You might think that people fill out job applications to get a job. Apparently there are those that just want to have fun.
Name: Guy McDonald
Sex: Not yet. Still waiting for the right person.
Desired Position: Company’s President or Vice President. But seriously, whatever’s available. If I was in a position to be picky, I wouldn’t be applying here in the first place.
Desired Salary: $185,000 a year plus stock options and a Michael Ovitz style severance package. If that’s not possible, make an offer and we can haggle.
Education: Yes.
Last Position Held: Target for middle management hostility.
Salary: Less than I’m worth.
Most Notable Achievement: My incredible collection of stolen pens and Post-It notes.
Reason For Leaving: It sucked.
Hours Available to Work: Any.
Preferred Hours: 1:30-3:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
Do You Have Any Special Skills?: Yes, but they’re better suited to a more intimate environment.
May We Contact Your Current Employer?: If I had one, would I be here?
Do You Have Any Physical Conditions That Would Prohibit You From Lifting Up to 50 lbs?: Of what?
Do You Have a Car?: I think the more appropriate question here would be “Do you have a car that runs?”
Have You Received Any Special Awards or Recognition?: I may already be a winner of the publishers clearing house sweepstakes.
Do You Smoke?: On the job no, on my breaks yes.
What Would You Like to Be Doing In Five Years?: Living in the Bahamas with a fabulously wealthy dumb sexy blonde super model who thinks I’m the greatest thing since sliced bread. Actually, I’d like to be doing that now.
Do You Certify That the Above is True and Complete to the Best of Your Knowledge?: Yes. Absolutely.
I saw myself in the some situation several times and I didn't do it. Why? because even if I believe in this, even if the people need sometimes a valve - after that they see that almost everybody else work to "distinguish from the crowd" writing the CV accordingly to the system and everybody's opinion - they cancel their dream. A paradox.
...and you see... what the wonderful feedback all you have! Is it a hidden desire?...and after that we wake up in the cold world.
...and I'm just modifying my CV accordingly to the world not accordingly to what I am ... because I will not succeed.
peter carr
I love it, I will try it on my next application and see if it really works, nothing else has.
Brian Simper
This person has the wit anc creativity that could be very effective in the workplace if properly guided. This would be a great candidate for development in my eyes. For sure I would hire this person and hopefully one day down the road have a great resource for the company. But if this person ended up being nothing but a joker... Employment at will baby... Employment at will...
Margaret Kubasek
I am envious of this person too, think of all the people who have read his application. Most applications wouldn't have half the amount of people reading their applications as his did. We are always told that our resume/applications need to be different and stand out, his definitely did. I first read this at least 10 years ago and it is still being passed around, it would be interesting to know what he is doing now.
Bruce McCrory
I am envious. Having done consulting work with McDonald's, their corporate management does "in-field service hours" which my contact says he enjoyed doing. So, maybe, the CEO could have been flipping burgers when this one arrived. However, quotes may be necessary around "Real". I've never seen that much space by "Sex:", or temptation would be too much.
Wonderful! If the culture of Mcdonals could appreciate someone with this level of creativity, ingenuity and originality who is articulate, genuine, and down right funny- they should hire him immediately. These traits can't be taught! Just imagine the potential!
Judith Gilaty-Figliola
He may have been rejected from other companies by not acting this way and figured why not try something different and see what happens. I agree with Lee Ann that I would not have called him because I wouldn't have taken it seriously.
Santosh Ghate
I would hire this guy irrespective of the position he/ she had applied for. I just love his attitude towards life. After all when will all of us professionals put the saying "Hiring for attitude & training for skills" to use!!!
Lee Ann
I wouldn't have taken the application seriously and thus would not have called. I will say that in all honesty, there have been few jobs that I could say YES! ABSOLUTELY!!! to when asked if I really wanted the job. Most of the jobs that we will have throughout our lives are a means to an end. The end being either our dream job or even simply our comfortable retirement.
Arthur Michael Devine
I think he should have asked for more money. He could tun his resume into a comedy skit on Saturday Night Live.
