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TVFactFan · 07-23-2009, 08:31 PM

These two nuts in Philly decided to go on a highway and pass out their resume to drivers on their work-lol

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By JEREMY ROSEN
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Decked out in suits, A.J. O'Malley and Sean Christman stood for hours Wednesday in the middle of heavy traffic under a Philadelphia overpass with their arms outstretched clutching copies of their resumes.

From each of their necks hung poster boards that read "Rutgers and La Salle Graduates Need Work Take Resume."

The two men from Haddon Township, who graduated cum laude in May from their universities' business schools, hoped to entice potential employers with their display of determination and sacrifice.

Between 6:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., the men stood on an elevated median near the intersection of Franklin and Vine streets and handed out an estimated 150 resumes to drivers through open car windows.

"A lot of people said "Good luck,' shook our hands and said they'd pass our resumes along," Christman, 21, said. "But it only takes one person."

Christman said he surprised his parents when he and O'Malley, 22, began hawking their resumes on the street two weeks ago.

"I woke up at 5:15 a.m. and my mom said, "What are you doing?' When I told her, she couldn't believe it," he said. "This sends a strong message that I'm hard working and will stop at nothing to get the job done and hopefully that can be an asset to a company."

Christman, who said he graduated from La Salle University with a 3.48 grade point average and was a volunteer for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters in Philadelphia, said his dream job is in sports finance, but he's also intrigued by risk management or hedge fund positions.

O'Malley, who said he graduated from Rutgers University-Camden with a 3.56 grade point average and was a three-year captain of the university's soccer team, said he'd be happy with anything in the business of finance field.

Christman and O'Malley said they made valuable contacts and received several e-mail messages and phone calls from people who took their resumes in the city two weeks ago.

Christman and O'Malley said their goal is to stand out among recent graduates, most of whom they know are too in the hunt for their first full-time job as well. They said they've applied, mainly online, for dozens of jobs since December and have tried cold calling companies and finagling unscheduled face-to-face interviews with employers.

The two said they hope Wednesday will be the last time they have to beg for jobs in the city, but that they will go out again if necessary.

Reach Jeremy Rosen at (856) 486-2456 or jrosen@camden.gannett.com

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TVFactFan · 07-23-2009, 08:31 PM

These two nuts in Philly decided to go on a highway and pass out their resume to drivers on their work-lol

http://theimpulseonline.com/article/...45/1006/news01

MickeyMac · 07-23-2009, 08:49 PM

Whatever happened to filling out applications and turning them in to a place that is hiring??

catlover79 · 07-23-2009, 08:52 PM

There was this one guy on our local news who'd printed his resume on the back of his shirt, so I'm not really surprised. Hey, sometimes being creative can pay off.

littlebelle · 07-23-2009, 08:53 PM

I'd be like "help a sister out and get off the damn road!!!!"

TVFactFan · 07-23-2009, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickeyMac

Whatever happened to filling out applications and turning them in to a place that is hiring??

LOL, I know. The world has gone mad

catlover79 · 07-23-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by littlebelle

I'd be like "help a sister out and get off the damn road!!!!"

MrCleveland · 07-23-2009, 10:01 PM

Maybe he should hold a sign like this....

Brieannas21 · 07-23-2009, 10:15 PM

They would be the kind of people who I would actually take seriously. I would call them in for an interview.

OH Nuts! · 07-23-2009, 10:22 PM

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They would be the kind of people who I would actually take seriously. I would call them in for an interview.

Absolutely. They're appropriately attired and clearly willing to go the extra yard to get noticed. If I were a hiring manager passing by I'd be impressed by their initiative and originality; I'd surely take a close look at their resume, and either call them in myself or pass it on to someone who might. I think they're go getters; good for them!! Of course I hope they're doing all the more conventional stuff too. (Now if they were dressed in a chicken costume or something else ultra-gimmicky it'd be another matter.)

Marvo301 · 07-23-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by OH Nuts!

Absolutely. They're appropriately attired and clearly willing to go the extra yard to get noticed. If I were a hiring manager passing by I'd be impressed by their initiative and originality; I'd surely take a close look at their resume, and either call them in myself or pass it on to someone who might. I think they're go getters; good for them!! Of course I hope they're doing all the more conventional stuff too. (Now if they were dressed in a chicken costume or something else ultra-gimmicky it'd be another matter.)

Darn! Now I have to call the costume shop and cancel my order!

catlover79 · 07-23-2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MrCleveland

Maybe he should hold a sign like this....

Chocoholic · 07-24-2009, 01:23 AM

Desperate times call for desperate measures.

Schmoopie · 07-24-2009, 01:37 AM

If it works, then good for them but my guess is that they'll just end up looking like fools. You'd think that graduating cum laude would imply that they are mature, but I guess not.

