CVs and resumes are cleverly repackaged to grab the attention of employers
Implications - Despite lower unemployment rates, today’s economy still makes it tough for consumers to find the type of employment they want. Since getting an employer’s attention is half the battle, many job-seekers are beginning to repackage their resumes into eye-catching art pieces that can’t be missed under desk clutter. Thus, it might be time for resume-building tools to provide job-hunters with more than just basic writing and presentation tips.
Trend Themes
1. Creative Resumes - The trend towards more creative resumes using infographics and unique packaging offers a disruptive opportunity for innovative resume-making tools to emerge.
2. Personalized Portfolio Kits - Kits like 'I Made This for You' by Katie Hatz offer a great opportunity to elevate personal branding by making it more memorable and personable for those who want to break out of traditional resume formats.
3. Graphic-based Resumes - The move towards more graphic-based resumes and portfolios presents an opportunity for businesses to hire talent based on their design skills, and to consider integrating these alternative formats as part of their recruitment strategy.
Industry Implications
1. Professional Development - Professional development services that assist job seekers in creating unique and personal career marketing and communication materials can greatly benefit from including creative resume design techniques.
2. Design and Marketing - Industries such as design and marketing can benefit from seeking out candidates with design skills who create visually impactful and creative resumes, portfolios and career marketing materials.
3. Human Resources - In the space of human resources, recruiters can benefit from diversifying their recruitment strategies by using more creative approaches to sourcing and assessing talent, such as the incorporation of graphic-based resumes and portfolios.
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