how to make a slideshow resume
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Still job hunting& with the old paper and ink resume? Maybe it's time for a change. A slideshow resume is a great way to stand out in a crowd. Alternatively head to http://www.insidetrak.com.au for a job with real employees reviewsTRANSCRIPT
Do I need a slideshow resume?
Do I need a slideshow resume?
Does your
resume look like this?
Does your
resume look like this?
Anyone can make a
slideshow resume.
All of these programs work nicely.
(Free!)
Here’s how to do it.
First you’ll need to source some
graphics.
Find some public-domain images.
Many programs come with some stock images. You can also try stock.xchng [free] or Shutterstock [not free].
Use some of your own images too.
Take screenshots. Comb through old photographs.
Don’t forget to credit the photographer.
Don’t forget to credit the photographer.
Especially if he’s as handsome as this guy.
Yes, but what about
content?
Yes, but what about
content?
Start by introducing yourself.
Don’t be afraid to show some personality. That’s the point.
Honesty goes a long way.
It shows character.
You might address your geography.
You might address your geography.
How about your your skills?
Where do your strengths lie?
A chart communicates a lot of information.
Add some links. You can sneak in a lot of content without a lot of text.
Link to
your work.
Link to your online profiles:
Twitter: @JoyofWords LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/knappamy.
Web: amyknapp.ca Slideshare: knapp_amy
(And any other site where there aren’t pictures of your cats.)
Finish with a contact page or call to action.
What do you
say?
A few final tips: !
A few final tips: !• Avoid templates and visual resume
programs like this one.!
A few final tips: !• Avoid templates and visual resume
programs like this one.!
• The idea is to break out of the mold, not box yourself into another one.!
A few final tips: !• Once it’s done, trim the fat.!
A few final tips: !• Once it’s done, trim the fat.!
• Your slideshow depends on your ability to be concise. !
Last step is to upload for easy sharing. (Your file will be way too big for email.)
YOU MIGHT CONSIDER
OR
(Slideshare)
YOU MIGHT CONSIDER
OR
(Slideshare)
YOU MIGHT CONSIDER
OR
(Slideshare)
After you’ve uploaded: Test your links
Then test them again. Then have a friend test them.
See the full sample slide show.
That’s all, folks. You’re reading to debut that baby in public. Good luck.
Photo Credits:
Computer: http://www.sxc.hu/profile/tomdavies
Photographer: http://www.sxc.hu/profile/Liannelaan
Globe: http://www.sxc.hu/profile/yejunkim
Chain: http://www.sxc.hu/profile/maiapi
Chalkboard: http://www.sxc.hu/profile/ywel
Downloading: http://www.sxc.hu/profile/arinas74
Created by Amy Knapp for InsideTrak,
where you can find all the latest jobs in Australia.
www.insidetrak.com.au