Comments on: Meet the One With the Bloody Stump

By: Kerry Sandberg Scott

Kerry Sandberg Scott — Sat, 02 May 2009 15:03:50 +0000

I can’t think of anyone offhand who has gotten an interview based on one of these kinds of gimmicks. I’m sure they’re out there, but I haven’t met them.

I have had a few hiring managers who were prone to thinking these people might be good hires because they’re “creative.” For most lines of work, I don’t agree, although I would guess that there are some fields (advertising, PR, etc.) where that might make sense.

The Yale story…wow. That’s fascinating, and a little horrifying. I guess it’s better than getting into Yale based on your daddy’s connections though.

By: Jenica

Jenica — Fri, 01 May 2009 23:40:17 +0000

I laughed throughout reading that post at the creepy weirdness of it. Who could possibly think that was a good idea? Do you or any of your brilliant HR readers know about a case where someone actually DID get an interview or job with one of these gimicky tactics? The closest I can think of was a friend of a friend who supposedly got into Yale by answering their application question to discuss a time they took a risk by writing "RISK" in red crayon on a piece of paper and sending that in as his application essay. Story goes that the admissions people called him and told him it was the most brilliant thing they'd seen the whole year. Jenica’s last blog post..#5. The Whirlwind Wheelchair

By: HR Minion

HR Minion — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 02:07:11 +0000

Geez, psycho much? People should only be creative in good, non creepy ways. HR Minion’s last blog post..An exception to every rule

By: Charles

Charles — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 20:42:35 +0000

I agree with shoppingann – that is beyond goofy – it is frightening! It could be taken by some to be a threat and certainly that person deserves a visit from law enforcement.

By: abdpbt

abdpbt — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:38:50 +0000

Wow. That is . . . astonishing. abdpbt’s last blog post..Jean-Paul Sartorialist and Simone DeBoringWear: A Love Story

By: Rachel - I Hate HR

Rachel - I Hate HR — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:20:39 +0000

Gimmicks are a bad idea.

This was a very very bad gimmick.

By: shoppingann

shoppingann — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:55:47 +0000

I don't think I'd call that goofy... That's frightening!! Weirdest story I've heard was a candidate for a sales job sent boxing gloves and said he'd like to knock out the competition. I want to know who's giving these candidates these types of crazy career advice? shoppingann’s last blog post..Overly Casual Candidates