Hilariously implemented, this 'Gettingjobbed' Tumblr site is definitely worth a look.
Featuring two infuriated individuals who are tired of having no luck on their job search, this blog presents the numerous prank emails the two send out to potential employers. Replying to job posts with false and preposterous details about their own lives, the two get pleasant (and hilarious) surprises as they attained more interview opportunities than ever imagined.
Implications - I guess that goes to show the power of originality and creativity in the job finding game! These job app pranks are a great way to stand out from the crowd of applicants whose application answers are all some variety of the same few generic, overused phrases. Gettingjobbed shows that a little humor and out-of-the-box thinking can go a long way.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Originality in Job Applications
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop creative and unique job application strategies that stand out from generic and overused answers, like using humor or unconventional approaches.
- Creative Job Search Tactics
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new methods and approaches for job seekers to express their skills and personality through unconventional means, such as prank emails or unique resumes.
- Humorous Job Application Content
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design platforms or tools that allow job seekers to inject humor and creativity into their application materials to grab the attention of employers and stand out from the competition.
Sectors Adopting This
- Recruitment and Human Resources
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop tools or software that support innovative and unconventional job application strategies, making the recruitment process more engaging and effective.
- Career Coaching and Training
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer coaching services or online courses that teach job seekers how to create unique and humorous application content to increase their chances of getting noticed by employers.
- Job Search Platforms
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance existing job search platforms by integrating features that allow job seekers to showcase their creativity and originality, attracting employers seeking out-of-the-box candidates.
