Your next job just a QR code away

Would a Quick Response (QR) code get you a quick response on your resume?

yes it might appear to be an idea that is just too “techy” but if your objective is ready yourself for a 1 minute elevator pitch during jobsearch or networking – this could be a cool way to attract eyeballs. Since the concept is relatively new, people will be interested in knowing where your QR code leads to.

The QR code could be a link to your online resume/portfolio or your favorite search links about you

You can read about QR codes on Wikipedia

Create an online portfolio or online resume.
Either use your domain name or use services like www.visualcv.com.
To get the QR code, either go to http://goo.gl/, shorten your URL, click on the “details” link on right hand side and the next window displays your QR code. Save image and use where required.

– Go to a QR code generator website kaywa.com

Add a short description of where the code will take the reader once scanned like Scan to see my online portfolio.

How to read the QR code?

Mobile phone must have a reader application installed to read these QR codes.

– Also Google Goggles is an application which the recruiters or the hiring managers can use to view your resume.

– iTunes has a free QR reader app for the iPhone, download through iTunes.

Note: Always test your generated QR code by taking a picture from your mobile phone and using any reader to view the QR code result before sending it out to the world.

Add QR code next to your name/address details right at the top right corner to have the best chances to get attention

QR codes are also your best bet to Go-Green

The Future of QR Codes

While there is no certainty that a QR codes will necessarily get you that extra attention in your job hunt but its can be your best bet to appear cool in an attention-deficient, hi-tech-gadgets-happy, advertising-adoring world
Hamilton Chan in an article on Mashable says: The popularity of QR codes will continue to gain momentum. Moving forward, the catalyst for their success will ultimately lie in the creative ways they are implemented.

Well, you can add it to your t-shirt – your on the go advertising to a faster hiring. And why not business card,website or your car’s bumper sticker
The possibilities are limitless, keep experimenting

Add QR code next to your name/address details right at the top right corner to have the best chances to get attention

QR codes are also your best bet to Go-Green

While there is no certainty that a QR codes will necessarily get you that extra attention in your job hunt but its can be your best bet to appear cool in an attention-deficient, hi-tech-gadgets-happy, advertising-adoring world

Hamilton Chan in an article on Mashable says: The popularity of QR codes will continue to gain momentum. Moving forward, the catalyst for their success will ultimately lie in the creative ways they are implemented.