Evaluation

1. What are the strengths of your alternative CV?
My alternative CV is unique and also is very clear to read. I think that where I have used different cards for different bits of information, this works well as it will be easier for people to understand. Also, I have used the same design on each of my cards which makes them look effective as the design is colourful and therefore will be eye-catching and attract an audience.

2. Why is your alternative CV suitable for the industry?
My CV is suitable for the industry because I used PhotoShop to create the cards. PhotoShop is a big part of the media industry as it is often used for magazines and newspapers. I also think it would be suitable because I have included images as well as font and used skills that I have learnt in Graphics and Journalism.

3. What are the possible weaknesses of your CV?
I think something that makes my CV weak is that playing cards have been done before. The idea for the CV was unique but playing cards are not an original idea. I also think that other alternative CV's would be more eye-catching than mine, for example, if someone made a 3D CV, then the audience are more likely to view this CV than mine. Also, a company would be more interested in the 3D design than in the playing card design.

4. If you were to complete a second CV, what changes would you make and why?
I would probably change my idea if I was going to make another alternative CV. I am happy with my idea but if I were to change it, I would probably make it more creative. For example, I would probably create my designs by hand as I would enjoy this a lot more than creating it on the computer. I also would be more free when creating the CV by hand and would be able to try out different designs as i would feel more confident than when I was on PhotoShop.

Justification!

I decided to create my alternative CV the way I did because I thought it would stand out and be very unique. The idea came to me through the use of the playing card assignment we had in Graphics. I thought that I would use one suit ( I chose hearts) and then I could make thirteen cards that would be relevant for my CV. For example, I would use one card for my personal statement, another for my education etc.
In the end, I had thirteen cards and my last card I used for 'References available on request'. I decided to use the same design on all of my cards so that they don't look too extreme.

Jobs in Graphics (Editorial Designer)

Jobs for Graphics (CV and Covering Letter)

http://www.jobsite.co.uk/jobs/publishingandmedia/graphic-designer/england

http://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/media-digital-creative/graphic-design/london

http://jobs.telegraph.co.uk/jobs/media-and-digital/

The job that I have chosen to focus on for my CV and covering letter is an Editorial Designer. The job is based in London and the responsibilities include:

• Maintain a high level of organisation to ensure the effective tracking of editorial content for both print products.
• Able to work a flexible five day rota across a seven day operation. 
• Meet all editorial deadlines.

'Working closely with art directors, the position will have responsibility for designing pages across all newspaper sections in liaison with editors, picture editors and production journalists with versatility and efficiency being key.'

I thought this would be useful as it involves graphics but also involves newspapers which include the journalism aspect of media as well. Also, it is useful for this job to have knowledge in Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator which is what I have learnt on this course. 

Final Major Project - Justification

For my creative CV, I have decided to create playing cards that will each have seperate information about me. Information will include personal statement, education, qualities and skills etc. I have decided to create thirteen cards so that they will all be the same suit. For example, this may be spades. This means that there may be too many cards for the information I need. This way I can use different words on some cards that explain who I am and what I do. I think this idea will be good because it is creative and will also fit nicely in my exhibition as people can then pick up the cards and look through them so it will make my exhibition interactive in a way.