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I Created A Lego CV To Stand Out From Other Resumes
Applying for jobs is a boring process that involves mountains of paperwork. This is not only tedious for the applicant, who must fill out each and every sheet while ensuring that everything looks aesthetically appealing, but can also bore the employer, who must sort through each applicant and their paperwork. Because of the tedium, standing out and creating a fresh spin on resumes and CVs has become popular. Additionally, making a creative resume can be fun for both the applicant and the employer, as it spices up the monotony of the job hunt and adds a much-needed element of fun.
My name is Andy Morris and I’m a recent design graduate from the University of South Wales who enlivened my job applications with a unique CV in the form of a LEGO minifigure. I used my design philosophy and experience with toys to create a LEGO minifigure CV that sets me apart from my peers.
My fun take on the classic curriculum vitae comes in the form of a minifigure that resembles my own likeness, holding a laptop in one hand and a miniature custom printed CV in the other. Meanwhile, the packaging has been designed to appear like the exclusive LEGO figures normally reserved for the likes of Comic-Con, while also featuring design elements unique to my work. The entire package and minifigure display the care, detail, and design philosophies that I hold dear, all while conveying my commitment to fun and innovation. This combines to create an interesting CV that sets me apart from my contemporaries while still conveying the necessary information, and proving that everything can be fun if you take the right approach.
More info: andymorris.eu
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Andy Morris (Post author) 7 years ago
Wow! Thanks for all the positive comments guys. I was expecting a few likes and maybe a share or two but the reaction has been overwhelming. Thanks for being awesome! 👌
Zeynep Roberts 7 years ago
Simply awesome! I really love this. I hope you find the job of your dreams and keep up the good work :)
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Emily Seilhamer 7 years ago
What a unique way to market yourself and appropriate job too. Great idea!
Palmyre Lgl 7 years ago
I am currently not in need of an interior designer, I don't even live in the same country as you... but damn it, does that awesome CV makes me wanna hire you right away ? HELL YES.
frederic eeckman 7 years ago
That is so brilliant ! Now I want to hire you, and I didn't even own a company !
Mixedupste 7 years ago
A friend of mine did this in a job interview with Lego to try and be different by building the Lego man up during the course of the interview which resembled himself. They found it too childish even though the presentation he did was very professional. There are probably only certain companies who would look at this and go "yeah, I like this guy and his ideas". Wouldn't work 90% of job you would apply for.
Andy Morris (Post author) 7 years ago
Thanks for the feedback. I am applying for jobs in the creative industries, hence the novel approach. I fully appreciate that this could be overlooked, or even have a negative effect, in other sectors. The most important thing is to know your audience and target appropriately.
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Kathleen Hill 7 years ago
I hope you got the job you wanted! I would hire someone like you just because you think outside the box. That is what most companies need these days, a sense of fun along with appropriate skills. Good luck to you!
Beth Arriaga 7 years ago
This is amazing. Any HR person would be an idiot to overlook the 'creative' in creative artist, graphics, marketing etc. I hope you get your dream job- then take over the whole company!
Cindy Bloom Parfet 7 years ago
Andy, If they don't hire you, then they don't deserve you! Keep us posted...would love to hear their reaction to your genius!
Tracy Moorhead 7 years ago
I can see so many things you can do with this talent! People would be blown away to receive one!!
Martin Forbes 7 years ago
That is an awesome memorable way to get yourself noticed, hope it paid off and you got the job.
Hunter Ellison 3 years ago
I'm applying for a LEGO set designer, any suggestions for help? His idea seems so cool, and I don't want to copy his idea, but it's so brilliant I need something close to it. Help, please! (I'm most interested in designing Minecraft/Minecraft Dungeons sets btw)
Shannon Thorn 7 years ago
So very creative and well executed! I hope this approach garnered numerous job offers - it should definitely be rewarded!
Alannah Rose 7 years ago
How did you make it and how much money did you invest into making them? Did you need to save money for a period of time to order all the custom bits and packaging?
Linda Gulley 7 years ago
I wouldn't want to work for anyone that didn't love that.
Load More Replies... Kevin Waters 7 years ago
Sweet! Easily create your own mini-me like Andy at our website www.mini-me.co.za
Steve Bradley 7 years ago
VERY COOL! Good luck! Can I ask, where did you get these done? I'd love them for my line of work.
Joe Sauer 7 years ago
I want a Lego guy that resembles me, oh and awesome way to market yourself!
June Pixeld 7 years ago
This is truly original and wonderful, it reflects your personality and its so far away from any Cv i've seen. It shows how you are not the average" ill do my job well" guy, but the " i'll tell you new stuff we can do around here " guy. Well done with selfpromoting, and wherever you work make sure you lego the boss, he will love you for it:)
Kevin Waters 7 years ago
Create your own LEGO mini-me like Andy at our website! www.mini-me.co.za
Elisabeth Sheridan 7 years ago
https://mini-me.co.za/product/red-jacket-w-zippers-space-logo/ this is NOT original. Where are your design skills in this?
Leah Curtis 6 years ago
well you can't expect him to make an entirely new lego..
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Elisabeth Sheridan 7 years ago
https://mini-me.co.za/product/red-jacket-w-zippers-space-logo/ Not original at all. Where is your design in this?
