# Infographic Resumes Creatives Flock to Designer CVs to Stand Out From the Crowd By Innospotter | Published 2010-02-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infographic-resumes References: [smashingmagazine](http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/04/01/10-handy-tips-for-web-design-cvs-and-resumes/) Many modern web designers or graphic designers are using [infographic styled resumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-ai-resumes) to set off their [portfolios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiler), and it sure is a great way to show off one's design skills. The growing rate of unemployment has led to creative thinking in order to land the right job (or, in some cases, *any* job). And the increased focus on delivery and not only content makes a [well-designed resume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rezume) increasingly important. See some more innovative ways to stand out below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Infographic Resumes:** The trend of using infographic styled resumes is on the rise among creatives looking to showcase their design skills. - **Creative Job Applications:** Due to the growing rate of unemployment, job seekers are resorting to creative job applications, like infographic resumes, to set themselves apart from the competition. - **Emphasis on Design:** The increased focus on delivery and not just content has made well-designed resumes more important than ever for job seekers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Graphic Design:** The graphic design industry can benefit from the trend of infographic resumes by offering services to help job seekers create visually appealing CVs. - **Web Design:** The web design industry can capitalize on the trend of infographic resumes by creating templates and tools specifically tailored for this type of job application. - **Career Services:** Career services providers and consultants can offer guidance and support to job seekers looking to create unique and compelling infographic resumes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portfolio Builder Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapcv.md) - [Streamlined Resume-to-Portfolio Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urlmesite.md) - [No-Code Resume Builders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portfoliia.md) - [Professional Portfolio Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akenotex.md) - [Creative Career Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designwhiz-v2.md) - [Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infographic-tools.md) - [Trackable Design Portfolios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sixelf.md) - [Instant Portfolio Builders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portfolio-quiz.md) - [Design Process Portfolios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viewport.md)