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!
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I am intrigued by your experiment possibilities, I’m in.
I am ready to take the plunge. Please consider me for your experiment.
i am thrilled by your experiment, and would like to take part in it.
It sounds interesting, and I’d like to hear more about it.
Sounds very interesting. I would love to learn more about your experiment.
I would like to partake in your experiment.
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.
I’m interested.
I am definately interested.
I’m also interested, recently graduated, and unemployed.
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.
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.
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.
I would love to have this opportunity. I look forward to hearing from you!
Intrigued and unemployed. Count me in.
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.
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.
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.
This would be great for me, waiting to hear from you.
I would like to take part in this experiment.
I am really interested in this concept. I am extremely adventurous. I live on adrenaline!
I recently resigned from my previous job and I would love to try something different this time around.
I need a job! count me in pls!!
I need a job and would love to try this experiment.
I’m definitely down. Here’s to making an adventure of this otherwise dreary post-graduation crisis that is commonly termed a ‘job search.’
I am definitely interested – recently graduated, unemployed, ready to rock.
Just call me Evel Knevel. I’m the adventurous type and I need a job. Count me in.
im 22yrs old and was in the marines and love adventures
Definitely interested if you’re still taking potential volunteers. Count me in!
Sounds mysterious and interesting. Count me in!
An e-mail has been sent out to everyone who left a comment. Let’s see what happens!
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!
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.
I am interested in the job search experiment please add me in.
I hope I’m not too late! I just got back to the States after a year of teaching in China. Unemployed and adventurous!
i would like to know more thank you
I know it’s a little late, but I’m definitely interested if the chance is still there!
Count me in! Whatever you’ve got. I’m willing and ready to go!
Alright, we’re closing it off. What an awesome response!
I’d like to participate please.
I’m interested too?
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.
I am interested. But i will take the final decision after knowing the final details.
Just count me in the next month list
Um, yes please.
I check this site every day for a job.
I’m free as a bird, ready to go.
kthanksbye.
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!!
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!
Get me out of my humdrum existence-I need some spice!
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!
hey count me in
mmmmm this sounds pretty interesting, plus finding a job straight out of uni is definately hard work, count me in .
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
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.
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
count me in. im good for anything.
I’d love to be a part of this…