Creative CV

So I'm in the process of making a creative C.V. so that I can show my true colours when I apply to certain jobs. It's still only at the the outline stage, but I have just started colouring it in using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. The idea is based on the phrase 'the window of opportunity'- eventually all my information will be placed within the empty windows. I felt it was apt what with me studying visual merchandising and also as a way of putting a different spin on the classic C.V.

Chloé

Work Experience

I am currently having to take part in the grueling task of trying to find a company to take me on as an intern. So far ONE place has got back to me, while others haven't even replied to say no. It shocks me that places aren't more willing to take on free work, I get that there's no doubt lots of paper work/health and safety/yada yada yada, but still surely they should want to take on young creatives... We are the brains of the tomorrow after all, and if they want fresh new ideas who better to go to than the youth of society...

Sigh, well I will continue with my escapade, please someone have mercy on me! I have an interview next week so hopefully they will be the lucky company :D

Chloé

Ambitions

i'm not usually one for writing new years resolutions as I don't understand why the need is only there when society has told us to do so. but this last year has been a miss-mash of terrible, okay and then brilliant at times. often leaving me feeling like i've had very little control over things. so I felt it about time that I caved and wrote a list of future ambitions to progress myself as a person, rather than to change. here goes:

1. 'say goodbye to the assholes!'

i have had enough shit this last year to last me a life time so as of now if you're not going to treat me how I deserve to be treated, don't expect to have the pleasure of knowing me. 

2. 'stop letting the little things hold me back'

too often than not i get put off doing things due to anxiety. from now on i am going to act straight away rather than fretting about 'what if' and in turn I will believe in myself.

3. 'be healthier'

of recent I have not been happy whatsoever with how i look, so rather than just feeling down on myself i am going to treat myself more to new things, experiences and to get myself looking exactly how i want. this will involve taking up yoga or pilates and being healthier in general, because people despite being vegetarian i am not the healthiest- who knew cheese, cakes, bread and cups of tea could be so bad! 

4. 'do some sports you sissy!'

if i'd predicted how i would be now when i was a kid, i'm sure the last thing i'd of expected was to be so inactive. back then it was more a case of what sport didn't i do. so the aim is to take up Roller Derby, i've got the kit (thanks Oli) so no more excuses. 

5. 'see the boyfriend more (visa versa)'

Oli is moving back to Cheltenham later this year and I can not wait! So the plan is to see him at least once a week/2 weeks cause a month is far too long. Oh money why must to fail me!

6. 'Suicide Girls'

earlier this year i was accepted but i am still yet to shoot my first photo set and become official SG. along with this i also want to finally properly pursue alternative modelling.  

7. 'growning up'

i want to graduate with a 2:1 or above, and for university to have been for a purpose so I want to make sure that on finishing I am in a position where I feel I could comfortably and confidently work freelance in interior design/visual merchandising/set design/styling/branding.

8. 'be the best'

be the best at whatever I do, or at least try my best at whatever I do. but i need to learn not to beat myself up if i don't succeed due to personal reasons.

9. 'family'

to make my parents and grandma proud.

10. 'old and new tricks'

to take the piano back up, and to learn french/german/dutch.

11. 'future'

by the time i'm 30; to be earning a good wage, to be successful, to have my own business and to be content with life, no longer letting personal issues hold me back. heck I may even be married.... ;) 

12. 'adventures into the beyond....'

i want to see the world, and to eventually settle down in Switzerland, Sweden, Finland (or somewhere else in Europe) with Mr O. J and to have a magnificent house with a magnificent library.

all in all a bit on the random side, and i'm sure i'll add to this as time goes on, but good luck to everyone else with their 'resolutions' 'ambitions' 'changes' etc.... and happy new year guys!


Chloé