that I made short videos, did audio editing and learned how to stand infrond of a crowd and present stuff in limited time. Most people dont know what mediamatics IS and the cultural heritage was there just because students could also take classes in book printing archive keeping and just history classes. (Like I took art history) How do I explain this without writing too much?

    • @pikinachu9850
      @pikinachu9850 8 місяців тому +3

      I think just include these items under your “skills” section. If you are applying for a graphic design job then obviously you’ll include your portfolio. Upon reviewing your portfolio, employers will recognize your quality of work and be able to easily recognize if you truly do have a background in these fields.

    • @tarinvernon7007
      @tarinvernon7007 8 місяців тому

      @@pikinachu9850 Thank you for the answer. :) And yeah I guess that will work. Write it down in skills and show what I can do.

    • @SidwSace
      @SidwSace 8 місяців тому

      You write that in three sentences.

    • @tarinvernon7007
      @tarinvernon7007 8 місяців тому

      @@SidwSace Thats what I try to do. But even 3 sentences give it alot of text. Its a struggle.

  • @rinnyp1625
    @rinnyp1625 Рік тому +3

    Thank you, this was really helpful as I'm currently in the process of updating everything. It's been 10 years and I feel rusty but It seems like I'm on the right tack. The only question I have is I don't have as much web or Ui/ Ux and motion graphics experience and I really wish I did because the design industry is going that direction and print is less and less. I love packaging but that's very niche so its harder to get into. Do you have any recommendations on how to get started with learning that stuff and beefing up your skills on a budget while unemployed? Lol

  • @emmareynolds3009
    @emmareynolds3009 2 роки тому +10

    What experience should I list if I have none? I did an MA in graphic design, should I list skills I obtained or projects I worked on?

    • @JakeWolven
      @JakeWolven 2 роки тому +1

      i have the same question. Any progress?

    • @emmareynolds3009
      @emmareynolds3009 2 роки тому +10

      @@JakeWolven Hi, unfortunately not much progress in the sense I'm still unemployed. On my resume however, I broke down past projects into bullet points on what skills I contributed. I think it's helped in the sense that I now get actual emails of rejection whereas before I got just radio silence, haha

    • @XxLilyLouLouxX
      @XxLilyLouLouxX Рік тому +2

      I don’t have experience either. What I have done though which helps in that field is that you could list the projects you’ve completed within your education. For example, I’m looking to work in the product design area of work and in college, I’ve completed a couple projects from start to finish (client info gathering, idea development, prototype creation, final sketch and final product model creation) for a specialised beach hut, seating for the pedestrianisation of a town centre near me, and a whole project based off of a singular sentence: light and shade.

  • @TheUmersharif
    @TheUmersharif Рік тому

    Thank you Spencer for making this video. Can you also make a video on Cover Letter?

  • @ladeedoodada
    @ladeedoodada Рік тому +3

    Question if anyone can answer: I JUST graduated and the only experience I have in design is my school projects. I've worked non design related jobs all my life so should I use those instead?

    • @fuwabnuuy
      @fuwabnuuy 2 місяці тому

      How're things for you now?

  • @finhana
    @finhana 2 роки тому +3

    This video is perfect, man. Thank you very much.
    I arrived in Canada two weeks ago, and I'm starting to build my resume.
    I have a long career as a motion designer in my country, but I still don't have references here. Do you have any tips on how to fix this part?
    Thank you very much, and congrats on your content.

    • @pixelandbracket
      @pixelandbracket  2 роки тому +2

      Reference anyone you’ve worked with, we live in a digital world you don’t need local references for local jobs

    • @shaikhhanif2494
      @shaikhhanif2494 Рік тому

      Hello! André, I’m looking for an opportunity in Canada and you write here you’re in Canada and I hope now you’re working for a company.
      Can you let me know the tips or tricks and any placements are available in your company or other companies for a graphic designer.

    • @riteshkamra5074
      @riteshkamra5074 2 місяці тому

      Hey bro, how's the job search going? Got any job yet in this harsh market?​@shaikhhanif2494

  • @theanie_
    @theanie_ 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much for this sir, 😊

  • @db.digital
    @db.digital 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this helpful video! Recommendations for best places for design portfolio or website builders?

  • @sherylesfandiany5394
    @sherylesfandiany5394 2 роки тому

    Thankyou, this is very helpful🙏

  • @Mjtvkannada
    @Mjtvkannada 2 роки тому +1

    very usefull vid ... but i have one doubt what if any company asks me to show certificate of my knowledge which i havent had ??

    • @pixelandbracket
      @pixelandbracket  2 роки тому +2

      Then you don’t have it, and if they require it, you’ll have to move on to the next job opening! Some places value your experience and portfolio more than a degree, in the creative field a degree doesn’t equal expertise

  • @MeerTalibAli
    @MeerTalibAli 2 роки тому +2

    Needed this! 🤗
    Liked before watching ☺️

  • @BenAbderrahmenMedArafet
    @BenAbderrahmenMedArafet 3 місяці тому

    what about having a video resume instead of a sheet ? is it better ? or too complicated to be seen ?

