Who to Contact
- SCDC Main Office
- 215.895.2185
- scdc@drexel.edu
Developing a Creative Resume
Whether you are a co-op student, graduating senior, or alumni, you may want to consider developing a creative resume in addition to a more traditional style resume. Employers now spend only 6 seconds on average viewing a resume. By incorporating a few simple ideas, your creative resume can help you stand out in a fiercely competitive hiring climate.
Guidelines
- Use Resources and Samples, many from real students and successful job seekers.
- For review of your creative resume:
- Co-op students – contact your co-op coordinator
- Seniors and alumni – contact Steinbright career services counselors
- Ask faculty members and industry contacts for their advice and opinion
- It’s not for every situation. If you are in a very conservative field or applying to a company with a strong traditional culture, consider using these creative touches more sparingly.
- Build or expand your LinkedIn profile and include it on your resume, cover letters, and in your email signature.
Resources and Samples
- Creative Resume Guide
- Creative Resume Workshop
- Samples for Design Majors
- Samples for Non-Design Majors
- Listen to InternPro web radio audiocast, Creative Resumes for the Young Careerist #40
- Watch video webcast, “Developing a Creative Resume”
