{"id":243,"date":"2019-02-14T18:12:16","date_gmt":"2019-02-14T18:12:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-esc-communicationforprofessionals\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=243"},"modified":"2023-10-17T17:03:37","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T17:03:37","slug":"print-resume-formats","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-esc-communicationforprofessionals\/chapter\/print-resume-formats\/","title":{"raw":"R\u00e9sum\u00e9 Purpose &amp; Types","rendered":"R\u00e9sum\u00e9 Purpose &amp; Types"},"content":{"raw":"<h2>Resume Purpose<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1935 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4022\/2019\/02\/29180107\/171-300x193.jpg\" alt=\"decorative image\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\" \/>A r\u00e9sum\u00e9 is your first introduction to a potential employer. It is a written picture of who you are\u2014it\u2019s a marketing tool, a selling tool, and a promotion of you as an ideal candidate for any job you may be interested in. The word\u00a0<em>r\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/em>\u00a0comes from the French word\u00a0<em>r\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/em>, which means \u201ca summary.\u201d <sup>[1]\u00a0 <\/sup>A contemporary <span class=\"im_margin_term\"><span class=\"im_glossterm\">r\u00e9sum\u00e9 <\/span><\/span>summarizes transferable skills, employment history, education, and experiences in a clear and concise format for potential employers.\r\n\r\nA r\u00e9sum\u00e9 serves three distinct purposes that define its format, design, and presentation:\r\n<ol id=\"mcleanbuseng-ch13_s05_l02\" class=\"im_orderedlist im_editable im_block\">\r\n \t<li>to represent your professional information in writing<\/li>\r\n \t<li>to demonstrate the relationship between your professional information and the problem or challenge the potential employer hopes to solve or address, often represented in the form of a job description or duties<\/li>\r\n \t<li>most importantly, to get you an interview by clearly demonstrating you meet the minimum qualifications and have the professional background help the organization meet its goals<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nMore specifically, a r\u00e9sum\u00e9 can:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<h3>represent you when you're not there<\/h3>\r\nYour r\u00e9sum\u00e9 can be uploaded to\u00a0online<span class=\"c0\">\u00a0global job boards like Monster, CareerBuilder, and others, or can be sent to a company\u2019s online database. It can then be shared with dozens of recruiters and hiring managers without you even knowing about it. In fact, it\u2019s a lot easier to get your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 in front of a recruiter than it is to have a physical presence in their office; therefore, make certain it\u2019s a well-written, well-positioned document that makes an exceptional first impression.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<h3>quantify your accomplishments<\/h3>\r\n<span class=\"c0\">Quantifying your accomplishments gives your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 readers the specific information they need to know about your abilities and to be intrigued by what you can do for them.<\/span>\u00a0 For example, in a sales position, you may have <span class=\"c0\">reduced errors by 35 percent, increased profits by 55 percent, and created a situation in which 75 percent of your customers are repeat customers.\u00a0 Or as an administrative assistant in a dentist's office, you may have been part of a marketing team that <\/span><span class=\"c0\">increased new patient accounts by 10 percent last quarter.\u00a0 If you have detailed information such as this, include this type of specific information clearly and succintly to quantify your accomplishments.\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<h3>clearly state your abilities<\/h3>\r\n<span class=\"c0\">Focus on the results of your actions. Being results oriented helps r\u00e9sum\u00e9 readers understand your abilities. What exactly do you do, or what have you done in the past? Your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 should answer this question very quickly. For example, if you have been responsible for opening and closing a retail store on a daily basis and for managing the register that took in approximately $5,000 worth of merchandise a day, state that clearly and concisely. <\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<h3>show your command of the written word<\/h3>\r\n<span class=\"c0\">Remember that if it has misspelled words, wrong words, and\/or incorrect punctuation, your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 could easily be dismissed, along with your candidacy. It\u2019s critical that you write clearly and correctly, and proofread your resume multiple times before submitting it.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<h3>create talking points for a future interview<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"c4\"><span class=\"c0\">Many individuals have to think about the results of their work. Including this detailed information on your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 actually allows you to more easily talk about the value you\u2019ve brought to previous employers and can transfer to future employers. For example, if you worked in a library which processed approximately 1,000 books daily, and you headed a project team which implemented a database system resulting in an 80% decrease in lost books, you may have talking points related to teamwork, your project management strategy, and the training you developed for staff.