Sandy Rosenbluth
Don and Jane get it right. Creativity and measured risk taking are excellent traits in a relatively lower level position with opportunity for advancement.
Couldnt help but dredge up memories of a job I almost had many, many years ago. I was over the hump and on the verge of an offer, when I was asked if I really REALLY wanted that particular job. My built-in sense of honesty forced me to say something less than YES! ABSOLUTELY!!!
They immediately thanked me for my honesty and showed me the door.
Pablo
The best job application I've ever read. I would hire him at top level and the company would do good for sure. At least they would finally find that juvenile image they've been looking for so long (and failing to get).
Dan Wohl
Or better yet, under "sex" he could have circled the "M" and the "F" and written "And Wednesday too!" ;)
ferd dong
This story has been around for years, and yes the applicant was hired. He separated himself from the herd. A good tactic - but be careful to match your individualality to the situation. While you might want to be more politically correct if applying for a highly professional position, in this case we have an overly formal application for a low level job so you may as well have fun with it!
Deb
Love his sense of humor. I have worked in many humorless environments, and hated the always "nose to the grindstone until the bell rings mentality." Not only does humor make working more pleasant it is a means of dealing with stress making one healthier. This type of person misses less days of work, produces more while at work, and has an extra inoculation against chronic health issues.
mike
I saw this app in college. The man was actually hired at McDonalds because they thought he was so creative.
Don
As a person who's hired many people during my career (no, not at McDonald's), I would definitely interview him. My first question would be "was this just a dare, a prank, or do you actually want a job?" If he responded that he indeed wanted employment I would hire him on the spot.
He demonstrated an elegantly effective method to get the hiring manager's attention. That means he's smart, has a sense of humor, and the guts to risk NOT getting a job by taking a risk.
Wow. It was funny. But i agree with Scott. This is a young man sure but thinking very different way than his friends. And this nice. I'm sure , some day he will succeed.
Sandra Van Rompaey
At least he deserves the courtes of a follow-up interview. There is actually a benefit in this approach for him: if the hiring company doesn't think him worth the effort, then they are probably not a good place to work at, anyway... His replies were colourful, in shrill contrast to the questions, which are always the same, and for which we all have to invent answers. If I answered sincerely to the "desired salary" question, I am sure my reply would be even more outrageous than his... But we choose to reply what is appropriate for the market and job level we are applying for...
cheryl
I enjoyed reading his application. Yes, I would hire. Anyone with that sense of humor would be great to work with. Make for a great team environment. I'd also find out what his "real" goals are.. besides getting a job of course! And Honesty is a admirable trait!!
Jane
I agree with Scott. This seems like an intelligent young man (I assume he's young, since he's not yet in the Bahamas with that model) who doesn't take little things too seriously -- always an excellent trait in a manager.
I would hire him, find out what he does care about, and then set him to work doing that -- with many and frequent opportunities for promotion, and plenty of room to find his own way to do what needs to be done.
Dr. Nappo
The application is only as worthy as the position applied for; McDonald's. Because it's as if they even look past the telephone number anyhow.
Scott
The guy should have been made vice president in charge of looking out the window. It did accomplish the main objective, it got everyone's attention. Interview the guy, if he is as big a goof off as this would indicate; but I'd bet that he is fairly intelligent and probably someone good to work with and eventually for.
Ali Osman Engiz
Of course Real is hired he smokes only in brakes.
Joel Glasser
reminds me of a questionaire a friend of mine received some years ago.
Q.: Sex. A.- yes, preferably with female human; other species considered.
Q. Where do you live? A. In a house, on a paved street.
Q. What are you doing now? A. Filling out this stupid form.
Other questions and answers were in the same vein.
But, he was never bothered again by the firm doing the questioning.
Leslie Hayden
I thought it was funny. :)
Marinus Kruissen
I think this man was not hired. But I do think that a company should be happy with one or two "jokers" on their staff.
It would make the workfloor a place where it is good to be at, fun. Productivity would increase, and people would be more creative.
Derek Severini
This is great... infortunately, it's not too far from the truth with some of the applicants I've seen lately!
You might think that people fill out job applications to get a job. Apparently there are those that just want to have fun.
