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The reverse job applicant
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The reverse job applicant
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#2A relevant title might have been better than an apology.
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#3Not bad, and very funny. In case he plans to work in web dev, publishing valid HTML would be a plus :)
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#4And why not? Sounds like he'd love to work at a startup, and can program.
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#5I liked it. Hope you hear you've found something.
I do think that you will need links to some technologies you've built. If you don't have anything built yet, why not get started? Since you're out of work why not start with something simple (a "facemash" clone for pokemon?? wait, don't do that, I want that one now. oh who am I kidding? the market can bear a dozen facemash for pokemon clones)
I went to see the social network the other day and there was one line that knocked my socks off (wish I'd known it when I was fresh out of uni) "We encourage students to create their jobs rather than find them"
Instead of looking for work, why not get started on making your own work?
Will code for food.
:)
Good luck! Let us know when you've found something!
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#6This is how most talented people get jobs. I have a resume on a two job portals, and (not to toot my own horn) I get job offers several times a week. I'm already happily employed, but the point is that I never look for work yet it still comes to me.
Best of luck on your ventures!
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#7I don't get it. What does he do?
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#8I love it.
Sincerely, i can say this, that if i was in a position to, i'd definitely hire you.
But i have something of interest to impart to you.
Im from a background of arranged marriages (yes, im ok with it) and my parents are currently looking for a suitor for me.
I've been rejected by ALOT of girls, and have been through almost the exact same thought process as you.
I'd gotten to the point of grovelling, being content with anything that comes my way, but now i'm realising and very quickly that i actually have a lot to offer, and the girls should be begging to come to me.
So henceforth begins my reverse marriage proposal! ;-)
Maybe i should do a blog post!
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#9I love it. Sincerely, i can say this, that if i was in a position to, i'd definitely hire you. But i have something of interest to impart to you. Im from a background of arranged marriages (yes, im ok with it) and my parents are currently looking for a suitor for me. I've been rejected by ALOT of girls, and have been through almost the exact same thought process as you. I'd gotten to the point of grovelling, being co…
> So henceforth begins my reverse marriage proposal!
Careful, that might be confused with "arrogant douchebag". What you look for in a for-profit company aimed at maximizing profits is not necessarily what you'd want in a husband. For example, you probably wouldn't want to "work with a team" to solve intimate marital issues.
Which raises the larger point about this article, and hundreds of other charmingly idiosyncratic applications -- they certainly are refreshing, but may not always be received in the best way. Sometimes professionalism goes a long way. This isn't your college application essay.
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#10This is a nice idea, with one big BUT. Not to rain on the parade here, but you've been unemployed for two years and all you have to show for it is a funny reverse job application. Sadly, it doesn't show what your actual skills are, nor whether you have ever produced something of value for anyone. These are more or less prerequisites to getting a good job.
Go look at http://jacquesmattheij.com/My+list+of+ideas+for+when+you+are... and pick one. Or come up with another idea. Then build a website that does it. Find some freelance work on the back of that. Something small that can show off your talents. Rinse, repeat. Either you'll start applying to jobs again and get accepted on the basis of your demonstratable skill, someone will give you a job (which you'll have earned,) or you'll be one of the cool consultant-entrpreneur-successes.
As you know, rejection sucks, but the worst thing is the social proof it is against you. I'm thinking to myself "there must be something wrong with this guy, so many people didn't hire him, there must be a reason." Do some things that prove you are a success and people will hire you. You've been unlucky, but sometimes you gotta make your own luck. This is an admirable attempt, but if you want me to believe you are the kind of creative achiever you say you are, you need to do more than say it. You can do it!
EDIT: Damm. As halaric points out, his personal web page does list these things. It still needs at least a direct link and preferably a mention on the application page though.