Category
Tech
Automated Upkeep
Trend cluster
Category
Creative
Jobbing
Instead of listing qualifications, designers prove skill through prototype.
4.9
Trend score
Trend
What is the Creative Jobbing trend?
Creative Jobbing: As the economic uncertainty continues to wain on and more creatives become desperate for employment, many have taken the matter into their own hands (literally) by exercising skills and qualifications through eye-catching resumes that are a physical embodiment of talent. This shift towards creative jobbing satisfies the need for instant gratification amid Millennial job hunters as well as busy executives.
Trend themes
Themes within the Creative Jobbing trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Visual Resumes
The trend towards visually stimulating and interactive resumes showcases the applicant’s skills and creativity.
02
Self-promotion
The emergence of trendy and inventive methods to promote oneself serves as an opportunity to stand out from the crowd and attract potential employers.
03
Infographics
The popularity of infographics in resumes allows applicants to present concise and eye-catching information about their skills and experience.
Industry implications
What the Creative Jobbing trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Human Resources
HR professionals must adapt to new and innovative ways of presenting resumes in order to attract top talent.
For
Graphic Design
Graphic designers must keep up with the latest innovations in resume design and branding to showcase their skills and abilities.
For
Marketing
Marketing professionals can utilize visually innovative resumes to showcase their creativity and ability to communicate effectively.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Creative Jobbing
Trend score 4.9 out of 10, from popularity 78%, activity 62%, freshness 8%.
Popularity78%
Activity62%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X (not a primary audience)
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Evidence
Examples of the Creative Jobbing trend
6 featured examples from Apr 4, 2013 to Feb 12, 2014CategoryMarketing
Visual Pitch Promotional Cards
Make Sure People Remember You with These Visual Business Cards
Incorporating graphic design techniques and trends in creating visually appealing and memorable business cards.
CategoryArt & Design
Informative Infographic Resumes
This Resume Could Land You a Creative Industries Internship
In the graphic design industry, there is an opportunity to incorporate infographic elements into resumes and other job application materials to showcase skills and creativity in a…
CategoryArt & Design
Passport-Inspired Resumes
Art Student Miruna Macri Deliberately Loses Fake Passports to Find a Job
Designers can explore the potential of using passports as creative resumes to showcase their skills.
CategoryLifestyle
News Network Resumes
This Creative Online Resume Mimics the Homepage of CNN
Recruitment agencies and HR departments can explore new ways to modernize the application and hiring process by embracing creative online resumes.
CategoryMarketing
Fashionable Self-Promotion Shoots
The 'My Resume' Photo Series Takes a Visual Approach to Branding
There is an opportunity for photographers to expand their business by offering branding photoshoots that showcase professionals’ skills in a visually appealing way.
CategorySpecial
QR-Coded Creative Resumes
Graphic Design Student Errol Veloso Created This Slick Resume
In the graphic design industry, creating visually unique and appealing resumes can set job seekers apart from the competition.
