# Creative Jobbing Instead of listing qualifications, designers prove skill through prototype. By [Michael Hemsworth](https://www.trendhunter.com/Michael.Hemsworth), Contributing Researcher | Published May 2, 2014 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/creative-jobbing ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.9/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Apr 4, 2013 to Feb 12, 2014 - Published: May 2, 2014 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Creative Jobbing trend ### Visual Resumes The trend towards visually stimulating and interactive resumes showcases the applicant’s skills and creativity. ### 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. ### Infographics The popularity of infographics in resumes allows applicants to present concise and eye-catching information about their skills and experience. ## What the Creative Jobbing trend means for industry ### For 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 for Creative Jobbing Trend score 4.9 out of 10, from popularity 78%, activity 62%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 78% - Activity: 62% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Creative Jobbing trend 6 featured examples from Apr 4, 2013 to Feb 12, 2014. - [Visual Pitch Promotional Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visual-business-cards): Make Sure People Remember You with These Visual Business Cards (Category: Marketing) Implication: Incorporating graphic design techniques and trends in creating visually appealing and memorable business cards. - [Informative Infographic Resumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-industries-internship): This Resume Could Land You a Creative Industries Internship (Category: Art & Design) Implication: 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… - [Passport-Inspired Resumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macri): Art Student Miruna Macri Deliberately Loses Fake Passports to Find a Job (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Designers can explore the potential of using passports as creative resumes to showcase their skills. - [News Network Resumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-resume): This Creative Online Resume Mimics the Homepage of CNN (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Recruitment agencies and HR departments can explore new ways to modernize the application and hiring process by embracing creative online resumes. - [Fashionable Self-Promotion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-resume-photo): The 'My Resume' Photo Series Takes a Visual Approach to Branding (Category: Marketing) Implication: There is an opportunity for photographers to expand their business by offering branding photoshoots that showcase professionals’ skills in a visually appealing way. - [QR-Coded Creative Resumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-internship-applications): Graphic Design Student Errol Veloso Created This Slick Resume (Category: Special) Implication: In the graphic design industry, creating visually unique and appealing resumes can set job seekers apart from the competition. ## Recent trend clusters - [Automated Upkeep](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/automated-upkeep) (Tech) - [Serial Snacking](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/serial-snacking) (Lifestyle) - [Autumn Teasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autumn-teasers) (Business) - [Ambient Assistance](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ambient-assistance) (Tech) ## Trending in Life-Stages - [Mini Clog Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cars-x-crocs-blind-box) - [Thoughtfully Designed Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glacier-lunchbox) - [Larger-Format Brainteaser Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanoodle-party) - [Historical Character Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-x-american-girl) All articles: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages)