Suggested Format for CV - Please go through this and update your CV before you

email to claire.sambrook@port.ac.uk Subject Title: CPLAT CV / Name

Name / Contact Details / Date of Birth / Driving Status (TV/FILM) / Website url. Website and Email the same
Profile/Statement - positive, concise mention industry experience
Use bold to make priority words stand out
Relevant Industry Experience - list credits, company etc
Skill Set - Most relevant first
Education
Employment
Interests & Achievements
References X 2 - 1 Industry and 1 Academic
Name / Tel / Email as footnote bottom of each page
Font and Layout is important
Hold it away from you does it balance well?
Important parts stand out?
Does it photocopy well?
Check spelling, grammar do not reply on spellcheck
Relevant info given priority
Max 2 pages - ideally 1
Design layout on paper first - look for inspiration and make it industry pitched
MS Word is fine BUT greater control in Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator.
Turn into PDF to send via email.
Use good quality paper for printed version.

Example printed portfolio/CV combined

Example column layout