The
st
21
Century Resume
Creative and Technological Concepts for
Job Search Success
Double Feature
Films, LA
Co-op Job:
Co-op Job:
Game Studio
Co-op Job:
Film Studios,
LA & NY
Co-op Job:
Paid LA Film
Position
Co-op Job:
Seventeen
Magazine
Co-op Job:
Nickelodeon
Studios
Co-op Job:
Marvel
Comics
Why?
WHY
“The problem with resumes is that
they all look the same.”
Joe Mescher, Social Media Commando
1200 resumes in one week
6 seconds per resume
PEOPLE ARE JOB
SEARCHING IN NEW WAYS
Social Media
LinkedIn
AND
YOU NEED TO HAVE A
COMPETITIVE EDGE
THE COMPETITION
But I’m not
a designer…
Simple
Simple
Changes
changes
Unique Fonts
Color
Graphics
Columns and Text Boxes
Industry Related Style
FONTS
COLOR
GRAPHICS
SIMPLE
VISUALS
COLUMNS
TEXT
BOXES
INDUSTRY
RELATED
STYLE
INDUSTRY
RELATED
STYLE
Online
Presence
LINKEDIN
Online
Presence
INFOGRAPHIC
VIDEO
PINTEREST
PORTFOLIO / WEBSITE
LINKEDIN RESUME
Resume Builder turns a LinkedIn
profile into a resume
Custom link to share via email,
LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter
INFOGRAPHIC RESUME
A visual explanation
Integrates words and pictures in a fluid,
dynamic way
Stands alone, is completely self-explanatory,
and universally understandable
(from definition by Juan Velasco, Graphics Editor of National Geographic)
VIDEO RESUME
1-2 minute video
30-second commercial or
elevator speech
Gives employers a glimpse of the
candidate’s fit and personality
PINTEREST
Virtual Pinboard
resume
Can be tweeted and shared on
Facebook
PORTFOLIO / SAMPLE REEL
Resume MUST include hyperlinks to
websites/portfolios/sample student
work
Hyperlink to LinkedIn
QR code to hyperlink
OPTIONS FOR HOSTING
Google Sites
iWebfolio
Coroflot
WordPress
Blogger
LinkedIn Portfolio
Wix
Carbonmade
LinkedIn Creative Portfolio App
Google Presentation App
How?
PERSONAL BRANDING
Consistent theme for all jobsearch related items
Cover letter
Resume
Website
Blog
Business cards
Portfolio
PRACTICAL DETAILS
Check formats for accessibility
Know your audience
Have it reviewed
BALANCE
Choose and edit wisely
Multiple versions
It’s not for every application…
SAMPLES
Blue Sky Resumes
40 Creative Resumes
100 Creative Resumes
TIMING
Before each Round
Make an amazing creative resume (and portfolio)
Perfect your SCDConline resume
Ensure both are ready to go in SCDConline
During the Rounds
Use your creative resume when appropriate,
based on the employer
Select the resume when you “request an interview”
GO FORTH
And cultivate creativity
Thank you for coming.
Questions and discussion welcome!