Maybe the CV is finally dead as
one Welsh marketing firm is looking to hire new staff on the basis of
an application submitted via text message.
Teimlo is looking for a new marketer that can craft great text message to market stuff presumably.
With only 160 characters at their disposal, candidates should be "qualified, sassy, good with words, dynamite at events, Adobe
compatible, have working knowledge of mobile and social media and are a
determined multi-tasker and networker."
The job ad has also gone on Twitter asking "We need a marketer. Text JOB + y it should b u to 82088. 160
characters 2 make an impression! Cost 1 std rate txt , UK only. C
teimlo.com"
The Cardiff-based firm’s chief executive Phil Terrett said that "As the
job will be working with mobile content, I thought why not get
people to apply in the medium that they will be working in"
Prospective employees have until September to text in their applications.