resume for photographers / artists / journalists

[nikonosguy]

How do you format your resume? I am used to presenting a very corporate / minimalist resume. Arial, 10 pt. to the point. detailing skills / responsibilities. all information confined to one page. link to website. contact info. perhaps understated, no artist statement.

in the art / photography world, does anybody go beyond the standard ms word document and create multipage pdf's with images / mini portfolio.

what is the most effective resume style for the photography world?

 

[Particular]

I switched to Gill Sans. Even more minimalist, although it doesn't read so well on screen.
I've been sending out resumes for design jobs. It depends on the expectation of the person I am sending it to, whether I send a mini portfolio or not. I keep it as a separate document from my resume, unless I am explicitly asked not to. As the jobs vary a lot, I have been sending different images to different people, but always the same resume.
I am old fashioned in the sense that I would prefer only showing my portfolio in person, but that is of little help if I can't get my foot in the door first. Either way, you shouldn't take my advice, because it isn't working that well for me.

 

[nikonosguy]

I just figured with very few exceptions, the resume should not be overly designed and should not look like a 4 color brochure. but again, even when i was doing web design work. the resume was simple, no graphics, appropriate links and contact info as well as work history....

what are some of the things that should be included for this style of resume.

 

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

-A list of exhibitions you've been in.

-Publications of your work

-Jobs you have had related to photography or art. This includes things like art or photo teacher or professor, photojournalist, graphic designer, self-employment as a photographer, staff photographer for a business or nonprofit, etc.

-Education, if it is applicable to your work. A degree in fine arts or journalism, for example. Other types of degrees, I'd leave off unless they somehow apply to your work (example a degree in biology if you photograph animals).

 

[Particular]

I list contact info, age, nationality, education (past high school), workshops and awards, and relevant work history. I have a second page with things like exhibitions and other projects which I only occasionally include, and only when the information is specifically relevant.

 

[nikonosguy]

age and nationality are big red flags in the corporate world --- not so sure i'd put that on any resume,

@ccny, I'm about your same age... i would almost think to adjust your resume to NOT include those as it just doesn't look right on corporate resumes and can be a job killer in that world --- again, just my two cents from having done a lot of corporate / it resumes

 

[Particular]

You may have a point on the age thing. I was told to put it in years ago, and never thought about removing it.
I deliberately include my nationality, because I am a dual national and was mainly educated abroad. When I don't include it, people often assume I will need a work permit (which I don't).