\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<h3>prove your worth to your past employers<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"c4\"><span class=\"c0\">Information relating to a company\u2019s profits and output is exactly what employers want to read. Highlighting results such as reducing errors by 35%, increasing profits by 55%, or boosting repeat sales to 75% increases your <\/span><span class=\"c0\">chances of having your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 noticed.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<h3>demonstrate what you can do for your future employer<\/h3>\r\n<span class=\"c0\">Past performance is an indicator of future success, so include and quantify your past performance, and future employers will be inclined to believe you can do the same for them. Remember that your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 is introductory in nature; past performance can get attention and initiate interest in you as a potential employee.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>All of these resume capabilities work toward the ultimate goal or purpose of a resume: to get an interview for a job.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThese two very brief videos identify resume purpose and uses, and stress that a resume is a targeted marketing document (and not an autobiography).\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Scde_h0A0qM\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3WbTLnhTdY8\r\n<h2>Resume Types<\/h2>\r\nThere are different types of r\u00e9sum\u00e9s which highlight and organize information differently. There is no one, correct resume type and, as a job seeker, you may end up using different types for different jobs. The following types are the most common. Note that the examples in the text files are very clear, clean, and easy to read.\u00a0 These are samples only; resumes vary according to context.<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\r\n<\/span>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><strong>Reverse chronological r\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/strong>:\u00a0A reverse chronological r\u00e9sum\u00e9 (also called a chronological r\u00e9sum\u00e9) highlights your job experience, a section which usually occurs after the initial skills summary or professional profile. In this type of resume, you list your job experiences in reverse chronological order,\u00a0starting with the most recent job and working backward for a set number of years. You may or may not go back to your first job, depending on how many years you have been in the workforce and how relevant some positions are to the one for which you are now applying. The work experience section of a reverse chronological resume includes job title, starting and ending dates, and a brief description of the work duties you performed for each job, as well as job accomplishments.The reverse chronological r\u00e9sum\u00e9 is a common, traditional resume type. It is good for showing a solid work history, especially if your employment was focused in one particular area, as well as showing growth and development in your field. It may not be appropriate if you do not have much experience in the particular field for which you are applying, if you\u2019ve changed employers frequently, or if you are looking for your first job.<a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4022\/2019\/02\/09210732\/Reverse-Chronological-Resume-Sample.docx\">Reverse Chronological Resume Sample<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Functional r\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/strong>:\u00a0A functional r\u00e9sum\u00e9 is organized around your skills and abilities more so than work duties and job titles. It emphasizes specific professional competencies, such as teamwork, communication, technical skills, etc. Specific job titles and dates may be included, but information is organized around skills.Use a functional resume if you are seeking work in a field that differs from what you have done in the past, are entering the job market, are in a career in which certain skill sets are vital, or have gaps in work experience.<a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4022\/2019\/02\/12163055\/Functional-Resume-Sample.docx\">Functional Resume Sample<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Combination r\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/strong>: A combination r\u00e9sum\u00e9 blends functional and chronological approaches, highlighting both relevant skills work experience. With a combination r\u00e9sum\u00e9, you may list your jobs in reverse chronological order with titles, dates, duties, and accomplishments, and then include relevant skills under each job title.