Train2Game students looking for work in the industry, or applying for placement schemes, will know that a good CV is of the utmost importance.

They’ll therefore be highly interested in Develop’s latest ‘New Year, New Job’ feature in which Mind Candy’s Head of Recruitment Richard Chipchase gives advice on how to write a stand out CV.

Fast growing, East London based Mind Candy are the studio behind Moshi Monsters.

CV’s should be treated like a first interview. Get it wrong and you won’t be progressing to the next stage  Every recruiter, HR person or agency will have a different opinion on what’s good and what’s not so the best way to improve your CV is simply to go back to basics.” said Chipchase.

“ Ensure you have a Profile, Skills, Key Successes, Career History, Education and Hobbies/Interests section included in the content. Make sure the CV is no longer than two-pages – this differs from country to country – and make sure there are absolutely no spelling or grammatical mistakes whatsoever.”

The Mind Candy Head of Recruitment added that including a portfolio is essential, especially for artists.

“Bullet points are great, gaps in career history should be explained and never forget to include your contact details and link to your portfolio if you’re an artist.” he said.

“If you want to do something a bit crazy with your CV to stand out from the crowd, this is fine but research who will be receiving it and the type of company you are sending it to. It might be entirely wrong for a bank, but perfect for a creative. Again, do your research.” Chipchase added.

Read the feature in full here.

Train2Game students should keep an eye on Develop Online’s jobs feature for more excellent advice from industry professionals. Previous articles include PopCap on how to be a better game designer , and advice from Valve’s Gabe Newell on how to be a better developer.

So Train2Game, have you started to write a CV yet? If so, do you have any advice to share of your own?

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[Source: Develop]