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The Best Goddamn Resume Ever
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itsinmyveins
Gets to pilot the crappy patrol labors
I'm kinda surprised at the amount of people who're saying "directly into the trash", really. I mean, it's not meant to be a CV for a large corporation selling whatever, but it's for a game developer. So it's clearly meant to be a take on nerdy things. On top of that, one of the most important thing is the portfolio which isn't exactly represented here. Had this been an application in the field of layout and article editing, then it'd be a totally different thing. But as far as I can see it's mainly about character modelling or something like that.
adamsappel
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But, it's really ugly. Bad font, misspellings, the logos are odd and inappropriate. He's not a bad artist at all, judging from his deviantart portfolio. But this was clever idea, poor execution.NimbusD said:
I once sent a job inquiry to a friend-of-a-friend in the form of a press release detailing my dramatic rescue from my current workplace by his company. Seemed clever at the time. I never heard back from them.
itsinmyveins
Gets to pilot the crappy patrol labors
Blackace said:
But it also depends on where he's sending that. If it's some smaller company, say one mainly going for the RPG demographic (or board games), then it's totally fitting, really. Even if the layout isn't done well. I'm not saying it's great, I'm just saying that throwing it in the bin because it isn't the plain old and boring CV-phrases over and over again doesn't make any sense, unless you've got like a million CV's to read every day.
Blackace
if you see me in a fight with a bear, don't help me fool, help the bear!
ItsInMyVeins said:
Even board games, PnP games, you are still apllying for a job.
One of my good friends started a PnP RPG company in Seattle and whenever he gets resumes like this he just shakes his head and trashes them. If you are not serious enough to make a good impression with your CV and resume then most likely you aren't serious enough to really apply yourself at work. There are better ways to show your passion for the job than make a character sheet resume and wonder why no one called you back..
itsinmyveins
Gets to pilot the crappy patrol labors
Blackace said:
Dude, it's pretty clear that a lot more effort went into that CV than it would have had in a regular one consisting of the same old tired phrases being spammed out to every possible employer. Then again, the portfolio. If someone throws away a CV that comes attached to a great portfolio because it's not written in the traditional way then I'd say that person is making a poor decision.
Blackace
if you see me in a fight with a bear, don't help me fool, help the bear!
ItsInMyVeins said:
Effort and common sense are two different things. If you make games or if you make bicycles shouldn't make a difference. You should approach the job in the most professional manner possible, imo. Just because you took the time to knock up a CV to look like a character sheet doesn't really mean much. The portfolio will shine if it is good, and you need to make a good impression with your CV. Approaching a career like a game or something light hearted is a mistake and a lot of times you will be ignored.
In the case of my friend; this is HIS money invested in this company. And having some kid who can't use the common sense or have the respect to appoarch his company like a professional puts his money at risk if he hires someone like that.. Maybe the guy has talent but talent alone doesn't make you a good employee
itsinmyveins
Gets to pilot the crappy patrol labors
Blackace said:
Of course the CV in the OP isn't gonna give him the job, I'm just saying I wouldn't throw it away because it's made to look like a character sheet instead of the standardized text on white paper. I don't see how he's approaching the job as a game, he's just making a connection between the CV and the job he's applying for (character modelling, then). Now, that may not be professional, but in that regard all of the CV's posted in that link from earlier in the thread would be disqualified as well.
After that there's still an interview as well. And no, talent alone doesn't make you a good employee. But neither does being able to list you previous jobs and education in Word.
Had it been for a high position in the company then it'd be a totally different thing though, imo.
ItsInMyVeins said:
The issue isn't just that it's a character sheet, but that its a poorly organized, ugly character sheet with misspellings and a lot of space taken up by useless content that in no way makes up what should be an effective resume. It's a beginning but this particular one should not be sent to any companies.
akachan ningen
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Why is the gun shooting fresh bullets complete with casings?
Kitschkraft
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Interesting idea. I had no idea that people made CV's like this. I would rework this quite a bit though. The skill tree stuff is just too much. He shows the number level, so why even have a worded rating (moderate, learning? Forget that). He needs to expand on the things he is really good at. As someone else mentioned, the "N/A" stuff is just terrible, why even have that there?
