How One Man Found A Job Without Applying At All

How One Man Found A Job Without Applying At AllChances are youve never heard of Ernie Miller. Hes just a guy who found a job he really loves. What makes him interesting, though, is the way he found it. He didnt go through the usual channels. He didnt pound the streets carrying resumes, didnt network, didnt search the job boards. He found a job without applying. So, how did he actually end up with meaningful employment?A Unique ApproachErnie decided to try an experimentinstead of looking for work, he was going to let work look for him. So he wrote a blog entry in which he listed all the traits he was looking for in a job, and then he linked to the post via Twitter and also on Hacker News. He heard from over 40 companies, not all of which offered work. In fact, he got quite a few responses accusing him essentially of being pretty full of himself. Some responded praising his original approachbut not offering work.Finally, the experiment paid off. Ernie heard from a Louisville firm, Appr iss, which developed a system called VINE, which is designed to let victims of violent offenders know when the offender is due to be released from prison, or if the offender has escaped custody. After years of working for elektronischer geschftsverkehr startups, Ernie was intrigued by the possibility of working for a company that could actually help save lives, especially since one of his requirements was that he wanted to work for a company that would enable him to make a difference. Ernies new job fits the bill in other ways, as well.The BenefitsHere are Ernies other requirementsAbove-average compensationNot a contract positionRemote-friendlyChallengingOpportunities to learn and also to mentorAppriss not only honigwein all of Ernies requirements, there was a bonus. Ernie lives in Louisville, and he really didnt want to move. His reverse job search had brought in responses from all over the worldincluding Berlin and the Russian Federationbut it didnt bring in a huge volume of respo nses. So, what were the odds that the job offer that would really set his heart to beating a little faster would be in Louisville? Probably slim, but obviously just a little bit better than none.The LessonSometimes, to get where you need to be, you have to think outside the box. Ernies approach yielded mind-boggling results. Never give up. Persevere, and think creativelymiracles do happen. Who knows you may find yur next job without applying too.This article is part of our Hope for Your Job Search Series. My goal is to bring you uplifting inspirational and hope-filled stories, tips and advice to encourage you during your job search.