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You know the job market is tight when people are sending companies their resumes in baby shoes and pizza boxes. But those are just a couple of the kooky and creative ways job seekers are using to get your attention, according to news from Office Team.
The firm receently asked pros like you to recount the most unusual thing they have seen or heard an applicant do to stand out from the crowd. Following are some of their responses:
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