One topic of frequent discussion among career professionals and recruiters is the future of the resume. What will replace the paper resume? Is an online portfolio the answer? Will we all eventually just use LinkedIn profiles (or something similar)? Are video resumes the future?

Sadly, I don't know the answer - if I did I'd be on a beach somewhere sipping something with an umbrella instead of here writing this post.

But I do enjoy seeing examples of successful alternatives to the resume. And they are never to be found on sites that allow you to create your own 'visual resume' or video resume, because how can you look different when you're using the same approach as everyone else? No, the ones that catch my eye are always a direct expression of the individual job seeker's personality. Which is why I like this slideshow resume so much ... Saran posted this in the comments on my own blog - after seeing it, I wanted to interview him even though I don't have a job for him! Nice work, Saran.

Article by, Louise Fletcher and courtesy of CareerHub.com. The Career Hub blog connects job seekers with experts in career counseling, resume writing, personal branding and recruiting.