The problem I have with the gun is that it doesn't seem to fit in with what he's going for. The overall theme of the resume seems like it is calling upon fantasy type lore, so what put guns and bullets everywhere?
Also, I would definitely re-write those two paragraphs at the end, get someone else to pen them if need be, they just don't sound good right now.
Checked out his DA page, seems like a good natured guy, I like his work, definitely a nerd. Best of luck to him.
The problem I have with the gun is that it doesn't seem to fit in with what he's going for. The overall theme of the resume seems like it is calling upon fantasy type lore, so what put guns and bullets everywhere?
Also, I would definitely re-write those two paragraphs at the end, get someone else to pen them if need be, they just don't sound good right now.
Checked out his DA page, seems like a good natured guy, I like his work, definitely a nerd. Best of luck to him.
Ollie Pooch
In a perfect world, we'd all be homersexual
we had someone hand in her resume at work (for a retail position) who claimed she invented cable tv, that she was a 'starfleet officer' and that she was a control tower operator. hilarious!
BananaBomb
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Yeah...that's pretty terrible.
ManDudeChild
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diunxx said:
You say that as though there's something wrong with THAT.
Blackace
if you see me in a fight with a bear, don't help me fool, help the bear!
ItsInMyVeins said:
Listing your jobs and education and skills in a professional manner looks like you want the job more and that you are more serious about the job. A CV like this looks like (to me and perhaps people who actual hire people) they are taking the job at face value; not as a serious career worth a lot of money.
A high position or a mid level position doesn't make a difference in my eyes personally.
What does something like "Photoshop +5" mean to anyone anyways? If he worked this concept in another way I'd be all for it.
I am with the people who would toss it, and many of the other resumes on that site. That kind of stuff should be in a portfolio, not integrated into a resume.
It's impressive from a design standpoint, but your resume is too cluttered and difficult to read you're just shooting yourself in the foot.
It's also why even if you're going to a very casual/quirky office, it's always best to come in a suit, not a clown outfit or cosplaying as a rogue or something. Once you get a feel for the company you are applying for you can take more risks and be creative.
It's impressive from a design standpoint, but your resume is too cluttered and difficult to read you're just shooting yourself in the foot.
It's also why even if you're going to a very casual/quirky office, it's always best to come in a suit, not a clown outfit or cosplaying as a rogue or something. Once you get a feel for the company you are applying for you can take more risks and be creative.
Lost Fragment
Obsessed with 4chan
The problem with these kinds of resumes is that they have to be really fucking good to avoid making you look ridiculous. And well, this isn't very good.
PantherLotus
Professional Schmuck
Most of the jobs I apply to require me to load a .doc .
What types of jobs would non-text resumes be appropriate for?
What types of jobs would non-text resumes be appropriate for?
i use to work at a small gaming studio as an artist. whenever we hired new people, most of the artist had to go through the resumes and demo reels, and then interview the possible new recruits.
it didn't matter how wonderful their resume was designed, or if they were hot with giant boobies. it only mattered if
1) they had the skills
2) they could handle the workload
3) if they could work in a group and not be a dick. or go postal and shoot everyone.
so unless this dude is looking for a job as a 2d designer, which he isn't cause he's an animator and a shitty designer, just stick with 12 point arial and everyone will be fine.
it didn't matter how wonderful their resume was designed, or if they were hot with giant boobies. it only mattered if
1) they had the skills
2) they could handle the workload
3) if they could work in a group and not be a dick. or go postal and shoot everyone.
so unless this dude is looking for a job as a 2d designer, which he isn't cause he's an animator and a shitty designer, just stick with 12 point arial and everyone will be fine.
itsinmyveins
Gets to pilot the crappy patrol labors
Blackace said:
Just yesterday I read a piece in the newspaper about the "phrases that gets you the job". To me, that's just boring and says a lot about how CVs are typically made. But then again I'm not from a strict american office background in huge corporations, and the places I've worked at that I had to send a CV in to didn't really care about more than the employee having two arms, two legs and a face.
