Visual CV A new way of introducing yourself!

Dear Ms. Groos (Career Coach),

It’s always been challenging for moms who have been on the sidelines for years to get back into the workforce. But with the nation’s unemployment rate at its highest point in five years, it’s more important than ever for on-ramping moms to play up their individual strengths and get an edge on the competition. I wanted to make you aware of one way for moms to stand out in the sea of job candidates, the VisualCV. VisualCV is an free, online professional profile that incorporates rich-media content and portfolio items alongside standard resume information.

Women are born multi-taskers, so even when “not working”, we’re hardly inactive. A VisualCV can include charts demonstrating your school fundraising prowess; draw attention to the deliverables from your continuing education coursework; or link to letters of recommendation and awards from community leaders after organizing an after-school program. Visit http://www.VisualCV.com/kmonti to see a particularly creative example of a VisualCV. Kim Monti has created multiple VisualCVs and linked them, creating a web of profiles to showcase her accomplishments along with her new career focus on instructional technology.

Many women, seeking to return to the workplace, set their sights on starting a business. VisualCV can create a free corporate VisualCV for your company that serves as a mini website or storefront. Jewelry designer Dina Mackney used her Visual CV’s unique URL (www.visualcv.com/dinamackneydesigns) as her company’s storefront and sold more than 20K in her first day of having it up and circulated.

You retain complete control over the privacy of your VisualCV. You can share your VisualCV with specific contacts, opt to have your VisualCV viewable within the VisualCV.com community, or make your VisualCV available on the Internet by opting for public display of your unique URL. Securely share different versions within your own network of employers, colleagues and friends and control who sees what.

For women who may be apprehensive about the time or skill it takes to set up a Visual CV, rest assured, it is easy to use. Tens of thousands of people have already created their VisualCVs. You can have an initial VisualCV up and functional in minutes – then continue to build and enhance your VisualCV to suit your goals. There is no need for formatting or fiddling with code.

The VisualCV is a perfect tool for women to regain their professional footing in this fiercely competitive job market.

A YourOnRamp User