In the present competitive job market it’s tempting to want to make yourself stand out.And since we are such a visually driven culture (studies show that you can convey more information faster with pictures than you can with words), it's not surprising that some job seekers are considering turning their resumes into infographics.
These visualizations of data are everywhere, from the best places in the world to start a business to the sleep schedules of some of history’s greatest minds.
And some believe that the data on your resume is the next logical step. Matt Cooper, CEO of Visual.ly, an online visual content marketplace, argues that it’s getting more difficult to fit an entire career into a simple chronological list.
"The world has gotten so competitive that employers are less likely to take a risk on a new employee without doing a thorough check of their job performance. And that means data—lots of it," he says.
But before you turn everything on your resume into a bar graph and pie chart, there are a few things to consider:
While info graphics can certainly add value as a supplement to a candidate's resume or application, the position itself is most important when determining whether to submit graphic content along with a traditional resume,
Keep it simple and short.
It’s more effective to use charts that are easy to understand and convey your message quickly. "Remember, you get only a few seconds with the recruiter or hiring manager," Woo warns.
These visualizations of data are everywhere, from the best places in the world to start a business to the sleep schedules of some of history’s greatest minds.
And some believe that the data on your resume is the next logical step. Matt Cooper, CEO of Visual.ly, an online visual content marketplace, argues that it’s getting more difficult to fit an entire career into a simple chronological list.
"The world has gotten so competitive that employers are less likely to take a risk on a new employee without doing a thorough check of their job performance. And that means data—lots of it," he says.
But before you turn everything on your resume into a bar graph and pie chart, there are a few things to consider:
While info graphics can certainly add value as a supplement to a candidate's resume or application, the position itself is most important when determining whether to submit graphic content along with a traditional resume,
Keep it simple and short.
It’s more effective to use charts that are easy to understand and convey your message quickly. "Remember, you get only a few seconds with the recruiter or hiring manager," Woo warns.
