5 Simple Ways to Create a Unique Resume

Those who get noticed, have an easier time getting the job, promotion, etc. Your resume is your first introduction during your job search and your first opportunity to get noticed in order to get a foot into the early stages of recruitment. Showcasing your ability to be creative not only helps you to get an interview, but allows you to showcase your ability to be creative and innovative to your employer.

Remember that the purpose of a resume is not only to show off your abilities, experience, and the value that you can bring to the organization, but your ability to outshine everybody else. Although some are trying to move away from the format and design of 'traditional' resumes, there are aspects that should can be carried over or tweaked to fit your individuality.

Be Visually Appealing

Creating a visually appealing resume is a great way to stand out from the rest, most resumes follow a precise structure, using colors, and restructuring the no-nonsense structure of the traditional resume is something to explore during a resume makeover.

There are an abundance of ways to get creative with your resumes. Remember that the point is to showcase your creativity, not overwhelm the recruiter. Limit the range of colors that you use, do not allow the visual to distract from content.

Incorporate Important Keywords

Understanding how to use keywords is not reserved for SEO work alone, keywords are important in the structure and wording of your resume.

Identify words that will resonate in the recruiter's mind by visiting the organization website, and doing as much research as possible through social media platforms like LinkedIn. Reread the job description and research leaders within the organization in order to understand their vision and the terms that will help you to not only get noticed but to do so in a way that your potential employer will value.

Make Your Resume Adaptable

Making your resume adaptable means ensuring that it is easier to modify for different positions, with different requirements. Sending the same resume is something that should be avoided as much as possible.

Use formats that allow you to easily go in and to shift the focus from one skill or requirement over the other.

Remain Focused

Through your resume, your mission is to convince the recruiter that you are not just a great fit for the position, you are the best option. In order to do this, make the time to understand not only the position, but the capacity in which the organization has directed previous employees in the past.

Nina Mufleh wanted a dream job with AIRBNB, and created this amazing resume, which she then shared with them on Twitter, cc'ing the CEO!

And of course, he responded!

Nina's resume was not filled with details of her background and experience, but instead, made it clear that she took the time to research AIRBNB, the areas in which they needed to improve as it applies to the Middle East.

She thought outside the box and it worked for her!

Declutter and organize your experience, focusing on details that will highlight your value.

Use Social Media to Your Advantage

Social Media is a great way to build an amazing personal brand, which can create incredible opportunities for you, especially if you have successfully grown a large network. Using LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter professionally is just the tip of the iceberg.