Upon searching Monster’s Job Board back in March of 2001, I found an ad that intrigued me. It read, “WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN ART DIRECTOR WITH HUGE BALLS.”
I had a strong portfolio at that point from doing freelance work, but not a lot of work experience. This seemed to be a perfect opportunity to make a lasting impression, especially if they would be receiving hundreds of other resumes from Monster. First, I designed a sticker and fastened eight of them around two 24 inch inflated beach balls. Then, i packed them up in a 2 foot by 4 foot box along with some other goodies including the world’s smallest resume. Finally, I mailed it off to Monsoon MicroStudios in Philadelphia.
I hope my balls are big enough for you.
- writing on tag placed on box
To the left is the sticker I designed to be placed on each of the beach balls. Ridiculous i know, but it turned out to be quite effective.
The response was exactly what i was looking for. They found my Big Balls concept to be hilarious and upon meeting me i was offered the job. Ultimately it seemed that sending a package the size of a small refrigerator and taking a chance paid off.
Recently I discovered that a past co-worker, from Monsoon, is now teaching a web design class at Drexel Universiy. As part of his curriculum, he uses my Big Balls story to emphasize how a great resume and an education aren’t always enough to get your foot in the door.
World’s Smallest Resume
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