Landing your dream job (or a job at all) can be extremely difficult in today's job market, which is where creative resume ideas come in. Making yourself stand out among a stack of other candidates is vital. Trend Hunter Research Advisor and Editor Courtney Scharf talks about some of the most amazing examples of self-promotion she's seen.
Graphic designers work in a creative industry, so it's only fitting their curriculum vitae reflects their artistic ingenuity. One Romanian job hunter crafted a fake passport and left it behind in various agencies she wanted to work in, knowing people would be curious and want to return it to her. Another got inventive with graffiti-inspired fashion, which she then turned into a photo shoot to send to potential employers.
The rise of infographics also provides a useful breeding ground for creative resume ideas, which allowed one employment seeker to make a clutter-free visual representation of her credentials.
Unequivocally Unique Resumes
Trend Hunter's Courtney Discusses Her Favorite Creative Resume Ideas
Trend Themes
1. Creative Job Applications - Innovative and unique job applications, such as fake passports and graffiti-inspired fashion, are gaining popularity as a way to stand out in a competitive job market.
2. Infographics Resumes - Infographic resumes that visually represent an individual's credentials and achievements are becoming more common and effective in catching the attention of potential employers.
3. Interactive Digital Resumes - Interactive resumes, such as websites or video resumes, are emerging as a way for candidates to showcase their skills in a unique and engaging way
Industry Implications
1. Graphic Design & Advertising - These creative industries are the perfect fit for using innovative job application tactics and providing visually appealing resumes and portfolios.
2. Digital Marketing and Social Media - These industries are using infographics and digital marketing techniques that can be easily applied to resumes to make them more engaging and visually appealing.
3. E-commerce and UX Design - The rise of interactive digital resumes is especially relevant to those working in e-commerce and user experience design, as an interactive resume can showcase the candidate's technical abilities and design skills.