This creatively designed resume and job application look like a top secret dosier you would associate with the activity of spies. Made by Norwegian designer Vidar Olufsen, the portfolio contains job experience and related information instead of classified files.
After being told by a design studio they would file his application for later, Olufsen decided to promote himself with a newly formatted resume and job application. The report from the 'Agency of Consideration and Establishment for Graphic Designers' includes a pretend passport, picture and skills-displaying documents.
Olufson notes the self-promotion project helps him stand out in a digital world with a physical copy. In an uncertain job market where young people are vastly unemployed or underemployed, creative tactics like this one could make a difference when it comes to making a first impression.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Creative Job Applications
- Innovative job applications that stand out from the crowd by incorporating unique design elements and themes.
- Personal Branding
- Utilizing creative approaches to self-promotion to differentiate oneself in a competitive job market.
- Physical Resumes
- Using physical copies of resumes and portfolios to create a memorable and tangible first impression.
Sectors Adopting This
- Graphic Design
- Creative professionals in the graphic design industry can explore unique approaches to self-promotion and personal branding.
- Advertising
- In the advertising industry, employing creative job application techniques can help candidates grab the attention of potential employers and clients.
- Education
- In the education sector, students and graduates can consider adopting innovative resume designs to make their applications stand out for teaching positions and related roles.
