A creative resume is a great way to stand out as a job candidate. Here are some inspiring resume designers that have been taking the art of creative resumes to new heights. Take a look.
25 amazingly creative resumes
Animation
Flash
Watch until the end…
Pamphlet
Brochure
Comic
Cartoon
Manga
Toolkit
Cutouts
Poster
Handwritten
Doodle
Recycled
T-shirt
Warning signs
Chart
Video game inspired
Subway / Metro / Underground Map
’50s Advertising inspired
Web 2.0 inspired
Video
And finally, for some comic relief, arguably the most famous video resume ever made…
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WOW! These resumes are REALLY on the edge..some not in a good way. Did they work? http://tinyurl.com/55s2f4
Comment by CareerHelp (CareerHelp) — December 31, 1969 #
These are great! I love seeing creative resumes like this. Thanks so much for displaying all of these, they’re great!
Comment by Louisa
— November 24, 2008 #
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— November 25, 2008 #
These are awful. As a senior designer, I wouldn’t consider any of these people for a position, and it’s not because I don’t like “individual” cv’s, it’s simply that the examples you use here are examples of appalling design. The toolkit and poster have at least been designed by someone with some grasp of aesthetics, but the rest are plain ugly.
Send your cv as a one page word file, and don’t waste people’s time with frilly crap like the stuff you see above. Seriously. It WILL get you noticed, in a very bad way…
Comment by DMC
— November 26, 2008 #
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— November 26, 2008 #
Merci de ta visite et de ton commentaire, au plaisir de te lire !
Comment by FmR
— December 1, 2008 #
These are really creative resumes… Though it might not work everywhere :P it sure is admirable..
Comment by Photo Retouching
— December 4, 2008 #
I’m not sure if those would get anyone hired, but they are creative.
Comment by Anonymous
— December 4, 2008 #
Awesome Ideas, Personally the Subway / Metro / Underground Map is the one for me
Comment by Ashley
— December 4, 2008 #
Great post and pictures. I like best the idea that people got jobs from handwritten notes. Nice work: stumbling thumbs up!
Comment by SRS
— December 6, 2008 #
Nice and want to be this member community,tx
Comment by Herman Jambak
— December 11, 2008 #
Maybe the contents of these resumes aren’t the best, but A+ for the overall ideas. I’d consider these applicants first. But, can’t say the same for other up-tight hiring managers who are a-holes.
Comment by Jimmy
— December 15, 2008 #
that was amazing,i wonder how the boss responses when they see those resumes.
Comment by Kisumi
— December 21, 2008 #
[...] The 25 most creative designer resumés you’ll see this year Compiling this list was fun and inspiring. There are some terrific ideas out there about what can be done with something as basic as a resumé. Funny too, in some cases. [...]
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— December 27, 2008 #
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— December 27, 2008 #
[...] yourself, but keep it clean and simple. Although a creative, non-traditional resumé will make you stand out, be sure the person doing the hiring will really appreciate it before you [...]
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— December 30, 2008 #
I love this blog post. I love the creativity and the relevance of each person resume that ties into their personal DNA.
Comment by Hajj E. Flemings
— January 3, 2009 #
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— January 5, 2009 #
Great list, I particularly liked the tshirt resumes. brilliant!
Comment by DInflux Ed
— January 15, 2009 #
[...] Si a esta altura del año ya comienza a sentirse el Síndrome de desgaste profesional, es tiempo de actualizar el CV. Y para quienes busquen alguna idea original, el sitio JobMob publicó una entretenida galería con 25 CVs creativos. [...]
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— January 16, 2009 #
[...] yourself, but keep it clean and simple. Although a creative, non-traditional resumé will make you stand out, be sure the person doing the hiring will really appreciate it before you [...]
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— February 12, 2009 #
[...] multe aici. [...]
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— February 16, 2009 #
Collection de CV originaux : http://jobmob.co.il/blog/most-creative-designer-resumes/
Comment by Espritriche (Michael | ER) — April 5, 2009 #
I need to update my CV! The 25 Most Creative Designer Resumes You?ll See This Year – http://tinyurl.com/55s2f4
Comment by WendyRule (Wendy Rule) — April 6, 2009 #
Great list, I particularly liked the tshirt resumes. brilliant!
Comment by simple websites
— April 6, 2009 #
@CreativeHunter thanks for sharing this: http://tinyurl.com/55s2f4
Comment by montrealy (montrealy) — April 10, 2009 #
@jacobshare Your blog post on creative resumes inspired me I will be doing a post and I will reference you. http://tinyurl.com/55s2f4
Comment by HajjFlemings (Hajj Flemings) — April 12, 2009 #
Magnífico post y excelente la recopilación de cv creativos. Gracias por mostrarlos. Un saludo.
Comment by Danzarina
— May 26, 2009 #
3 year old resume (guilty) in need of inspiration? http://bit.ly/sQKH + http://bit.ly/yfci + http://bit.ly/nVfa + http://bit.ly/9OQQ
Comment by EricRi (Eric Richards) — June 5, 2009 #
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— July 6, 2009 #
[...] Creative presentation – send your resume and cover letter to the recruiter or hiring in a creative package. In my past life as a Recruiter, I received a resume and cover letter packaged in a decorative box with a CD-ROM and a handwritten note of introduction from the applicant. The CD contained the applicant’s portfolio as a slideshow and audio explaining the projects they had worked on for a Graphic Designer position I had open. It definitely made me take notice and I gave the applicant a call as it was the only one that I had received that way. Here are some other examples, take a page from the 25 Most Creative Designer Resumes You Will See This Year. [...]
