stand out in your job search: create an infographic resume
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Applying for a job used to require two pieces of paper: a resume and an application. Times have changed. Infographic resumes are in, and they’re not just for designers. Free online tools are popping up every day to help anyone create a dynamic, visual resume—adding panache without sacrificing substance for style. Grab a hiring manager’s attention in seconds. Create a powerful digital presence & digital content for your personal brand. #infographicresume #visualresume #jobsearch #visualTRANSCRIPT
Stand Out in
Your Job SearchCreate an
Infographic Resume
Are you
looking
for a
job?
Tired of this…
Do you feel like this…
You just want a job!
You aren’t alone
71%of the U.S. labor force
is in the job market.
> 100 applications
received by an average job posting
Did You Know…
2013 Source of Hire Report
applications/year
> 7.6 million
~ million
The Wall Street Journal
> 1 million
applications/year
applications/year
And some get more…
6 seconds How long a
recruiter looks at
your resume
Did You Know…
TheLadders
Whatcan you do?
So
Lift ideas from
marketers
HotMarketing
Trends in 2014
Social Proof - Testimonials
84%Trust
recommendations from people they know
Did You Know…
Social Media
Where Companies Check You Out
94%
65%55%
18%
Jobvite 2014
Employers found online content that
made them more likely to hire someone.CareerBuilder study July 2014
What Companies Liked
• Personality is good fit within company culture – 46%
• Background information supported qualifications for the job – 45%
• Site conveyed a professional image – 43%• Well-rounded, showed wide range of interests –
40%• Great communication skills – 40%• Creative – 36%• Awards and accolades – 31%• Great references – 30%• Interacted with company’s social media accounts –
24%• Large amount of followers or subscribers – 14%
Get Online
Blogging – Content Marketing
content without images content with images
Get 94%More Views
Skyword
Infographic search volumes increased over 800% in two years.
- Unbounce
Visuals
65%
of the population are visual learners
Did You Know…
Social Science Research Network
Get Creative
Mobile
Doubled the time
we’re online
25+% More Users
Andeveryone is
multi-tasking
93% of all human communication is visual.
Albert Mehrabian, Psychologist
Did You Know…
Let’s Get Visual
Online Portfolio
Infographic Resume
Social Resume
What good is your work if
only your boss sees it?
Who Is Infographic-Friendly
?
Ready to get off the
sidelines?
Need Help?• Creating a
stunning infographic
• Using your infographic resume
• Learning from successful job seekers
Order Your Copy Today!
Reach Out
@careersherpa Career Sherpa Career Sherpa Hannah Morgan
Hannah Morgan www.careersherpa.net
Sources• http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052970204624204577178941034941330
• http://www.careerxroads.com/news/SourcesOfHire2013.pdf
• http://cdn.theladders.net/static/images/basicSite/pdfs/TheLadders-EyeTracking-StudyC2.pdf
• http://web.jobvite.com/rs/jobvite/images/2014%20Job%20Seeker%20Survey.pdf
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• http://www.skyword.com/post/skyword-study-add-images-to-improve-content-performance/
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• http://www.billiondollargraphics.com/infographics.html
• http://haganblount.com/infographic-resume/