# Saucy Self-Promotion Blogs 'Hire Me for Everything' Uses Humor to Prospect for Positions By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-06-19 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hire-me-for-everything References: [hiremeforeverything.tumblr](http://hiremeforeverything.tumblr.com/) & [toronto.en.craigslist](http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/rnr/2445016204.html) The 'Hire Me for Everything' [Tumblr](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumblr-tips) blog is one young lady's attempt to use humor to pay the bills and find a position. The blog, which initially began as a Craigslist posting in Toronto, has been growing steadily on [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumblr-campaign) over the last 24 hours. The hustler mentality of the 'Hire Me for Everything' blog reflects how young people refuse to take a tough economy laying down. Her list of skills include practical things like art, design and writing services. Humorous nugets from the list include "I'll write your roommate a passive-aggressive note," "I'll go to your boring events in your place so you can stay home and watch the [Xbox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-6)," and "I'll water your house." Reply via the Craigslist ad if you're looking to get things done. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Humor-based Self-promotion:** Businesses can tap into humor to attract customers and promote their brand through engaging content. - **Diversified Skillsets:** Individuals can increase their marketability by expanding their skillset and offering a wide range of services. - **Alternative Job Seeking Methods:** People can use creative approaches to job seeking, such as self-promotion blogs, to stand out and increase their chances of finding employment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Marketing:** Marketing agencies can create humorous and engaging content to attract customers to their clients' products and services. - **Freelance Services:** Freelancers can diversify their skillsets and offer a wider range of services to attract more clients and increase their earning potential. - **Recruitment:** Recruitment firms and HR departments can incorporate alternative job seeking methods, such as self-promotion blogs, to find more qualified and creative talent. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pizza Box Resumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reszames.md) - [Creative Frustration Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punch-your-client.md) - [Social Profile Critiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linkedin-roaster.md) - [Student Task Sharing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/task-sharing-platform.md) - [Pizza Box Resume Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resume-deliveries.md) - [Humorous Furniture Brand Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushiest-internship-in-america.md) - [Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hustle-momumtum.md) - [Lyrics-Inspired OOH Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyricsinspired-ooh-campaign.md) - [Job-Themed Obstacle Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jobstacle-course.md)