If you are striving to get that social media internship of your dreams, take a look at these rare resumes. From personal portfolio nests to infographic resumes, these efforts will spark creativity to help you differentiate yourself from the crowd. Most job opportunities these days have fierce competition, like cut-throat editorial jobs or advertising positions, but sending in one of these customizable curriculum vitaes will allow applicants to show future employers their ability to surpass others.
Instead of handing in a bland resume and cover letter using, video resumes will allow for an applicant’s personality to shine. Whether applicants are sending in comedic CV films to an internship opportunity or taking a note from the talented tech-minded marketers such as Matthew Epstein, who took the initiative to get himself hired by Google, these resumes are ahead of the rest.
Recent grads should take note because \being creatively social media savvy will help them find great media positions, whether it is a Toronto job or something in Silicon Valley. Take for example a journalism job, by providing future employers with one of these imaginative biographical data visualizations, applicants will garner the right attention, standing out unlike others who are stuck using the same traditional format.
23 Rare Resumes
Showing a Little Creativity Helps You Get That Dream Social Media Internship:
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Graphic-Based Resumes
The Recession Hit Hard, But People are Getting Creative to Get Employment
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Infographic Resumes
Vizualize.Me Turns Your LinkedIn Profile Into a Colorful Personalized Graph
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Resume T-Shirts
Let Your Shirt Get You a New Job
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Artistic Resume Books
Patrycja Zywert's CV/Self-Promo Book is Sure to Get You a Second Interview
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Self-Promoting Packaging
Bejamin Dooling Showcases His Design Skills on Coffee Bags
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Personal Portfolio Nests
'I Made This for You' by Katie Hatz is a Self-Promotional Present
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Job-Hunting Strategy Stats
The '7 Secrets To Making Recruiters Find You' Infographic is Useful
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Fashion Internships by Video
Flare Lets You Vote for Fav
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Moving Infographic Toolkits
Prezi is a Zooming Web-Based Presentation Tool
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Social Media Resumes
Apply for Jobs Using Your Profile With the LinkedIn Job Application Button
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Biographical Data Visualizations
The Vizify Tool Turns Your Social Networks Into Infographs
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Video Resumes
The YouTube CV by Gareth Cash is a Cutting-Edge Way to Stand Out in the Job Market
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Customizable Curriculum Vitaes
'Loft Resumes' Helps You Stand out from the Crowd
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Resume Butt Wipers
The Hilarious WC/CV Toilet Paper by Burak Kaynak
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Resume-Strengthening Ads
The Lectiva.com Campaign Promotes Improved CVs
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Resumes for Water
'Thirsty Talent' Offers Professional Writing that Funds Clean Water in Africa
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Restaurant Food Resumes
The McDonald's Ingredient CV Ads Get the Job Done
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Talented Tech-Minded Marketers
Matthew Epstein Launches Campaign to Get Hired by Google
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Tailor-Made Job Applications
Lisa Taylor Sells Herself with the Cover Letter Customizer
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Infographic Design Trend Report
Discover How Brands are Using Data Visualization Techniques
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Simplified Interview Websites
GetHired Makes Job Candidate Hunting Easy
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Comedic CV Films
My Video Resume by Harris Alterman is a Comical Approach Towards Job Hunting
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Creepy Curriculum Vitae
Designer Tuğrul Peker Created a Zombie-Filled Class List
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Self-Promoting Turntables
DJ Business Cards by Nasheet Shadani and Deepak Nagar
Generational Marketing Guides
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92 Incredible Infographics
