Yeah, I know there’s a difference between a resume and a CV. At least, I think I know. I’ve had a half dozen or so folks tell me “oh yeah, do it different” and an equal number say “nah, same thing”. So… whatever.
Mad props to MsInformation for her layout skills on this. And much thanks to all of you who provided input on the initial work I posted. I’ll probably do a slimmed-down version of this one, but here’s where I’m starting.
Read My Resume!
Oh, and we covered the Evo/Travis thing, right? If you missed that, relax. I’m like Madonna, but without the cowboy hat.
Wow. First a huge thanks to everyone who has responded to my last post. I’ve been bombarded with emails, LinkedIn requests, comments, tweets and just about every other form of communication we’re involved with — and everyone wants to help!
Since that’s the atmosphere, who am I to say no? Let’s start it off this way. I spent some time on the first draft of my CV today. I say “first draft” because I’m an author and know the process. Plus, it’s been a long time since I’ve crafted one of these and I don’t know the latest tricks.I’ve put said CV up as a Google Document and opened it up to review and revisions. (Google makes you request access. Sorry. But I’ll grant it quick!)
Update: Final resume has been posted, so I’m taking the Google Doc down.
You’ll note that there isn’t any formatting, save the bold treatment on headers. I’ve been told by enough designers that I’m no designer to have finally learned. Plus, I like getting the content right first, then figuring the presentation our next.
Have at it, and happy blow-the-sky-apart day to my fellow Stateside people!
In just over a week, I’ll be without a full-time job. A few of you may operate under the assumption that Podiobooks.com and other projects account for the majority of my income. In fact, the exact opposite as true. Or at least it’s currently true. Like the majority of you, a “day job” funds my explorations into the world of new media. ‘Tis a love of labor, not a mercenary quest for lucrative sources of income.
What happened? One of the dangers of being really smart is that your clients can learn your smarts and decide to go it alone. And that happened. Such is business. I can point to a half dozen things we might have done differently over the last several years which might have impacted the outcome, but such is the clarity of vision that comes with hindsight. But I look back with no regrets. I never intended to get into the online advertising business, but I’m glad for the experience. Like all of my prior engagements, I’m left a more rounded, experienced and valuable person for it.
But I do find myself in unfamiliar territory. I haven’t had cause to create a resume in nearly 20 years. Oh, sorry… “resume” is so gauche. I meant to say curriculum vitae or CV as it’s come to be called. Fine. Whatever. See how long it’s been? I need that purdy piece of paper with the fancy writin’ that says what I’m all good for ‘n stuff.
Oh, and then I need to get a job. Or a half dozen clients that need my services.
So now you know. I’ve polished up (to a slight degree) my LinkedIn profiles (one for the Evo personality, the other for the much-more-hireable Travis I was born) and need to get those distilled into a one-pager, then to get someone with mad layout skillz to make it into a masterpiece worthy of getting my foot in the door at places around Phoenix. Or somewhere that will allow me to continue the remote-working thing I’ve been doing the last 5 years.
Wish me luck!
