Have you had any luck job hunting using unconventional methods? I feel the standard is scouringIndeed postings but I'd love to hear if you landed something in a different way. The crazier the better, I want to hear about airdropping resumes and renting billboards lol

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I've never known anyone personally who got a job by doing some oddball stunt. I've heard the usual stories about people who posed as messengers to get into offices and pitch themselves, people who sent pizzas with their resume printed on the box, and all that kind of stuff. I honestly think in today's world tactics like that would get you a psychiatric evaluation and a restraining order before it would get you a job.

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lol wow the pizza box one is new to me, that is definitely creative!

OP I haven't done anything crazy persay but I have reached out to recruiters on Linked in and I have also reached out to companies outside of job boards.

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