Creative Bullet Points

Having just graduated from university, applying to jobs nowadays has become a full-time job in itself. So far, it’s been a hectic mixture of finding opportunities, creating objectives, e-mails, phone calls, contacts, cover letters, and resumes.

Or should I write Résumé?

Since the single-page PDF document is incredibly important for seeking employment, there’s a constant editing process in making sure every bullet point is concise and significant. After all, recruiters can only be so attentive with the many dozens (or hundreds) of applicants – which has led me to wonder, what can I do to grab their attention?

Here’s one answer that might just work: Underneath that magazine internship, jot down “Obtained valuable professional experiences in retrieving coffee.” Sure, it may catch your employer off-guard, but there are many positives as well! It shows that you value the importance of a little humor – and maybe even the small details at work. Least of all, it demonstrates your readiness to be different. Be creative. Be BOLD.

What could possibly go wrong?

At worst, one recruiter will just chuckle and say to another, “You know, I could really use a good cup o’ coffee right now.”

Yes, that’s how I will grab their attention.

But for now, I’ll let you try it first. Let me know how it goes. In case you get stuck somewhere between the Education, Professional Experience and Qualifications sections, here are a few more suggestions:

– Fluent in Microsoft Paint applications.

– [Insert name here] will be an equal opportunity employee. Women and minorities are encouraged to hire.

– Graduated within top hundred percent of class.

So, how are your job-searching experiences? Any pointers for resumes – or do you prefer Résumé?