After successfully preparing your portfolio in Step 1, the next important stage of the application process is submitting your Resume/CV along with your application details.
Your resume helps us understand your professional background, experience, skills, education, and overall suitability for the role. It gives our hiring team a better understanding of your career journey and helps us evaluate how your skills match our company requirements.
This step is extremely important because it allows us to review both your creative abilities and your professional qualifications together.
We encourage every applicant to prepare a clean, updated, and professional resume before submission.
Why Your Resume Matters
Your resume is more than just a document. It represents your professional identity and creates the first impression about your experience, communication skills, and work background.
A strong resume helps us understand:
- Your work experience
- Graphic design skills
- Canva expertise
- Previous projects
- Educational qualifications
- Software knowledge
- Communication abilities
- Professional achievements
- Career goals
Candidates who submit clear and well-organized resumes often have a better chance of moving to the next stage of the hiring process.
What to Include in Your Resume
To help us review your application efficiently, please make sure your resume includes the following information.
Personal Information
Include your basic details such as:
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Contact Number
- Current Location
- Portfolio Link
- LinkedIn Profile (Optional)
Make sure your contact details are accurate and active because shortlisted candidates will be contacted through email or phone.
Professional Summary
Start your resume with a short professional introduction about yourself.
This section should briefly explain:
- Your experience level
- Your design specialization
- Your strongest skills
- Your career goals
- Your passion for creativity and design
Keep this section professional, clear, and concise.
Skills Section
Mention all relevant skills related to the position.
Examples include:
- Canva Design
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Design
- Branding
- Typography
- Color Theory
- Presentation Design
- Thumbnail Design
- Marketing Materials
- Adobe Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Video Editing
- Content Creation
This section helps us quickly understand your technical capabilities.
Work Experience
Include details about your previous work experience, freelance projects, internships, or creative collaborations.
For each role, mention:
- Company Name
- Position Title
- Duration of Work
- Responsibilities
- Key Achievements
If you are a freelancer, you can include client projects or personal creative projects as experience.
Even if you are a beginner, you can still mention:
- Practice projects
- College projects
- Internship work
- Personal branding projects
- Social media content you created
Educational Background
Mention your educational qualifications such as:
- School or College Name
- Degree or Course
- Year of Completion
- Relevant Certifications
Formal education is helpful, but strong creativity and practical skills are equally important for this role.
Portfolio Link
Your portfolio link is one of the most important parts of the application.
Please ensure:
- The link works properly
- Files are accessible publicly
- Designs are organized clearly
- The portfolio contains high-quality work
You can share your portfolio through:
- Canva
- Behance
- Google Drive
- Personal Website
- Dropbox
- PDF Portfolio
Additional Information
You may also include:
- Certifications
- Design Courses
- Freelance Experience
- Languages Known
- Social Media Pages
- Awards or Achievements
This information helps us understand your overall professional profile better.
Resume Formatting Guidelines
To maintain professionalism, follow these simple formatting tips while preparing your resume.
Keep It Clean & Organized
Use proper headings, spacing, and alignment.
Use Professional Fonts
Avoid decorative or difficult-to-read fonts.
Keep It Short & Clear
A resume should ideally be 1–2 pages long.
Use Bullet Points
Bullet points improve readability and organization.
Avoid Grammar Mistakes
Double-check spelling and grammar before submission.
Save in PDF Format
PDF format helps maintain design and formatting consistency.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Many candidates make simple mistakes that reduce the quality of their applications.
Please avoid:
- Sending incomplete resumes
- Using outdated information
- Sharing broken portfolio links
- Adding unnecessary details
- Poor formatting
- Grammar or spelling mistakes
- Low-quality file exports
Professional presentation is very important.
How to Submit Your Resume
Once your resume and portfolio are ready, submit them according to the application instructions provided.
Your application should include:
- Updated Resume/CV
- Portfolio Link
- Contact Information
- Short Introduction
- Availability Details
Please ensure all files and links are properly attached before submission.
What Happens After Submission?
After receiving your application, our hiring team will carefully review:
- Your resume quality
- Skills and experience
- Portfolio creativity
- Professional presentation
- Overall suitability for the role
Shortlisted candidates will move to the next stage of the hiring process.
Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews or further discussions.
Important Notes for Applicants
- Applications without resumes may not be considered
- Ensure your portfolio is included
- Keep your communication professional
- Submit accurate and honest information
- Double-check all details before applying