Job Hunt: The Redbox Photo Shoot
As you may know, I’m looking for a job. I’ve sent out a ton of resumes and haven’t gotten much response. It’s hard out there for a pimp.
I’m starting to get desperate creative. With more gusto than ever, I’m trying to figure out what to do in order to stand out from the crowd. How do I get potential employers to notice me and respond?!?
Recently Redbox, which is based here in the Chicago area, posted a job opening for an “interactive marketing associate.” I was excited because not only was I qualified for the job, but I love Redbox (what’s not to love about $1 movie rentals?) and use their service regularly. A perfect fit!
So my roommate Randy and I drove to the nearest Redbox … to do a photo shoot. We had a blast.
I planned to use the photos to get noticed by the hiring manager at Redbox. Brilliant.
Unfortunately later that afternoon I discovered that Redbox wasn’t hiring for that position anymore. Crap.
Well, why waste the photos (which were beautifully directed and shot by Randy). So, below, enjoy a brief slideshow.
February 21st, 2009 at 5:24 am
Genius! I love it.
February 21st, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Finally found it. Love the quick changes. You look adorable, and the Redbox does too.
February 22nd, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Jeff and Ma, thanks for your kind words.
Love,
Redboxinator
February 22nd, 2009 at 7:10 pm
I love the creativity. Keep it up and hang in there!
February 23rd, 2009 at 8:55 am
Andy Pants…i love it. i laughed outloud watching this. can’t wait to hear about the job that you do get! maybe God’s trying to tell you to move back to good ol’ NC
p.s. I love that you and Randy are roomates again. I need to call soon, simply to reinact the Randy, Andy, Mandy conversation
love and miss you friend!
February 25th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Thanks, Dave and Mandy! Why aren’t we playing Ultimate Frisbee on the Guilford College lawn right now? In the words of Dave Walters: “Game on!”
Much love,
A
March 1st, 2009 at 7:24 pm
Two reasons for the lack of Ultimate.
1. The Guilford security folks cracked down and won’t let outsiders on the fields for liability reasons.
2. It’s 32 degrees and snowing in the ‘Boro! Quite a start for March. The snow is heavy, which would make accurate throws harder than usual.
March 2nd, 2009 at 7:08 am
Dave, you’re killin’ me! I love it. (But I hate that Guilford’s cracking down … those peace-loving Quakers. What gives?!) Enjoy the snow. We had some over night, about an inch. The thing is, and here’s the thing: you guys will actually experience SPRING in about 3 weeks, if not sooner. We won’t experience spring until the last week in May. Faaaaaart.
Love you,
A
March 17th, 2009 at 6:11 am
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