Apparently, people are now creating GIF resumes. Graphics interchange format, more commonly known as Internet sensation GIF, produces an animation by storing a number of images in a single file. Transforming the mundane but necessary evil of resume creation, Ecuadorian art director and designer Ivan Basurto has developed his own GIF resume. Basutro displays his education, work experience, awards and mentions, contacts, and references using punchy, colourful, animated images, supplemented by a wide range of eye-catching fonts.
Basutro's goal is to attract the attention of large creative ad agencies overseas, including (but not limited to) Mayo DraftFCB in Peru or Ogilvy in Brazil. An inspiring creative director, the freelancer hopes a GIF resume is far enough from the ordinary to set him apart from the pack. Perhaps in the near future the GIF resume will replace the boring pieces of paper we use today. It would defiantly be more interesting to read (or watch, rather) a GIF resume than sift through pile after pile of black and white sheets littered with Arial font.
Eye-Catching GIF Resumes
This Creative Resume Adds Some Movement to the Mundane
Trend Themes
1. GIF Resumes - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating animated resumes using GIFs to stand out from traditional paper resumes.
2. Creative Job Applications - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing unique and interactive ways to apply for jobs, such as using multimedia elements in resumes.
3. Visual Storytelling - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging animated visuals and typography to convey information and make resumes more engaging.
Industry Implications
1. Advertising and Marketing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating GIF resumes into the hiring process for creative ad agencies.
2. Design and Multimedia - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Providing services to help individuals create unique and visually appealing job application materials.
3. HR and Recruitment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new ways to evaluate candidates, such as assessing their creativity and storytelling skills through interactive resumes.