# Comedic CV Films My Video Resume by Harris Alterman is a Comical Approach Towards Job Hunting By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-06-03 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-video-resume-by-harris-alterman References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1vVXk4Y19U&feature=share) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/user/harrisalterman?feature=watch) A recent Trend Hunter intern graduate has recently released a hilarious parody on how to promote yourself titled 'My Video Resume' by Harris Alterman. A self-described "ideas man," Alterman knows what it takes to make it in the business world. While the idea of a workout machine for the shower or a shower for your workout might seem slightly askew, the benefits of combining exercise and personal hygiene into one all-encompassing activity would shave off some valuable time. The young entrepreneur is quick to demonstrate his [new business ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proposeify), great interpersonal skills and team player approach in a series of comical skits. While the [video resume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapcv) is in fact a gag, it demonstrates Harris Alterman's [witty personality and charismatic nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-wearhouse) -- two very employable characteristics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Comedic Films:** A trend of creating comedic films to showcase skills and promote oneself in the job market. - **Parody Videos:** A trend of creating parody videos as a unique way of marketing oneself or one's business ventures. - **Combining Exercise and Personal Hygiene:** A trend of combining exercise and personal hygiene activities to save time and improve efficiency. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment Industry:** Opportunity for producing comedic films and parody videos for entertainment purposes. - **Marketing and Advertising Industry:** Opportunity for using parody videos as a marketing strategy for promoting oneself or business ventures. - **Fitness Industry:** Opportunity for developing innovative products that combine exercise and personal hygiene to cater to time-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Profile Critiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linkedin-roaster.md) - [Video-Based Hiring Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-hiring-platform.md) - [Interview Coaching Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindinterview.md) - [Professional Portfolio Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akenotex.md) - [Personality-Packed Snack Filters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavor-filters.md) - [Personalized AI Resumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-ai-resumes.md) - [Quick Resume Creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-resume-hero.md) - [Streamlined Resume-to-Portfolio Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urlmesite.md) - [Job-Themed Obstacle Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jobstacle-course.md)