How to Create a Resume Tee

January 29th, 2008

Original Resume Front Original Resume Custom Back Creative Hire Front Creative Hire Custom Back I Heart Job Offers Front

So, you’ve decided you want to create a Resume Tee, but need a little more info. No problem, we’re happy to accommodate. A good place to start is with your existing resume if you have one, and if you don’t, consider these guidelines for creating one.

Custom Resume Tee TemplateFor a basic template, you can click on the image to the left, which briefly outlines the categories you would typically include in a resume. Remember, it is the concept of your shirt that will attract attention, so while it is important to list the major details, you should feel comfortable parting ways a bit with traditional resume etiquette. Eliminating things like your contact information (which we require you do as a safety measure), dates of employment, descriptions that are excessively long, etc. frees up space for more creativity to come through.

It may help to think of your Resume Tee as a billboard on the side of a highway. You have seconds to make an impression, so what do you want people to know about you, both as a potential employee and as a person? It’s best to keep it really simple and direct. Now, if you think you’re ready, head on back to our shop!



What is a Freelance Tee?

January 21st, 2008

Photo by Charles Robertson I think we’re all comfortable enough to admit that sometimes logos are confusing. You can plaster one on your jacket, hat, truck and rims, but unless people know what you do, it doesn’t mean a whole lot. Why not just state it in simple terms? There’s still a time and place for the ol’ logo, but if you are in the initial stages of simply recruiting clientele and getting the word out about what you do, why not take a direct route? Continue reading »

What is a Resume Tee?

January 21st, 2008

Photo by Charles Robertson.

In the spirit of putting yourself out there, the Blackbird Resume Tee is a creative way to expand a job search. It makes the process interactive and invites people to talk to you. When you browse the job search engines and send your information off into cyberspace, you often lose all of the human interaction. And while we wouldn’t suggest that anyone abandon the more traditional route, we certainly don’t see any harm in covering more ground. Continue reading »

I Heart Job Offers Tee

January 18th, 2008

I Heart Job Offers Tee

Here at Blackbird, we sure do heart job offers. We heart the hell out of ‘em. Our hope with this shirt is that you do too.

I Heart Job Offers Front I Heart Job Offers Back

This shirt starts at $20 and comes in a range of colors and sizes. You can purchase it as is, or for an extra ten bucks, you can upload your resume to be printed on the back. To find out more, visit the product page for this item by clicking here.

The Original Resume Tee

January 18th, 2008

The Original Resume Tee

Could it be stated in simpler terms? This was the original shirt created by Blackbird Tees, and she’s still the apple of our eye. Sure, she’s homely. No flashy graphics. No fancy effects. She doesn’t do any cool tricks or clean your house, but hey, she gets straight to the point.

Original Resume Tee Front Resume Tee Back

This shirt starts at $30, and after you give our formatting requirements a quick glance, you can upload your resume to be printed on the back. To find out more, visit the product page for this item by clicking here.

The Creative Hire Tee

January 18th, 2008

The Creative Hire Tee

Well, the shirt says it all. You sure are creative, and someone should offer you a job. Hey, you know what? A whole slew of people should offer you a cornucopia of jobs. That’s right, we said cornucopia. You won’t find any passive pleas for work here. No sir. We’re just going to go ahead and tell you what you should do, and heck, we’ll even tell you why.

This shirt starts at $20 and comes in a range of colors and sizes. You can purchase it as is, or for an extra ten bucks, you can upload your resume to be printed on the back. To find out more, visit the product page for this item by clicking here.