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Social Network Stats
The Facebook 2012 Infographic is an Update on the Leading Online Community
Graphic-Based Resumes
The Recession Hit Hard, But People are Getting Creative to Get Employment
26 Pocket-Sized Projectors
From Projecting Timepieces to Handheld Video Projectors
Self-Proclaimed Awesome Artists
Fahamu Pecou Takes Note from Kanye West
Balloon People Ads
The Vodafone Celebrate Bandra Campaign Promotes an Annual Indian Festival
Professional Network Guides
The How Linkedin Works Infographic is a Great Intro to the Service
Sensory Learning Graphics
The 'What Type of Learner Are You' Infographic
Globe-Trotting Executive Profiles
The 'Mobile Dependance' Chart Dishes Details on Business Travel
Faux Coffee Packaging
Sofie Ehlers Creates a Fictitious Brand With a Sweet Design
Job Application Pranks
This 'Gettingjobbed' Tumblr Site Provides a Humorous Read
Toy-Mimicking Cookies (UPDATE)
The Oreo 100th Birthday Ad Campaign Celebrates Historical Events
Digital Humanitarianism
Paul Conneally Discusses How the Red Cross Has Been Changed by Technology
Artistic Resume Books
Patrycja Zywert's CV/Self-Promo Book is Sure to Get You a Second Interview
The Beauty of Infographics
David McCandless Explores the Power of Data Visualization
Toilet Paper Monsters
Mauricio Sanin Mazuera Keeps Your Sheets Safe With This Guardian
Bookmark Bracelets
The Apple iRead Concept by Alvar Sans is Ideal for MacBookworms
Animated Coffee Cups
Aimia Foods 'Pour Moi' Converts Consumers to Vending Machine Mocha
Fast Food Searchlights
McDonalds as the New Nocturnal Hero to the Rescue
Self-Promoting Packaging
Bejamin Dooling Showcases His Design Skills on Coffee Bags
Diagnostic Internet Infographics
Social Media Detox Helps You Recognize When it's Time to Unplug
Creative Agencies for Good
Advertising for Humanity Offers Marketing for Nonprofits
Fanatical Font Reviews
Mashable's 'A History of Western Typefaces' Infographic is Educational
Kiddie Consumer Graphs
The 'Toying with the World' Infographic Looks at American Spending
Personal Portfolio Nests
'I Made This for You' by Katie Hatz is a Self-Promotional Present
Fictional Online Personas
The 'Mad Men in the Modern Tech World' Infographic is Rather Clever
Foam Gift-Sending Tweets
The Galleria Mall Tweet Clouds Show Off the Open-Air Concept
Eco-Origami Coffee Cups
Coffree Biodegradable Brew Eliminates a Cup of Waste a Day
Whiteboard Marker Styluses
Scribbly Stylus Makes Tablet Interaction Simple as Primary School
Brewed Business Branding
The SD Coffee Cup is a Caffeinated Client Handout
Vintage Coffee Branding
One Tree Coffee Co Gets a Brand Boost From Boheem
Celebratory Survivor Ads
The Embassy of Israel in Argentina Campaign is Against Terrorism
Infographic Resumes
Creatives Flock to Designer CVs to Stand Out From the Crowd
Social Media-Infused Illustrations
Emma Hanquist Creates Clever and Creative Collages
Business Brew Branding
Good Company Coffee Uses Corporate Jargon for its Java Packaging
SEO-Savvy Self-Promotion
The Successful Google Job Experiment is Smart and Click-Worthy
Toilet Paper Transformations
The 'White Goat' is a Paper Converting Machine (UPDATE)
Accordion Storage Ads
The Nissan Tiida Expandable Trunk Campaign Can Accommodate Large Containers
Stealthy Self-Promotion
Ricky Richards' Money Business Card Fools You With Found Money
Moving Infographic Toolkits
Prezi is a Zooming Web-Based Presentation Tool
Online User Dissections
The 'Are Facebook Users More Trusting' Chart Analyzes Social Networking
Tear-Inducing Auto Ads
The Chevrolet Drive Carefully Campaign Shows "Speed Can Make People Suffer"
Projecting Music Players
Luna Projector/MP3 Player Displays Videos and Plays Tunes at Once
Road-Reporting Apps
The iPhone Pothole Season App Campaign Helps People Avoid Messes
Search Engine Voting Graphics
The 'Four Screens to Victory' Infographic by Google is Technological
Social Media Resumes
Apply for Jobs Using Your Profile With the LinkedIn Job Application Button
Unwelcoming Womanhood Ads
The Kirira Foundation Campaign Depicts Women as Stony Statues
Corporate Zombie Mashups
'Walking Dead Mad Men Blends Blends Two Hit TV Shows
Suitcase-Inspired Self-Promotion
Luggage Tag Business Cards by Joseph Parra are Formal and Fun
Comparative Educational Stats
The 'America's Schools' Infographic Offers Surprising Information
Hilarious Halitosis Ads
The 'No One Follows Bad Breath' Campaign Illustrates Through Laughter
Porcelain Pedestrian Ads
The City of Vancouver People are Fragile Campaign Promotes Safe Crossings
Microblogging Service Guides
The Twitter 2012 Infographic Has the Freshest Stats on the Service
Job Search Apps
Field Agent iPhone App Provides Local Job Opportunities for Pay
Retro Social Media Promos
This Linkedin and Fedex Promo is Comically Redolent of the 80s
Video Resumes
