Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight

Are you aiming to get that dream job of yours but don’t know where to start? Pay high priority to your resume. An impressive resume can go a long way and if you would like to make that positive impression, finding a good resume template to base your own resume on can really help you out.

It may seem like a small and inconsequential thing to some, but the appearance of your resume really does have an effect on the professional image you would like to project. This sheet of paper can be your ticket to success, and minding how it looks can make a huge difference on your life! Think of your resume as a one-page reflection of yourself. As much as you can, aim to be the best professional you can be while pouring personality into your resume as well....

Pretty much everybody has created a CV / résumé at some stage in their life. As with most forms of content I think the key is to establish a tone of voice, and try to stand out from the surrounding noise.

I always used to put ‘vinyl junkie’ in the ‘interests’ section on my CV, which always worked a treat in interviews regardless of the role. People would ask me about my passion for music. I’d return the serve by asking the interviewer the same thing. These things can help to break any ice, and I think you should habitually ask plenty of questions in interviews, for all sorts of reasons.

Nowadays there are more opportunities than ever to attract the right kind of attention, and creative professionals in particular can go the extra mile to make an impression. I thought I’d collect a bunch of examples, which may inspire you to do something different...