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Looking for Adventurous Job Seekers

by Willy Franzen on July 18, 2008

If you’re wondering what happened with this experiment, you can find all of the results in our post titled Use Facebook Ads to Make Employers Hunt You Down. There is a complete tutorial on how to use the method that we based the experiment on, so you no longer need to comment if you want to participate. You can just read about it and try it yourself. Be sure to let us know how it works for you.

A couple weeks ago we came up with an off the wall job search idea that we want to test. Since we’re not job searching ourselves, we’re looking for 10 volunteers who would like to be part of an experiment. This idea is pretty “out there,” but we think that it has the potential to be extremely effective. Participation will require a small time commitment (maybe an hour or two), but should be well worth it. We’ll be helping and coaching you along the way to ensure that you make the most out of our idea.

To participate you must:

  • be adventurous and up for anything
  • want to start a job in the next few months (no rising college seniors)
  • have a clear idea of what companies you’d like to work for, or at the very least what industries they’d like to work in
  • keep the details of the experiment confidential while it’s going on
  • be willing to have your name published here on One Day, One Job and possibly on other sites or in print publications
  • agree to write a short summary of the results of the experiment to be published in a future blog post
  • have a Facebook account

If you would like to participate, please leave a comment below saying so. Make sure that you use your real e-mail address (it won’t be published publicly). Not everyone will be a good fit for the experiment, so don’t stop leaving comments after the first 10 people.

We’re doing this because we want to constantly push the limits of using Internet to find and get entry-level jobs. Not only are we hoping to help participants land their dream jobs, but we’re also hoping that this idea/experiment will yield valuable information for other job seekers. We even think that this idea might be innovative enough to generate some major press attention for us and the participants. Attention is a good thing when you’re job searching, so sign up now by leaving a comment below!

{ 56 comments… read them below or add one }

Baker Barnett July 18, 2008 at 5:46 pm

I am intrigued by your experiment possibilities, I’m in.

Lee Clouse July 18, 2008 at 10:24 pm

I am ready to take the plunge. Please consider me for your experiment.

chinna July 19, 2008 at 2:31 am

i am thrilled by your experiment, and would like to take part in it.

Elizabeth July 19, 2008 at 11:19 am

It sounds interesting, and I’d like to hear more about it.

Eric July 19, 2008 at 12:08 pm

Sounds very interesting. I would love to learn more about your experiment.

Frankee July 19, 2008 at 12:38 pm

I would like to partake in your experiment.

Bill Hennessy July 19, 2008 at 1:35 pm

My curiosity is aroused. You are gearing this to entry level jobs and I might not seem like a good fit but I am interested in using the knowledge and experience I have acquired through education, work and hobbies in an entirely new way. I am 52 years old and NEED to do something new, so that could make me “entry level”. I am interested, if you are, please contact me.

TEB July 19, 2008 at 2:39 pm

I’m interested.

Megan Gawlik July 20, 2008 at 11:16 am

I am definately interested.

Lindsey July 20, 2008 at 5:30 pm

I’m also interested, recently graduated, and unemployed.

Steve July 20, 2008 at 6:05 pm

I’d definitely be interested in helping out; I’m currently doing an internship right now, but there is no guarantee that it will lead to something in the future (though I am doing everything I can right now)…would be very interested in learning more.

Willy Franzen July 20, 2008 at 6:49 pm

I’ll be in touch with all of you soon with more details about the experiment.

We’re still looking for more potential participants, so please keep commenting.

Sarah Golomb July 21, 2008 at 12:23 am

I am interested in the job search experiment. I will graduate from college in December. I would like to learn more about this experiment. Thanks.

Joseph T. July 21, 2008 at 2:24 am

I would love to have this opportunity. I look forward to hearing from you!

Sophia Hsu July 21, 2008 at 5:37 am

Intrigued and unemployed. Count me in.

Jill July 21, 2008 at 10:28 am

I recently left my home town in search of an entry level job so I am definitely curious about your experiment and would be excited to participate.

Alex P July 21, 2008 at 10:39 am

I have been reading your blog for months now and would love to help it evolve. I am recently graduated and no employed for the long term.

Jeneuse G July 21, 2008 at 11:42 am

I’m in—graduated in May and went traveling for a couple months, now I’m home with no job. So really, count me in.

R.Cooper July 21, 2008 at 12:18 pm

This would be great for me, waiting to hear from you.

Mark Haddad July 21, 2008 at 1:10 pm

I would like to take part in this experiment.

Michael Wuest July 21, 2008 at 2:38 pm

I am really interested in this concept. I am extremely adventurous. I live on adrenaline!

Laura Pilkington July 21, 2008 at 3:46 pm

I recently resigned from my previous job and I would love to try something different this time around.

lester peregrina July 21, 2008 at 6:19 pm

I need a job! count me in pls!!

Jenna Douglass July 21, 2008 at 7:17 pm

I need a job and would love to try this experiment.

