The resume sketch below features simple designs that unobtrusively signal to the reader what information each thumbnail contains, while also drawing the reader's eye to the important thumbnails, in this case, the contact information, job history, and technical experience.
Extravagant designs, layouts, and graphics in a resume can work against the applicant, insofar as it can leave an impression of "trying too hard" on the reader. Simple designs, like these, show that the applicant has put time and care into drafting their resume, and also make the document far easier to read at a glance.
Evan, the designs above illustrate an understanding of the concept that less is more, they are inherently clean and direct which is something that can be advantageous when putting together a resume. They utilize various kinds of lines to frame in key information and in most cases to divide the pages asymmetrically which is pleasing to the eye. Additionally they have have repetition of shapes and lines to reinforce design principles we have covered in class. In the area of constructive criticism, the 6th layout leaves a lot of negative space in the upper right side which leaves a feeling that something is missing, perhaps a personalized logo of some sort?
ReplyDeleteHey Evan - the 2nd thumbnail is the only one that shows a cohesive layout for the assignment. The other resumé thumbnails show only an aspect of Skills, and Accomplishments, Education... etc. It's like you have a SEPARATE resumé for Skills, one for School Clubs, another for Internships.. it's confusing. The assignment is to complete 8 thumbnails of 8 cohesive, complete resumés. We will talk about this in class on Wednesday morning.
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