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Alfred Has Applied For 300 Positions, Without Success, So He Tried This by pixnlove: 8:55pm On Aug 19, 2014
What were the weird things you did to get a job? grin


READ THIS!!!!!!

That's one way to get a job! Graduate holds up sign advertising himself during morning rush hour at Waterloo station - and gets an interview for this afternoon

Alfred Ajani is one of thousands of recent graduates struggling to find work
After applying for 300 positions, he decided to hand out CVs in rush hour
His approach received a positive response, with calls within hours
He is hopeful of landing his dream job after being offered an interview


A graduate has been inundated with offers of interviews after taking a radical approach to job hunting.
Alfred Ajani, 22, has applied for over 300 positions since getting a degree in marketing earlier this summer - but says he has struggled in the crowded graduate labour market.
Determined to land his dream job, he decided to hand out CVs to company bosses commuting into the City of London through Waterloo Station this morning.

Alfred stood at the entrance to the busy station holding a sign stating: 'Marketing graduate (BA Hons 2:1 Coventry Uni) Ask for CV.'
His direct approach received a warm response from commuters, with many stopping to discuss potential positions.
Alfred, who lives not far from the station, said: 'I graduated in May and have been applying for jobs ever since, but it's very difficult at the moment.
'The only ones that have come up have not really been what I wanted, I'm interested in marketing and advertising.

'I realised that there are thousands of students out there using the same old methods of applying for jobs online and through recruitment agencies and so I thought I'd try something different.
'I got up early and went to the station. At first people just looked at me but after about 10 minutes people starting stopping and talking. They said they'd never seen anything like it before and were really impressed.
'One woman worked in advertising and took a CV and another guy ran back from his train and said he'd walked past but had started thinking and might have something for me.'
Alfred added: 'I've already had some phone calls and have got an int erview booked for later today. The support was great, one man even bought me a cup of tea and told me "good luck".'

Alfred has worked as a waiter while studying and has taken positions as an intern in the music industry in a bid to boost his job prospects.
He asked friends to help him hand out his CVs, but thinks they were put off by the early start.
A photo of him giving his phone number to a passing commuter circulated on Twitter this morning, with website users offering their support.
After seeing the photo, one Twitter user wrote: 'Good on him for putting himself out there!! Time waits for no man!! Love it!!'
Another added: 'It's a good idea. I would've hired him into my business straight away if I saw him.'
Olympic medallist Kelly Sotherton retweeted the photo, and motivational speaker Gavin Ingham wrote: 'He will no doubt get interviews and offers whilst others sit at home moaning. Good on him.'
By RICHARD SPILLETT
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Can you do this because you are desperate for a job?
Re: Alfred Has Applied For 300 Positions, Without Success, So He Tried This by Lingualplus: 6:01pm On Aug 28, 2014
pixnlove:

What were the weird things you did to get a job? grin


READ THIS!!!!!!

That's one way to get a job! Graduate holds up sign advertising himself during morning rush hour at Waterloo station - and gets an interview for this afternoon

Alfred Ajani is one of thousands of recent graduates struggling to find work
After applying for 300 positions, he decided to hand out CVs in rush hour
His approach received a positive response, with calls within hours
He is hopeful of landing his dream job after being offered an interview


A graduate has been inundated with offers of interviews after taking a radical approach to job hunting.
Alfred Ajani, 22, has applied for over 300 positions since getting a degree in marketing earlier this summer - but says he has struggled in the crowded graduate labour market.
Determined to land his dream job, he decided to hand out CVs to company bosses commuting into the City of London through Waterloo Station this morning.

Alfred stood at the entrance to the busy station holding a sign stating: 'Marketing graduate (BA Hons 2:1 Coventry Uni) Ask for CV.'
His direct approach received a warm response from commuters, with many stopping to discuss potential positions.
Alfred, who lives not far from the station, said: 'I graduated in May and have been applying for jobs ever since, but it's very difficult at the moment.
'The only ones that have come up have not really been what I wanted, I'm interested in marketing and advertising.

'I realised that there are thousands of students out there using the same old methods of applying for jobs online and through recruitment agencies and so I thought I'd try something different.
'I got up early and went to the station. At first people just looked at me but after about 10 minutes people starting stopping and talking. They said they'd never seen anything like it before and were really impressed.
'One woman worked in advertising and took a CV and another guy ran back from his train and said he'd walked past but had started thinking and might have something for me.'
Alfred added: 'I've already had some phone calls and have got an int erview booked for later today. The support was great, one man even bought me a cup of tea and told me "good luck".'

Alfred has worked as a waiter while studying and has taken positions as an intern in the music industry in a bid to boost his job prospects.
He asked friends to help him hand out his CVs, but thinks they were put off by the early start.
A photo of him giving his phone number to a passing commuter circulated on Twitter this morning, with website users offering their support.
After seeing the photo, one Twitter user wrote: 'Good on him for putting himself out there!! Time waits for no man!! Love it!!'
Another added: 'It's a good idea. I would've hired him into my business straight away if I saw him.'
Olympic medallist Kelly Sotherton retweeted the photo, and motivational speaker Gavin Ingham wrote: 'He will no doubt get interviews and offers whilst others sit at home moaning. Good on him.'
By RICHARD SPILLETT

Yes, I can do it. When the joining becomes tough, tough people get going.
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Can you do this because you are desperate for a job?




