WK5 DQ2 Assignment - CREATIVE RESUMES 200- 300 words

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CREATIVE RESUMES

The purpose of this assignment is to research and examine the two articles in the weekly readings about resumes and determine if there were any ideas given where the writer would incorporate them into his resume.  The writer will also answer why or why not he would use any of the examples given.  The writer will also use information from the course book and the two articles to formulate his answer. 

Most of the examples given in the article "Think Outside The box" seem to be long shots at best in landing a job.  These examples seem like they would be effective/creative after landing the job.  The writer wonders also how does an applicant get his own webpage looked at by the potential employer?  How does the job applicant get his/her YouTube video viewed by potential employers?  The writer would not use the artsy resume simply because he can not draw and this method would be a total disaster.  The quirky YouTube approach is appealing and would be explored as long as there was a guarantee the video would get viewed by those making the hiring decisions.

The business card resume is the best idea in the article "Think Outside The Box".  The business card is small, easy to give to others, and could be informal was well.  The writer feels most of these ideas are better suited for the younger generation. Someone who may be middle aged does not have the ability to try and be creative or funny and miss his/her audience.

The second article "Sometimes, Resumes can Be Too creative" seems to be an article claiming both creative and standard resumes will work depending upon the company your applying for.  These resume ideas are intriguing because it is hard for an applicant to set themselves apart from other applicants in the hiring process, especially if most of the criteria to get the job is strictly from the internet.  It is hard, if not impossible to make an impression with a resume over the internet.  The writer likes the example about always having a back up plan, such as a hard copy of your resume, when applying for jobs (Feldmann). 

The truth is most of the time the applicant will not know what the company believes to be creative or frustrating when it comes to resumes.  Some of the newer more creative companies such as Google, Uber, or Face Book may be more understanding and accepting with creative resumes.  Some jobs such as traditional jobs, government jobs, or companies with longevity may prefer traditional resumes.  Its always important for the applicant to remember when preparing a resume, what is the best way to adapt your message to the individual needs of each member of your audience? (Thill, & Bovee). 

It may be best for an applicant to try and get into heads of the people you are trying to reach and think as they would think (Thill, & Bovee p.486).  It is also important for an applicant to remember to analyze the audience and purpose, gather pertinent information, select the best media channels, and organize resume to applicants strengths (Thill, % Bovee). 

Thill J. V., & Bovee, L. C. (2015).  Excellence in Business Communication 12th ed. Boston: MA Pearson.

Weinberg, S. (2014, September 10).  Business Insider. Think Outside The Box: 4 Creative Resume Ideas.  Retrieved September 26th, 2017 from http://www.businessinsider.com/think-outside-the-box-4-creative-ideas-2014-9.

Feldmann, J. (2013, May 2).  Business Insider. sometimes, Resumes can Be Too Creative.  Retrieved September 26th from http://www.businessinsider.com/creative-resume-and-overkill-2013-5.