The old days of writing a resume according to strict rules of formatting and phrasing are slowly fading. Unless you’re in the fascinating business of homeland security, freshening up your resume might be a good idea for you.
Nowadays we see that more and more people are choosing to bring their CV to the web. It’s not only a practical method to update and distribute a resume, it also gives you an opportunity to stand out from the crowd. So if you think it’s time you brushed up your old CV, why not give it a new look entirely – an online look? And we have some helpful tips to guide you through it:
Keep the Navigation Simple
You want to keep things very simple for your future employers. They should be able to get a quick and solid idea of who you are in minimum time and effort. You can do this by creating a resume with an easy flow and a sensible navigation. We offer the following structure for a successful online resume:
Write Like a Pro’
Online CV’s are usually not as formal as the classic ones but they still need to serve the purpose of presenting you as a skilled individual. The online format is in itself a fresh, innovative way to present your achievements. Don’t let the webby framework distract you. Using a casual language is certainly fine, but be careful not to push it. You have to maintain a certain level of professionalism so be straightforward, clear and to-the-point.
Add Images
It’s always a good idea to add a photo of yourself to your CV and it is often best to place it on the homepage, alongside with your name. Unless you do modeling or acting or any other line of work that involves your looks, it is best to use only one photo of yourself and not upload your entire Facebook albums.
What you definitely should add is any kind of image that might exhibit your skills – designs, copywriting samples, sketches or even logos of companies that you worked with in the past. Take advantage of the fact that your online resume allows you to add some color. However, we advise you not to add images that are not related to your work experience, even if they really look good on the page.
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i like the template a lot how can i got it
Good tips… but there’s a typo on the front page: “…with a creative AND AND fresh approach.” If you build a page for your rez you should probably hire an editor.
Good example of Online Resume (CV). Awesome.
What if you excel at a lot of things? Simple – break them down into categories!
Please see my quick free sample at WIX.com
http://www.wix.com/thomasknutson/thomasknutson
Love this idea! Obviously this technique is more appealing to certain jobs….like for me I’d love a social media marketing job. Hence this would be a great way to stand out from the crowd and look more passionate about getting out there on the web. Thanks!
This is a really nice template, but I still find that employers want you to submit an electronic version of your resume as text, including a box for input of your cover letter and then one for your actual resume content. I wish it was as simple as just providing them with a site, but their resume screeners need the text to match those keywords and spit the best candidates out for HR. This template is an “add on” that you can do with your resume by including the link at the top or something, but I don’t think most HR departments outside the tech world are ready for a completely online resume. I sure do wish they were!
Wonderful,thanks for sharing some examples.
Thanks for your feedback guys. We’re aware of the fact many employers still prefer traditional CV’s but we agree with Sara: when it comes to jobs that are more design/web/digital media oriented, creating an online CV is a logical step to make.
For those who need a classical cv pdfcv.com is worth taking a look. It makes it peace of cake to build a good looking cv in pdf format.
Love the nontraditional approach. What a great way to introduce yourself to potential employers.
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Hi
Do you think that setting up a website for online CV would help in finding the candidate – for hiring?
I’ve done now at cv.seomid.com as part of my skills and work portfolios in internet marketing – particular the organic marketing.
Do you have any suggestions on this site.
Related to:
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) SMM (Social Media Marketing)
Inbound Marketing, Website Marketing for Increase Website Traffic, Improve Google Ranking, Build Brand Awareness
Thanks
Hi Shane,
Having an online CV is definitely a great way to promote yourself online.
It is not unheard of for HR companies and employers to Google potential hiring candidates, and finding a great looking online CV can definitely benefit any search results under your name.