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THE WEIRD
EXPERIMENT THAT
RESULTED IN
X4 INTERVIEWS..!

http://www.google.co.uk/url?
sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&docid=lVb1g5xF8oAPEM&tbnid=n9FSJgt49AYziM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F
%2Floosemoorings.org%2F2012%2F05%2F16%2Fthe-endless-experiment%2F&ei=FvaZUu-VGKO90QXJ5IG4Bg&bvm=bv.
57155469,d.ZG4&psig=AFQjCNGA8dzs5t_q6LDwYQXaeM7Jk56cQg&ust=1385908113026999 http://www.google.co.uk/url?
sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&docid=lVb1g5xF8oAPEM&tbnid=n9FSJgt49AYziM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F
%2Floosemoorings.org%2F2012%2F05%2F16%2Fthe-endless-experiment%2F&ei=FvaZUu-VGKO90QXJ5IG4Bg&bvm=bv.
57155469,d.ZG4&psig=AFQjCNGA8dzs5t_q6LDwYQXaeM7Jk56cQg&ust=1385908113026999
yep that’s
my website
folks!

A while ago I noticed some
strange stuff happening on
CreativeSync
Some designers were getting
more (I mean loads!) more
interviews than everyone else??
(Very Strange!)
So I decided
to try a small
experiment..

http://www.google.co.uk/url?
sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&docid=lVb1g5xF8oAPEM&tbnid=n9FSJgt49AYziM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F
%2Floosemoorings.org%2F2012%2F05%2F16%2Fthe-endless-experiment%2F&ei=FvaZUu-VGKO90QXJ5IG4Bg&bvm=bv.
57155469,d.ZG4&psig=AFQjCNGA8dzs5t_q6LDwYQXaeM7Jk56cQg&ust=1385908113026999 http://www.google.co.uk/url?
sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&docid=lVb1g5xF8oAPEM&tbnid=n9FSJgt49AYziM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F
%2Floosemoorings.org%2F2012%2F05%2F16%2Fthe-endless-experiment%2F&ei=FvaZUu-VGKO90QXJ5IG4Bg&bvm=bv.
57155469,d.ZG4&psig=AFQjCNGA8dzs5t_q6LDwYQXaeM7Jk56cQg&ust=1385908113026999

(to see what was going on!)
I applied to x9
different job listings
using x3 different
covering letters and
the results blew me
away!

hire
me_
1

http://www.google.co.uk/url?
sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&docid=lVb1g5xF8oAPEM&tbnid=n9FSJgt49AYziM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F
%2Floosemoorings.org%2F2012%2F05%2F16%2Fthe-endless-experiment%2F&ei=FvaZUu-VGKO90QXJ5IG4Bg&bvm=bv.
57155469,d.ZG4&psig=AFQjCNGA8dzs5t_q6LDwYQXaeM7Jk56cQg&ust=1385908113026999 http://www.google.co.uk/url?
sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&docid=lVb1g5xF8oAPEM&tbnid=n9FSJgt49AYziM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F
%2Floosemoorings.org%2F2012%2F05%2F16%2Fthe-endless-experiment%2F&ei=FvaZUu-VGKO90QXJ5IG4Bg&bvm=bv.
57155469,d.ZG4&psig=AFQjCNGA8dzs5t_q6LDwYQXaeM7Jk56cQg&ust=1385908113026999

The 1st Cover Letter
!

1. OVER 300 WORDS (LONGISH)
2. GIVING A ‘REASON WHY’ I APPLIED
FOR THE JOB
3. HAD A ‘FORMAL’ TONE OF VOICE
4. IN-DEPTH ABOUT MY PERSONALITY/
ABILITY
5. INCLUDED ALL PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
http://www.google.co.uk/url?
sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&docid=lVb1g5xF8oAPEM&tbnid=n9FSJgt49AYziM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F
%2Floosemoorings.org%2F2012%2F05%2F16%2Fthe-endless-experiment%2F&ei=FvaZUu-VGKO90QXJ5IG4Bg&bvm=bv.
57155469,d.ZG4&psig=AFQjCNGA8dzs5t_q6LDwYQXaeM7Jk56cQg&ust=1385908113026999 http://www.google.co.uk/url?
sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&docid=lVb1g5xF8oAPEM&tbnid=n9FSJgt49AYziM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F
%2Floosemoorings.org%2F2012%2F05%2F16%2Fthe-endless-experiment%2F&ei=FvaZUu-VGKO90QXJ5IG4Bg&bvm=bv.
57155469,d.ZG4&psig=AFQjCNGA8dzs5t_q6LDwYQXaeM7Jk56cQg&ust=1385908113026999

