Creative Resumes Can Derail You!

As a recruiter, the idea of using creative resumes to get a hiring manager's attention makes me cringe. Yes, cringe!

I have seen it all. Resumes with an 8x10 color glossy attached, resumes in a box, resumes in colored fonts, resumes bound like an 8th grade book report...even resumes with money attached!

Did these resumes work to get my attention? Yes...

Candidates who resort to these seemingly creative techniques are going to find themselves in the hiring manager's "no" pile, faster than candidates who are totally unqualified for the job. Negative attention is not going to get you hired!

Why Don't These "Different" Resumes Work?

When you're applying for a job, think professional - not creative. A nicely spaced two page document, that showcases keywords and accomplishments that match my requirements, is going to get the interview call every time.

Hiring is all about making a good match between a candidate's background and the skills needed to be successful in the job. Period.

Spend your time and energy writing a resume that is worthy of your experience. If you need some help getting started, Top-Sales-Jobs.com contains some outstanding sections on creating a resume that stands out. Use the links below to build a professional document that will get you in the door.