The place I work at now is a very small company that regulary employs illustrators and photographs, and while I don't make the decision to hire them I often get to look at their portfolios and give some input on in. In fact, I'm not sure if my boss even looks at anything else than the portfolio either maybe a small list of previous employers to get an idea about what they've worked at. To be fair though, we don't actually employ them but rather give them assignments at a freelance basis and when we need help with something like that.
To me, the CV in the OP doesn't in anyway suggest that the dude having sent that in isn't taking the job seriously; rather the opposite. I'm thinking that he's taken the time to make a CV for that exact position, even if it's cluttered and messy. It does, however, pretty clearly state what programs and he knows his way around. On the other hand, it's hardly the safe route and I wouldn't recommend anyone to take that type of approach because most people would probably rather get a typical CV. I differentiate between a low and a high position because the latter needs more strict routine and administrative skills, something that doesn't come across at all in such a CV.
In the end it comes down to an interview and a portfolio as well though, so it's not like it'd be based entirely of that CV alone. Anyone can write that they've got a good handle on a certain field, but unless you show it that doesn't mean much.
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andycapps said:
Yeah, they all speak English English down there.
water_wendi
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The gun with the multiple bullets coming out in a row reminds me of something i drew in the 2nd grade.. pew pew pew :lol
i think my resume is better. i dont have any skills or education really.. havent been hired in a long time either.. but things have to turn around for Time Magazines Person of the Year 2006 sometime, right?
i think my resume is better. i dont have any skills or education really.. havent been hired in a long time either.. but things have to turn around for Time Magazines Person of the Year 2006 sometime, right?
it's one thing being clever and artistic. it's an entirely different beast when your graphic design skills suck balls.
just because you're an "artist", it doesn't mean you're a good graphic artist. and since the dude in the OP isn't applying for a job as a designer, he blew his chance of getting a job with a half-ass, 2nd grade looking resume (unless he had a kick ass demo reel or website)
if you're gonna do it, do it right.
just because you're an "artist", it doesn't mean you're a good graphic artist. and since the dude in the OP isn't applying for a job as a designer, he blew his chance of getting a job with a half-ass, 2nd grade looking resume (unless he had a kick ass demo reel or website)
if you're gonna do it, do it right.
Kozak said:Oh look heres a good resume:
Don't be stupid. These CVs contain useful, relevant information that will help during the interview process. What use is that to a potential employer?
What you really need is something like the OP. From that you can be certain that your potential employer will know that you're;
Socially inept
Disorganised
Inconsistent
Doesn't take anything seriously, regardless of how life-changingly important it is
Seriously, you might as well have sent a cover letter saying "Hi Id like to apply to sit around in your offices and use the Internet all day instead of working kthxbye".
What do you guys think of this CV?
http://weyforth.deviantart.com/art/CV-56693158
Is it worth the effort of making a CV a glossy brochure, but still neat and informational?
Or is plain black and white short per informative as possible still best?
http://weyforth.deviantart.com/art/CV-56693158
Is it worth the effort of making a CV a glossy brochure, but still neat and informational?
Or is plain black and white short per informative as possible still best?
Zaptruder said:
It's interesting but only as one to put on your website and/or e-mail. It'd suck having to mail out a 8.5x11 brochure all the time. Education background could easily be condensed so that work exp & education are on the same page. I mean, he listed his freaking grades for each course. Just post your GPA and be done with it. The personal information page is also redundant since the important stuff from that is on the cover page.
Freeza Under The Shower
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Zaptruder said:
Afaik, you don't want to use a multipage resume.
1 page or bust. A company isn't looking for a girlfriend, they are looking for someone to do a job. Your resume just needs to say: "I am that someone" and that's it.
At least, I think it should.
adamsappel
Member
On the other hand, here's a guy who has the Internet (at the very least, GAF and Geekologie, where I saw it first) discussing his resume. Is it Dugg, yet? That's a fair sight better than just posting it on monster.com.
itsinmyveins
Gets to pilot the crappy patrol labors
Zeitgeister said:
But what people seem to neglect once again is that it's made to attract a specific employer, namely within the field of layout/design etc. In short, that CV is working both as a portfolio and a CV.
