We decided to bring you a very unique creative resumé featured in our parent blog cv-originaux.com. Edgar Felix’s resumé had been nominated last year in an election campaign to find the most original creative resumé of the year. So what’s so special about Edgar’s resumé? It’s a Star Wars action figure highlighting the young digital designer’s profile.
So basically you got a really fun and creative way to tell everyone who you are and what you’ve been doing, and another to reveal a very strong Star Wars childhood passion.
(No, you’re not dreaming, the eyes do wink at you!)
You then have a classic CV presentation featured on the back of the Star Wars CV box, which is bound to satisfy any recruiter.
You can check out more from his site: www.usetheforce-hire.me
We caught up with Edgar, who gave us a few insights into what motivated him to embark on this adventure.
So what spurred you to make a creative rather than a more traditional CV?
I guess the area of work I’m gearing towards is not really the traditional CV candidate arena, it’s completely the contrary, the more creative you are the better. We’re finding more and more top competition in creative CVs, so having something with a difference is vital.
Why the Star Wars theme?
When I was doing some research for my resumé, I wanted something different that hadn’t been done before. I wanted something that would really create a buzz and was known to all. I grew up with Star Wars like most people and always wanted to be a Jedi, a passion that has always been close to my heart.
Do you reckon the theme gels with looking for a job?
I had to create a “link” between the concept and the storyline of my job application. When we’re applying for a job we just really want to be the “Chosen One”.
Did you really have the action figure made up with all the packaging or was it a mock-up just for the web?
Unfortunately no, it was just too damn expensive to make. The packaging, on the other hand, was made and sent out to some companies.
How did you talk about your CV?
On social media like Twitter, Facebook and more professional social media like LinkedIn and the French equivalent, Viadeo.
So if I understand correctly, a good aul sword fight is needed when you’re negotiating a salary for a job with your future employer?
Of course, I’d have two so as to double my salary.
Have you been successful with your application? Have you had any feedback, young Padawan? [/YodaMode]
Of course Master Yoda, I’m looking for a a job in Digital Design. I’ve heard from some people but nothing concrete so far. Let the balance be restored, Master.
We’re wishing Edgar the force be with him so he can one day find himself in the same company as Leia…
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And as chance would have it, we’re preparing another action figure type resumé from graphic designer Rudy Poupaux, who also presents himself as a Star Wars toy:
“I’ve always adored action heros and in particular those from Star Wars and I’ve always wanted to link my passion with my job. I’m currently looking for a job in packaging Graphic Design/DA. My new CV is really a way to promote my site to get the buzz started about it.”
So who’s next, any takers for a Barbie CV anyone?
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