It’s a difficult time to find a job in today’s marketplace. Employers frequently cite that they receive hundreds of applications for a single job application. How can you make your resume stand out from the pack? While it may not work for every job, using online photo galleries is one way that may set you apart.
If you’re submitting an application online, there’s sometimes a place to insert your LinkedIn profile address, website, or other online presence. This is a great place to insert your personal photo gallery resume. Be sure to include the address in your LinkedIn profile as well. Setting up online photo galleries shows a prospective employer visually who you are as a person and potential employee.
What can you include in your web photo albums?
Whatever you think will showcase your skills and be applicable to the types of jobs you’re applying for. If you’re in a very visual field like computer design, graphic design, any type of art, videography etc. employers may expect to see a visual portfolio. Highlight your best work in photo galleries that are clearly titled and have descriptive captions. When creating your albums really put yourself in the shoes of someone potentially viewing them. Will it make sense to them? Are your pictures in a sequential order that is clear? Do you provide enough background information to compliment your resume without detracting from the image? Your images should tell the story.
What if you’re not in a visual field?
If your career is not in a visual field then employers will be less likely to expect a visual resume – helping you to stand out! You will need to take a little more time and care to tell your story. You probably won’t want to rely only on images, but to use them to complement your written resume. Some items you could consider including are; images of your awards and certificates (to show they actually exist vs simply adding them to a resume), images of you receiving any awards or accolades, images of completed projects that you are especially proud of. Every career field will have accomplishments that are important and meaningful in that field. Take time to carefully cull your resume to choose those items that you really believe set you apart.
Once you’ve decided what’s important the final step is putting everything together. Spend time arranging images in a way that tells your story. Have a friend or an acquaintance who isn’t familiar with your career history or accomplishments review your resume and online photo galleries. Do they understand what your objective is? Are any parts of your career history unclear to them? Take as much constructive criticism as you can get and go back to tweak your web photo album and written resume before using these items to apply for jobs.
This process will take more time than blast applying for open positions however, it may just set you apart and land you the job you’ve been working for!
If you’re submitting an application online, there’s sometimes a place to insert your LinkedIn profile address, website, or other online presence. This is a great place to insert your personal photo gallery resume. Be sure to include the address in your LinkedIn profile as well. Setting up online photo galleries shows a prospective employer visually who you are as a person and potential employee.
What can you include in your web photo albums?
Whatever you think will showcase your skills and be applicable to the types of jobs you’re applying for. If you’re in a very visual field like computer design, graphic design, any type of art, videography etc. employers may expect to see a visual portfolio. Highlight your best work in photo galleries that are clearly titled and have descriptive captions. When creating your albums really put yourself in the shoes of someone potentially viewing them. Will it make sense to them? Are your pictures in a sequential order that is clear? Do you provide enough background information to compliment your resume without detracting from the image? Your images should tell the story.
What if you’re not in a visual field?
If your career is not in a visual field then employers will be less likely to expect a visual resume – helping you to stand out! You will need to take a little more time and care to tell your story. You probably won’t want to rely only on images, but to use them to complement your written resume. Some items you could consider including are; images of your awards and certificates (to show they actually exist vs simply adding them to a resume), images of you receiving any awards or accolades, images of completed projects that you are especially proud of. Every career field will have accomplishments that are important and meaningful in that field. Take time to carefully cull your resume to choose those items that you really believe set you apart.
Once you’ve decided what’s important the final step is putting everything together. Spend time arranging images in a way that tells your story. Have a friend or an acquaintance who isn’t familiar with your career history or accomplishments review your resume and online photo galleries. Do they understand what your objective is? Are any parts of your career history unclear to them? Take as much constructive criticism as you can get and go back to tweak your web photo album and written resume before using these items to apply for jobs.
This process will take more time than blast applying for open positions however, it may just set you apart and land you the job you’ve been working for!
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