From interactive resumes to digital portfolios,
the job search has gone visual. We’ve crunched
the numbers and compiled expert advice to
help you stand out, land your dream gig, and
wow from day one.

Canva partnered with Sago to survey 4,200 hiring managers
and 6,000 job seekers across 10 countries – including the
US, UK, Australia, India, Japan, Germany, France, Spain,
Mexico and Brazil. Together, we uncover how AI and design
are transforming the hiring process.

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With social media, AI, and design tools at their
fingertips, today’s visually savvy applicants
prove that job searching isn’t what it used to be.

Want to stand out in today’s market? It’s time
to get creative.

Using AI for resumes was the status quo for over half of job seekers in
2024. And that’s just the start. Job seekers and hiring managers are
exploring even more ways AI can ease the hiring process.

For busy job seekers, AI saves time and allows for more creative control ...

These resume features have hiring managers
moving onto the next candidate:

Colorful and interactive formats help candidates
shine in a sea of text-heavy CVs.

How hiring managers are describing resumes:

Digital portfolios of past work can help candidates stand
out, but many have yet to seize this opportunity.

Job seekers increasingly leverage social media and build an online presence to
network, showcase skills, and establish their “professional brand.”

used AI to create visual
materials to help
onboard new hires

use it to assist with or
create written
onboarding materials

use it to schedule and/or
send check-ins with new
hires

use it to help with or
create other onboarding
videos

Landing the job is just the beginning – onboarding takes time for
managers and new hires are eager to make their mark. AI and visual
communication make it easier for everyone.

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Refresh your professional brand today

Dream job, here you come