Antimetal CEO Matthew Parkhurst shared on X a remarkable transformation in job application methods over the years. Candidates now go beyond mundane cover letters and generic resumes, showcasing their unique talents and skills in creative ways to grab attention and make a lasting impression. One memorable incident involved an internship applicant named who sent a pizza box along with their CV, expressing immense excitement about the opportunity. The US-based startup, a provider of cloud cost optimization platforms, received this unconventional yet attention-grabbing application.
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The applicant also included a handwritten note, clarifying his intention to apply for the engineering intern position at Antimetal. In the note, he mentioned that the pizza served as a “bribe” to entice the hiring team to visit his website and review his work.
Another internship application – came to our office and dropped off a pizza with his resume
Even pushed a PR to fix 2 links in our docs prior
100% getting an interview pic.twitter.com/4Zf6COhOpj
— Matt (@mprkhrst) May 1, 2024
The attached note from the man reads, “I’m inspired by Antimetal’s brief stint as a slices as a service company, so please enjoy this pizza. Along with it, I’ve included a copy of my resume as my application for the engineering intern position. I’m incredibly excited about this opportunity and motivated to do whatever it takes.”
Man shares unique way of getting Internship
In his post on X, Antimetal CEO Mr. Parkhurst expressed his approval of the idea, stating that David is “100% getting an interview.” He mentioned another internship application where the candidate visited their office and delivered a pizza along with their resume. The candidate even submitted a PR to fix two links in their documentation beforehand. This proactive approach ensured the candidate would definitely receive an interview opportunity according to Mr. Parkhurst.
Users commenting on the post were curious about whether David would secure the internship. Mr. Parkhurst responded to a user, stating that “There’s more to filter on than just effort.”
Last month, Marta Puerto, a former product marketing manager, gained viral attention for her unique video resume. After experiencing a layoff, Ms. Puerto chose to adopt a new approach to distinguish herself in the job market. She created an entertaining video CV demonstrating her skills and experience.
The video showcased her seamless switching between six languages and highlighted her various skills, presenting herself as a product in marketing.
Social media widely shared the video, with many praising Puerto’s creativity.
