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A Creative Approach
The biggest obstacle for job seekers today is getting their foot in the door. With thousands of applicants going after one position, how do you make yourself stand out in the crowd? That's exactly what you do. You stand out in the crowd. Differentiate yourself. Use a creative approach. Show them something they have never seen before; something that they will be telling their friends and colleagues about for weeks. I can tell you from experience, there's nothing more painful than reading through a stack of paper resumes, especially those that are printed off of your commonly used sites (we won't name names). If you've never seen how your beautifully crafted resume prints out on the employers' side, you would be shocked. Don't bother aligning anything because it prints out in one big, jumbled mess, mixed with so much coding and other garbage that it's hard to find your name, let alone your experience or education. If I had an applicant send me a package, a handwritten letter, a video resume, even a singing telegram, at least it would break up the monotony and show me a glimpse of their personality. I mean, how much can you really tell about someone from their Times New Roman 12 point font? The fact is that there are SO many opportunities to stand out amongst a sea of job seekers. Be creative! Think outside the box! What box, you ask? Good answer. Now you're getting it. Maybe you're not good in front of the camera. No problem. Have your instructor or your colleague film a letter of recommendation and post that. Put up a demo reel showcasing your artwork. Post a slideshow of your sales numbers, images of sketches you've done, pics of an event that you helped plan or a top achiever's award you received. The key here is to sell yourself and in today's market, you've got more ways to do that than ever before. |
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