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Alec Brownstein, a writer, needed a job. So he chose the names five NYC advertising directors that he'd like to work for. Then he bought an advertisement in Google that would be displayed when each person searched for his own name. So when they Googled themselves, they saw an ad from Brownstein asking for a job. He got two job offers. The cost was just $6.
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UPDATE: Google ads, not search results. I misunderstood and have corrected the post.
Now, all I do is recommend that people looking for work use social media and whatnot. Way faster and significantly more fun!
This got me a job within a week's time. Of course being savvy on the net does not mean your savvy during your interview.
"Joe, I still need that $2500 you owe me."
:)