\u00a0 Or, you may include a separate skills section that is equally as developed as your work experience. Or, you may opt to organize by skill categories and then list relevant jobs in reverse chronological order under each skill. You decide on the best way to present your competencies and work experience, remembering that both are of equal importance.A combination r\u00e9sum\u00e9 is useful in most situations, when you want to emphasize both your specific\u00a0skills and job experience.<a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4022\/2019\/02\/12164705\/Combination-Resume-Sample.docx\">Combination Resume Sample<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Video r\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/strong>: A video resume offers some employment history and information about skills, as appropriate to the job being sought.\u00a0 More importantly, a video resume shows how you are able to apply your skills and present yourself.\u00a0 Know that a video resume enhances, but usually does not replace, a written resume, simply because effective video resumes should be relatively brief. A video resume may be suitable if you are in a multimedia or creative career. Video resumes also may be appropriate for professions or particular jobs calling for strong communication, sales, and\/or technical skills, among others.\u00a0 You may want to check out Jobscan's page on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobscan.co\/blog\/how-to-create-your-video-resume\/?utm_term=&amp;utm_campaign=Dynamic+Search&amp;utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;hsa_acc=6653739431&amp;hsa_cam=18375014388&amp;hsa_grp=147076790048&amp;hsa_ad=665392462467&amp;hsa_src=s&amp;hsa_tgt=dsa-399894268451&amp;hsa_kw=&amp;hsa_mt=&amp;hsa_net=adwords&amp;hsa_ver=3&amp;gad=1&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIysC39cb9gQMVyKuGCh1YgglwEAAYASAAEgJyU_D_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Create Your Video Resume<\/a>, which offers tips and some examples.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<div class=\"textbox tryit\">\r\n<h3>Try It<\/h3>\r\nView the following video resume. Identify video and written resume strategies that the speaker has applied effectively. What other strategies, edits, or information would you recommend if you were a recruiter or a person in charge of hiring?\r\n\r\n[embed]https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=S2RlnDqI-JQ[\/embed]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><strong>Infographic resume<\/strong>: An infographic resume immediately captures attention by using images, design, and color to offer information about your qualifications, work experience, and skills.\u00a0 Infographic resumes can also tell a story about you through images and words that are designed to highlight certain qualities.\u00a0 View <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monster.com\/career-advice\/article\/best-infographic-resumes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sample infographic resumes<\/a> on Monster.com to get a sense of their creators\u2019 backgrounds, work experience, and more intangible, personal qualities that you can infer from the infographic. Know that an infographic resume enhances, but usually does not replace, a written resume; infographic resumes often provide a link to a traditional resume, which can be more easily scanned.An infographic resume may be suitable if you are in a multimedia or creative career. Infographic resumes also may be appropriate for professions or particular jobs calling for strong graphic design, information design, and layout skills. The article, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancecareers.com\/when-and-how-to-use-an-infographic-resume-4145729\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Create an Infographic Resume<\/a>, on thebalancecareers.com, discusses what this is and when to use one, in addition to offering important tips that lead to a quality infographic resume.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nBelow is an interesting example of an animated infographic resume, from a professional consultant for video, animation, and design.\u00a0 In this case, the combination of infographic and video resume makes sense, given the professional\u2019s career objective.\r\n\r\n[embed]https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eDu45IU35GY&amp;t=16s[\/embed]\r\n\r\n<sup>[1]<\/sup> Here's an interesting piece of information. Leonardo da Vinci is credited with writing one of the first known r\u00e9sum\u00e9s, although it was more of a letter that outlined\u00a0his credentials for a potential employer, Ludovico Sforza. The r\u00e9sum\u00e9 got da Vinci the job, and Sforza became a longtime patron of da Vinci and later commissioned him to paint\u00a0<em>The Last Supper<\/em>. You can see the letter and read the translation at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.openculture.com\/2014\/01\/leonardo-da-vincis-handwritten-resume-1482.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leonardo da Vinci\u2019s Handwritten Resume (1482)<\/a>","rendered":"<h2>Resume Purpose<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1935 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4022\/2019\/02\/29180107\/171-300x193.jpg\" alt=\"decorative image\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\" \/>A r\u00e9sum\u00e9 is your first introduction to a potential employer. It is a written picture of who you are\u2014it\u2019s a marketing tool, a selling tool, and a promotion of you as an ideal candidate for any job you may be interested in. The word\u00a0<em>r\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/em>\u00a0comes from the French word\u00a0<em>r\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/em>, which means \u201ca summary.