New resumes look different, read different, and are different. Examples of the newer documents include white papers and press release resumes. White papers establish a job seekers expertise and credibility on a specific topic, product or technology. Press release resumes are written in a press releaase format.



Resumes move to #2 position. Connections are being made online through various social media channels in tandem with face-to-face and telephone networking. Relationships are built first and resumes provide a supporting role.



Including your street address on your resume is a thing of the past. Email address and phone number are all the contact information you need to include on your marketing communications.



Job proposals are increasing as a marketing tool during the interview process. They can be used furing the interview, as a leave-behind, or as a follow-up. The proposals focus on the company's challenges and how you would define the milestones, solve the problems, and deliver the desired results.