Would You Use These Insanely Creative Resumes?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the use of creative resumes in job applications, particularly in relation to different fields such as graphic design and engineering. Participants share their opinions on the effectiveness and appropriateness of such resumes for various job types.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that creative resumes could be beneficial for jobs requiring people skills, creativity, and artistic abilities.
  • Others argue that using a creative resume for more traditional roles, such as engineering, might be seen as unprofessional or inappropriate.
  • One participant expresses a preference for a specific creative resume example, believing it could work for an engineering company.
  • Another notes that most examples of creative resumes are from applicants in graphic design, implying a limited applicability.
  • A participant questions the value of a LaTeXed CV, suggesting a different perspective on resume formatting.
  • There is a humorous exchange regarding the originality of the discussion topic and the sharing of links related to creative resumes.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus; there are multiple competing views regarding the appropriateness of creative resumes for different job sectors.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the nature of job roles and the expectations of employers in various fields are not fully explored, leaving the discussion open to interpretation.

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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)

Rhody... :confused:
 
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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:

Pengwuino said:
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?