One day while hiking through Tibet, a very wise Budhist monk stopped me and said, “Grasshopper, you’re short on words but long on talent. Eureka, I shouted as I looked toward the highest mountain. I will set out and create the World’s Smallest Resume, and it shall be known throughout the land.
I’m guessing by now, you have figured out that this story is utter B.S. How I wish that this story was true, but in reality the World’s Smallest Resume was created out of necessity. A necessity to divert the prospective hirer from my lack of experience, and unbelievably it worked.
1 mile = 1 mile
To the left is the actual size of the worlds smallest resume. It’s dimensions are 2x3 inches. It came equipped with a state of the art magnifying glass and a packet of tylenol. (in case all that squinting gave you a headache.)
In those days, i was doing more print and video work so I had my portfolio on a video reel. I wrapped the tape in bright yellow gift paper with purple bows and ribbons. Even if unsolicited, I figured no one could resist the urge to open a gift. I then fastened the magnifying glass to outside of the package with a sticker reading, ”FREE INSIDE WORLD’S SMALLEST RESUME.” The trap was set, and all I had to do was wait.
It proved to be a great success, and soon after I was getting job offers and freelance opportunities.
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