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— September 3, 2009 #
FYI, the embedded YouTube video comes up as “not available” now.
Comment by Mat Kramer
— September 21, 2009 #
Thanks for the heads-up, Mat. It’s fixed now.
Comment by Jacob Share
Twitter: @jacobshare — September 21, 2009 #
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— November 12, 2009 #
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— January 31, 2010 #
nice resume and inspiring resume
Comment by umam
— February 7, 2010 #
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— February 14, 2010 #
http://pixcaliba.deviantart.com/art/Ideas-in-a-box-155822091
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— March 1, 2010 #
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— March 4, 2010 #
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This post was mentioned on Twitter by michellemilla: @RMStringer I love examples like that – a standout in the crowd and deviates from the norm. Check these out: http://bit.ly/16UfkO…
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— March 7, 2010 #
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— April 29, 2010 #
Probably been done before.. Twitter CV, I thought it was creative..
http://mclear.co.uk/2010/05/03/my-creative-twitter-cv-resume/
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Comment by John McLear
Twitter: @johnmclear — May 4, 2010 #
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— May 5, 2010 #
AT LONG LAST! Seriously creative resume/CV inspiration! http://jobmob.co.il/blog/most-creative-designer-resumes
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— May 24, 2010 #
wow these r just amazing,I m right now writing my
resume.
Comment by shoaib hussain
Twitter: @howtotweak — July 2, 2010 #
Hey guys! what’s the best software to use to create such amazing Resumes? I’m guessing InDesign,Photoshop. But my old laptop won’t let me install the full Adobe master collection so are there any other programes I could use to create a professional yet creative resume? cheers
Comment by nicknackdesign
— August 11, 2010 #
nicknackdesign- look for an older version of those programs. Not only are they more likely to work on your older laptop, you might even find them for free or close to free.
Comment by Jacob Share
Twitter: @jacobshare — August 11, 2010 #
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— September 9, 2010 #
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— September 20, 2010 #
I watched these Cvs months ago and I decided to act positively. Since I am a Microsoft Certified Professional mastering Power Point, I created my personal CV as an attractive Power Point show, I wish it could be displayed on this nice site. The link is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqlHkzvqisI
your feedbak is much appreciated
Comment by Nabil Mourad
— September 25, 2010 #
no wonder they are all unemployed.
(this comment excludes the creator of The Poster)
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— November 7, 2010 #
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— December 16, 2010 #
hope my resume can join the above creed………..
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Comment by Lakshmi kanth raju
Twitter: @lakshmikanthraj — December 31, 2010 #
Warning: Use with Caution.
These resumes look great – well most of them – however I would suggest they be used when applying for ‘creative’ jobs only. I must stress use with caution as I doubt many employers would take them seriously.
However with Social Media etc so prevalent today, we may see more creative resumes, video resumes etc.
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— February 9, 2011 #
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— February 11, 2011 #
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— March 20, 2011 #
This post inspired me to create my own Digital CV. Check it out here and give me feedback, please.
http://cv.kevinleeconrad.com
Thanks/Kevin
Comment by Kevin Conrad
Twitter: @twitter.com/kevinleeconrad — March 24, 2011 #
Bless, you forgot mine: cv.duncanmckean.com
Comment by Duncan
Twitter: @wearesparkwood — June 22, 2011 #
Kevin- nice work
Duncan- yours is very slick, looks great.
Thanks to both of you for mentioning them here.
Comment by Jacob Share
Twitter: @jacobshare — June 22, 2011 #
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— November 8, 2011 #
Let me know what you think of my resume. I am looking for critique. Thanks-Rhea HR Media Solutions
Comment by Rhea Bowden
— December 22, 2011 #
Rhea- I find it hard to read, which is a problem you definitely want to take care of
Comment by Jacob Share
Twitter: @jacobshare — December 22, 2011 #
Very creative, but your resume is any potential employer’s first impression of you and some of these just say sloppy. Unfortunately the Recycled one also has computer spelled wrong twice under Education. It’s extremely important to proofread any resume!
Comment by Smoore
Twitter: @smooredesign — January 2, 2012 #
This is my piece of work:
http://www.behance.net/gallery/Infographic-Resume/3074793
Comment by creosoul
— February 7, 2012 #
Creosoul/Martin – very cool.
Comment by Jacob Share
Twitter: @jacobshare — February 8, 2012 #
hey check this CV
http://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CDkQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.slideshare.net%2FGaurangGheewala&ei=5dqYT97UEaaPiAeeh9mWBg&usg=AFQjCNH0B24WTYwJSYhAAApyerdfm_T-5g
Comment by gaurang
— April 26, 2012 #
It’s always best to show your best work. Don’t try to impress with a cv, try to impress with a strong portfolio! These cvs are largely inappropriate for anything but a page of curiosities on a website like this.
Comment by Phil
— May 3, 2012 #
gaurang- very creative, nice job
Phil- for some people, especially graphic designers, such a creative resume IS just that, a strong portfolio
Comment by Jacob Share
Twitter: @jacobshare — May 3, 2012 #
It’s a shame that iPads don’t support Flash. I can’t see half of the creative CVs that are posted!
Comment by Penelope
— June 4, 2012 #
Penelope- yes, that’s a bummer. The animated resumes are really cool
Comment by Jacob Share
Twitter: @jacobshare — June 4, 2012 #
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