Below is my current CV, the one I had before beginning refining my next one. I created this CV during my time in Belfast Met, and looking at it I thought it was already pretty good for what would eventually be my new and improved version. Comparing this to existing CV’s I researched, my current one isn't too far off what they already look like, which gave me a boost of confidence.
Before making any alterations or changes I first decided to drop the content with this straight into CV360 just to give me notice on where I stand before beginning my new version. My first score for this was rated at 77%, which in my opinion was really good for a first time.
Eventually, I did try to mess around with the content and try to improve my old CV in a way that will make it more relatable to my profession and placement within year three. My second attempt only bumped it up to 79%, which wasn’t too bad but could defiantly be better.
After this test, I left it until I could get a review from guests in class the next day which was a huge help, as I was provided suggestions on what is irrelevant within my current CV as well as what I should expand on and what I should include.
This brings me up to my finally test which was a huge jump up to 91%. I do believe it would have been higher if I didn't have to limit my layout and placement of content with using Google Docs, but considering I had to do this with the previous attempts I feel like the content is more important.
Following the results of my CV, I feel like this is a really great way to end the content included within my CV as I know for a fact they are relevant and well written. This leave my main focus on the design of my CV and presenting the content in a well, readable and satisfying manner for the reader.
Looking at previous CV examples as well as comparing it to my previous CV design, it should be easy enough for me to come up with a more professional look that will match me, as I already know what way to lay my content out.
When I ended off the design and content for my CV, I thought it would be best to have two different styles for my CV, one for print and the other for digital. Both are basically the exact same, with the big difference being how to access my portfolio. The print of my CV, features a QR code, whereas the digital versions features a web link.
Digital Format