A recent MBA graduate who can’t find work has posted his resume in the yellow taxi he’s been driving around New York City to help pay his bills.
James Williamson earned his master’s degree in business administration at Philadelphia’s La Salle University. Then he spent four months on interviews while looking for work troubleshooting electronics, doing technical sales or writing advertising copy. When that didn’t pan out he got his taxi license a month ago.
The Durham, N.C., native says he posted his resume in the back of his taxi as a last resort and he’s hoping one of his customers might become his employer.
He says he’s received a couple of business cards and supportive comments but no job offers.
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Abie 12.09.08 at 6:36 am
It’s a great idea.But, I’m sure he will be a bit discouraged when he gets written up for unauthorized advertising. It’s more likely that will happen that that he will get the job he is looking for. But I wish him the best of luck.
Byron 12.09.08 at 2:50 pm
Hey, Jay is very creative. I know Jay. He went to school with my son in High School and college. Keep the faith Jay. That “commercial” you did for yourself on CNN will get you a job. You represented Durham, Jordan High School, Hillside High School, and NC AT&T University in a very professional way.
Gil Avineri 12.10.08 at 4:03 pm
I’d do that if I were him. No doubt. The partition ought to be filled with a collage about the driver and things that interest the driver.
Anonymous 01.16.10 at 12:28 am
Have a masters and still no job? All that time investing into a good education then still cant find no work …the American nightmare