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I am amazed that this business works. I'm not saying it's a bad product, but rather that there doesn't appear to be much of a product market fit. Here's why:

I am amazed that this business works. I'm not saying it's a bad product, but rather that there doesn't appear to be much of a product market fit. Here's why: the fields that would see value in creative resumes like these are creativity driven fields - specifically graphic design, web development, visual design, print design, frontend, etc. Creative resumes can be valuable in these fields because they are a means to showcase relavent skills. If I'm applying for a job as a graphic designer, I would be stupid not to take advantage of the blank canvas that is a resume. Concurrently, non design related fields likely do not see much value in a well designed resume, simply because it is unimportant and irrelevant. Yeah, the resume stands out from the pack, but surely this does not influence hiring decisions? Surely whoever is reading these resumes is not impressed by a bit of color and typography? Though I am probably being naive here - every little bit helps, especially when there are hundreds or thousands of other resumes to compete against. So with that, if one assumes the highest demand for creative resumes is in creative fields, then this is like selling ice to eskimos. Designers can - and should - design their own creative resumes to market themselves. But clearly I am wrong. So I wonder how well these resumes will convert? Somebody should A/B test and report back :)

csytan 15y ago
Just because someone is in a non-design field doesn't mean they don't appreciate design. Even though two resumes might say the same thing in text, the better designed one will convey important information more efficiently. By standing out, you show your potential employer that you cared enough to spent some time (or money) on trying to impress them.
- guynamedloren 15y ago
  I agree. But you should be trying to impress them with relevant skills. If a well designed resume is relevant to the job at hand, then so be it.
- lusr 15y ago
  While I completely agree with your point that a good design is important, I hope there's nobody on a tight budget reading this and thinking "damn now I have to spend $100 to keep up with the market". My CV consistently receives praise. My secret? A standard Microsoft Word template that I have never seen anybody else use despite reviewing plenty of CVs myself :)

csytan 15y ago

Just because someone is in a non-design field doesn't mean they don't appreciate design. Even though two resumes might say the same thing in text, the better designed one will convey important information more efficiently. By standing out, you show your potential employer that you cared enough to spent some time (or money) on trying to impress them.

guynamedloren 15y ago
I agree. But you should be trying to impress them with relevant skills. If a well designed resume is relevant to the job at hand, then so be it.
lusr 15y ago
While I completely agree with your point that a good design is important, I hope there's nobody on a tight budget reading this and thinking "damn now I have to spend $100 to keep up with the market". My CV consistently receives praise. My secret? A standard Microsoft Word template that I have never seen anybody else use despite reviewing plenty of CVs myself :)