Thinking about resumes

Here are some of the visual resume sites.
Take a look at some of these resumes. I Googled "Innovative resumes" and here are the examples that came up. Take a look and see what appeals to you. Your resume should be an extension of who you are. 

vizualize.me

CVmaker

The Ultimate Infographic Resume Guide (Read the whole thing - there are some great resources for making stand-out resumes.)

Some things to consider for your resume.

Education (You don't need to include your high school after you graduate from college.)

• College (anticipated graduation date)
  • Major/Minor

Skills  (Make a list of the software you know, technical skills you may have)

• Microsoft Word
• Final Cut Pro
• Microsoft Access
• HTML
• SAP Business Objects
• Quark
• Adobe Photoshop
• Photography skills

Experience

WalMart (Pittsburgh, PA 2007-2009)

• Developed customer service manual
• Reorganized toy department
• Salesperson of the month three times (Jan. 07, March 08, Dec 09)

The ‘Doah newspaper (Winchester, VA 2008)

• Wrote stories for multimedia sites
• Edited contributor content
• Edited HTML for site

Now, you need to write a cover letter
Here are the examples I discussed in the video.

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1. Address the letter to a specific person rather than to a title.
2. Use a stronger, more dynamic opening that grabs the reader’s attention - like a story. 
3. Avoid repeating information that already appears in your resume. Do not list work experience without specifically addressing how it relates to the position for which you are applying.
4. Avoid using too many “I”s. The cover letter should be more about what the reader wants
5. Never say anything negative in a cover letter. It flags you as a potentially difficult employee.
6. Do not mention any inside contacts unless they can help you get the job. Be more specific about what you like about the company to which you are applying.
7. Do not make salary demands or give salary expectations unless specifically requested to provide them. A cover letter is generally not the proper place to address salary concerns.
8. Promise to make a follow-up call yourself.
9. Avoid boring closing statements.
10. Use active verbs

Have a separate sheet for your references

•  Name
•  Title
• Address
• Cell phone
• Email

Don’t give it all away in your resume. Save some of yourself for your cover letter and interview.