Book description
The STANDOUT guide to creating a stunning resume
Applying for a job used to require two pieces of paper: a resume and an application. Times have changed.
Infographic resumes are in, and they’re not just for designers. Free online tools are popping up every day to help anyone create a dynamic, visual resume—adding panache without sacrificing substance for style.
The Infographic Resume provides essential tips and ideas for how to create visual resumes and portfolios that will make you stand out from the crowd. Richly illustrated in full color and including lots of inspiring examples, the book will teach you how to:
- Create a powerful digital presence and develop the right digital content for your goals
- Build your self-brand and manage your online reputation
- Showcase your best work online
- Grab a hiring manager’s attention in seconds
Packed with dynamic infographics, visual resumes, and other creative digital portfolios, The Infographic Resume reveals the most effective tools, eye-catching strategies, and best practices to position yourself for any job in any kind of business.
“In today’s free-agent economy, The Infographic Resume is a must for anyone looking to stand out among the competition.”
— Sharlyn Lauby, president of ITM Group, Inc.
“If you’re on the market, you need to read this book and follow its guidance immediately.”
— Alexandra Levit , author of Blind Spots
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
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CHAPTER 1: How We Got Where We Are Today
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Changes in Hiring, Workforce, and Technology
- 1. The Death of the Paper Resume
- 2. The Morphing of Job Boards and Resume Databases
- 3. The Dreaded Black Hole
- 4. The Rise of Referrals
- 5. Employer-Candidate Mismatch
- 6. Communication Mismatch
- 7. The Gig Economy
- 8. The Web as a Tool for the Masses
- 9. Trend Setters as Trailblazers
- 10. The Rise of LinkedIn
- Power to the People—Look Like a Rock Star
- New Thinking
- Your Strategy for Success
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Changes in Hiring, Workforce, and Technology
- CHAPTER 2: Your Online Portfolio
- CHAPTER 3: Telling the Story of You
- CHAPTER 4: Resumes with Visual Flair
- CHAPTER 5: Infographic Resumes
- CHAPTER 6: Professionally Crafted Infographic Resumes
- CHAPTER 7: Creating Your Own Infographic Resume
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CHAPTER 8: Don’t Overlook LinkedIn
- Turn Your LinkedIn Profile into a Portfolio
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LinkedIn Profile Checklist
- Headline
- Photo
- Vanity URL
- Other Web References
- Summary
- Work Experience
- Embed Media
- Skills and Endorsements
- Education
- Certifications, Test Scores, and Courses
- Projects
- Recommendations
- Honors and Awards, Publications, and Patents
- Organizations, Volunteering, and Causes
- Personal Details
- Make It Complete
- Make It Public
- Special Sections for College Students and Recent Graduates
- How to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn
- More Ways to Get More from LinkedIn
- Sample LinkedIn Profiles
- One Final Word of Caution: There Are Few Absolutes
- CHAPTER 9: Social Resumes
- CHAPTER 10: Interactive Resumes and Slide Shows
- CHAPTER 11: Choose What You Share Online Carefully
- CHAPTER 12: Numbers Speak
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Conclusion
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The Quest for Talent
- Reach Out and Stand Out
- Create and Innovate
- Proactively Manage Your Career
- Hiring Is Ultimately About Likability
- Look Outside Your Industry for Trends and Ideas
- Maximize Tools to Simplify the Work
- Diversify Your Marketing Materials
- Images Are Powerful
- Your Real-Time Resume Is on the Web
- Build the Right Digital Dirt
- Final Checklist
- Stay Connected and Informed
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The Quest for Talent
- Notes
- Figure Credits
- Index
- About the Author
Product information
- Title: The Infographic Resume: How to Create a Visual Portfolio that Showcases Your Skills and Lands the Job
- Author(s):
- Release date: June 2014
- Publisher(s): McGraw-Hill
- ISBN: 9780071825627
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