There are many ways candidates can get creative to try and make a CV stand out to an employer. However, Imgur user MrDeepImmersion recently went that one step further by using his artistic skills in a completely innovative way.
Having created a home built 3D printer, the jobseeker created a resume fit for a soldier. He said: “This is the resume I’m sending up to Wizards of the Coast! One of the Dungeons and Dragons staff members heard from a friend of mine about my passion for immersive gaming and dynamic story telling. They encouraged me to apply for a position in game design.”
An employee at Walt Disney, the user explained his urge to seek new opportunities. “My background is in electrical and computer engineering, so my resume reads VERY dry to companies with heavily creative backgrounds. I figured that I’m only going to get one shot at showing them I’m an diligent worker that understands story-telling and is comfortable with thinking outside the box. So they’re getting my hand-crafted 'summoning' tablets which contain wax-sealed scrolls (my resume and cover letter).”
Crafting this CV took patience and hard work. After printing the tablets, he covered them with layers of primer and sanded it down to glue on the glyphs. Creating the final product, he gave it a layer of clear sealant for a glossy finish.
Continue reading for FREE!
Sign up for a myGrapevine account to get:
- Unlimited access to News content
- The latest Features, Columns & Opinions
- A full range of specialist HR newsletters to choose from
UK
United States

