“After screening hundreds of CVs and portfolios, I can confidently say: it’s not about flashy templates or listing ‘Photoshop 90%’. What matters most is clarity, authenticity, and how well your work reflects real thinking and problem-solving. Your CV itself is your first design piece—it shows your taste, structure, and how you handle information. A clean, minimal layout always wins over a cluttered, colorful one. Skip the meaningless skill percentages and QR codes. Instead, give us working links (Behance, LinkedIn, Website), explain your role in each project clearly, and tell us what value you brought. Show who you are through real results.”
🔑 Key Points 01:
Please don’t include meaningless skill percentages like:
Photoshop: 90%
Figma: 95%
Illustrator: 70%
Honestly, who gave you those scores?
🔑 Key Points 02:
Please don’t embed QR codes in your PDF CVs. Recruiters checking CVs on desktop shouldn't have to pull out their phones to scan QR codes. Also, QR codes can expire—very frustrating.
🔑 Key Points 03:
For designers, the portfolio is crucial. Don’t forget to include links to Behance, Dribbble, LinkedIn, your personal website—anything that helps recruiters see and understand your design capabilities. Job titles or self-declared experience years don’t mean much without proof.
🔑 Key Points 04:
Your CV itself is a design showcase. Even if you’re lazy, at least choose a nicely designed template. Don’t use generic free templates online. If you design it yourself, put in your best effort. Minimal, clean, and well-structured always wins over flashy and chaotic.
🔑 Key Points 05:
In your work experience section, don’t just list the company, job title, and years. Clearly describe your role, what you contributed, and the value you brought. This helps recruiters assess your relevance to the position.
🔑 Key Points 06:
Always share direct social links so your work is accessible. Avoid dead links or hard-to-find portfolios.
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