Just like with the CV in the OP, I wouldn't send that out to your regular type of companies or larger ones.
as a design resume, that one in the OP is goddamn fucking awful. Looks like it was done in MS Word and even then it's a bad one. Designers need to be coming up with much better looking resumes. There is lots of skill to be demonstrated with how you present information to the public. If you can't present info about yourself, how are you supposed to present client info?
WTF. How could anyone think that was good? Is that your friend's resume or something? Or did you just stumble on it and found it to be cool?
No redeeming features whatsoever.
WTF. How could anyone think that was good? Is that your friend's resume or something? Or did you just stumble on it and found it to be cool?
No redeeming features whatsoever.
ItsInMyVeins said:
See, this is exactly how awful CVs like this one get made. You (and most people) just don't understand what a CV is.
A CV is a condensed summary of who you are and what you're capable of. That's all it is. It tells me if you're worth interviewing or not.
A CV is not;
An autobiography
A portfolio of work
A joke
A statement about your personality
A chance to make a friend
You need to appreciate that an employer will get anything up to hundreds of applications for a post. They aren't going to want to jump through hoops to hire you.
Now, if an employer asks to see a portfolio, by all means send one. But do understand that your portfolio and your CV are not one and the same document.
itsinmyveins
Gets to pilot the crappy patrol labors
Burai said:
Here's an idea for you; read what I've written! I never suggested that you should do CV's like that -- I even mentioned that the good looking ones posted in a link earlier were even more confusing and cluttered, so please stop putting words in my mouth. I just said that I wouldn't throw a CV away because it doesn't look like a typical one or isn't up to the standard if the portfolio suggests that the guy knows his stuff.
A portfolio for a creative type of work is the most essential part of a CV in my line of work, where we from time to time hire freelancers for occasional work. Also, I assume a lot of those CV's go out to companies not currently printing ads about new hires too, so in that regard you won't see hundreds of CV's. It's a way to get noticed, I'd say.
Ok so this thread at least inspired me to redo my resume. I'm a semi professional standup comedian in that I do a few tours each year that make me some money, but to pay the bills I work the stereotypical bartending/serving jobs. Since moving from Toronto to LA in September I have found getting a job, any job, in hospitality impossible. Dozens upon dozens of people have been turning up for a single waitering position from craigslist, and I haven't been getting much response from places I've been dropping in cold to submit resumes, talk to managers etc. I too had been raised in the plain text cut and dry school of resumes, which I think is absolutely the right thing to do in a business setting, but I've started thinking my current resume was a bit dry for LA. Especially as a lot of places ask for a photo as well as resume (although not sure that's legal).
Anyway, here's my old resume (with contact info blocked out):
And here's the one I put together last night. Obviously it's been scaled way down to make it suitable for the web, when printed it's not grainy at all. And I've blocked out the phone numbers again for posting here. I've been along Sunset Blvd today handing them out and have gotten a lot more positive reception from bars than the first time I went along there. No offers or anything, but at least managers have been talking to me and commenting that my resume looks cool, which hopefully keeps it out of the dustbin. Would be interested to know what GAF thinks, is it appropriate given the industry, etc...
Anyway, here's my old resume (with contact info blocked out):
And here's the one I put together last night. Obviously it's been scaled way down to make it suitable for the web, when printed it's not grainy at all. And I've blocked out the phone numbers again for posting here. I've been along Sunset Blvd today handing them out and have gotten a lot more positive reception from bars than the first time I went along there. No offers or anything, but at least managers have been talking to me and commenting that my resume looks cool, which hopefully keeps it out of the dustbin. Would be interested to know what GAF thinks, is it appropriate given the industry, etc...
SapientWolf
Trucker Sexologist
I'm conflicted. On one hand, it shows a lack of attention to detail. On the other hand, the English language is retarded and I hope it gets replaced by something phonetic.recklessmind said:
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