\u201d <sup>[1]\u00a0 <\/sup>A contemporary <span class=\"im_margin_term\"><span class=\"im_glossterm\">r\u00e9sum\u00e9 <\/span><\/span>summarizes transferable skills, employment history, education, and experiences in a clear and concise format for potential employers.<\/p>\n<p>A r\u00e9sum\u00e9 serves three distinct purposes that define its format, design, and presentation:<\/p>\n<ol id=\"mcleanbuseng-ch13_s05_l02\" class=\"im_orderedlist im_editable im_block\">\n<li>to represent your professional information in writing<\/li>\n<li>to demonstrate the relationship between your professional information and the problem or challenge the potential employer hopes to solve or address, often represented in the form of a job description or duties<\/li>\n<li>most importantly, to get you an interview by clearly demonstrating you meet the minimum qualifications and have the professional background help the organization meet its goals<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>More specifically, a r\u00e9sum\u00e9 can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>represent you when you&#8217;re not there<\/h3>\n<p>Your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 can be uploaded to\u00a0online<span class=\"c0\">\u00a0global job boards like Monster, CareerBuilder, and others, or can be sent to a company\u2019s online database. It can then be shared with dozens of recruiters and hiring managers without you even knowing about it. In fact, it\u2019s a lot easier to get your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 in front of a recruiter than it is to have a physical presence in their office; therefore, make certain it\u2019s a well-written, well-positioned document that makes an exceptional first impression.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>quantify your accomplishments<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"c0\">Quantifying your accomplishments gives your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 readers the specific information they need to know about your abilities and to be intrigued by what you can do for them.<\/span>\u00a0 For example, in a sales position, you may have <span class=\"c0\">reduced errors by 35 percent, increased profits by 55 percent, and created a situation in which 75 percent of your customers are repeat customers.\u00a0 Or as an administrative assistant in a dentist&#8217;s office, you may have been part of a marketing team that <\/span><span class=\"c0\">increased new patient accounts by 10 percent last quarter.\u00a0 If you have detailed information such as this, include this type of specific information clearly and succintly to quantify your accomplishments.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>clearly state your abilities<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"c0\">Focus on the results of your actions. Being results oriented helps r\u00e9sum\u00e9 readers understand your abilities. What exactly do you do, or what have you done in the past? Your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 should answer this question very quickly. For example, if you have been responsible for opening and closing a retail store on a daily basis and for managing the register that took in approximately $5,000 worth of merchandise a day, state that clearly and concisely. <\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>show your command of the written word<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"c0\">Remember that if it has misspelled words, wrong words, and\/or incorrect punctuation, your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 could easily be dismissed, along with your candidacy. It\u2019s critical that you write clearly and correctly, and proofread your resume multiple times before submitting it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>create talking points for a future interview<\/h3>\n<p class=\"c4\"><span class=\"c0\">Many individuals have to think about the results of their work. Including this detailed information on your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 actually allows you to more easily talk about the value you\u2019ve brought to previous employers and can transfer to future employers. For example, if you worked in a library which processed approximately 1,000 books daily, and you headed a project team which implemented a database system resulting in an 80% decrease in lost books, you may have talking points related to teamwork, your project management strategy, and the training you developed for staff.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>prove your worth to your past employers<\/h3>\n<p class=\"c4\"><span class=\"c0\">Information relating to a company\u2019s profits and output is exactly what employers want to read. Highlighting results such as reducing errors by 35%, increasing profits by 55%, or boosting repeat sales to 75% increases your <\/span><span class=\"c0\">chances of having your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 noticed.