Alyosha Johnson July 21, 2008 at 7:31 pm

I’m definitely down. Here’s to making an adventure of this otherwise dreary post-graduation crisis that is commonly termed a ‘job search.’ :)

Cyrus Tingley July 21, 2008 at 7:41 pm

I am definitely interested – recently graduated, unemployed, ready to rock.

Brandy Wilson July 21, 2008 at 10:01 pm

Just call me Evel Knevel. I’m the adventurous type and I need a job. Count me in.

Dane Trahan July 21, 2008 at 11:06 pm

im 22yrs old and was in the marines and love adventures

Suh-Mii Yi July 21, 2008 at 11:10 pm

Definitely interested if you’re still taking potential volunteers. Count me in!

Phillip Clopton July 22, 2008 at 11:14 am

Sounds mysterious and interesting. Count me in!

Willy Franzen July 22, 2008 at 11:22 am

An e-mail has been sent out to everyone who left a comment. Let’s see what happens!

Diana Oviedo July 22, 2008 at 4:18 pm

If it’s not too late, I would like to be part of this experiment. I’m a recent college graduate looking for a job!

Patrick Ryan July 22, 2008 at 4:52 pm

Please help! Any experiment is welcome. I feel so spent from all the effort I have put forth with no return on the job search.

Merline Childs July 23, 2008 at 8:41 pm

I am interested in the job search experiment please add me in.

Maria Colina July 24, 2008 at 12:44 pm

I hope I’m not too late! I just got back to the States after a year of teaching in China. Unemployed and adventurous!

kip July 24, 2008 at 4:09 pm

i would like to know more thank you

Katelyn Hill July 24, 2008 at 4:24 pm

I know it’s a little late, but I’m definitely interested if the chance is still there!

Kat July 24, 2008 at 10:51 pm

Count me in! Whatever you’ve got. I’m willing and ready to go!

Willy Franzen July 25, 2008 at 1:14 pm

Alright, we’re closing it off. What an awesome response!

charles harrison July 29, 2008 at 11:49 am

I’d like to participate please.

Patrick Lynch July 29, 2008 at 4:13 pm

I’m interested too?

Willy Franzen July 30, 2008 at 12:08 am

Sorry guys, you’re too late. Be sure to watch out for the release of the results of the experiment in the next month or two.

Deep July 31, 2008 at 2:26 am

I am interested. But i will take the final decision after knowing the final details.

Deep July 31, 2008 at 2:27 am

Just count me in the next month list

Paige Newton August 1, 2008 at 6:24 pm

Um, yes please.
I check this site every day for a job.
I’m free as a bird, ready to go.
kthanksbye.

Scott Butterworth August 6, 2008 at 3:28 am

I am very very very interested in your idea. I am willing to do anything and everything in my job search. I turned 24 three days ago and just moved to Los Angeles a month ago to pursue a career in the music industry (specifically music supervision in TV/Film, but I’m very open to any career that utilizes my passion and knowledge of music).

I’ve had many internships and part time jobs in the career field I’m pursuing, but I still having trouble landing that first full time entry-level job. I am getting very frustrated with the same old job hunting (emailing resumes, cold calling and getting rejected by receptionists) and I am very interested in going outside the box and trying new ways to pursue my career options. Since I just made the move to Los Angeles I feel like I would be perfect for this project and I will put 110% of my effort into this. Thank you so much for thing opportunity. It’s exactly the kick start that I need!!

Paige Halls August 6, 2008 at 11:58 am

I am VERY interested in this opportunity if still available!! I check and base my research off this site while in my job hunting daze. I am free as a bird and never say no to adventures.
PICK ME!
Thanks!

Ben August 8, 2008 at 2:16 pm

Get me out of my humdrum existence-I need some spice!

Yvette August 12, 2008 at 4:09 pm

My job stinks so bad and my boss is the devil!! My life is in cardiac arrest and I need a jump start – please keep me posted on any news – I’ve been “safe” for too long!

Zhi September 9, 2008 at 1:30 am

hey count me in

vicky September 11, 2008 at 12:10 pm

mmmmm this sounds pretty interesting, plus finding a job straight out of uni is definately hard work, count me in .

teddy misganaw October 14, 2008 at 5:24 pm

yes hello… i just celebrated my birthday today… but as i thought of my life and where it had come to, i realize i need some guidence and if u guys can give me that hope i would appreciate it plese consider me i all yours if u permit me to be

Eric October 15, 2008 at 12:56 am

I graduated with an engineering degree 7.5 years ago and still haven’t found a job in my field (or even one that paid more than $15/hr). Please take pity on me and choose me for your experiment.

Nicole December 1, 2008 at 12:52 am

Hiii, I’m a student struggling to find the right job for m,e, I’ve been taking college courses and I’m ready to just drop them….I feel so bogged down that I can’t just try out a career and see if it’s what I want. I’m an adventurous individual and full of optimism! please consider meee!

Hope to hear back.

-cheers

eddie April 22, 2009 at 8:08 pm

count me in. im good for anything.

Ryan Schmidt December 23, 2009 at 2:46 pm

I’d love to be a part of this…

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