SOU CG 2024-24 DM Accessible - Flipbook - Page 14
Building Portfolios & CVs
Resumes are not the only document
involved in the job search. Depending on
your industry and the position you are
applying for, you may need a portfolio or
a curriculum vitae (CV).
Portfolios
A portfolio is a collection of professional work samples.
Portfolios are typically required in art and design fields, but
they are occasionally requested in other industries as well.
You can create a digital portfolio using free website builders
like Adobe or Wordpress or by utilizing an industry-specific
platform like GitHub for software developers. Include your
portfolio link in the header of your resume.
Your portfolio should include approximately 10–20 samples
of your work. You can express your skills through high-quality
photographs, graphics, and written project summaries. You
may also use case studies to walk the reader through your
creative process, goals, limitations, and pivot points that
influenced the final outcome. Artistic portfolios generally
include an About Me section for an artist’s statement and
contact information for collaborations.
Arts Resumes
Many working creatives find that they have multiple versions
of their resume: one for creative purposes, a general resume for
“day jobs,” and a CV for teaching-artist positions. Arts resume
sections could include performances, festivals, masterclasses,
commissions, publications, and principal teachers.
Performance resumes should also include a headshot. While
content remains the primary focus, art and design students
should think about how the aesthetics of their resume function
as part of their personal brand. Balance design elements with
an easy-to-read structure.
CVs
CVs are necessary for jobs in academia or research, and they
are also very common in the international job market. A CV is
more extensive than a resume; instead of a summary of your
skills, it is a comprehensive list of all of your educational and
professional experiences.
While there are no specific formatting requirements for a CV,
you want to make sure you present the information in a clean,
easy-to-read way. Stick to a standard 10–12 point font, make
sure your document is single-sided, and number all pages.
Once you decide on a format for your CV, remain consistent
throughout.
Your CV will begin like your resume, with a heading including
your name and contact information. Since CVs place such a
heavy emphasis on education, you should follow the heading
with your educational experiences in reverse chronological
order, including your thesis and dissertation (if applicable).
After you list your educational experiences, you are free
to build your CV in the way that best represents you.
Headings may include:
14
S O U C A R E E R CO N N E C T I O N S - C A R E E R S . S O U . E D U
■
Presentations
■
Teaching Experience
■
Publications
■
Work Experience
■
Exhibitions
■
Clinical Experience
■
Research
■
Skills
■
Posters
■
Professional Affiliations
■
Conferences
■
Leadership Experience
■
Fellowships
■
Institutional Service
■
Awards and Honors
■
Community Service
■
Bibliography
■
References
■
Certifications
