Why Be Ordinary? How Unconventional Resumés Get You Noticed

Community Manager — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:11:00 GMT

Hoping your resume gets a second look? Consider building an unconventional resume to stand out from the pack. Gone are the days when career success was easy to chart: start at the bottom and work your way up.

Now, the world's economy is increasingly global and volatile. Knowledge rapidly becomes obsolete and experience often isn't as prized as the ability to be nimble and flexible. In this economy, an unconventional resume can trump a predictable, linear path.

Wondering what exactly constitutes an unconventional resume? We've rounded up some eye-opening resources on the benefits of taking the career path less traveled. Enjoy.

Why I Like People with Unconventional Resumes
Disrupt Yourself
Try an Unconventional Career Path

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Why Be Ordinary? How Unconventional Resumés Get You Noticed