Well, that's one clever way to get a job.
Unemployed journalist Enzo Vizcaino (http://creiaqueeramosamigos.com/) took up a different type of performance art on the Barcelona Metro in Spain recently by singing his resume (http://www.thelocal.es/page/view/job-seeking-journalist-sings-cv-on-metro#.UZU7ZCs6VEe).
With a bachelor's degree in journalism and a postgraduate diploma, Vizcaino's credentionals are nothing to snort at. But like many recent graduates in Spain, where the unemployment rate is 27.2 percent (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/25/spain-unemployment-hits-record-high_n_3153508.html), Vizcaino was unable to find a job.
So Vizcaino came up with a better idea than printing out countless copies of his curriculum vitae -- many of which would probably just end up in the recycle bin (http://creiaqueeramosamigos.com/post/50356813131/metro-curriculum-vitae-amigas-amigos-el), he reasons on his blog.
While a friend filmed, Vizcaino strummed on a ukulele and serenaded straphangers on the Barcelona Metro.
"Degree in journalism and a master's diploma that is folded right here, in case you'd like to see it," he croons. "I'm the King of Word, Excel and Powerpoint. I control Photoshop." (See full lyrics below)
Fortunately, after the video was posted on YouTube and shared widely on social media, the job offers flooded in (http://creiaqueeramosamigos.com/post/50585781987/gracias-y-paciencia), Vizcaino notes on his blog.
We've come across some creative CVs before -- like this chocolate bar resume (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/21/chocolate-bar-resume-photo_n_2733870.html) and Philippe Dubost's faux Amazon page (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/27/philippe-dubost-resume-amazon_n_2561852.html) -- but nothing quite this expressive.
Watch Vizcaino sing his resume (in Spanish) on the subway in the video above, or see the full lyrics (in English) below.
LYRICS: (Translation by The Huffington Post)
Degree in journalism
and a master's diploma
that is folded right here,
in case you'd like to see it.
Complementary training:
An online course I found on Groupalia
about community management.
I'm on expert on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest,
Linkedin and MySpace.
Professional experience,
at a local radio station,
with a fellowship contract,
that was unpaid, of course.
And even if it wasn't my thing,
I also worked as a salesperson,
I worked in a call center,
and as a cashier in Mediamark.
With regards to languages I'll say:
My English level is good,
I used to fly with Ryanair.
Parlo anche Italiano, (I also speak Italian)
Livello amore de verano, (Summer fling level)
and I understand some French.
I'm the King of Word,
Excel and Powerpoint.
I control Photoshop.
Don't reach for your wallet,
I'm not here to ask for money.
Though maybe you have a friend or relative...
Need a journalist, screenwriter,
writer or editor,
music composer...
Or maybe you're looking for a more basic service.
I also know how to kneel
and for a special price
I will let you whip me.
For more information
always at your disposition
my profile is at Infojobs.
Via: HuffingtonPost