Graphic Design Resume Tips to GET HIRED

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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[evadesignagency]

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

[rabd]

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.

[IamAJChandra]

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]

this was incredibly helpful, thank you!

[tarinvernon]

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?

[saarababwani]

This is a great video! However, I’ve heard that our CVs should always be UK based ATS-friendly to successfully pass through the job application process. How should we approach that?

[TheUmersharif]

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

[emmareynolds]

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?

[rinnyp]

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

[finhana]

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.

[happyblkhippie]

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

[ladeedoodada]

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?

[MeerTalibAli]

Needed this! 🤗
Liked before watching ☺️

[blarbsart]

Aye Ball State Grad same years! Subbed.

[cameront]

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

[SanjeelSunny]

Can you please provide that resume template

[BenAbderrahmenMedArafet]

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

[Mjtvkannada]

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

[shawnawheatley]

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.

[dcabral]

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?