If you're looking for work, you know how tedious and time-consuming it is to send out job application after job application. But think of how an employer must feel when reviewing hundreds of resumes and cover letters. The standard resume can be a little mundane. In this day and age of new technology, why not change up your job application to something more creative? There are many clever and appropriate options out there that you can explore.
With hundreds of qualified candidates applying to the same positions as you, it's imperative that you stand out from the crowd. Here are a few creative ideas to spice up your job application.
1. Create a YouTube Video
YouTube is one of the most popular social media platforms presently. The video sharing website has millions of users from around the world viewing and creating videos on a daily basis. The platform is very user friendly. If you're a job seeker looking to stand out, you can create a YouTube video outlining your resume. Essentially, make a video presentation of yourself (your skills, abilities, strengths, previous work experience, etc.). In video format, you can explain to the employer why they should hire you.
Once your video is uploaded, you can send the URL in your job application. You can also put the URL on your resume, business cards, and LinkedIn account.
2. Make an Online Portfolio
Let's face it, the common resume can be a bland. Resumes are a lot of text on a limited amount of pages. While the typical resume may be appropriate when applying to some job opportunities, it doesn't hurt to change things up a bit. Why not create an online portfolio? This option is especially relevant to those who want to showcase their creative/artsy skills.
An online portfolio lets you add images, text, colour, graphics, stats, and other information in an aesthetically pleasing way. If you're thinking of creating an online portfolio of your work, free website builders like Wix, Weebly, and DoodleKit are just a few sites that you should check out.
3. Design an Eye-Catching Resume
A resume doesn't always have to be black text on white paper. You can create something a little more out-of-the-box and eye-catching in terms of fonts, colours, and formatting. Graphic design is something that you may want to look into for this effect, and there's no need to worry if you're not an expert. Canva offers creative resume templates for the graphic design lovers, and beginners, out there. It's easy to use, and some of the templates are free.
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