Giving gifts to get a job? How to get noticed when job seeking

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Giving gifts to get a job? How to get noticed when job seeking

The other day here at The JAR Group we received an interesting package with a note expressing interest in an interview for employment. While we all enjoyed the exceptional fruit in the Edible Arrangement, we were also left wondering about the pros and cons of such a tactic (and the lack of resume that we assumed would accompany the basket). The thing was, this particular “applicant” did include a note expressing not only her interest in working for JAR, but all of her social media connections for us to follow and her resume is on her LinkedIn page. Makes me think, do you need to even have a paper resume in this era of LinkedIn?

We did a bit of research and found a lot of…interesting techniques people have used to get noticed by prospective employers.

Here’s a bit of further reading on the topic:

Let us know how you go about getting noticed and email jobs@thejargroup.com for employment inquiries, or, if you’re brave (and want to really make a statement) send *delicious* gifts to:

The JAR Group

45 Main St. Suite 410

Brooklyn, NY 11201

A.J. Lawrence | February 24, 2010 | Comments (4) | Categories: Social Media, Twitter Feed, jobs

I think it makes a lot of sense as per the dynamics of today’s communications, as a matter of fact more companies are encouraging candidates to submit their LinkedIn URLs accompanied with short lines on why they should hire them.

An example:
http://blog.ogilvypr.com/careers/digital-strategist-2010/
(read “How to ping us” at the bottom of the page)

The hamper was not necessary though, but it was a nice gesture from the candidate in an attempt to impress the prospective employer. Just thinking different!

William Alvarez | February 25, 2010
You’re right, William, the Olgivy ping method is clean and simple. These days even with a resume in hand, I’m just as likely to go check out a candidate’s linkedin profile.

A.J. Lawrence | February 25, 2010
Hey! My “tactic”‘ got a shout out! Note: fruit is healthy, and I was paying homage to the old adage “the fastest way to an agency’s heart is through it’s stomach”
In my due diligence I had also noted more than one tweet about how much JAR loves “free bagel Thursdays”…

I prefer not to mack out my LinkedIn page as a full resume, but do provide it upon request - clearly noted on my LinkedIn headline.

One gripe about LinkedIn - the recommendations have gotten out of control, many of them are about as useful as references - who’s going to post a negative one? What do they achieve? I find recs from superiors and clients to be valuable, though.

Emily Merkle Snook | March 1, 2010
Can’t I just bring my HHS Yearbook from 1985 and you and I just reminisce while discussing how I would bring my same warped sense of humor learned in Kate Freeman’s homeroom to your fun company?

I would rather land the job on my talent, then bring in my home cooked goodies to my new colleagues after I’m hired. I also agree that although Linkedin.com is a good start in researching companies, Hoovers is also a good research tool.

Google has become generic for a web search tool. Such as “I googled you today.”

Kate Higby Interrante | May 10, 2010