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>demonstrate what you can do for your future employer<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"c0\">Past performance is an indicator of future success, so include and quantify your past performance, and future employers will be inclined to believe you can do the same for them. Remember that your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 is introductory in nature; past performance can get attention and initiate interest in you as a potential employee.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>All of these resume capabilities work toward the ultimate goal or purpose of a resume: to get an interview for a job.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These two very brief videos identify resume purpose and uses, and stress that a resume is a targeted marketing document (and not an autobiography).<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"oembed-3\" title=\"The Purpose of a Resume #Resume #ResumePurpose #ResumeTips\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Scde_h0A0qM?feature=oembed&#38;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"oembed-4\" title=\"The Purpose of a Resume\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3WbTLnhTdY8?feature=oembed&#38;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Resume Types<\/h2>\n<p>There are different types of r\u00e9sum\u00e9s which highlight and organize information differently. There is no one, correct resume type and, as a job seeker, you may end up using different types for different jobs. The following types are the most common. Note that the examples in the text files are very clear, clean, and easy to read.\u00a0 These are samples only; resumes vary according to context.<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Reverse chronological r\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/strong>:\u00a0A reverse chronological r\u00e9sum\u00e9 (also called a chronological r\u00e9sum\u00e9) highlights your job experience, a section which usually occurs after the initial skills summary or professional profile. In this type of resume, you list your job experiences in reverse chronological order,\u00a0starting with the most recent job and working backward for a set number of years. You may or may not go back to your first job, depending on how many years you have been in the workforce and how relevant some positions are to the one for which you are now applying. The work experience section of a reverse chronological resume includes job title, starting and ending dates, and a brief description of the work duties you performed for each job, as well as job accomplishments.The reverse chronological r\u00e9sum\u00e9 is a common, traditional resume type. It is good for showing a solid work history, especially if your employment was focused in one particular area, as well as showing growth and development in your field. It may not be appropriate if you do not have much experience in the particular field for which you are applying, if you\u2019ve changed employers frequently, or if you are looking for your first job.<a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4022\/2019\/02\/09210732\/Reverse-Chronological-Resume-Sample.docx\">Reverse Chronological Resume Sample<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Functional r\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/strong>:\u00a0A functional r\u00e9sum\u00e9 is organized around your skills and abilities more so than work duties and job titles. It emphasizes specific professional competencies, such as teamwork, communication, technical skills, etc. Specific job titles and dates may be included, but information is organized around skills.Use a functional resume if you are seeking work in a field that differs from what you have done in the past, are entering the job market, are in a career in which certain skill sets are vital, or have gaps in work experience.<a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4022\/2019\/02\/12163055\/Functional-Resume-Sample.docx\">Functional Resume Sample<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Combination r\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/strong>: A combination r\u00e9sum\u00e9 blends functional and chronological approaches, highlighting both relevant skills work experience. With a combination r\u00e9sum\u00e9, you may list your jobs in reverse chronological order with titles, dates, duties, and accomplishments, and then include relevant skills under each job title.\u00a0 Or, you may include a separate skills section that is equally as developed as your work experience. Or, you may opt to organize by skill categories and then list relevant jobs in reverse chronological order under each skill. You decide on the best way to present your competencies and work experience, remembering that both are of equal importance.A combination r\u00e9sum\u00e9 is useful in most situations, when you want to emphasize both your specific\u00a0skills and job experience.<a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4022\/2019\/02\/12164705\/Combination-Resume-Sample.docx\">Combination Resume Sample<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Video r\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/strong>: A video resume offers some employment history and information about skills, as appropriate to the job being sought.