In today's world, you need to stand out to succeed. This also applies to the job market. A standard CV is no longer enough, so it's worth having creative ideas and solutions up your sleeve that will surely help you find your dream job. We have a few interesting stories for you that will surely inspire you and show you innovative ways to look for a job, Viking-style!
Today, to get your dream job, you need to show ingenuity and perseverance, which are precisely the qualities of Vikings! Solid education, experience, and competencies relevant to the position are the foundation. But to stand out from hundreds of candidates with similar skills, you need to effectively grab the attention of a potential employer and then prove to them that you are the best fit for the role.
More and more people are trying to find employment creatively, and innovative ideas are multiplying in the job market. We've selected the most interesting ones for you. We present stories of people who went the extra mile, took risks, broke the rules, and succeeded. What's more, we have a proposal on how to look for a job creatively and effectively, in a unique Viking style!
A CV Like No Other
A CV that stands out from other applications and stays in the recruiter's memory longer is already half the battle. Our resume is, after all, the first opportunity for an employer to get to know us. And here, just like in life, the first impression is the most important. CV verification is also the earliest stage of recruitment, during which we cannot supplement, elaborate, or correct anything – we are only who we presented ourselves to be in our resume. There are many ways to create a creative CV. For example, following in the footsteps of Dominika Stefańska, you can present it in video format and upload it to YouTube.
This young journalist, looking for a job, presented her professional achievements in the form of a television program. The idea was not only interesting but also perfectly suited to the candidate's dream job. It's also worth remembering to create a LinkedIn profile, which might help you get noticed by a future employer.
New Creative Uses an App for Creatives
Many people working in creative industries often use the Foursquare app. Karina Gos, who was looking for employment using this tool, quickly got her message across to future managers. Foursquare users check in at places they are currently at and receive badges for it. This is how Karina looked for work: every morning she checked in at a different company and posted an original graphic with the caption: "You're missing 1 check-in to earn the New Creative badge. Call: [phone number]."
Someone New at Radio Zet
Kamil Nosel, wanting to get a job at Radio Zet, organized a campaign titled "Someone New at Radio Zet." In the first week, he sent t-shirts with the campaign name to the journalists of his dream radio station.
Then he asked passers-by what this "Someone New at Radio Zet" should be like, and sent the answers in special kits with an mp3 player or headphones to various station journalists, who in turn had to meet to listen to the message. In the last week of the project, the presenter sent an email to the editor-in-chief of Radio Zet stating that "Someone New" was indeed Kamil Nosel, and in response, he received an invitation for a job interview.
Hire Me, Boss!
If our CV lands on a director's desk, that's already half the battle. But how do you navigate such a difficult and long process – from sending an application in response to a job ad, through several recruitment stages and evaluations by various recruiters, to an invitation for an interview with your future boss? Alec Brownstein decided to bypass most of these stages and deliver his message directly to the directors of the advertising agencies where he wanted to work. He used sponsored links for this purpose. Each potential employer, by typing their name into a search engine, would find a link leading to the candidate's CV and an appeal for employment. Alec Brownstein didn't have to wait long for a job at one of his dream agencies.
Viking Style!
Vikings, remember that the more innovative your idea, the easier it will be to grab an employer's attention. You also can't forget about determination and perseverance. Fortunately, you possess these very traits, and with our tips, you'll quickly find your dream position.
Here's how to look for and find a job, Viking style.
You choose the employer, not the other way around! If there's a company you've always wanted to work for, that's where you need to go. Once your desired workplace has been chosen, you need to conduct a proper investigation and thoroughly understand the employer's profile so that you can address all their needs and create the profile of an ideal candidate. A paper CV is a thing of the past. A Viking should create their own blog, Twitter profile, or website, which will become their calling card and virtual CV.
Don't have an idea how to encourage your dream boss to meet you? Advertise yourself in the right place and at the right time. Twitter is the perfect place to engage with a director or recruiter at the company you want to work for and invite them to your website or blog. Every busy and tired person dreams of coffee in the morning. So, one day you should go to the headquarters of your dream company, hand out coffee, and in this way also invite people to your online space. That won't help? A strong Viking won't have a problem with a Hollywood-style action! The security guard and the secretary don't want to let you see the boss? You need to find a way to get to him despite everything. An inventive, strong, and persistent Viking will surely manage, even if they have to spend the entire day waiting outside the CEO's office door. And when the surprised boss asks you who you are and what you're doing there, it will be the perfect time to present yourself and shout how much you dream of working for them and that you will never give up. Such an attitude is the foundation of success in any industry!
