Searching for a job can be tough, but one UTP graduate has taken a unique approach to attract recruiters and potential employers. Meet Naziruddin, a Grab driver, who decided to display his resume on the back of his headrests for passengers to see during their rides.
Little did he know that this creative move would go viral and bring him closer to landing his dream job!
Cant believe this actually works
— Ðϊɳɓélé (@naziruddin19) June 28, 2023
Isnin lepas sorang passenger snap gambar, hantar dekat recruiter. Ingatkan org biasa2, tapi tengok LinkedIn, Dept Director (e commerce company). Terus semalam borak2 dgn recruiter, lepas ke next stage tu tengok lah macam mana pic.twitter.com/NbtmL1BAEU
After facing disappointment with online job applications, Naziruddin got creative. He never expected the tremendous response from his passengers, who not only took pictures of his resume but also forwarded it to their contacts who were hiring.
It all started when a curious passenger struck up a conversation about his background, leading to her request for his resume. Inspired by this encounter, Naziruddin saw the opportunity to share his credentials with the working adults who often rode in his car.
Naziruddin, a chemical engineering graduate from University Teknologi Petronas, finished his studies on August 2021. Prior to becoming a Grab driver, he had over a year of experience as a Sales Engineer at two different companies. However, he made the decision to be a full-time e-hailing driver after the Raya celebrations when his previous job ended in April.
Naziruddin never know that his creative job search would catch the eye of a passenger who turned out to be a Department Director at an e-commerce company. After the passenger sent his resume to a recruiter, the dominoes started falling. Naziruddin received a call for an interview, and the next stages of the hiring process are already in motion!
Plus a few passengers minta izin snap gambar resume, then try adjust dgn member2 dia org kut2 ada kerja kosong yang sesuai
— Ðϊɳɓélé (@naziruddin19) June 28, 2023
Malaysians are so nice
Kenapalah idea ni datang lepas hampir 2 bulan full time Grab
Overwhelmed by the kind support of Malaysians, Naziruddin took to Twitter to express his gratitude. He never expected his creativity to go viral, and he's touched by the flood of comments praising his genius idea.
Didnt except this encouraging response to my tweet
— Ðϊɳɓélé (@naziruddin19) June 29, 2023
If you happen to be a recruiter, can checkout my LinkedIn alsohttps://t.co/9g3qnlLmlQ
We are rooting for Naziruddin's success and hope he lands the job he's been dreaming of, serving as an inspiration to others with his innovative approach.
In the competitive job market, thinking outside the box can make all the difference. Naziruddin's story proves that a little creativity, combined with determination, can take you a long way. We wish him the best of luck in his job search, and may his journey continue to inspire others to explore unique paths in their own careers!