\u00a0 More importantly, a video resume shows how you are able to apply your skills and present yourself.\u00a0 Know that a video resume enhances, but usually does not replace, a written resume, simply because effective video resumes should be relatively brief. A video resume may be suitable if you are in a multimedia or creative career. Video resumes also may be appropriate for professions or particular jobs calling for strong communication, sales, and\/or technical skills, among others.\u00a0 You may want to check out Jobscan&#8217;s page on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobscan.co\/blog\/how-to-create-your-video-resume\/?utm_term=&amp;utm_campaign=Dynamic+Search&amp;utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;hsa_acc=6653739431&amp;hsa_cam=18375014388&amp;hsa_grp=147076790048&amp;hsa_ad=665392462467&amp;hsa_src=s&amp;hsa_tgt=dsa-399894268451&amp;hsa_kw=&amp;hsa_mt=&amp;hsa_net=adwords&amp;hsa_ver=3&amp;gad=1&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIysC39cb9gQMVyKuGCh1YgglwEAAYASAAEgJyU_D_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Create Your Video Resume<\/a>, which offers tips and some examples.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"textbox tryit\">\n<h3>Try It<\/h3>\n<p>View the following video resume. Identify video and written resume strategies that the speaker has applied effectively. What other strategies, edits, or information would you recommend if you were a recruiter or a person in charge of hiring?<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"oembed-1\" title=\"Professional Video Resume - Shelly\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S2RlnDqI-JQ?feature=oembed&#38;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Infographic resume<\/strong>: An infographic resume immediately captures attention by using images, design, and color to offer information about your qualifications, work experience, and skills.\u00a0 Infographic resumes can also tell a story about you through images and words that are designed to highlight certain qualities.\u00a0 View <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monster.com\/career-advice\/article\/best-infographic-resumes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sample infographic resumes<\/a> on Monster.com to get a sense of their creators\u2019 backgrounds, work experience, and more intangible, personal qualities that you can infer from the infographic. Know that an infographic resume enhances, but usually does not replace, a written resume; infographic resumes often provide a link to a traditional resume, which can be more easily scanned.An infographic resume may be suitable if you are in a multimedia or creative career. Infographic resumes also may be appropriate for professions or particular jobs calling for strong graphic design, information design, and layout skills. The article, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancecareers.com\/when-and-how-to-use-an-infographic-resume-4145729\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Create an Infographic Resume<\/a>, on thebalancecareers.com, discusses what this is and when to use one, in addition to offering important tips that lead to a quality infographic resume.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Below is an interesting example of an animated infographic resume, from a professional consultant for video, animation, and design.\u00a0 In this case, the combination of infographic and video resume makes sense, given the professional\u2019s career objective.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"oembed-2\" title=\"Animated CV Resume - Kai Creative\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eDu45IU35GY?start=16&#38;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><sup>[1]<\/sup> Here&#8217;s an interesting piece of information. Leonardo da Vinci is credited with writing one of the first known r\u00e9sum\u00e9s, although it was more of a letter that outlined\u00a0his credentials for a potential employer, Ludovico Sforza. The r\u00e9sum\u00e9 got da Vinci the job, and Sforza became a longtime patron of da Vinci and later commissioned him to paint\u00a0<em>The Last Supper<\/em>. You can see the letter and read the translation at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.openculture.com\/2014\/01\/leonardo-da-vincis-handwritten-resume-1482.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leonardo da Vinci\u2019s Handwritten Resume (1482)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t <section class=\"citations-section\" role=\"contentinfo\">\n\t\t\t <h3>Candela Citations<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <div id=\"citation-list-243\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"licensing\"><div class=\"license-attribution-dropdown-subheading\">CC licensed content, Original<\/div><ul class=\"citation-list\"><li>Resume Purpose &amp; Types, original material and adaptation of pages from Business Communication Skills for Managers, Technical &amp; Report Writing, Business Communication for Success, and Business Communication: Written &amp; Verbal Presentation Skills; see attributions below. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: Susan Oaks. <strong>Project<\/strong>: Communications for Professionals. