Can Creativity Help Land A Job

Can Creativity Help Land A JobHave you ever thought about getting a little crazy with your job search? You know, it just might work. If youre down in the dumps, thinking that youre never going to get a job, think about this.On behalf of the website, CareerBuilder.com, Harris Interactive conducted a survey of over 2,000 human resource professionals across the country, asking about the most memorable job applications theyve encountered, and whetherbei creative job applicants actually get hired.One employer referenced an applicant who got a job by whipping out a guitar and singing an original song about why he should be hired. He got the job. Another employer spoke of a candidate who insisted on being interviewed in Spanish so that he could showcase his bilingual skills. He also was hired, not on the basis of his linguistic ability, but because he had a new and interesting approach.Of course, not all creative techniques played out quite so satisfactorily. The guy who did a back-flip int o the interview room was simply dismissed as weird. So was the candidate who offered the interviewer a tarot reading. And the one who sent a fruit basket to her interviewers home address? Two words Stalk. Er.If youre going to do something unusual in a job interview, or post-interview, the best course of action is to make sure that it actually has something to do with the punkt youre applying for. Thats why back-flipping into an interview, unless youre applying for a position with Cirque de Soleil, is probably not the greatest idea. Grabbing a ringing phone and saying International Widgets, Susan speaking, how can I help you? on the other hand, just might do the trick. Assuming, of course, that your name is Susan, and youre interviewing for a position with International Widgets.I think the takeaway here is simply this If youre feeling desperate, dont let it get you down. Keep a positive attitude. Its okay to have a little fun with it. At the very least, youll have a story to tell you r grandkids. And you never know, maybe that off-the-wall creativity of yours could land you the job of your dreams. Its worth a try.Lets network Connect with me on LinkedIn here.