THE RESULT = 1 Interviews
(not great)
2

The 2nd Cover Letter
1. SHORT (LESS THAN 100 WORDS)
2. TO THE POINT
3. REFERENCED THE NAME OF THE
JOBSITE
4. INCLUDED A CLEAR “CALL TO
ACTION” (CTA)
5. A SENSE OF URGENCY
http://www.google.co.uk/url?
sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&docid=lVb1g5xF8oAPEM&tbnid=n9FSJgt49AYziM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F
%2Floosemoorings.org%2F2012%2F05%2F16%2Fthe-endless-experiment%2F&ei=FvaZUu-VGKO90QXJ5IG4Bg&bvm=bv.
57155469,d.ZG4&psig=AFQjCNGA8dzs5t_q6LDwYQXaeM7Jk56cQg&ust=1385908113026999 http://www.google.co.uk/url?
sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&docid=lVb1g5xF8oAPEM&tbnid=n9FSJgt49AYziM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F
%2Floosemoorings.org%2F2012%2F05%2F16%2Fthe-endless-experiment%2F&ei=FvaZUu-VGKO90QXJ5IG4Bg&bvm=bv.
57155469,d.ZG4&psig=AFQjCNGA8dzs5t_q6LDwYQXaeM7Jk56cQg&ust=1385908113026999

THE RESULT = 0 Interviews
(err rubbish)
3

The 3rd Cover Letter
1. SHORT AND TO THE POINT (LESS THAN
150 WORDS)
2. IT WAS VERY INFORMAL
3. A BIT ARROGANT, PUNCHY AND
UNAPOLOGETIC
4. I DECLARED HOW GOOD I REALLY WAS
5. CTA ASKING THEM TO CONTACT ME
6. I PROMISED THEM RESULTS
7. ADDED A FEW REFERRALS UPFRONT
http://www.google.co.uk/url?
sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&docid=lVb1g5xF8oAPEM&tbnid=n9FSJgt49AYziM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F
%2Floosemoorings.org%2F2012%2F05%2F16%2Fthe-endless-experiment%2F&ei=FvaZUu-VGKO90QXJ5IG4Bg&bvm=bv.
57155469,d.ZG4&psig=AFQjCNGA8dzs5t_q6LDwYQXaeM7Jk56cQg&ust=1385908113026999 http://www.google.co.uk/url?
sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&docid=lVb1g5xF8oAPEM&tbnid=n9FSJgt49AYziM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F
%2Floosemoorings.org%2F2012%2F05%2F16%2Fthe-endless-experiment%2F&ei=FvaZUu-VGKO90QXJ5IG4Bg&bvm=bv.
57155469,d.ZG4&psig=AFQjCNGA8dzs5t_q6LDwYQXaeM7Jk56cQg&ust=1385908113026999

THE RESULT = 4 Interviews!
(WOWZER!)
I’ve added a link at the end
of this slide show
so you can try it out!
(make sure you post your success story on twitter @creativesync)
WARNING

http://www.google.co.uk/url?
sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&docid=lVb1g5xF8oAPEM&tbnid=n9FSJgt49AYziM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F
%2Floosemoorings.org%2F2012%2F05%2F16%2Fthe-endless-experiment%2F&ei=FvaZUu-VGKO90QXJ5IG4Bg&bvm=bv.
57155469,d.ZG4&psig=AFQjCNGA8dzs5t_q6LDwYQXaeM7Jk56cQg&ust=1385908113026999 http://www.google.co.uk/url?
sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&docid=lVb1g5xF8oAPEM&tbnid=n9FSJgt49AYziM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F
%2Floosemoorings.org%2F2012%2F05%2F16%2Fthe-endless-experiment%2F&ei=FvaZUu-VGKO90QXJ5IG4Bg&bvm=bv.
57155469,d.ZG4&psig=AFQjCNGA8dzs5t_q6LDwYQXaeM7Jk56cQg&ust=1385908113026999

(pay attention)
Use this approach with CAUTION
as I have always been an advocate
of TAILORING your CV to each
vacancy for the best response
rates. For example, I would
DEFINITELY NOT use this approach
with recruitment agencies.
steve jobs RIP

“Innovation
distinguishes
between a leader
and a follower.”
Click To Tweet!
Thanks for watching!
If you want more of my weird
freelancing experiments
like this then check out my new

Udemy Course: “The Freelance Formula”

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%2Floosemoorings.org%2F2012%2F05%2F16%2Fthe-endless-experiment%2F&ei=FvaZUu-VGKO90QXJ5IG4Bg&bvm=bv.
57155469,d.ZG4&psig=AFQjCNGA8dzs5t_q6LDwYQXaeM7Jk56cQg&ust=1385908113026999 http://www.google.co.uk/url?
sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&docid=lVb1g5xF8oAPEM&tbnid=n9FSJgt49AYziM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F
%2Floosemoorings.org%2F2012%2F05%2F16%2Fthe-endless-experiment%2F&ei=FvaZUu-VGKO90QXJ5IG4Bg&bvm=bv.
57155469,d.ZG4&psig=AFQjCNGA8dzs5t_q6LDwYQXaeM7Jk56cQg&ust=1385908113026999

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The Weird Freelance Experiment That Resulted in x4 Interviews