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc\/4.0\/\">CC BY-NC: Attribution-NonCommercial<\/a><\/em><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"license-attribution-dropdown-subheading\">CC licensed content, Shared previously<\/div><ul class=\"citation-list\"><li>image of man typing on computer at desk. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: StartupStockPhotos. <strong>Provided by<\/strong>: Pixabay. <strong>Located at<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/typing-computer-desk-hoe-office-849806\/\">https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/typing-computer-desk-hoe-office-849806\/<\/a>. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/about\/cc0\">CC0: No Rights Reserved<\/a><\/em><\/li><li>Resumes and Cover Letters. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: Susan Kendall. <strong>Provided by<\/strong>: Lumen Learning. <strong>Located at<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wmopen-businesscommunicationmgrs\/chapter\/resumes-and-cover-letters\/\">https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wmopen-businesscommunicationmgrs\/chapter\/resumes-and-cover-letters\/<\/a>. <strong>Project<\/strong>: Business Communication Skills for Managers. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\">CC BY: Attribution<\/a><\/em><\/li><li>Resumes [33]. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: Amber Kinonen. <strong>Provided by<\/strong>: Bay State College. <strong>Located at<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oercommons.org\/courses\/bay-college-engl-145-technical-and-report-writing\/view\">https:\/\/www.oercommons.org\/courses\/bay-college-engl-145-technical-and-report-writing\/view<\/a>. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\">CC BY: Attribution<\/a><\/em><\/li><li>9.5 Resume. <strong>Provided by<\/strong>: University of Minnesota Libraries. <strong>Located at<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/open.lib.umn.edu\/businesscommunication\/chapter\/9-5-resume\/\">https:\/\/open.lib.umn.edu\/businesscommunication\/chapter\/9-5-resume\/<\/a>. <strong>Project<\/strong>: Business Communication for Success. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/4.0\/\">CC BY-NC-SA: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike<\/a><\/em><\/li><li>Resume. <strong>Provided by<\/strong>: Lumen Learning. <strong>Located at<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/businesscommunication\/chapter\/13-5-rsum\/\">https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/businesscommunication\/chapter\/13-5-rsum\/<\/a>. <strong>Project<\/strong>: Business Communication: Written &amp; Verbal Presentation Skills. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/4.0\/\">CC BY-NC-SA: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike<\/a><\/em><\/li><li>video The Purpose of a Resume. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: Sarah Seavey. <strong>Provided by<\/strong>: University of Arizona Student Engagement &amp; Career Development. <strong>Located at<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Scde_h0A0qM\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Scde_h0A0qM<\/a>. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em>Other<\/em>. <strong>License Terms<\/strong>: YouTube video<\/li><li>video The Purpose of a Resume. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: Sylvia Hepler. <strong>Provided by<\/strong>: Launching Lives. <strong>Located at<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3WbTLnhTdY8\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3WbTLnhTdY8<\/a>. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em>Other<\/em>. <strong>License Terms<\/strong>: YouTube video<\/li><li>video in Try It exercise, Professional Video Resume - Shelly. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: Shelly Cable. <strong>Provided by<\/strong>: MotionEchoMedia. <strong>Located at<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=S2RlnDqI-JQ\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=S2RlnDqI-JQ<\/a>. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em>Other<\/em>. <strong>License Terms<\/strong>: YouTube video<\/li><li>video Animated CV Resume - Kai Creative. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: Kai. <strong>Provided by<\/strong>: Kai Creative. <strong>Located at<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eDu45IU35GY\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eDu45IU35GY<\/a>. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em>Other<\/em>. <strong>License Terms<\/strong>: YouTube video<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n\t\t\t <\/section>","protected":false},"author":81366,"menu_order":1,"template":"","meta":{"_candela_citation":"{\"0\":{\"type\":\"cc\",\"description\":\"image of man typing on computer at desk\",\"author\":\"StartupStockPhotos\",\"organization\":\"Pixabay\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/typing-computer-desk-hoe-office-849806\/\",\"project\":\"\",\"license\":\"cc0\",\"license_terms\":\"\"},\"1\":{\"type\":\"original\",\"description\":\"Resume Purpose & Types, original material and adaptation of pages from Business Communication Skills for Managers, Technical & Report Writing, Business Communication for Success, and Business Communication: Written & Verbal Presentation Skills; 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