How to make a creative résumé: top tips and design examples

Rikhard Hormia creative resume
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Navigating how to make a creative résumé can be a tricky task at first. While you want to stand out against the crowd, you also need to focus on being stylish yet informative, showcasing your talent as concisely as possible. It's especially tricky for designers, as the temptation to demonstrate your unique skills can lead to an over-engineered design – while it's a tough pill to swallow, substance is just as important as style.

As a designer, you'll also want to showcase your original work to demonstrate your skills – that's where our handy list of brilliant portfolio examples comes into play for inspiration. Don't forget to check out our guide on how to make an online portfolio but before you get stuck in, here are the top tips to making a great creative résumé according to industry experts.

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Nindya is a freelance graphic designer living and working in Indonesia. She blogs on Photoshop and graphic design in the Bahasa language at Bisa Komputer.
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