See how a VisualCV can liven up your resume.
What's in the wide column?
The main column on a VisualCV contains pretty much what a traditional resume or CV offers—such as contact information, objectives, summary of qualifications, work history, and education—with these enhancements:
- Sections that are easy to scan and update—Because the information in this section is organized beneath meaningful headings, recruiters can quickly pull out the key facts they need. It is also easy to quickly tailor a VisualCV for a particular viewer by copying a VisualCV you have already created and editing the sections as needed.
What's in the narrow column?
Now let's look at what's in the narrow column of a VisualCV. We call this column the "sidebar." The sidebar contains your references and the portfolio part of your VisualCV—the part that really brings your personality and skills to life! In your VisualCV portfolio, you can add:
- Documents such as university diplomas; training certificates; white papers, articles, or user guides that you have written; news clippings in which you have been quoted; letters of recommendation; or brochures that you have created
- Images such as a photo of you winning an award, a screen shot of a website you have designed, or a chart that draws attention to key points such as sales performance or quality improvement or defect reduction metrics
- Videos that give viewers an idea of your presentation style, demonstrate how to use a product you helped develop, or even show a colleague endorsing your strengths
- Audio clips that tell a recruiter why you're a good fit for the job, in your own words, or even showcase a musical score that you've written
Combined with the text sections of your VisualCV, all of these elements will create a powerful portfolio that not just tells, but shows what you have done and what you can do.
If you prefer, you can showcase your portfolio in the main area of your VisualCV.
Where should I go next?
- Three Easy Steps: See how easy it is to get started.
