Comments on: Woman uses ‘resume shirt’ in job search

By: Keith

Keith — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:38:16 +0000

I think we have all seen those “will work for food” signs. I was in Phoenix a few years ago at a red light. There was a “homeless” person there. The car in front of me was a new gold Mercedes. When the car reached the “homeless” man, it stopped, both rear doors opened, another “homeless” man got out on the right, the one on the corner got in on the left. The new man went to the corner and sat down. The car then drove off. Shift change for the “homeless” with a Mercedes? That’s what the “resume shirt” reminds me of. And she has been out of work for a year? Where did she get the money to have a shirt printed like that?

By: Carla

Carla — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:53:51 +0000

I would not put the resume in front of a T-shirt but this story just illustrates how tough these times really are. I disagree with Kris since I know many job seekers who use all the tranditional and not so traditional sites including social networking and still have not landed a job. I know 2 very qualified people, one is an HR director who has been out of work for a year in MA and still can’t find work despite aggessive networking. She is almost ready to lose her home, got through her assets and can’t even find an office job as a temp. Any ideas?

By: Nabeel Ahmed

Nabeel Ahmed — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:53:49 +0000

Yes, i can understand that this is the matter of frustration as she was jobless for more than a year but this behavior seems strange and not acceptable in professional world.

By: B - HR

B - HR — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:53:00 +0000

I have to say that I LOVE IT! I’ve been overrun with resumes of people who say they want to work, but really are just doing what’s needed to remain on unemployment. Reading resumes any more is mind numbing due to all the cliches and the continual, “no, I think I’ll pass on that job.” To see a fresh and new way of looking for a job, I could only assume that she’s definately interested in working. And the creativity of that marketing professional gets an A+ in my book!

By: Terry Buzonik, SPHR

Terry Buzonik, SPHR — Fri, 01 May 2009 17:35:59 +0000

I got my first job because my resume, typed on pink paper, caught the eye of the hiring manager. I’ve now been in HR for over 30 years. Thank goodness he didn’t think straying from the traditional white or ivory paper was too over the top!

By: JVN

JVN — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:40:44 +0000

I think this is great! She’s a marketing person. In marketing, you want someone creative and innovative. If I were looking for a marketing person, I’d probably call her. I don’t know if I’d feel the same way about an accountant wearing a resume t-shirt…probably still give them a call. What does a phone screen take? 15-30 minutes of my time? If I really need people, why not explore all avenues?

By: Marcia Casey

Marcia Casey — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 01:27:51 +0000

Tough times call for tough measures! I would certainly contact her if there was a possible match! Guerilla Tactics in the Job Market (Book written by Tom Jackson many years ago when we went through similar tough times) described many unusual tactics which caught the attention of others. And isn’t that the point? Reading resumes both on-line and in print gets pretty tedious. I rather like the idea of taking my daily walk or run with a pocket full of business cards and “running” into real live candidates! Call me old fashioned, I like “live” candidates!!! Thanks!

By: Job Hunter

Job Hunter — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:24:50 +0000

I can understand her position and have considered doing the tee-shirt thing myself.

By: Gene McIntyre

Gene McIntyre — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:35:16 +0000

I think the fact that she’s still in the labor market speaks volume as to the effectiveness of these tools. It makes her less credible. There are a lot of ways to stand out in a more professional way. Unless her line of work is some sort of weird marketing paradigm; I’m not sure she’s doing herself any justice.

By: Angie D.

Angie D. — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:47:23 +0000

Problem is that I don’t think I would feel comfortable staring at her chest to get her credentials… Maybe resume should be printed on the back… However I do admire her creativity and her willingness to face critical review in her day-to-day environment. I would invite her to interview.