CREATIVE VS. PLAIN TEXT RESUME - Profiles · 2016-08-25 · Inspirational Quotes Tweet-like bullet...
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CREATIVE VS.PLAIN TEXT RESUME
Packing more punch in less time and words.
SET RINGSIDE
Personal Headshot Reasons for Being Fired Salary Information
http://www.careerprofiles.com/blog/job-seeker-advice-tips/blog-stand-out-with-these-modern-resume-tips/http://www.careerprofiles.com/blog/job-seeker-advice-tips/how-to-get-your-resume-through-an-applicant-tracking-system/http://www.careerprofiles.com/blog/job-seeker-advice-tips/a-designers-guide-to-building-a-portfolio/http://recruiterbox.com/blog/18-things-you-dont-know-about-applicant-tracking-systems/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2016/03/12/humans-have-shorter-attention-span-than-goldfish-thanks-to-smart/https://www.icims.com/resources/glossary/applicant-tracking-system-ats
Ditch your address, home phone
number, and multiple email addresses.
Use one professional email address.
SUMMARY:Short and sweet3-4 Sentences
GPAX
FIRST AND LAST NAMEEMAIL ADDRESS • CELL PHONE NUMBER • LINKEDIN URL • PORTFOLIO/WEBSITE URL
Summary statement that explains your career, thus far. What have you done? What is your experience and how does it define you professionally? Share who you are and your accomplishments.
SKILLSAdobe Skills, Social Media Skills, SEO/SEM Skills, Web Development Skills, Editing/Proofreading Skills, Analytics Skills, Software Programs, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
EXPERIENCECurrent or Most Recent Employer Date RangeJob Title• • •
Second Most Recent Employer Date RangeJob Title• • •
Third Most Recent Employer Date RangeJob Title• • •
Additional experience upon request.
EDUCATIONCollege or UniversityDegree Major, Minor, Concentration
INTERESTSCharities, Volunteer work, Clubs, Hobbies
Steer clear of listing political and
religious interests to avoid bias.
PACK THE PUNCH HERE!Optimize and tailor your
resume to the job description with
appropriate keywords.
careerprofiles.com
FORMAT YOUR FIGHT
Inspirational Quotes
Tweet-like bullet pointsFocus on impact and results
Cut out filler words3-5 Bullet points
ArialHelvetica
Times New Roman10-12 pt
Link to online portfolios and
personal websites to showcase
design skills.
HOOK THE ATSGet your skills seen
by placing this block at the top!
1/2 INCH-1 INCH MARGINS
Any resume information
and experience past 10 years
HUMAN ATTENTION SPANS
ONE SECONDLESS THANA GOLDFISH
DESIGN CANDIDATES
LESS ISMORE
KEY COMPONENTS