# Gaming-Infused Resumes Landing the Job is Easily Achievable with This Game Board Resume By Ian Andrew Panganiban | Published 2013-04-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resume-standout References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/04/board-game-resume.html) & [imgur](http://imgur.com/a/VgdJr) Making your resume stand out in the oceans of [job applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grindstone) is a tedious task that many people endure for the sake of landing a job interview. A graphic designer created a [board game resume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board) to showcase her creative talents. It’s definitely an interactive and fun way of getting prospective employers to recognize the graphic artist. The objective of the game is to move the players game piece around the board. Each spot the piece lands on will let the player draw a card from multiple categories such as Visual Communication, Research, Client and Composition. As the game progresses, the player will discover information about the designer. With numerous graduates and senior job hunters on the prowl, a fun and [creative resume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-resume-hero) such as this will surely garner the attention of any prospective employer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Interactive Resumes:** Creating resumes that engage and entertain prospective employers through interactive elements and gamification. - **Creative Job Applications:** Using unconventional methods, like board games, to showcase one's skills and creativity during the job application process. - **Personalized Branding:** Tailoring resumes and job application materials to reflect the individual's unique personality, style, and talents. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Graphic Design:** Integrating game-like elements into graphic design portfolios and resumes to capture the attention of potential employers and stand out in a competitive industry. - **Creative Arts:** Exploring innovative approaches to job applications within the creative arts industry, where showcasing creativity and unique talents is crucial. - **HR and Recruitment:** Adapting recruitment processes and strategies to accommodate and appreciate unconventional job applications, helping employers identify talented candidates who think outside the box. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Application-Optimizing Resume Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topline-resumes.md) - [Pizza Box Resumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reszames.md) - [Gamified Career Prep](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefiquest.md) - [Pizza Box Resume Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resume-deliveries.md) - [Resume-Ranking AI Scoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cv-score.md) - [Automated Job Applicant Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superapplicant-platform.md) - [Creative Hollywood-Themed Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywoodthemed-games.md) - [Gamified Portfolio Builder Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portfolio-builder.md) - [Resume-Optimizing AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resumeoptimizerpro.md)