  • @dcabral00
    @dcabral00 Рік тому

    The thing with references for me is that, if I am a good employee, my boss may not want to lose me. Why would he or she give me a good reference?

  • @julianandrewgalang83
    @julianandrewgalang83 Рік тому +1

    What fonts are used in the resume?

  • @shawnawheatley3499
    @shawnawheatley3499 Рік тому

    Curious as to how you would bring up work that you’ve done for a company you worked for but we’re not allowed to use for your portfolio. I have worked for a few company’s for a 2 - 3 year period and have nothing in my portfolio to show for it due to those kinds of restrictions. I have great references from those places, but no portfolio work showing what I did for those companies.

    • @pixelandbracket
      @pixelandbracket  Рік тому +1

      Did you sign an NDA? If you’re not legally bound then you should be fine unless there’s sensitive info that you don’t feel comfortable with, in that case change the info/names etc

  • @cameront497
    @cameront497 2 роки тому +1

    Hey what font did you use/if you have any other recommendations too?

  • @blarbsart
    @blarbsart 4 місяці тому

    Aye Ball State Grad same years! Subbed.

  • @SanjeelSunny
    @SanjeelSunny 2 роки тому +1

    Can you please provide that resume template

  • @erinhansen7737
    @erinhansen7737 2 роки тому

    Great video! Thank you :)

  • @micaillefuentes1406
    @micaillefuentes1406 3 місяці тому

    What font do you use? Thanks man.

  • @nihalshaikh5530
    @nihalshaikh5530 2 роки тому

    Can you make videos on Dreamweaver and flash...I'm weak at those softwares.
    Your videos are good. It would be helpful

    • @pixelandbracket
      @pixelandbracket  2 роки тому +2

      I appreciate the kind words. Flash is discontinued and Dreamweaver is something I’ve never used very much. The programs I have channels on are my most used Adobe products. However I have thought about doing web design tutorials from some of the larger sites like Squarespace, Wix, etc. Just have to decide where to put them

  • @vijayanarunachalam4469
    @vijayanarunachalam4469 2 роки тому +1

    Subscribed Bro👍

  • @MVS_DJGillyGill
    @MVS_DJGillyGill 2 роки тому +1

    thank you!

  • @nicoler4143
    @nicoler4143 2 роки тому

    Ooo we finished with the same gpa

  • @user-hc5fk6lw9x
    @user-hc5fk6lw9x Рік тому

    Can you please tell me the font name?

  • @emanaboelhassan5281
    @emanaboelhassan5281 2 роки тому

    What should a freelancer write ?! Do i just point my projects & the dates i did them ?

    • @emanaboelhassan5281
      @emanaboelhassan5281 2 роки тому

      Regarding experience

    • @pixelandbracket
      @pixelandbracket  2 роки тому

      certainly you did projects for a company, or entity of some sort. so yea definitely point to those and would be really helpful to include them in your portfolio. maybe you could list the amount of time spent if it was significant, like the project spanned 3 months etc

  • @NuovaStarGaming
    @NuovaStarGaming 6 місяців тому

    is having multiple pages CV good or bad?

  • @Waelboud
    @Waelboud Рік тому

    I studied Biology but my experience and proficency is Motion design , shall i mention that ! please answer me asap

  • @noamsteinerman
    @noamsteinerman Рік тому

    this is great

  • @billplaney2585
    @billplaney2585 Рік тому

    What about those of us who are older than 60 - I can't imagine putting mid-1980s college graduation dates in this youth-centric environment.

    • @pixelandbracket
      @pixelandbracket  Рік тому +1

      Don’t put the date then, but out the degree and university

  • @chantelbautista3479
    @chantelbautista3479 Рік тому

    all have is education no work experience what to do?

  • @supreemcourt9181
    @supreemcourt9181 2 роки тому +2

    I always knew that bar scale shit was a garbage idea for a resume.

  • @user-vi4bh1ev4y
    @user-vi4bh1ev4y Рік тому

    What Font Did you Use ????

  • @romarisrogers8005
    @romarisrogers8005 2 роки тому

    Can somebody tell me if there's a FREE alternative of microsoft word and adobe indesign where I can make creative graphic design resumes on?

    • @pixelandbracket
      @pixelandbracket  2 роки тому +2

      Google Docs or Canva: www.canva.com/create/resumes/

    • @romarisrogers8005
      @romarisrogers8005 2 роки тому

      @@pixelandbracket is canva 100% free?

    • @pixelandbracket
      @pixelandbracket  2 роки тому +2

      You can create for 100% free and there are free resume templates. There are also premium features/templates but not required

    • @romarisrogers8005
      @romarisrogers8005 2 роки тому

      @@pixelandbracket ok thanks 🙏💯

  • @tannyhlp5790
    @tannyhlp5790 2 роки тому

    I am the first to come and I need cracked softwares for graphic designing.

  • @marvineans3916
    @marvineans3916 9 місяців тому

    I went to Ball State. I sent you an email and would love to connect.

  • @Weebay_213
    @Weebay_213 Рік тому

    'Crop Talk' not "Crop Talk" unless Crop Talk said, "Crop Talk".

  • @donbraga4863
    @donbraga4863 Рік тому

    This is off the shelve template style.. I personally don't like it.