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Featured Art: Omeed Boghraty Revolutionizes the Resume

16 March 2010 6,911 views 14 Comments

There is a new, very-tired catch phrase infested in our daily exchanges. While it may take on different forms, do not be deceived. “You’re lucky to have a job,” “It’s nearly impossible to even get an interview these days,” and “Don’t feel bad, it’s really hard to find something right now,” essentially all mean the same thing: It’s recession time. Panic is contagious and everybody’s livelihood feels vulnerable.

In times like these, it seems the only solution is to get resourceful. Forget the typical black-and-white trash-bin lining lists of unremarkable achievements. The below “resume” is one of the most brash, unique and controversial reactions to the Wall street roller-coaster we have all been bound to for the past year and a half.

2008-UCLA graduate Omeed Boghraty was able to parlay this clever alternative to the traditional CV into his current position as a creative assistant at a prestigious Los Angeles advertising firm. Love it or hate it, you’ve got to admit that it grabs you:

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  • shadi said:

    that was the raddest, most amazing, resume I have ever read. This kid is brilliant. Thank you for the encouragment. Omeed you are awesome.

  • Elizabeth said:

    That is great…amazing

  • BJ said:

    Omeed Bogrhaty you’re a genius. but im sure you are already know that.

  • Tooch said:

    Wouldnt expect anything less from this man. You are a creative mastermind!!

  • Fredo said:

    Wow! Yeah it sounds like Omeed alright. You never cease to impress us.

  • Sammy said:

    Very cool!

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  • martin said:

    Omeed Boghraty revolutionizes the resume. Awesome!!

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    Thank you for your help!

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    Such a usefule blog wow !!!!

  • Dofus Kamas said:

    thanks !! very helpful post!

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    thanks !! very helpful post!

  • Vaguely NSFW (esp if you don’t work in advertising) Chiat Holiday Party Photos! | lali adverts said:

    [...] a huge thanks to Jay Tay, jdeebee, Chase Madrid, Omeed Boghraty, Kristina Krkljs, Dave Estrada, Sean Quinn, Andi Lichtnenfeld and many more for providing us with [...]

  • The Very Serious Mustache'd Magazine » Blog Archive » New Poems from Omeed Boghraty said:

    [...] Hey, remember this guy? Turns out he’s been working on some pretty great poetry in his spare time… You can see for yourself right here, exclusively from the mind & pen of Omeed Boghraty: [...]

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