Interesting Resume Format

I was asked to review a resume recently and I was struck by it's design. That's right, its design. One of the big downsides of those on-line java resume programs is that you never get to see how a candidate would choose to present him or herself (this candidate was a female, so I will use "she" from now on).

Her design was elegant and personal and yet had all the information we look for. It spanned two pages and contained the following headings:

• What I'm Seeking
• Who I am
• What I Can Do
• Where I've Been
• Additional Background

These correlate to the usual - career goal, qualifications, accomplishments, and job experiences, but somehow I responded very well to the words she chose.

The resume had a good design with her name and contact information artistically placed. And she used a small amount of conservative color. Nothing that would get in the way of photocopying the resume.

If you have the choice to send a resume in the mail or as an attachment, do so, but first think about how you are presenting yourself. What image do you want to leave after someone gives it the two minute glance (all anyone gets on the first go 'round)?

We will be talking to this candidate. Her background seems pretty solid and was enhanced by her sense of style and design. She obviously values the and thinks about first impressions.

This same concept applies to reports that are designed to persuade and PowerPoint presentations. Design is important.

Comments

[Brad Isaac]

It's interesting to hear management say that the design influences them. But it makes perfect sense. If the desig is appealing, you probably don't mind reading more. And that's one of the keys I guess. Since some job opportunities get 60+ applicants it's easy to throw out the ones that are more difficult to read due to design and format issues.

Only one chance to make a first impression. :)

[Lisa Haneberg]

Brad - Yes, and it actually goes beyond first impressions. Every choice about how you choose to present yourself says something about how you will work. Presenting an aswful looking resume with a poor organization and design would be a red flag for me to really drill down on whether someone is detail oriented and cognizant of presentation. That said, I would expect some differences for different functions - different approaches from a marketing candidate and an operations manager candidate.

[andymohan]

Resume writing is the primary need of any job seeker.One gets their first impression from their resumes.It plays a major role.For example

§ Your resume should be short on words but long on facts.
§ It should convey a sense of energy and purpose, reflecting your personality and personal characteristics.
§ Your resume must focus on your strengths and abilities.
§ It should deflect attention away from areas of your experience or work history that lack vigour or definition.
§ Your resume must reveal your work history through effective descriptions of your experience.
§ Your resume must be an advocate of your strengths and personal characteristics.
§ Your resume should give a flattering and factual representation of your skills.
§ It should reflect your worth as a potential employee.
§ Present a logically displayed resume that is appealing to the reader in its clarity and presentation.

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[Resume Writing Services]

Hi sir!!
very interesting format here. BUT YOU didn't mention about the grammatical mistakes. because most of the candidates mistake in grammar. it's the bad impression on the peoples..

[SusiEtem]

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