Infographic Resume – Is it too innovative for HR?

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I recently truncated twenty years of work and education experience from a four page curricula vitae to a one page infographic resume. I encapsulated my years of experience with a timeline feature and skill development with a word cloud and progression chart. It’s stunning, at least according to my mother, a former healthcare administrator. But while it effectively tells in sweeping breadth where I began and continued my career – how serendipitous that each location is symbolized by fruit, does it meet its intended goal: convincing possible partners, contract agencies or employers that I am a viable candidate for an upcoming project or position?

My fave feature is a bar code linking directly back to an about.me page which has further content to exemplify the skills and experience I have acquired. A youtube video of our organization’s summer academic program and my blog posts add a dimension that a flat, traditional resume generally cannot provide. As my about.me profile changes, the barcode will capture this progress without the need of constant updating.

Overall, I believe that look and feel of an infographic provides a more well-rounded snapshot of a professional and hopefully those on the receiving end of resumes will embrace this innovative trend.

Time will certainly tell.

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