Essentials of Business Communication 8th Edition by Mary Ellen Guffey

Exercise 8

The latest rage in résumés is infographics. However, are they appropriate for every field?
Your Task. Using your favorite browser, locate 10 to 15 infographic résumés. Select your favorite top three. Analyze them for readability, formatting, and color. How many use time lines? What other similarities do you see? What career fields do they represent? Do you find any in your career field? In terms of your career field, what are the pros and cons of creating an infographic résumé? Do you think an infographic résumé would improve your chances of securing an interview? In an e-mail to your instructor, summarize your findings and answer these questions.