Will employers look at an unconventional CV? (Like

ihaveabignameyesido · 08-22-2008, 03:01 AM

this one)? Hi I was re-writing my CV tonight and I was getting really bored of the boring old generic CV.So I opened photoshop and came up with something a little more cheery and eye catching, with the hope it wont get lost in the pile. Question is: Will employers just disregard this CV because of it's style?The target employer for this will be Retailers, such as fashion retailers, for which I hope for a part time sales job. So it's not like I'm submitting this for a job at the funeral directors! Ok the CV has been saved as a picture and has some sample text here:http://i38.tinypic.com/2q997wn.jpgPlease let me know what you think!! Many thanks =] Thanks for your comments so far guys!As suggested, here's a version with a toned down background:http://i38.tinypic.com/2hyce9d.jpgAlso, I'm not a graphic designer, and it's not a design job the i'm after, just sales and customer services would be the main area of prospective jobs..

Ingrid · 08-22-2008, 02:02 PM

You may be a little creative but do not get too cute.Substance is what counts.Ingrid

GhoSt in ur EyeS~ · 08-22-2008, 05:09 PM

i think it looks good if you were a graphic designer. but maybe get rid of the back ground or soften it.

Will employers look at an unconventional CV? (Like

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