Creative Resume Alternatives May Help Land a Dream Marketing Job
Posted: December 09, 2019
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Marketing is all about catching people's attention. What better way to land a great marketing job than to do something unconventional and unique. Going beyond the predictable resume can show potential employers that you're not afraid to take chances. Being creative may not land you the job, but it might help you get noticed and pique their interest. These examples just might give you some inspiration.
Karla Cook, contributor to HubSpot, shares creative stunts that helped people land their dream jobs.
If you want a creative job in a competitive industry, sometimes the traditional resume and cover letter combo just doesn't cut it.
To get the attention of a hiring manager at a top agency, you'll need something that highlights your assets, proves your intense interest in the agency, and differentiates you from a crowd of people trying to do the exact same thing -- all without seeming too over-the-top, gimmicky, or creepy.
No sweat, right?
For your inspiration and amusement, we've put together a list of seven creative approaches used by real job seekers in the marketing and advertising industries. While flashy stunts alone aren't likely to land you the job, they just might help you get your foot in the door. Check out the marketing stunts below.
Read the entire article,
13 Creative Stunts People Used to Land Their Marketing Dream Jobs, on
HubSpot.