Candidate's awkward video resume

A video resume can be a powerful tool for highlighting your potential to employers. But is it always the right kind of attention? Meet George Turnbull. He's so convinced that his charm (and outfits) can land him his dream job that he's created a video resume showing them off. And show off he does. Can this masterpiece of self-aggrandizing land him a job?

Hidden camera videos of this candidate's clumsy job search

Hidden camera - Professional resume writer struggles with problem client

With big dreams, but little in the way of skills, experience or common sense, George enlists the help of a professional resume writer to help showcase the real him. Regrettably, the 'real him' turns out to be almost entirely made up.  PLAY VIDEO >>

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See George's original (mostly fraudulent) resume. Also, take a look at the most common lies on a resume (and what HR actually checks.)

Hidden camera - Psychic predicts gloomy future for candidate's career

What's the best way to know when your dream job will become available? Captured on hidden camera, George goes to a psychic to find out when his ideal jobs will open up. You don’t need psychic powers to know how this turns out.   PLAY VIDEO >>

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Hidden camera - Awkward candidate questions strangers in elevator

Rather perceptively, George realizes that he is just not going to fit in with most workplaces. He decides to get the inside scoop on potential employers in a major downtown office tower by talking to their employees in the elevator. Hidden cameras record their reactions as this hapless candidate corners a captive audience.   PLAY VIDEO >>

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Hidden camera - Job Interview gone wrong

In this call-centre interview gone wrong, job-seeker George applies for a position at a call centre. Captured on hidden camera.   PLAY VIDEO >>

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Hidden camera - Candidate's surprise delivery stunt backfires

Tired of failed attempts to merely get his foot in the door of a new job, George decides to take it one step further. Can the classic 'Trojan Horse' stunt of having his entire body delivered to a potential employer's office succeed in getting him the job - or will it only land him in the loony bin? Our hidden camera captures the reactions. PLAY VIDEO >>



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