i hadn’t created a cv tailored towards my photography yet, i only had one that was intended to get me part time work. it was confusing at first as i had only had experience in two long term jobs, and no photography experience at all. i found that it was important for me to still adjust my cv, so i was able to start getting this experience i long for in photography. i went for a meeting with abigail, who gave me lots of advice as to how i would alter my cv to make it appropriate for applying for internships, assisting photographers etc. she spoke mainly of transferable skills, and which skills from the work experience i already have, would be required in any photographic jobs. for example, the ability to work in a fast pace environment. we went through my cv thoroughly, which gave me the confidence and knowledge to be able to create my new cv
before i wrote my new cv, i went onto engage plus and used the advice on cv planning and writing. i made a basic plan on how i would layout my cv, and the headings i would have. i then wrote a brief example of the kind of information i would include under each heading. abigail was also a big help in advising me on which headings to include
i mostly completely rewrote my cv, and tailored it towards photography, including the technical skills that would be required and valued. i also included a short bit about my interests outside of photography, to show a bit more of my personality and other aspects of my life i am dedicated to
i created my cv on indesign, an adobe programme i have some experience in using, which in turn, helped me develop my skills in that software. i wanted to add to the aesthetics of the cv, to highlight myself as a creative individual, although, i kept it simple and easy to read. i also wanted to use a similar layout within the cv, as i did on my portfolio, which i created on indesign last week. i then went on engage plus and followed the checking cv advice, so i could be certain that i had included everything i should of, and not made any obvious mistakes. i still wanted my cv to be individual, but this advice showed me more of what employers expect, and what they would take from initially only reading your cv for 30seconds
rewriting and recreating my cv is this way has got me very motivated and more confident towards my future and applying for experience. i have always lacked the confidence in starting off the photographic career path, and this course has given me the push i needed to start thinking about the ‘real world’ outside of my degree.
