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This week on the Brandmouthing podcast, I talk about a billboard I saw from the highway while driving through Connecticut this week.
The billboard was from a woman named Pasha Stocking who is looking for a job in marketing.
I thought it was a great example of a job candidate doing something original, rather than standing in line and playing it safe with the status quo.
Personally, I’d rather hire somebody who used their skills and unique approach to get a job over another person who just sent a resume or replied to an ad on HotJobs.
Also, I sent a note to Pasha after midnight last night to ask more about her site, and she responded before 7 A.M. this morning.
She mentioned she’s planning to start a podcast soon called “Ask Pasha”, and she’s currently blogging and Tweeting. If I were looking to hire in marketing, I’d call her in for an interview.
The way you represent yourself tells a story about you. What is your brand telling strangers about you and your potential?
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What a brilliant way to market yourself. This really shows off her creativity with marketing. If she is willing to go outside the box for herself imagine what she will do for your company. Smart woman!
Blessings,
Wendy
I must admit I never would have thought about a billboard like that to land a job. It shows courage and willingness to put herself out there. I am not looking to hire her, but like you, I would call her in if I had a job to offer. I am sure she won’t be looking for very long.
good luck to her, and the great inspiration she gave to the rest of us.
Pasha wrote on her blog that the media reported she had paid $7,000 for a month, but she said she paid a lot less. I am not sure of the rate she paid, though.
Here is where she talks about it…
http://hirepasha.wordpress.com/2009/04/26/dont-judge-me-unless-you-know-me-personally/
I am curious about the cost, too.
Goes to show you, a little creativity goes a long way.
Life is “trying things to see if they work.”
Can you find out how much the billboard cost? I’d like to know that.
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