Getting Started / What Is a VisualCV?

Stand out from the crowd!

When you hear the words “resume” or “curriculum vitae,” what is the first thing that comes to mind? Job applicants hearing those terms may wonder how they will fit all of their experience on one or two pages, which words will make their resume stand out, how a printed page alone could possibly convey that they are right for the job, or whether their resume is even going to be seen by the right people. Recruiters may envision a mile-high stack of folders on their desk and how nice it would be to have an easier way to validate the facts a candidate lists on a resume. Professional speakers may wish for a more interactive way to showcase their speaking skills when booking an engagement. Whatever your reasons are for using a resume, wouldn’t it be great to do so more effectively? 

A VisualCV is a tool that helps anyone who deals with “about me” kind of information—whether seeking a job or a candidate or just networking—create and view comprehensive, visual, and interactive resumes that stand out from the rest.

A VisualCV turns flat information... Into a true "visual" resume or CV...
Before VisualCV After VisualCV
   
  • Inadequately conveys true personality and skills—what if you want to show people how quickly you can close a sale or how well you can tango?
  • Difficult to manage—updating and distributing a paper or PDF resume is time-consuming
  • Not secure—posting your resume on the Internet makes it accessible from any computer connected to the Internet, and depending on a printed copy can be risky too (what if your dog eats your best work sample minutes before an important interview?)
  • Brings your true personality and skills to life—enhance the words in your resume with photos, documents, charts, and even video and audio clips!
  • Easy to manage—quickly make changes and create multiple versions for different purposes
  • Secure—share your VisualCV only with the people you want to see it (which protects your personal information from maleficent beings, including your dog)

 

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