Pizza Hut allows job seekers résumés printed on a pizza box and sent to potential employers
Career Minds reports that a staggering 75% of résumés submitted never make it into the hands of recruiters. While this statistic is disheartening, it’s easy to see why; recruiters often sift through hundreds, if not thousands, of applications for just one job. To stand out in this crowded field, Pizza Hut has come up with a creative solution: they now offer to print your résumé on a pizza box and deliver it directly to potential employers. This innovative approach ensures that your application won’t go unnoticed, much like a delicious slice of pizza in a busy office.
The ResZAmes initiative (which ran until September 22), kicked off what’s known as the “September Surge.” This time of year usually sees a boost in job openings across various sectors as we gear up for the hectic fourth quarter. The tasty “ResZAmes” were exclusively available in New York, which is one of the toughest job markets out there.
“We know finding a job can be daunting especially during this key hiring season, so we wanted to lend a hand to our job seeking customers and help them break through the clutter,” said Pizza Hut’s Chief Marketing Officer, Melissa Friebe, in a statement. “By combining Pizza Hut’s iconic pizza boxes with job seekers’ résumés, we are hoping to help résumés drum up the same excitement as office pizza and help the applicant make a lasting impression. Who could possibly ignore a résumé when it is delivered as a delicious pizza?”
The “ResZAmes,” which included a medium cheese pizza, were delivered directly to offices selected by the customer at no cost. Jobseekers simply needed to input the zip code of their prospective employer’s headquarters to check eligibility, create their resume using an online form, and then await a response from Pizza Hut regarding their selection.
Although the exact number of chosen candidates remains unknown, those who were picked certainly distinguished themselves from the competition and likely appreciated the complimentary lunch. While the offer was only available in New York, it’s an idea that you might be able to use for yourself later. Who knows, your next pizza delivery may come with a side order of employment.