Resume Design
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- TripleBrownCow0
I'm a brand manager for a company that designs gift items that are packed with chocolate and/or candy. When I applied for the position, I created a box that was roughly 8" tall and 3" wide on each side. I used die cut window near the bottom and packed the box half full with cinnamon imperials (Red Hots). Then I designed the graphics of the box, using Illustrator, to match the flavor of the candy inside, and reflect my personality and creativity. Finally, I designed my resume and cover letter using Photoshop and InDesign. I rolled them up together and placed them in the top half of the box.
I got the job, and everyone from the from the HR director to the President of the company told me it was the most interesting and creative resume they had ever seen (the company has been around for about 20 years).
Obviously, my approach won't work for everyone or every job; but in my opinion, if you are applying for a job as a creative, you should submit the most creative resume possible.