Any creative ideas for a resume? Executive in a creative field. Need some inspiration.?
I want my resume to get noticed and was wondering if anyone out there has any creative ideas like maybe sending it in a box of cookies or tin of coffee or something???
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-Use unconventional packaging or graphic design (must look very professional–think "celebrity A-list party invitation", magic square, pop-up card)
-Unconventional format–resume written as a classified ad, screenplay, newspaper, press release, etc. (have your friends check-won’t work unless it comes off as sophisticated and, obviously, no grammar/spelling errors)
Don’t make it too hard to access information/read, but make it intriguing! Use it to showcase your creative skills–if you’re better at graphic design/art, make it a display of your design skills. If you’re an excellent copywriter, focus on the text.
Good luck!
Fold it like a fortune cookie with a slip in the middle that says "You are about to make a great hire"
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Suggestions:
-Use unconventional packaging or graphic design (must look very professional–think "celebrity A-list party invitation", magic square, pop-up card)
-Unconventional format–resume written as a classified ad, screenplay, newspaper, press release, etc. (have your friends check-won’t work unless it comes off as sophisticated and, obviously, no grammar/spelling errors)
Don’t make it too hard to access information/read, but make it intriguing! Use it to showcase your creative skills–if you’re better at graphic design/art, make it a display of your design skills. If you’re an excellent copywriter, focus on the text.
Good luck!
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Honestly, I wouldn’t recommend this. If you were running a company would you hire someone because they included a box of cookies? More likely than not it will raise a red flag. I’d focus on making sure your resume matches what companies are looking for. Everytime you have an interview find out what the hiring manager is looking for and then tweak your resume as you hear trends. If you’re looking for a sales position, salesguy.org posts the top hiring criteria by sales orgs.
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