{"id":249258,"date":"2017-05-02T16:08:23","date_gmt":"2017-05-02T08:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/6-ways-resume-creative-industry-249258.html"},"modified":"2017-05-02T16:08:23","modified_gmt":"2017-05-02T08:08:23","slug":"6-ways-resume-creative-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/my\/lifelove-my\/expert-advice-my-2\/6-ways-resume-creative-industry-249258.html","title":{"rendered":"Dream Job: 6 Ways to craft the perfect resume for the creative industry"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Let's be real - no employer is going to be impressed by a resume that's a mere table of personal information and dully presented reasons for why they should hire you. No matter how detailed you are\u00a0in giving your address or how orderly your career record is, those aren't the main factors that are going to land you your job. Between an innovative, expressive<\/a> CV and an immaculate but dreary resume, which one do you think your potential boss is going to be inclined towards?<\/p>

Your dream company in the creative industry is\u00a0looking for people who possess a unique flavour and a distinctive personality. Since your CV is the foremost contact they'll be having with you, it's mandatory that you effectively sell yourself to carve out an impeccable first impression<\/a>. We've come up with 6\u00a0comprehensive tips to tailor your resume such that you stand out from the rest<\/strong>!<\/div>

1. Play with colours<\/span> <\/h2>

Who says only a black and white resume is acceptable? You can easily incorporate colours into your CV while remaining professional. This not only adds vibrancy and energy<\/strong> to your resume, it can also serve as a clear guide through the different components. That being said, it\u2019s best to stick to tasteful colours such as pastels<\/a> and neutrals<\/strong> (no neons or hot pinks!). Did you know that colour is even said to be able to evoke an emotional response from viewers? So, if you do land the job, you\u2019ll know what contributed to your success.<\/p>

2. Use creative fonts<\/span> <\/h2>

Gone are the days when Arial and Times New Roman ruled the world. These humdrum fonts may be the most clean-cut ones, but they definitely don\u2019t grant you any brownie points in the \u2018interesting department\u2019. Why not stand out from the crowd by going for fonts that flaunt personal style<\/strong> while still retaining tastefulness and readability? Take it from us, Didot, Garamond and Cambria are fonts you should definitely consider.<\/p>

3. Stylise your CV<\/span> <\/h2>

The layout\/style of your CV is as, if not more<\/em>, important than the content. Not only does it\u00a0speak volumes about your personality, it also showcases your creativity and IT skills<\/strong>. From minimalistic<\/a> to colour blocks, there are a myriad of styles by which you can craft your resume. If the company you\u2019re pursuing is quite the unconventional one who highly prizes wit and innovation, a flowchart CV may just blow their socks off.<\/p>

4. Be straightforward<\/span> <\/h2>

When it comes to your CV, there\u2019s no time to beat around the bush, just get straight to the point<\/strong>. Lengthy anecdotes and excessive elaboration are a huge no-no. That\u2019s why your choice of vocabulary is extremely crucial. Use words that encapsulate your meaning, keeping your resume concise and succinct. Also, keep your personal information short and sweet. The only people who really need to know about that are your mailman and online retailers.<\/p>

5. Add infographics<\/span> <\/h2>

Infographics? In a resume? That\u2019s a sure stand-out. Infographics are not only way more interesting to read, they can bring across your message<\/strong> more effectively and efficiently. Not to mention, it\u2019s a magnificent display of your proficiency in digital graphics and ability to utilise visuals<\/a>, which could be of advantage to you in your career in the firm.<\/p>

6. Infuse character and flavour in writing<\/span> <\/h2>

Sure, politically correct statements and formal language will promise you an impeccably refined CV, but it will also make sure that you sound just like any other applicant in the pool of dozens of others. Your potential boss wants to be given an insight to your personality, which could possibly win him\/her over. Don\u2019t be afraid to showcase your personal style and subdued humour<\/strong> in your writing \u2013 your potential boss may just be kept at the edge of his\/her seat while reading it.<\/p>

Lim Han<\/em><\/p>

Photos: Pinterest<\/em><\/p>

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