Any tips and advice

Hi! I’m trying to turn my CV into a zine I can give out. Problem is a CV is serious and I’m struggling to make it look nice.

I’m looking to get into the publishing industry so I thought making a book-shaped CV would be creative and impactful. This is for a one time event, I’m not fully turning my CV into a zine but for next week I need something a bit more impactful and personal. Because I’m getting it printed I have to keep a white background, which makes it look quite empty. I worry that adding elements will make it look unserious if that makes sense?

I’m using Canva because my design skills aren’t that good but I know my way around Canva.

Anyways, thanks! I appreciate any tips and help!!