Desperately seeking an internship since Christmas, Graham Allgood took an unconventional approach: he featured his candidacy in a Snapchat story. To catch the eye of his top-choice agency, Horizon Media, he designed a custom geolocation filter overlaid on the company's premises. The filter prominently displayed Horizon Media's logo, name, and the bold plea: "Hey, hire me."
This clever snap quickly gained traction online and caught the agency's attention. Horizon Media even responded on Twitter: "The best thing we have seen in months! Well done man! We love the design."
Graham Allgood secured his internship at Horizon Media as a result. This isn't the first time social media has revolutionized recruiting. In France, Youcef Boulaem crafted a standout cover letter by retweeting his own past tweets to form a compelling narrative—another creative win.
In today's competitive job market, social platforms offer endless opportunities for innovators to shine. When will we see applications via Periscope or USmile?
