Enhance Your Resume with Graphics
Is your resume looking a bit bland? You need to spice it up.
Traditionally text-based documents, resumes may now incorporate images thanks to the widespread use of graphics in word processing programs and formatting enhancements.
It's worth noting that using graphics might not be appropriate in all cases. For example, incorporating graphics into a resume for an investment banker probably wouldn't send the right message. But if you're a graphic designer or work in a creative marketing position, images on the resume could work to your advantage.
Used appropriately, graphical enhancements can act as visual cues that draw the reader's eye, reinforcing your brand message and calling attention to your top selling points.
Graphics You May Use on Your Resume
•Industry icons: These are images that represent or allude to a field or occupation, for example, a chef's hat for a chef, a sales chart with figures going up for a salesperson or a globe for an international businessperson.
•Certification logos: Professional certification boards often allow the use of their logos on resumes. If your certification strongly adds to your qualifications and you have permission to use its logo, consider adding it to your resume.
•Charts: Emphasize your achievements by incorporating charts into your accomplishments section. A chart may demonstrate, for instance, that you exceeded expectations by illustrating your actual vs. projected performance.
•Decorative headers: Instead of using a single black horizontal line to separate your resume's sections, employ a decorative touch, like color.
•Watermark: Add a subtle background image, making sure it doesn't interfere with text readability. Artists and other creative professionals may consider using their work samples as watermarks.
•Icons as bullets: Instead of using bland circles, use industry-related symbols as bullets. For example, a flight attendant may use little airplanes, or a teacher may use pencils.
•Personal logo or monogram: Design a logo or monogram that incorporates your initials and place it next to your name in the header.
•Monster's Resume Enhancement: Use My Monster Premium to highlight your Monster resume listing with graphics, including bold type and industry icons.
Avoid the Pitfalls
•Don't overwhelm your resume with graphics. Use design features judiciously; your graphics should enhance your marketing message and make your resume look professional, not garish. When adding creative touches, always get a second opinion.
•Consider your target audience. If you're applying for a job in a conservative field -- such as accounting or law -- moderation is key. If you are in a high tech or creative field, your resume can have a cutting-edge feel.
•Don't clog up inboxes. When emailing your resume, be sure your graphic features haven't made your file unusually large, thereby slowing download time and potentially clogging up an inbox.
•Use royalty-free images. If you're using clip art or stock photos, read the license agreements to ensure you're permitted to use the images on your resume. Your word-processing program may include some free images, or you can use a search engine like Google.
用图表给简历增值
你的简历是否看上去有些平淡？给它增添一些趣味吧！
传统的文本格式的文件、简历等现在可以将图像纳入其中了，这还得感谢图像在文字处理软件和编排格式增强手段中的广泛应用。
然而使用图表不一定适用于所有情况。比如，在一份投资银行专员的简历中掺杂一些图表不一定能够传达正确的信息。但是如果你将成为一名图表设计者或者是在一个需要创意的营销职位工作，在简历中加入图像将会使你的长处尽显。
如使用恰当，图表美化的效果在视觉暗示角度上可抓住阅读人的目光，彰显个性，唤起别人对你的优势和卖点的注意。
在简历中可使用如下图表：
●行业图标：这是一些可以用来代表或指代一个领域或职业的图像，如一顶厨师帽可用来指代厨师，一张标有数字直线上升的销售表格可代表销售人员，或者用一个地球仪来暗指一名国际商人。
●证书标识：专业认证机构通常会允许在简历中使用他们的标识。如果你所拥有的证书能够提升或进一步证明你的就职资格，在机构允许的前提下，将其标识填加在简历中。
●表格：在成就一项中通过表格来强调你的业绩。比如，你可以用一张表格，通过对比实际和计划，来证明你超额完成任务。
●水印图案：填加精致的背景图案，并确保其不会影响文本的可读性。艺术家或者其他有创意的专业人员可以尝试使用他们的作品作为水印图案。
●用图标代替普通符号：使用行业相关的标志作插入符号，而不是用小圆圈。比如，一名飞机服务人员可以选择使用小飞机，一名教师可选用铅笔作为插入符号。
●个人标识或是标记：设计一个标识或用名字起首字母组成的花押字，将其放在简历抬头中你的姓名旁边。
●Monster网站的简历修饰：点击我的Monster奖励，在那里你可以选用各种图表，包括黑体字和行业图标等，来修饰简历。
避免以下错误
●不要滥用图表。明智的使用设计图像；图表是用来提升你的价值，使你的简历看起来很专业，而不是令其华而不实。在填加有创意的手法时，要记住想想其他的主意。
●考虑你的目标读者。如果你是在传统领域内申请职位，例如会计或法律，稳健是关键。如果你要去的是高科技或有创意的领域，则你的简历可以写到令人震撼。
●别阻塞收件箱。用邮件发出你的简历时，确保那些图表图案不会让你的文件太大，以致造成下载时间长并且有可能使收件箱溢出。
●使用免费特许的图像。如果你要使用剪贴画，最好先了解一下许可证协议内容，确保在许可的情况下使用这些图像。文档处理文件中可能会包含一些免费的图片，或者你可以利用搜索引擎去寻找，比如Google一下。
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