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Clearly, The Bar For Job Applications Is Getting Higher

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  • #1 written by David
    about 10 months ago
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    This is just getting silly. First the guy outside Blizzard HQ, then this. While these people are certainly original, I’m pretty sure this is not what’s going to get them hired. I’d love to see one of them prove me wrong, though.

  • #2 written by Jackbnimble
    about 10 months ago
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    In someways though it’s a fast way of getting your info to the people who are interested in it.

    I think the music/singing might be a bit much for certain places but having a quick video with useful facts about yourself could be a good way to get more interest in your resume, and hopefully into an interview.

  • #3 written by Stabs
    about 10 months ago
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    How can Mr Schaeffer not employ Craig after that?

    That’s awesome!

  • #4 written by IainC
    about 10 months ago
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    It will probably either get him a job or a restraining order.

  • #5 written by Michael C. Neel
    about 10 months ago
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    Anything is better than sending a resume to some HR person or computer that only scans for keywords to decide if the person who manages the person who is looking to hire should see your resume.

  • #6 written by geldonyetich
    about 10 months ago
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    @Michael
    Good point. Maybe I should start throwing bricks through windows.

  • #7 written by Nerd Rage
    about 10 months ago
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    For some reason, considering where he’s trying to go, this doesn’t seem [i]entirely[/i] inappropriate. I’ll second the notion that anything is better than using the standard contact and apply here crap that’s usually displayed somewhere on a website. A trip to AGDC got me more interviews in the following couple of weeks than 6 months of emailing resumes had done.

  • #8 written by Noel Walling
    about 10 months ago
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    I think it works great.

    It would be a completely different story if he were trying to pick up a job with a different company though. Also, could have used a little toning down on the love for Timmy. It’s a team, not a solo production – and that’s something I would assume he knows if he’s been in our industry for 15 years. ;)

  • #9 written by Exeter
    about 10 months ago
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    Both disturbing and amazing at the same time. Sounds like a match made in heaven to me. XD

  • #10 written by D-0ne
    about 10 months ago
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    Being old and experienced means people know you and your work. Networking tops all.

    I see Scott as an economic barometer. If he’s not re-employed within three months the economy really is deep in the shitter.

    No pressure or anything Scott… ;^)

  • #11 written by Scott Jennings
    about 10 months ago
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    THE WHOLE WORLD DEPENDS ON ME GETTING A JOB

    (you hear that, employers?)

  • #12 written by Demonix
    about 10 months ago
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    Oh shoot, I better stock up on ammo and MREs then!

  • #13 written by Stormwaltz
    about 10 months ago
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    You’re clearly going to have to kick it up a notch, Scott.

    How do you feel about interpretative dance?

  • #14 written by J.
    about 10 months ago
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    You don’t want to see Scott try to dance.

  • #15 written by geldonyetich
    about 10 months ago
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    It’s less the whole world depends on me getting a job and more the whole world is apparently willing to do my job for cheaper.

  • #16 written by CmdrSlack
    about 10 months ago
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    In this market, you either get supremely lucky (like I just did . . . back to law for me!) or you do whatever it takes to get a job. Quite honestly, if I was in a position to hire someone, and someone submitted a video like this, I’d absolutely look at the resume and give an interview based on the willingness to do whatever it takes to find a job. Someone who doesn’t take himself too seriously is a big asset in any job industry, especially where ego can make people into total shitheels.

  • #17 written by Selby
    about 10 months ago
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    As someone who went through the “Morning! GTFO by 9AM plz. Security here will help you not get lost.” routine earlier this year, the only reason I found another job was because of contacts I had met at conferences and a recommendation from one of my former co-workers. I can’t imagine anything like this truly working…

  • #18 written by tannenburg
    about 10 months ago
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    Sorry, I only hire people who play the Alpenhorn. Bagpipers will be considered for contract work.

  • #19 written by Joe
    about 10 months ago
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    Off topic, but you might like this:

    I’m on Chinese internet, and it pops up ads from time to time. This one fits the patented “Use Tits to Promote a Video Game” Evony formula to an absolute T.

    Maybe it’s just standard practice for Chinese game companies?

    http://www.mdm365.com/51hanghai.htm

  • #20 written by qul
    about 10 months ago
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    hi joe, that’s nice pic, but I didn’t get any popup.

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