Re: Alfred Has Applied For 300 Positions, Without Success, So He Tried This by Nobody: 7:48pm On Aug 28, 2014
Person for don know sey e pass human eye, when e reach 3rd failure, talk less of 300......Oh boy; Buy the next fire most change hands booklet, plus waka go MFM headquarters, make Dem burn all the witches/ wizards sey dey follow you, cos him no like sey na 300witches/ wizards dey follow u.
Re: Alfred Has Applied For 300 Positions, Without Success, So He Tried This by Nobody: 7:59pm On Aug 28, 2014
wow! am so so inpress. pason try dis kain tin for naija here ur name na sorry.
Re: Alfred Has Applied For 300 Positions, Without Success, So He Tried This by Nobody: 8:02pm On Aug 28, 2014
glitest: Person for don know sey e pass human eye, when e reach 3rd failure, talk less of 300......Oh boy; Buy the next fire most change hands booklet, plus waka go MFM headquarters, make Dem burn all the witches/ wizards sey dey follow you, cos him no like sey na 300witches/ wizards dey follow u.
Pidgin is not your callinggrin
Re: Alfred Has Applied For 300 Positions, Without Success, So He Tried This by Nobody: 8:03pm On Aug 28, 2014
glitest: Person for don know sey e pass human eye, when e reach 3rd failure, talk less of 300......Oh boy; Buy the next fire most change hands booklet, plus waka go MFM headquarters, make Dem burn all the witches/ wizards sey dey follow you, cos him no like sey na 300witches/ wizards dey follow u.
hi dear
Re: Alfred Has Applied For 300 Positions, Without Success, So He Tried This by Nobody: 8:03pm On Aug 28, 2014
bykebyke:
Pidgin is not your callinggrin

Hmmm!!....You again...I am stretching my ears....Warn your sef oh.
Re: Alfred Has Applied For 300 Positions, Without Success, So He Tried This by Nobody: 8:04pm On Aug 28, 2014
sameer1212: hi dear

Hey love.
Re: Alfred Has Applied For 300 Positions, Without Success, So He Tried This by Nobody: 8:07pm On Aug 28, 2014
glitest:

Hey love.
hw u today?
Re: Alfred Has Applied For 300 Positions, Without Success, So He Tried This by Nobody: 8:08pm On Aug 28, 2014
glitest:

Hmmm!!....You again...I am stretching my ears....Warn your sef oh.
C'mon Keep Quiettongue
Re: Alfred Has Applied For 300 Positions, Without Success, So He Tried This by Nobody: 8:18pm On Aug 28, 2014
sameer1212: hw u today?

I'm doing great; Thanks for asking....You?
Re: Alfred Has Applied For 300 Positions, Without Success, So He Tried This by Nobody: 8:19pm On Aug 28, 2014
bykebyke:
C'mon Keep Quiettongue


Rolls eyes and walks out of thread....Matchewww!!
Re: Alfred Has Applied For 300 Positions, Without Success, So He Tried This by Nobody: 8:27pm On Aug 28, 2014
glitest:


Rolls eyes and walks out of thread....Matchewww!!
You can't even hiss wellgrintongue
Re: Alfred Has Applied For 300 Positions, Without Success, So He Tried This by Nobody: 8:30pm On Aug 28, 2014
bykebyke:
You can't even hiss wellgrintongue

Shut up!! grin grin grin grin
Re: Alfred Has Applied For 300 Positions, Without Success, So He Tried This by Nobody: 8:30pm On Aug 28, 2014
glitest:

I'm doing great; Thanks for asking....You?
i am gud dear. hope u r enjoyn ursef ait?

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Re: Alfred Has Applied For 300 Positions, Without Success, So He Tried This by Nobody: 8:34pm On Aug 28, 2014
glitest:

Shut up!! grin grin grin grin
hehehehegrin

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Re: Alfred Has Applied For 300 Positions, Without Success, So He Tried This by Nobody: 8:40pm On Aug 28, 2014
sameer1212: i am gud dear. hope u r enjoyn ursef ait?

Oh!...Yes I am...I hope your are doing the same?.
Re: Alfred Has Applied For 300 Positions, Without Success, So He Tried This by Nobody: 9:46pm On Aug 28, 2014
glitest:

Oh!...Yes I am...I hope your are doing the same?.
wel. nt too bad. jst dat am alwys busy dear.
Re: Alfred Has Applied For 300 Positions, Without Success, So He Tried This by Nobody: 12:20am On Aug 29, 2014
sameer1212: wel. nt too bad. jst dat am alwys busy dear.

Sorry luv; we just have to hustle.....That's the only way to survive.
Re: Alfred Has Applied For 300 Positions, Without Success, So He Tried This by Nobody: 12:47am On Aug 29, 2014
glitest:

Sorry luv; we just have to hustle.....That's the only way to survive.
yh dats true, gud nite.
Re: Alfred Has Applied For 300 Positions, Without Success, So He Tried This by Nobody: 5:30am On Aug 29, 2014
sameer1212: yh dats true, gud nite.

Goodnight to you also.

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