Using Visual CV
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PLANNIN
G YOUR
VISUALC
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MO
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TH
AN
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E!
WELCOME TO VISUAL CV
• Today, an introduction
• Visual CV is more than an online resume• Let’s look at a sample Visual CVs•http://www.visualcv.com/warrenhaynes•http://www.visualcv.com/djmadameboo
WHAT IS OUR PROCESS?
Think about your
audience and
yourself
Gather your
materials
Sign up for a new
Visual CV
account
Decide on a
layout and add your
material
Look for
gaps
Gather more
material
Ask for feedba
ck
Make changes and
publish
STEP ONE
Think about your
audience and
yourself
Gather your
materials
Sign up for a new
Visual CV
account
Decide on a
layout and add your
material
Look for
gaps
Gather more
material
Ask for feedba
ck
Make changes and
publish
STEP ONE: THINKING ABOUT YOUR AUDIENCE• Audience! What is important to them?
• What sets you apart?
• The place where your audience’s needs meet your skills/education/experience = your resume
WHAT GOES IN YOUR RESUME?
Audience’s Needs & Interests
Your Skills, Education, & Experience
YourResume
WHAT IS YOUR AUDIENCE LOOKING FOR?
STEP TWO
Think about your
audience and
yourself
Gather your
materials
Sign up for a new
Visual CV
account
Decide on a
layout and add your
material
Look for
gaps
Gather more
material
Ask for feedba
ck
Make changes and
publish
WHAT GOES ON A VISUAL CV?
• Words – traditional resume stuff
• Pictures
• Links to websites
• Video
• Audio
• References
• Other portfolio items like work samples
STEP THREE
Think about your
audience and
yourself
Gather your
materials
Sign up for a new
Visual CV
account
Decide on a
layout and add your
material
Look for
gaps
Gather more
material
Ask for feedba
ck
Make changes and
publish
HOW TO SIGN UP FOR A VISUAL CV ACCOUNT
SIGN UP STEPS
1. Navigate to www.visualcv.com
2. Click the “Get Yours Now – It’s Free!” button.
3. Fill in the requested information and click “Create My Account Now.”
WHAT IS OUR PROCESS?
Think about your
audience and
yourself
Gather your
materials
Sign up for a new
Visual CV
account
Decide on a
layout and add your
material
Look for
gaps
Gather more
material
Ask for feedba
ck
Make changes and
publish
WHAT IS OUR PROCESS?
Think about your
audience and
yourself
Gather your
materials
Sign up for a new
Visual CV
account
Decide on a
layout and add your
material
Look for
gaps
Gather more
material
Ask for feedba
ck
Make changes and
publish
WHAT IS OUR PROCESS?
Think about your
audience and
yourself
Gather your
materials
Sign up for a new
Visual CV
account
Decide on a
layout and add your
material
Look for
gaps
Gather more
material
Ask for feedba
ck
Make changes and
publish
WHAT IS OUR PROCESS?
Think about your
audience and
yourself
Gather your
materials
Sign up for a new
Visual CV
account
Decide on a
layout and add your
material
Look for
gaps
Gather more
material
Ask for feedba
ck
Make changes and
publish
CHECKING YOUR VISUALCV
Grammar and Punctuation Correct
Clear and Understandable
Technically Correct
WHAT IS OUR PROCESS?
Think about your
audience and
yourself
Gather your
materials
Sign up for a new
Visual CV
account
Decide on a
layout and add your
material
Look for
gaps
Gather more
material
Ask for feedba
ck
Make changes and
publish