New resume trends for 2013 job seekers

“Social resumés’” are IN for 2013! A recent report from the National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE) reveals that 26% of college seniors use social media to network during their job search, so perhaps it’s no surprise that they’re adapting their application materials for online sites as well. Below are three resume trends for 2013:

Twitter Resumes: 
Some job seekers choose to promote themselves in 140 characters or less. A
typical Twitter resume might go something like this: “Web designing guru
familiar with all the latest languages and platforms looking for a fast-paced
firm. Learn more at www.janedoe.com.” There is usually a link to an online resume, blog or networking site.

QR Code Resumes:
The square barcodes that have been showing up on ads everywhere are also making inroads in job hunting. Using QR codes may be particularly attractive to IT
professionals who want to show employers they’re up on the latest trends. QR
codes are often placed on resumes to link hiring managers to work samples.

Infographic Resumes:
Some candidates choose to use illustrations, charts, graphs and other visuals
to showcase their work history. This format can make it easy to see an individual’s qualifications at a glance, although, they do not provide as much
detail as a traditional resume.

Video resumes: These aren’t entirely new – they’ve been around since the days of VHS tapes – but they’ve become popular again in an online world with the ease of today’s webcams and use of YouTube. Through video resumes, candidates give a one- or two-minute talk about their qualifications. The advantage is that hiring
managers can see applicants and how well they present themselves before setting
up an interview.