Friday, July 17, 2009

15 Minutes of Fame

Well that was pretty neat. What began as a supplement to my paper resume ended up as an interview on CNN via webcam. Let me tell you, those gorgeous anchorwomen had me smitten:


The invisible world of viral internet material distribution is fascinating. Who knows how it spread around so quickly and through so many channels. However, I did post it on everything I could to maximize its reach.

All the feedback has been great too. Here are some of my favorites:
  • Via Twitter: "HA ck out this guys video resume—hilarious—hire him so he doesnt have 2 write more music!"
  • Regarding the CNN webcam interview: "remember, you don't have to wear pants!"
  • Comment From Spain: "Ver para creer!! Como hace la gente CVs en Internet"
And about that last one... Apparently, according to Youtube, my video was the #23 ranked "How-To" video in Spain, as of yesterday. I am muy calor in the Spanish world. Maybe I'll have a celebrity status if I ever decide to visit.

Hopefully, all this will net me a job. As of now, I have phone interviews lined up with Monster.com and Sperry Top-Siders. Also, I've gotten about half a dozen emails that loved the video and want to see my actual resume. If this doesn't work in landing me a job, I can always follow through with my plan of creating an off-broadway musical based on my entire educational and work career and begin inviting prospective employers to come see it. Just kidding.

My only regret (CNN spelled "Biedrzycki wrong"-- but they pronounced it correctly!):


3 comments:

Ann Schach said...

Alec, I watched your interview and listened to your performance. I would hire you in a heartbeat if I owned a company! You are bright, creative, and personable. Good luck in your job search!

Kelly Haggett said...

A++ !! But dude, honestly - what in the world are you doing spending all this energy trying to hitch your wagon to someone else’s star? Seriously. No – SERIOUSLY. Open your own business. Blaze your own path. Take the leap and HIRE YOURSELF! You are the real deal.

Anonymous said...

Neat idea! I hope it works out for you!