The YouTube CV by Gareth Cash is a Cutting-Edge Way to Stand Out in the Job Market
Strategic Creativity Events
Germination is a Communications Company Driving Social Change
Mobile Sales Infographics
The Trinity Digital Marketing Chart Explains the Rise of Cell Phone Use
Refaced Cafe Packaging
New Starbucks Branding is Launched for Bags and Sleeves
Multi-Employment Clips
Daniel Romano Sets a New World Record with 14 Jobs in 24 Days
Palm-Sized Portable Projectors
The Hi-Tech EyeClops Mini Projector
Social Media-Themed Cosmetics
Yves Saint Laurent Facebook Palette is for Devoted Fans
Rachel Cope, Co-Founder of Lazy Angel (INTERVIEW)
Browser Ad-On that Fights Malnutrition
Social Media Interaction Organizers
MarketMeSuite Helps Brands Engage & Manage Online Customers
Career-Hunting Charts
The 'Who's Getting Hired Today' Infographic Gives Some Helpful Hints
Affluent Male Spending Graphs
The 'iProspect' Chart Depicts Men's Shopping Habits
BDC: Jeremy Gutsche Wins Canadian Young Entrepreneur Award
Virtual Macaroni Artwork Apps
The Kraft 'Mac & Cheese' iPad Tool Allows You to Play with Food
Social Responsibility Strategists
'A Very Good Company' Offers Communications for Positive Change
Scoopable Java Clips
Kapu Coffee by Teemu Karhunen was Designed to Seal and Scoop
Social Media Job Creators
Facebook Social Jobs Partnership Facilitates Employment Via Networking
Saucy Self-Promotion Blogs
'Hire Me for Everything' Uses Humor to Prospect for Positions
Resume Butt Wipers
The Hilarious WC/CV Toilet Paper by Burak Kaynak
Realistic Rest Guides
The Dream On Infographic Talks About Why Sleep is So Important
Social Media Ad Replacements
The Rapportive Plug-In Fleshes Out Your Gmail Contacts
Social Media Business Buttons
LinkedIn Share Button Just Launched for Social Connectivity
Twitterific Job Hunts
WorkFu App Connects You to Employers Via Social Media
PR for Purpose
Swarm Communications Services for Non-Profits and Social Enterprises
Glowing Toilet Paper
No Need for Nightlights to Find the Glow-in-the-Dark Restroom Roll
Dramatic Sitcom Recuts
'Jerry The Great' Video Reimagines Seinfeld as a Dark and Sinister Epic
Toy Film Projectors
The LEGO Technic Super-8 Movie Projector Uses Toy Blocks to Show Blockbusters
Sci-Fi Presentation Peripherals
The Sith Series Laser Pointer Gets Some Star Wars Inspiration
Ads That Nourish Kids
Lazy Angel Browser Add-On Easily Fights Malnutrition in Children
Shocking Employment Data Graphs
'What it Takes to Get a Job at Google' Infographic is Revealing
Online Education Graphics
The 'Online Colleges' Study Shows Free Virtual Learning is Beneficial
Social Strategy Infographics
The ‘Card Hub’ Study Shows How Credit Card Companies Targ
Restaurant Food Resumes
The McDonald's Ingredient CV Ads Get the Job Done
Best Tweeting Times Infographics
The Bitly Chart Explains When to Share Content on Social Media
Chris Smith, Founder of Swarm Communications (INTERVIEW)
PR Consultant for Social Businesses
Compartmental Brew Branding
Stumptown Coffee Roasters Puts a Pocket in its Packaging
Smart Locale Charts
The ‘Do You Live in a City?’ Infographic is Decisive
Talented Tech-Minded Marketers
Matthew Epstein Launches Campaign to Get Hired by Google
Savvy Social Graphs
Visualize Your Career With LinkedIn's Connection Timeline Tool
Western Lifestyle Aspirations Graphics
The 'Sizing Up the American Dream' Infographic Lays it Out
Tailor-Made Job Applications
Lisa Taylor Sells Herself with the Cover Letter Customizer
Data Consumption Charts
The 'DOMO' Infographic Shows How Often Social Media Platforms are Used
Visualized Connectivity
LinkedIn 'InMaps' Help You See and Customize Your Connections
Comedic Twitter-Themed Questionnaires
The Shorty Interview Limits Tracy Morgan to 140 Characters
Viral Panhandling Videos
Craig Rowin Asks For and Recieves a Million Dollars from the Internet
Real-Life Pokemon Chases
The Adorable 'Hunt for Pikachu' Video Goes Viral
Sustainable Storytelling Businesses
Thinkshift Communications is a B Corporation Promoting Good
Career-based Online Dating
Hitch.me is a Matchmaking Website for LinkedIn Users
Summarized Social Media Sharing
Trimit iPhone App Shortens Texts and Updates for Easy Tweeting
CTV News: Arrests on YouTube and the Housing Bubble
Socially Conscious Outsourcing
Samasource Micro-Tasks Employ the World's Less Fortunate
Luminescent Logo Projectors
The Green Lantern Projection Ring Shows Allegiance
Laptop-Attached Projectors
Fujitsu Lifebooks are Now Able to Accompany Built-In Micro Projectors
Online Military Mandates
The U.S. Army Social Media Handbook Governs Internet Policies
Professional Network Games
Use your Contacts as Building Blocks with the LinkedIn Tetris App
Selective Message Marketing Stats
The 'Power Of Text Message Marketing' Infographic is Insightful
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