y p e s o f C V Adapting a Creative CV for a non-creative role

If you have a creative CV but have decided to apply for a job that demands a more tradi tional approach, such as Account Management in Marketing or social media , you will need to adapt your CV to tailor i t . Instead of showcasing the Illustration Skills, instead i t is impor tant to underline any transferable skills. In the case of Bibi, she runs an Instagram account for her own freelance illustration business so she promotes this experience on her CV, being sure to tailor the content of her CV to the Job Description.

Below is an example of an illustration graduate who is building a “por t folio CV” working as a freelance illustrator but alongside this she would like to apply for a job in social media marketing.

Below you can also see a job description, a copy of her Illustration creative CV and how she has adapted her CV for this Social media job.

TMarketing & Social Media Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION:

At Lunch we help over 1,000,000 parents a week find ama zing things to do with their families. Inspiring them through our social media channels, email and website with fun ideas to get out and about . We have a strong social following including 650,000+ Facebook followers!

We are looking for a Social Media Assistant to join our online web brand. The successful candidate will have social media running through their veins and be passionate about helping to grow our brand on social channels. We are par ticularly interested in someone who loves to wri te and / or has knowledge of Adobe, photoshop and InDesign with an interest in creating video content for our channels.

The role will primarily be to suppor t the management of our social media feeds by sourcing and creating relevant content to drive engagement with our audience across Facebook, Instagram and Twit ter.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

* Great knowledge of social media platforms

* Abili t y to Identif y and react to relevant , emerging topic s and create relevant writ ten content for our blogs

* Knowledge of Adobe and / or other online design tools such as Photoshop, InDesign and/ or Illustrator

* Able to plan ahead

* Excellent writ ten and verbal communication skills

* Be able to collaborate wi th dif ferent depar tment

* At tention to detail is a must