1.Intro to Visual Resumes

2. Take steps in either starting a LinkedIn profile or editing the one I already have Learn about online portfolios/websites and choose which one is right for me Articulate the elements of a successful video resume Understand what makes a good infographic resume and where showcase your infographic After this workshop, I will be able to... 3. How Youll Start Out 4. Jobs for Students and Recent Grads 5. Online Portfolios ent 6. About Me Carbonmade Weebly, Wordpress, Blogger, Wix, Tumblr Tools for Online Portfolios 7. Portfolio Examples https://about.me/ 8. http://bonfireofstars.carbonmade.com/ 9. Portfolio Examples 10. Be Creative! 11. Be interactive! 12. Video Resumes http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedd ed&v=wO4VYg_Oadg#at=66 13. Practice what youre going to say ahead of time Make sure there isnt any background noise and that the wall behind you isnt too busy Dress professionally in business attire Look at the camera and frame yourself well Dont speak too fast Start by mentioning your name (first and last) Keep your video resume short (1-3 minutes) Thank the viewer for considering you for employment Tips to Help You Prepare a Video Resume 14. Video Resume Example 15. Video Resume Example: Video Kard http://vimeo.com/57637925 16. YouTube Vimeo LinkedIn Where to Upload Your Video 17. Infographics 18. What is it? Information + Graphics = Infographics Graphic visual representations of information, data, or knowledge intended to present complex information quickly and clearly. Can improve cognition by utilizing graphics to enhance the human visual systems ability to see patterns and trends. 19. Introduction You have been using infographics since childhood, but not with that name. 20. The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly INFOGRAPHIC RESUME SAMPLES 21. If youre going to create a resume infographic, make sure its awesome. A weak attempt at being different is more damaging than a strong attempt at being mainstream. Bryan Lovgren, Digital Marketing Manger for Skyrocket Media 22. GOOD Examples Clear, easy to read headings Fun but not too quirky Has all the same elements of a traditional resume 23. BAD Examples Not clear or easy to read Quirky with too much information Has all the same elements of a traditional resume including testimonials 24. UGLY Examples Information is not useful or interesting Too bright and quirky Does not use proper resume categories including contact information 25. Infographic Resume Features Photo People respond to photos. If youve got a good one (professional and flattering and conveying the right image), use it. Summary/Tagline Use a headline format to summarize who you are. You can focus solely on the professional or add a bit of personality. Headings Still contain many of the headings of traditional resumes Timeline Often use a visual timeline to show employment history, key achievements, and career milestones. Quotes/References Testimonials and quotes from current and former managers, clients, or colleagues. Quote press mentions and other positive buzz about you. These are strong credibility builders. 26. Infographic Resumes This is great! I want to make an Inforgraphic but how do I use it and where do I put it? 27. http://dailytekk.com/2012/02/27/over-100-incredible- infographic-tools-and-resources/ http://visual.ly/ http://piktochart.com/ https://developers.google.com/chart/ Useful Links 28. Available Tools Vizify and About.me a personal website powered by your data Visualize.me and re.vu and infogr.am and Resumup.com Convert your LinkedIn profile into an infographic Piktochart and infogr.am infographics made easy sorta Gephi.org Open graph viz platform (download)