Would You Use These Insanely Creative Resumes?

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The discussion centers on the effectiveness of creative resumes in job applications. Participants express that while such resumes can be beneficial for positions requiring creativity and artistic skills, they may not be suitable for more traditional roles, like engineering, where a standard format is preferred. The conversation highlights the importance of tailoring resumes to the job type, suggesting that creative resumes are more likely to resonate with hiring managers in creative fields. There is also a playful exchange about crediting original ideas and the use of different resume formats, including LaTeX. Overall, the consensus leans towards using creative resumes selectively based on the job's requirements.
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While reading the news today, I stumbled on http://www.businessinsider.com/insa...1-6#joe-kelso-says-his-resume-never-failed-1". After a quick look, I was left wondering, would YOU use any of these forms of resumes in hopes of landing you your next job ? Seriously... DISCUSS...(copyright by Pengy... imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, my fine flippered friend)

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If my job required a) people skills, b) creativity, and c) graphic/artistic skills, then absolutely I would. But if you used this style for an engineering job application, for instance, then your resume would probably get a laugh, then get chunked.
 
DONT STEAL MY DISCUSS!

Anyhow, for creative positions, yah I guess this is pretty cute.

For actual jobs, that's stupid.
 
I like the last one that is demoed - I think something like that could work for an engineering company.
 
While those are cool, if you look at them almost every person is applying for a job in graphic design.
 
rhody said:
While reading the news today, I stumbled on http://www.businessinsider.com/insa...1-6#joe-kelso-says-his-resume-never-failed-1". After a quick look, I was left wondering, would YOU use any of these forms of resumes in hopes of landing you your next job ? Seriously... DISCUSS...(copyright by Pengy... imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, my fine flippered friend)

Rhody... :confused:

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DONT STEAL MY DISCUSS!

Anyhow, for creative positions, yah I guess this is pretty cute.

For actual jobs, that's stupid.

Pengy,

See my edit to original post, above, I thought about giving you credit when I posted it, but said, heck, let's see if pengy coughs up a squid over it, and you did not fail to disappoint me, hehe... I hope this edit meets with your approval.

Rhody... :redface: :biggrin: :devil:
 
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What's wrong with a LaTeXed CV?
 

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