Dynamic Digital Resumes – How To Differentiate Yourself

9 Dynamic Digital Resumes that Stand Out From the Crowd

It’s all about standing out from the crowd when you’re trying to get someone’s attention and get them to focus on you and your abilities.  What better way, then to show off some of your skills or your ingenuity and drive by presenting a more polished and graphic presentation of who you are.  Sharlyn Lauby writing in Mashable.com shows us several eye-catching ways to do that:

1. Give the Reader Your History

Michael Anderson’s infographic resume turns his employment and academic history into a colorful visual journey.

And, jumping ahead:

3. Make It Personal

Traditional resumes can be “humanized” by a well-written cover letter. Graphical resumes can add a whole new dimension by visually introducing the person behind the experience.

Federico Moral went with an anthropological theme, placing his skills into the timeline of human evolution.

Francis Homo turns his own silhouette into a frame for his achievements.

Brandon Kleinman adds a really creative twist by making a short presentation out of his Facebook photos.

You get the idea.  Make it interesting, make it compelling, make it fun. Show employers you are not only smart but creative and a bit driven, willing to go the extra mile.  That should at least take you a long way down the road to your next great opportunity.

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