How I landed a job with Slideshare

"It's not a resume, it's a time machine."
D. Draper.

Find out how I used Slideshare to target recruiters with a visual and customised resume.

1. HOW I LANDED A JOB SLIDESHARE with
2. Few weeks ago, I was looking for a job.
3. So I crafted a customized resume for each company I was applying to.
4. I uploaded privately my resume on Slideshare and gave a unique link to each recruiter. Tip : use a URL shortener to know when they open your application
5. Few weeks later...
6. I landed a job at Tigerlily.
7. I landed a job at Tigerlily.
8. Here’s the resume I sent.
9. Emiland De Cubber emiland.me | hello@emiland.me RESUMED
10. It’s not a resume, it’s a time machine. Donald Draper RESUMED
11. RESUMED 2006 2008 2010 2011 THE SCIENTIST THE INNOVATOR THE WEB GUY THE COMMUNICATOR Lycée Clemenceau Sciences Télécom ParisTech Information Technology HEC Paris Digital Business Strategy playgrnd Rookie + Freelance Presentation Design
12. RESUMED 2006 THE SCIENTIST
13. RESUMED Just after high school , I decided to enter the preparatory classes for the Grandes Ecoles.
14. RESUMED Just after high school , I decided to enter the preparatory classes for the Grandes Ecoles. ∫ a b f(x) dx MATHS PHYSICS CHEMISTRY
15. RESUMED But these subjects did not save my exams.
16. RESUMED But these subjects did not save my exams. English and Philosophy did.
17. RESUMED But these subjects did not save my exams. English and Philosophy did. I was not the best one,
18. RESUMED But these subjects did not save my exams. English and Philosophy did. I was not the best one, but maybe one of the most polyvalent.
19. RESUMED RESUMED 2008 THE INNOVATOR
20. RESUMED Then I suceeded to enter Télécom ParisTech, the #1 French school in information technology.
21. RESUMED Then I suceeded to enter Télécom ParisTech, the #1 French school in information technology. I chose a very comprehensive program.
22. RESUMED Then I suceeded to enter Télécom ParisTech, the #1 French school in information technology. I chose a very comprehensive program. INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING BASICS DATA ANALYSIS ECONOMICS & STRATEGY 01010101 010101 010101
23. RESUMED In 2010, I also made my first steps towards innovation and entrepreneurship.
24. RESUMED In 2010, I also made my first steps towards innovation and entrepreneurship. We conceived a digital tablet for the connected kitchen.
25. RESUMED In 2010, I also made my first steps towards innovation and entrepreneurship. We conceived a digital tablet for the connected kitchen. Even before the invention of the iPad.
26. RESUMED In 2010, I also made my first steps towards innovation and entrepreneurship. Our project was coordinated by these 5 organizations.
27. RESUMED In 2010, I also made my first steps towards innovation and entrepreneurship. Our project was coordinated by these 5 organizations. And we sold it to one of them.
28. RESUMED Finally, I have been a leading part in the two main school associations.
29. RESUMED Finally, I have been a leading part in the two main school associations. President of the first ParisTech Night ONE STUDENT-RUN PARTY 1300 STUDENTS DANCING 12 SCHOOLS GATHERED
30. RESUMED Finally, I have been a leading part in the two main school associations. Vice-President of the Student Union 18 TEAM MEMBERS 500 STUDENTS SATISFIED 7 TRAVELS PLANNED 50+ EVENTS ORGANIZED 300K EUROS TURNOVER €
31. RESUMED RESUMED 2010 THE WEB GUY
32. RESUMED For my final year, I moved to HEC Paris, the #1 European business school.
33. RESUMED For my final year, I moved to HEC Paris, the #1 European business school. I focused on digital business.
34. RESUMED For my final year, I moved to HEC Paris, the #1 European business school. I focused on digital business. ONLINE MARKETING WEB PROJECT MANAGEMENT DIGITAL COMMUNICATION INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
35. RESUMED During this formation, I had the opportunity to work as a digital consultant for Renault.
36. RESUMED During this formation, I had the opportunity to work as a digital consultant for Renault. I studied how a car manufacturer can use tablet PCs to develop his products and services.
37. RESUMED During this formation, I had the opportunity to work as a digital consultant for Renault. I studied how a car manufacturer can use tablet PCs to develop his products and services. POINT-OF-SALE COMMUNICATION B2C APPLICATIONS CONNECTED VEHICLE MOBILE WORKPLACE REAR-SEAT ENTERTAINMENT
38. RESUMED With two friends, I also launched a crowdsourcing project for my school.
39. RESUMED With two friends, I also launched a crowdsourcing project for my school. We tried to build a better school by gathering all the student’s ideas.
40. RESUMED With two friends, I also launched a crowdsourcing project for my school. We tried to build a better school by gathering all the student’s ideas. Today, most suggestions have been implemented by the school...
41. RESUMED With two friends, I also launched a crowdsourcing project for my school. We tried to build a better school by gathering all the student’s ideas. ...and 3 so-called « Refresh Project » have been launched in other schools.
42. RESUMED RESUMED RESUMED 2011 THE COMMUNICATOR
43. RESUMED At the end of my studies, I had the chance to join playgrnd, a young communication agency.
44. RESUMED At the end of my studies, I had the chance to join playgrnd, a young communication agency. I conceived online and offline campaigns for our clients... ...and participated to every step of new business pitches.
45. RESUMED At the end of my studies, I had the chance to join playgrnd, a young communication agency. I managed digital projects from inception to delivery : - website productions - social media apps - webmarketing missions
46. RESUMED Meanwhile, I also started my own business.
47. RESUMED Meanwhile, I also started my own business. I specialized in visual communication and presentation design.
48. RESUMED Meanwhile, I also started my own business. I specialized in visual communication and presentation design. Here’s some clients I had the chance to work with :
49. RESUMED Meanwhile, I also started my own business. I offer slide production, training and conferences.
50. RESUMED Meanwhile, I also started my own business. I offer slide production, training and conferences. Maybe you have already seen one of my presentations. 73K VIEWS
51. RESUMED 2006 2008 2010 2011 THE SCIENTIST THE INNOVATOR THE WEB GUY THE COMMUNICATOR RECAP CREATIVE PASSIONATE CURIOUS HARD-WORKING
52. RESUMED RESUMED 2012 THE TIGERLILY GUY ? RESUMED
53. RESUMED RESUMED 2012 THE TIGERLILY GUY ? RESUMED Put a picture of the person who will receive your resume.
54. RESUMED Let’s meet ! Emiland De Cubber emiland.me | hello@emiland.me | +33 6 xx xx xx xx @emilanddc on twitter and slideshare linkedin.com/in/emilanddecubber
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