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Creative Resumes : Best of The Best. Times have changed. What worked in the past still works but if you want to stand out from the crowd sometimes the only thing that is needed is a little creativity. We all have the creative juice in us but only some of us dare to squeeze it out. These job applicants did it and the results are simply amazing. Although some resumes might not look very practical, it all depends on what field they are trying to land a job in.

There are 35 resumes altogether. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. duhkine. INFOGRAPHIC: Here's How To REALLY Use LinkedIn. Turn your LinkedIn Profile into a Resume. Optimize Your Resume Don't Forget the Cover Letter. Stand Out From The Crowd – Include a First Rate Cover Letter With Your Resume What does a well written cover letter do for your resume?

Optimize Your Resume Don't Forget the Cover Letter

It helps you stand out; assisting by distinguishing you individually from the endless list of names applying for the same job. The job market is overpopulated, and it is more crucial than ever to find a way to be set apart from the crowd. Many hopeful job applicants don’t realize how dramatically they lessen their chances for being noticed by the hiring managers sorting through piles of resumes, just for failing to include a good cover letter. A well written cover letter answers the question “Why should WE pick YOU?” Writing a cover letter can be intimidating for many otherwise eager job seekers. Here is the template suggested for where to start building a high-quality cover letter, excerpted from the CDDTC website: YOUR ADDRESS (Do not put your name here) TODAY’S DATE Mr.

Why you are writing and which position you are applying for. HOW TO: Spruce Up a Boring Resume [INFOGRAPHIC] Writing a resume is such a nebulous activity these days.

HOW TO: Spruce Up a Boring Resume [INFOGRAPHIC]

You have to figure out which type of online resume format is best for you, whether to include a cover letter, how to incorporate social media into your resume, if a video resume is a good idea and what you should include on your LinkedIn profile. Above all that, to get the job, you need to beat out all the other creative digital peeps who are producing dynamic digital resumes. Phew — that's a lot of work! We're always finding new resources to help you on your journey to perfecting your digital resume, and we happened across this nifty infographic by the team at Colorado Technical University, which includes tips on creating a digital resume, as well as tips for sprucing up your traditional resume, for potential employers who still like the smell of top-linen paper.

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