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CV
- Not a human resources CV
- Needs to be a creative CV
- First alternative to a portfolio
- Be creative, be memorable
- MUST have contact details
- Outline what skills you have - software etc
Contacting professionals
- You're a professional contacting a professional
- Plan, document, make notes - try not to make it public
- Have reasoning for your choice
- E-mailing is easy, it's nice to get a letter
- When calling someone, have what you are going to say written down
- Preparation iss key
What do you want to tell them?
- In the first email, do not ask for a placement
- State you appreciate their style and content of work
- Give them something to respond to
Visual communication is changing and constantly evolving
If you can think it, it can be done
Have a business card printed and ready to hand out; your 'self identity' changes
Action Plan
Brand yourself, make a business card, think about a creative CV
- Who you are
- What you do
- Contact details
Start/carry on with a contact list with reasoning for your choices
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