Vizualize.Me is a new application that can link to your LinkedIn profile and pull your career information into a graphical representation of your skills, work history and professional background. This process is done all through a powerful code that requires no graphic design skills from the user. Infographs are a visual design technique that portrays data and interesting information creatively. There are a plethora of infographs out there today, but this one doesn't require a design degree to make.
At this time, Vizualize.Me is not available to the public, but is scheduled to be available by August 1, 2011. Vizualize.Me is giving a select few a chance to sign up early, however, with the opportunity of free access to premium features during the private launch on July 25, 2011.
Infographic Resumes
Vizualize.Me Turns Your LinkedIn Profile Into a Colorful Personalized Graph
Trend Themes
1. Infographic Resumes - Opportunity for creating personalized and visually appealing resumes using infographics.
2. Data Visualization - Potential for leveraging graphical representations to present complex data in a more easily understandable format.
3. Automated Graphic Design - Disruptive potential in using powerful code to generate professional-quality graphics without the need for graphic design skills.
Industry Implications
1. Human Resources - Opportunity for HR professionals to adopt infographic resumes as a new way of assessing candidates' skills and qualifications.
2. Career Development - Potential for career development platforms to integrate infographic resume tools, empowering individuals to visually showcase their professional profiles.
3. Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity for tech companies to develop automated graphic design tools that simplify the creation of visual content for various industries.