The nontraditional resume format is the shiny new toy in the employment world. These newer formats for a resume, ranging from video resumes to infographics, are well-suited for job seekers in creative roles, such as a fine artist, musician or television personality. If done well, a nontraditional format will help you grab an employer’s attention.
On the other hand, they may not be the best format for resumes being used in more conservative industries like finance or medicine. For traditional industries like those, we recommend sticking with the standard resume formats instead.