Visualise Your Resume!
You have tweaked, fine-tuned, and edited your resume to precision. Everything from the layout to the choice of font and colour is spot on. There seems to be just one hitch – your resume looks and feels like any another of the millions of resumes out there.
In a world where the means of communication continue to change and people seem to try all creative tactics to land their dream job; it is time for you to step it up a notch!
So, ditch the traditional white linen paper and use the new refreshing Visual resume to break through the clutter.
But before jumping on the bandwagon remember not to follow anything blindly! Put some thought in your presentation. Think of ways to emphasize your skills and achievements and don’t just blanket a lack of experience under the garb of a cool, out of the box format. It might take a while before traditional employers say yes to visual resumes but this new trend in hiring is here to stay.
You have tweaked, fine-tuned, and edited your resume to precision. Everything from the layout to the choice of font and colour is spot on. There seems to be just one hitch – your resume looks and feels like any another of the millions of resumes out there.
In a world where the means of communication continue to change and people seem to try all creative tactics to land their dream job; it is time for you to step it up a notch!
So, ditch the traditional white linen paper and use the new refreshing Visual resume to break through the clutter.
Instant Eye Catcher
Visual resume often catches the attention of your employer in a jiffy and is like a breath of fresh air for them. It gives them a respite from the usual, mundane lot which by far is many. It is good to look at, can summarize things in fraction of seconds and also can help you beat the growing numbers of obsolete resumes.Dashboard of your skills and work history
Use your graphics to elevate and showcase your talent. But in the process don’t reduce your professional self down to a gimmick and don’t overshadow the information that is important and relevant.Supplement for your standard resume
Your visual resume should be the visual prĂ©cis of your career highlights, educations, strengths and skills. Feel free to choose and emphasize on parts that you feel are the milestones in your career journey. Use designs and data visuals in a convincing fashion to let your Infographic ‘pop’Bliss for the creative lot
If you are a designer or a creative professional then this can be a fantastic idea to streamline your work. You can use the graphics to put across your palette of thoughts. Incorporate colours, maps, charts, imagery and make your resume as unique as possible. A disclaimer here – make sure your resume is not a riot of colours.A break from the monotony
In times when thinking out of the box or being ‘different’ can win you accolades, visual resumes are good news. But a word of caution here! Don’t try to cram too much data into one graphic. Think of the best and simplest way to communicate your information visually.But before jumping on the bandwagon remember not to follow anything blindly! Put some thought in your presentation. Think of ways to emphasize your skills and achievements and don’t just blanket a lack of experience under the garb of a cool, out of the box format. It might take a while before traditional employers say yes to visual resumes but this new trend in hiring is here to stay.
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