*UPDATED* How to Get a Job in 2009: The Story of Eric Romer
*UPDATE* Eric was offered the job this afternoon. He accepted. BALLLLLLIINNNNNNN! Be sure to congratulate him on Twitter at @HireMeHeadBlade
As employers receive hundreds, even thousands of applications for open positions (unemployment has reached 10%, the highest rate since 1983), qualified applicants must find a way to standout from the crowd. Eric Romer, a 26 year old with Marketing/Social Media/Sales experience (raised in Westerville, Ohio), faced a similar situation. Instead of falling between the cracks and going unnoticed, he launched a one-man social media campaign that got him an interview in less than 24 hours.
Eric has been “follicularly challenged” for the past 5 or 6 years and has been a strong advocate for a product called HeadBlade, a device specifically designed for shaving your head. On December 1st he saw a posting for a marketing position with Headblade via the Headblade Twitter account (@HeadBlade). The stars had aligned and Eric knew this was the chance to make his dream become reality.
He started out by creating a Twitter page (@HireMeHeadblade), getting a “Hire Me, HeadBlade” tattoo, starting a Facebook fan site, registering HireMeHeadBlade.com, and began posting videos on YouTube. In less than 24 hours he created a small internet hailstorm, getting coverage from Mick Boogie, NFL receiver Lance Moore, and many more. This caught the attention of Todd Greene, CEO of HeadBlade. After speaking with Todd and some HeadBlade representatives, Eric is flying to LA this week for an interview.
When you Google “Hire Me, Headblade” you get 566 results (December 7th, 11:00 AM). Eric used social media to get a job… in social media. The idea is so simple, it’s genius. HeadBlade was given an incredibly strong marketing campaign for free. They would be foolish not to hire him.
The Grip would like to congratulate Eric on his work so far. I’m hoping to receive a text from Eric by week’s end telling me he got the job. I’ll update the post when I get the news.
Follow @shitmydadsays on Twitter
(actual photo of my dad)
I already posted something about this on Twitter (If you aren’t following me, you should. No blogspam, I promise) but Molly pointed out that it’s funny enough to post a few highlights on here. The account was started by a guy named Justin, and here is what he has to say:
I’m 28. I live with my 73-year-old dad. He is awesome. I just write down shit that he says.
He posts something new at least once a day. Here are a few of the highlights:
- “The dog don’t like you planting stuff there. It’s his backyard. If you’re the only one who shits in something, you own it. Remember that.”
- “Who is this woman?….Kate Beckinsale? Well, you can tell Kate Beckinsale she sucks.”
- “You need to flush the toilet more than once…No, YOU, YOU specifically need to. You know what, use a different toilet. This is my toilet.”
- “Don’t touch the bacon, it’s not done yet. You let me handle the bacon, and i’ll let you handle..what ever it is you do. I guess nothing.”
- “Your mother made a batch of meatballs last night. Some are for you, some are for me, but more are for me. Remember that. More. Me.”
- “Your brother brought his baby over this morning. He told me it could stand. It couldn’t stand for shit. Just sat there. Big let down.”
- “They serve Jim Beam on airplanes. Tastes like piss. You wouldn’t be able to tell the difference, because you drink shit. I don’t.”
- “Tennessee is nice. The first time I vomited was in tennessee, I think.”
- “When I used to live in Los Angeles, I used to step in human feces a lot.”
Click Here for @shitmydadsays on Twitter
Crazy Trick Shots, Not Even Joking
I hate all those fake ass trick shot videos where its blatantly obvious that the video is fake after 15 seconds. I would love to know how many hours it took to get some of these shots. The first 2 shots aren’t really all that, but after that it’s unreal. Shaq heard about the video on Twitter and told the kid he would play him in a game of horse for $1000. Kind of cheap if you ask me.
Watch it in HD. Props to A Dream Killer for the link.
OJ Da Juiceman is on Twitter
Yes, Twitter is pretty much useless. I agree with you. But it’s a great way to keep in touch with people and it also gives you a chance to see what random celebrities have to say. OJ Da Juiceman has 161 updates so far and I’m already hooked. Click here for his Twitter.
Stephen Colbert Talks About Twitter, Says Twat
How awesome is that.
Al Qaeda Now Training Terrorist Birds
Many of you heard that a plane crashed in the Hudson River around 3:30 yesterday, January 15th, 2009. A majority of the news focused on the fact that every passenger on the plane survived, but they neglected to discuss the most important part of this story: “The pilot reported a possible bird attack shortly after takeoff.”
It has been over 7 years since the terrorist attacks on 9/11 and our enemies have surprised us yet again. They have begun to train terrorist militant birds to wreak havoc on American soil. Once I heard this story I immediately drove home and destroyed the birds nest outside my 3rd story window. All along Al Qaeda has been stalking The Grip and I was too naive and blind to see it for myself. Never again!
This may be one of the most difficult times our country has faced in the last 20 years. How do we differentiate between the pleasant finches that wake us every morning with their beautiful songs, and the blood-craving, razor sharp talons of our newly trained foe? If we see a bird flying overhead, do we watch in fascination at the beauty and splendor of their flight, or do we run and hide in fear of a rogue avian kamikaze fighter? Our country has remained steadfast through numerous national crises and this will be no different. We will stand strong against our winged foe!!!
USA!
A Few Things…
1. I joined Twitter. If you haven’t heard of it, I don’t know what to tell you. You know the status updates on Facebook and MySpace? This is a site for basically just that. You can update it on the web or through text message or if you are baller enough your iPhone. My user name is Kilt_Em. Add me.
2. I think I broke my hand playing basketball. Here is how it happened. I was dribbling down the court and dished the ball off to my teammate. I ran around a high screen and my dude threw me a nasty alley-oop. I threw it down hard all over the cat who was sticking me but after I dunked I slapped the backboard real hard and messed up my hand. Hopefully I can get it checked out tomorrow or on Friday. I will attempt to get a digital copy of my X-ray for proof of said injury.
3. Kilt Em!
We got more bounce in Columbus. 
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