Points to Remember from the AIM/AIGA Workshop (11/2)

On Resume Building:

- remember your points of identity (PODs)
>> What makes you you?

- up to you if you want an objective
>> This would be 2-3 sentences explaining what you want out of life/you job. Include your chosen discipline and industry.

- make it clear and simple - the reader only has 20 seconds with you!
>> use bullet points, strong words, nothing too personal

- action words v. passive words (examples)

>> Action Verbs:
Managed, Led, Mentored
Developed, Implemented, Executed
Designed, Created, Directed, Initiated
Defined, Established
Communicated
Completed, Launched
Summarized, Analyzed
Evaluated, Researched, Tested
Collaborated, Conducted
Converted, Transitioned

>> Passive Verbs:
Worked, Assisted
Contributed, Facilitated
Administered, Provided
Handled, Contacted
Maintained, Attained, Arranged, Obtained
Met, Convened, Participated
Organized, Coordinated
Monitored, Observed
Prepared, Processed, Compiled, Planned
Read, Wrote

- ask someone professional that works in your desired industry to do an informal interview with you--make it a mock interview

- email AND send a personal thank-you note via mail (maybe even buy one at our AIGA swap meet next semester!)

If you want more tips or have questions about the Photoshop/Illustrator quick tutorials, please email us. (aigausc@gmail.com)
>> we can share fonts and interesting symbols that you can use for your designs

Hope you were inspired!