Richard Campbell 7 years ago
i love the creativity, but is it cost effective? not to mention the gross use of all that unnecessary plastic. plus, the use of creating more work for a potential employer by having to search out your cv online, creates tedium on a whole other level; a professed aim of doing this in the first place was to eliminate the tedium of recruiters reading endless reams of text, was it not? i'm sure it'll work eventually, with the right recruiter though. cheers. i'll take an extra few hours the next time i go clean up a body of water to compensate for all the plastic you've used.
Andy Morris (Post author) 7 years ago
Good spot Wayne, keen eye! 👌 But this was deliberately edited out for the internet articles, it's fully visible on the versions sent to employers 😊
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Andy Morris (Post author) 7 years ago
Wow! Thanks for all the positive comments guys. I was expecting a few likes and maybe a share or two but the reaction has been overwhelming. Thanks for being awesome! 👌
Zeynep Roberts 7 years ago
Simply awesome! I really love this. I hope you find the job of your dreams and keep up the good work :)
Load More Replies... Emily Seilhamer 7 years ago
What a unique way to market yourself and appropriate job too. Great idea!
Palmyre Lgl 7 years ago
I am currently not in need of an interior designer, I don't even live in the same country as you... but damn it, does that awesome CV makes me wanna hire you right away ? HELL YES.
frederic eeckman 7 years ago
That is so brilliant ! Now I want to hire you, and I didn't even own a company !
Mixedupste 7 years ago
A friend of mine did this in a job interview with Lego to try and be different by building the Lego man up during the course of the interview which resembled himself. They found it too childish even though the presentation he did was very professional. There are probably only certain companies who would look at this and go "yeah, I like this guy and his ideas". Wouldn't work 90% of job you would apply for.
Andy Morris (Post author) 7 years ago
Thanks for the feedback. I am applying for jobs in the creative industries, hence the novel approach. I fully appreciate that this could be overlooked, or even have a negative effect, in other sectors. The most important thing is to know your audience and target appropriately.
Load More Replies... Kathleen Hill 7 years ago
I hope you got the job you wanted! I would hire someone like you just because you think outside the box. That is what most companies need these days, a sense of fun along with appropriate skills. Good luck to you!
Beth Arriaga 7 years ago
This is amazing. Any HR person would be an idiot to overlook the 'creative' in creative artist, graphics, marketing etc. I hope you get your dream job- then take over the whole company!
Cindy Bloom Parfet 7 years ago
Andy, If they don't hire you, then they don't deserve you! Keep us posted...would love to hear their reaction to your genius!
Tracy Moorhead 7 years ago
I can see so many things you can do with this talent! People would be blown away to receive one!!
Martin Forbes 7 years ago
That is an awesome memorable way to get yourself noticed, hope it paid off and you got the job.
Hunter Ellison 3 years ago
I'm applying for a LEGO set designer, any suggestions for help? His idea seems so cool, and I don't want to copy his idea, but it's so brilliant I need something close to it. Help, please! (I'm most interested in designing Minecraft/Minecraft Dungeons sets btw)
Shannon Thorn 7 years ago
So very creative and well executed! I hope this approach garnered numerous job offers - it should definitely be rewarded!
Alannah Rose 7 years ago
How did you make it and how much money did you invest into making them? Did you need to save money for a period of time to order all the custom bits and packaging?
Linda Gulley 7 years ago
I wouldn't want to work for anyone that didn't love that.
Load More Replies... Kevin Waters 7 years ago
Sweet! Easily create your own mini-me like Andy at our website www.mini-me.co.za
Steve Bradley 7 years ago
VERY COOL! Good luck! Can I ask, where did you get these done? I'd love them for my line of work.
Joe Sauer 7 years ago
I want a Lego guy that resembles me, oh and awesome way to market yourself!
June Pixeld 7 years ago
This is truly original and wonderful, it reflects your personality and its so far away from any Cv i've seen. It shows how you are not the average" ill do my job well" guy, but the " i'll tell you new stuff we can do around here " guy. Well done with selfpromoting, and wherever you work make sure you lego the boss, he will love you for it:)
Kevin Waters 7 years ago
Create your own LEGO mini-me like Andy at our website! www.mini-me.co.za
Elisabeth Sheridan 7 years ago
https://mini-me.co.za/product/red-jacket-w-zippers-space-logo/ this is NOT original. Where are your design skills in this?
Leah Curtis 6 years ago
well you can't expect him to make an entirely new lego..
Load More Replies... Elisabeth Sheridan 7 years ago
https://mini-me.co.za/product/red-jacket-w-zippers-space-logo/ Not original at all. Where is your design in this?
Richard Campbell 7 years ago
i love the creativity, but is it cost effective? not to mention the gross use of all that unnecessary plastic. plus, the use of creating more work for a potential employer by having to search out your cv online, creates tedium on a whole other level; a professed aim of doing this in the first place was to eliminate the tedium of recruiters reading endless reams of text, was it not? i'm sure it'll work eventually, with the right recruiter though. cheers. i'll take an extra few hours the next time i go clean up a body of water to compensate for all the plastic you've used.
Andy Morris (Post author) 7 years ago
Good spot Wayne, keen eye! 👌 But this was deliberately edited out for the internet articles, it's fully visible on the versions sent to employers 😊
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