Thursday, March 22, 2012

The Infographic Resume: A creative way to stand out in a tough job market

Infographic-what?
An infographic is simply a graphic visual representation of information. When you consider a resume as an advertisement, it makes sense that a resume could also be an infographic. The infographic resume is a graphic representation of you as a candidate. It is a creative way to show your credentials. Here is an example:


The infographic resume is simply another trend, reflecting the changing times, as personal branding and self-marketing have become important topics in today’s job search.

Format
Regarding the format infographic resumes, the options are endless.
To get an idea of what your infographic resume may look like, check out the Brazen Careerist App on Facebook. It will create a sample infographic resume based on information pulled from your Facebook and Linkedin profiles.

When would I consider using an infographic resume?
This form of resume is more popular in creative industries. Always consider your audience when creating a resume. If the company/position you are going for is looking for creativity and uniqueness, it may be something to consider trying.

Check out the links below for more resources and examples of infographic resumes.
http://mashable.com/2011/07/10/digital-resume/
http://www.javiertordable.com/blog/2010/03/23/how-to-make-an-infographic-resume
http://blog.chumbonus.com/infographic-resumes/
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