Beyond the Resume
29/Mar/09 14:31 Filed in: Careers
When you want to stand out, a great resume is a must.
But what if a dozen other candidates have a great
resume too? Desperate times call for... creative
measures. What if you were the only candidate to
*show* the potential employer what you are capable
of, prior to getting an interview? What if the
company could view a presentation you'd given, read
an analysis, or view a video? Do you think that might
get you noticed?
To help you get some ideas for other things you can do to showcase your skills, experience, and talents, I've compiled a list of alternative options that you may want to consider (CAVEAT: I have not used all of these resources, so do not endorse them, but simply want to share alternate ideas for your consideration).
Visual Resume/CV: www.visualcv.com
Video Resumes: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/videoresumes/a/videoresume.htm
Interview Presentation: wintheview.com
Online Portfolio: http://www.interfolio.com/
LinkedIn allows you to add presentations, documents, and more: www.linkedin.com
I'm sure there are many more, and those of you who are web-savvy could probably produce your own if you have the tools and skill set. If something along these lines seems like a good fit for you, I suggest you do your research to figure out what else is out there and what is the best fit for the talents you wish to highlight. As always, make sure it is professional, reflects your personal brand, and is relevant to the job you want.
To help you get some ideas for other things you can do to showcase your skills, experience, and talents, I've compiled a list of alternative options that you may want to consider (CAVEAT: I have not used all of these resources, so do not endorse them, but simply want to share alternate ideas for your consideration).
Visual Resume/CV: www.visualcv.com
Video Resumes: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/videoresumes/a/videoresume.htm
Interview Presentation: wintheview.com
Online Portfolio: http://www.interfolio.com/
LinkedIn allows you to add presentations, documents, and more: www.linkedin.com
I'm sure there are many more, and those of you who are web-savvy could probably produce your own if you have the tools and skill set. If something along these lines seems like a good fit for you, I suggest you do your research to figure out what else is out there and what is the best fit for the talents you wish to highlight. As always, make sure it is professional, reflects your personal brand, and is relevant to the job you want.