A novel approach to getting a job

It was after seeing Trafalgar Square on the news this evening that I was reminded about the graduate who pleaded for a job from the top of a plinth in the heart of London. Back in September of this year, Alex Kearns took desperate measures to attempt to get himself a job - as he, like so many graduates, was finding it very difficult given the current economic climate. Alex graduated from Swansea University with a 2:2 in French and Italian this summer, but had so far been unlucky in finding a proper job. After his session on top of the plinth - which included revealing a huge CV and holding a sign reading "Give me a job!" - he did manage to secure to job in fact! His new boss apparently felt he had some "get-up-and-go" - which is certainly true!

Nowadays the competition for jobs seems to be hotter than ever and so drastic measures sometimes seem like a good option! Everyone always says that the only way to get the job is to stand out from the crowd and be noticed.....which is certainly advice that Alex Kearns took on board! I think this was a very clever use of his time on the plinth; as he knew it would be a very public event and a brilliant opportunity to get his name out there and his voice heard. The slightly 'comical' aspect of his stunt, and it's unique nature, brought about lots of press coverage. Okay, so not everyone who's looking for a job should aim to be on the news with some wacky idea to get themselves noticed - but this is just an exaggerated example of ways in which graduates (in particular) are beginning to distinguish themselves from the competition. Personally, I think this raises the bar and should help to promote more original ideas and creative ways of thinking - simply handing in your CV and smiling nicely in an interview most probably won't be enough anymore....