# Graphic-Based Resumes The Recession Hit Hard, But People are Getting Creative to Get Employment By David Halpert | Published 2011-04-06 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resume-art-design-cv-job-search-graphic-cirriculum-vitae References: [hongkiat](http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/creative-designer-resume-curriculum-vitae/) At last check, the number of people unemployed in the U.S. is teetering around the 15 million mark. While many will whine nobody is hiring and others will claim job demand simply outweighs the supply, one thing is clear: it takes an [outstanding resume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resumer) to set yourself apart from the pack. The following collection represents a small sample of job seekers that have gone above and beyond the [typical resume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curriculo) to make themselves stand out. While the majority of applicants listed applied for positions in either graphic design or new media, the resumes by themselves stand as [fantastic pieces of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urlmesite). These resumes/CVs were found on the popular art community site DeviantArt. If you're a designer currently looking for a job, hopefully this article provided some pointers. Sources: [1](http://mistis.deviantart.com/art/Curriculum-Vitae-10563373) | [2](http://verine.deviantart.com/art/CV-133232646) |[3](http://fransanchez.deviantart.com/art/CVs-99227354) |[4](http://www.flickr.com/photos/jolieodell/3344844094/) | [5](http://chuckdlay.deviantart.com/art/My-Resume-118309545) | [6](http://rkaponm.deviantart.com/art/Server-Resume-107959444) | [7](http://akidesign.deviantart.com/art/Curriculum-Vitae-92588918) | [8](http://seanmcnally.deviantart.com/art/Resume-page-1-28051201) | [9](http://hippiedesigner.deviantart.com/art/Poster-CV-79784774) | [10](http://mac1388.deviantart.com/art/Typographic-Resume-111684292) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) > [Job Trends](https://www.trendhunter.com/jobtrends) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Graphic-based Resumes:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the resume writing industry by creating visually appealing and artistic resumes. - **Creative Job Application Strategies:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the job application industry by developing unconventional and creative strategies to stand out from other applicants. - **Artistic Presentation of Skills and Experience:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the presentation industry by using visual and artistic methods to showcase skills and experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Resume Writing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the resume writing industry by offering graphic design services to create visually appealing resumes. - **Job Search and Recruitment:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the job search and recruitment industry by incorporating creative application strategies into hiring processes. - **Graphic Design and Art:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the graphic design and art industry by exploring new ways to present skills and experience in a visual and artistic manner. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Resume-Ranking AI Scoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cv-score.md) - [Pizza Box Resume Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resume-deliveries.md) - [Portfolio Builder Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapcv.md) - [No-Code Resume Builders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portfoliia.md) - [Professional Portfolio Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akenotex.md) - [Resume-Optimizing AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resumeoptimizerpro.md) - [Personalized AI Resumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-ai-resumes.md) - [Application-Optimizing Resume Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topline-resumes.md) - [Resume-Building Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rezume.md)