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Why Students Need a Social Resume (and How to Build One)

Why Students Need a Social Resume (and How to Build One) | Effective Resumes | Scoop.it

Using social media in your job hunt doesn't just mean having a LinkedIn profile anymore. Here's everything you need to know about creating a social resume that'll get you noticed.



Via Bovee & Thill's Online Business Communication Magazines, Recruit Pros Chicago
Bovee & Thill's Online Business Communication Magazines's curator insight, March 5, 2013 11:07 PM

Bovee & Thill provide the latest information in their texts about writing a resume for the digital age. Students will learn about creating a personal brand and an e-portfolio. They'll also see examples of an infographic resume, multimedia resume, social media resume, as well as traditional resumes.


To learn more about Bovee & Thill's business communication textbooks, visit Bovee & Thill's Business Communication Blog today!

Garry Klein's curator insight, April 1, 2014 10:01 AM

We live in an increasingly social media world, you might as well plan on finding a job through it.

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30 Innovative and Inspiring Infographic Resume Designs | Web Design Blog, Web Designer Resources

30 Innovative and Inspiring Infographic Resume Designs | Web Design Blog, Web Designer Resources | Effective Resumes | Scoop.it
Are you planning to float your resume once again to get a better job? If yes, then you must have revamped your resume by this time.
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4 Simple Tools for Creating an Infographic Resume

4 Simple Tools for Creating an Infographic Resume | Effective Resumes | Scoop.it
As a freelancer or job seeker, it is important to have a resume that stands out among the rest — one of the more visually pleasing options on the market today is the infographic...
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I have received requests to post some tools and apps to create your infographic resume.  Here are 4 tools and apps to help you get it done today.

 

I don't recommend infographic resumes when submitting applications online.  The company applicant screening software may not be able to read and interpret the graphics and fancy fonts.

 

Hope this helps.  Also, if you have used other apps ... please share with everyone.  The goal is to help eachother.

 

Make it a great day!

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3 Reasons Why You Should Have an Infographic Resume - 10,000 Words

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3 Reasons Why You Should Have an Infographic Resume
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Infographic resumes are very trendy, and are gaining popularity in 2013!


 

While it is still advisable to use the traditional resume for web-based applications...infographic resumes can be used to complement your strategy.

 

Show-casing your infographic resume on your linkedin profile and other social media platforms is a simple way to highlight your personality, skills, experience, and competencies.

 

Please take a quick read of this article which provides additional information, and sample infographic resumes.

 

Also, you can visit Visualize.me, Re.vu or KinzaaHYPERLINK "http://kinzaa.com/" to create your own infographic resume.

 

Make it a great day!

Anthony Alume's comment May 25, 2013 11:23 AM
I would like to see a hospitality major infographic resume. That would move me to make one if I find it appealing.
Trish Sadar's comment, May 27, 2013 10:15 AM
Okay Anthony! Will search for one:)