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 #visual

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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

Reach Out

@careersherpa Career Sherpa Career Sherpa Hannah Morgan

Hannah Morgan www.careersherpa.net

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