Andrea

OH Nuts! · 07-24-2009, 08:28 AM

A lot of people may be put off by something like this, but to me it screams "I REALLY WANT TO WORK" and am willing to work hard and think outside the box. I hope they get an offer and applaud them.

07-23-2009, 08:31 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,125	If you are unemployed don't do this in hopes of landing a job These two nuts in Philly decided to go on a highway and pass out their resume to drivers on their work-lol Brother, can you spare a job? Visit courierpostonline.com/jobs to search thousands of up-to-date regional job listings via Career Builder. Buy this photo AVI STEINHARDT/Courier-Post Sean Christman of Haddon Township encourages passing motorists in Philadelphia to accept his resume. Westmont men hawk resumes view this gallery 7/22/09 -- Andrew O'Malley and Sean Christman of Westmont hawk their resumes to passing motorists off of the highway dividers on Vine Street in Philadelphia. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Click on a thumbnail to view larger image Click for more galleries -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Buy this photo AVI STEINHARDT/Courier-Post A.J. O'Malley of Haddon Township hands a resume to a motorist in Philadelphia on Wednesday. ADVERTISEMENT Advertise with us! Related news from the Web Latest headlines by topic: • Rutgers University Powered by Topix.net Thursday, July 23, 2009 By JEREMY ROSEN Courier-Post Staff PHILADELPHIA Decked out in suits, A.J. O'Malley and Sean Christman stood for hours Wednesday in the middle of heavy traffic under a Philadelphia overpass with their arms outstretched clutching copies of their resumes. From each of their necks hung poster boards that read "Rutgers and La Salle Graduates Need Work Take Resume." The two men from Haddon Township, who graduated cum laude in May from their universities' business schools, hoped to entice potential employers with their display of determination and sacrifice. Between 6:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., the men stood on an elevated median near the intersection of Franklin and Vine streets and handed out an estimated 150 resumes to drivers through open car windows. "A lot of people said "Good luck,' shook our hands and said they'd pass our resumes along," Christman, 21, said. "But it only takes one person." Christman said he surprised his parents when he and O'Malley, 22, began hawking their resumes on the street two weeks ago. "I woke up at 5:15 a.m. and my mom said, "What are you doing?' When I told her, she couldn't believe it," he said. "This sends a strong message that I'm hard working and will stop at nothing to get the job done and hopefully that can be an asset to a company." Christman, who said he graduated from La Salle University with a 3.48 grade point average and was a volunteer for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters in Philadelphia, said his dream job is in sports finance, but he's also intrigued by risk management or hedge fund positions. O'Malley, who said he graduated from Rutgers University-Camden with a 3.56 grade point average and was a three-year captain of the university's soccer team, said he'd be happy with anything in the business of finance field. Christman and O'Malley said they made valuable contacts and received several e-mail messages and phone calls from people who took their resumes in the city two weeks ago. Christman and O'Malley said their goal is to stand out among recent graduates, most of whom they know are too in the hunt for their first full-time job as well. They said they've applied, mainly online, for dozens of jobs since December and have tried cold calling companies and finagling unscheduled face-to-face interviews with employers. The two said they hope Wednesday will be the last time they have to beg for jobs in the city, but that they will go out again if necessary. Reach Jeremy Rosen at (856) 486-2456 or jrosen@camden.gannett.com send a letter to the editor. 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07-23-2009, 08:31 PM	#2
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,125	If you are unemployed don't do this in hopes of landing a job These two nuts in Philly decided to go on a highway and pass out their resume to drivers on their work-lol http://theimpulseonline.com/article/...45/1006/news01

07-23-2009, 08:52 PM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	There was this one guy on our local news who'd printed his resume on the back of his shirt, so I'm not really surprised. Hey, sometimes being creative can pay off.
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07-23-2009, 10:01 PM	#8
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07-24-2009, 01:37 AM	#14
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	If it works, then good for them but my guess is that they'll just end up looking like fools. You'd think that graduating cum laude would imply that they are mature, but I guess not. Andrea
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07-23-2009, 08:49 PM	#3
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	Whatever happened to filling out applications and turning them in to a place that is hiring??

07-23-2009, 08:53 PM	#5
littlebelle Spell Caster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 29, 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,659	I'd be like "help a sister out and get off the damn road!!!!"

07-23-2009, 10:15 PM	#9
Brieannas21 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 05, 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 9,792	They would be the kind of people who I would actually take seriously. I would call them in for an interview.

07-24-2009, 01:23 AM	#13
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	Desperate times call for desperate measures.

07-24-2009, 08:28 AM	#15
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	A lot of people may be put off by something like this, but to me it screams "I REALLY WANT TO WORK" and am willing to work hard and think outside the box. I hope they get an offer and applaud them.