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Title: My New Amiga CV
Post by: fondpondforever on January 04, 2016, 05:02:21 PM
My New Amiga CV. What do you think? Thanks.

Curriculum Vitae
Ted Hughes
01736 787769
fondpondforever@hotmaildotcom

Title

Amiga Games, Software, Hardware and Music/Sound Effects Developer

Personal Statement

Friendly and relaxed when dealing with Customers. Positive character to be with when working.

Work Experience

July 2010 to December 2011: Customer Service Assistant at Costcutter, Pendeen.

Education

2006 to 2008: FdA in Graphic and Communication Design at Cornwall College.

Skills

* Good Skills in 3D Animation and Modelling Programs
* Digital Art and Illustration
* Excellent Programming and Assembling proficiency in creating 2D Games in languages and engines.
* Memorable tunes in Music Applications
* Innovative concepts in New Amiga Hardware Design and Function

Reference

Available on Request

Hobbies

* Playing Computer and Video Games
* Listening to Chiptune Music
* Collecting Computer and Video Games, Software and Hardware
* Computer Evolution and History
* Gems and Minerals
* Space

Aspirations

Work at A-EON, Amigakit, Hyperion or Individual Computers
Title: Re: My New Amiga CV
Post by: Iggy on January 04, 2016, 05:10:49 PM
%&$#?@!%&$#?@!%&$#?@!8226;

Huh?
Bad enough I had to look up CV (not a term we use commonly on this side of the pond).

BTW - You might want to tailor your personal statement toward your educational experience, not your work experience.
Title: Re: My New Amiga CV
Post by: Cosmos Amiga on January 04, 2016, 05:13:52 PM
Quote from: fondpondforever;801348
Aspirations
Work at A-EON, Amigakit, Hyperion or Individual Computers

Ouch !

Excuse-me, you are completly nuts...

They have 100% destroyed the original Amiga since the Commodore's bankruptcy...



:(
Title: Re: My New Amiga CV
Post by: fondpondforever on January 04, 2016, 05:39:15 PM
They own amiga.org though. Why use this website then?
Title: Re: My New Amiga CV
Post by: yssing on January 04, 2016, 06:05:16 PM
Quote from: Cosmos;801351
Ouch !

Excuse-me, you are completly nuts...

They have 100% destroyed the original Amiga since the Commodore's bankruptcy...

:(


Not really.
Title: Re: My New Amiga CV
Post by: fondpondforever on January 04, 2016, 06:32:47 PM
Anyway let's not get diverted again by an off-topic subject to the original post...ok...So what do you think of My CV? Good or does it need to be edited? Some useful feedback would be appreciated this time rather than diverted discussion. Thanks :)
Title: Re: My New Amiga CV
Post by: Methuselas on January 04, 2016, 06:35:25 PM
Quote from: fondpondforever;801348


Skills

* Good Skills in 3D Animation and Modelling Programs
* Digital Art and Illustration
* Excellent Programming and Assembling proficiency in creating 2D Games in languages and engines.
* Memorable tunes in Music Applications
* Innovative concepts in New Amiga Hardware Design and Function


Change this. As someone that's worked in the game industry, most companies want to know what SOFTWARE you're proficient in, not your "good skills." Also, be prepared to have a portfolio ready.

Just my 2p.
Title: Re: My New Amiga CV
Post by: DutchinUSA on January 04, 2016, 07:07:13 PM
My first question would be what you have done between December 2011 and now? :)
Title: Re: My New Amiga CV
Post by: Tygre on January 04, 2016, 07:10:07 PM
@fondpondforever (http://www.amiga.org/forums/member.php?u=10949)

Interesting but, IMHO, your CV could be even more "exciting" by providing more details :)

For example, you write "FdA in Graphic and Communication Design at Cornwall College." but for someone who does not know Cornwall College, you could provide some highlights on what you learn, what projects you worked on, your achievements... You could also explain what College it is, its strong points...

As other example, you write "Amiga Games, Software, Hardware and Music/Sound Effects Developer" but what is it that you want to do exactly and concretely? This point relate to your Aspirations, I would suggest that you tailor your CV towards each company and pinpoint contributions that you would like to make for each one of them... If appropriate, you could even call them and ask what kind of people they are looking for!

I also totally agree with Methuselas' comment :)
Good luck!
Title: Re: My New Amiga CV
Post by: kickstart on January 04, 2016, 09:18:13 PM
Quote from: Cosmos;801351
Ouch !

Excuse-me, you are completly nuts...

They have 100% destroyed the original Amiga since the Commodore's bankruptcy...



:(


i agree
Title: Re: My New Amiga CV
Post by: fondpondforever on January 04, 2016, 11:23:12 PM
I hope i don't come across as cuckoo. If you think this CV is silly and unrealistic please just tell me scrap it and create a new one. Any feedback is much appreciated.
Title: Re: My New Amiga CV
Post by: Aegis on January 05, 2016, 01:31:02 AM
Here's a template I use:

Name
Address 1
Address 2
Address 3
Postcode

Email Address
Mobile #

Profile
(Short summary of skills and experience - tailor it to the job you're applying for)

Key Skills
(I break this up into categories e.g. Management/Creative/Technical/Other - highlight all the skills you bring to a role - they don't have to be professional, it can include volunteering experience etc.)

Employment History
(A list of dates/employers - doesn't have to be any more complicated than that)

Education
(List all your qualifications here)

Interests
(Keep this short but highlight any interests you might have that say something about you as a person be it creative, intellectual, charitable etc.)

I always try and fit my entire resume on a single page and this format has worked out pretty well for me :)
Title: Re: My New Amiga CV
Post by: fondpondforever on January 05, 2016, 06:48:21 PM
Thanks for that.