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25 Innovations for Job-Seekers

Clever Ideas to Reduce the Unemployment Rate

— May 10, 2009 — Lifestyle
These innovations for job seekers aim to reduce the unemployment rate. From tee shirts printed with your resume to super-luxurious dream job offers, there's no shortage of money-making ideas despite the financial crisis.

Whether you're looking for a job or looking for a positive alternative to the news headlines about the dismal unemployment rate, check out the cluster of innovations for job-seekers below.

Implications - These job-seeking innovations are guaranteed to grasp the attention of potential employers. From the unemployment olympics to virtual job interviews, the unemployed have a better shot at finding a job than our ancestors did. These innovations are sure to help ease the pain of no income, or even better, help you find a career.


Whether you’re looking for a job or looking for a positive alternative to the news headlines about the dismal unemployment rate, check out this cluster of innovations for job-seekers.
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Stimulus Plan Benefactors
Stimulus Plan Benefactors
6 Job Types to Benefit From American Recovery & Investment Act
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University Discounts for Jobless Alums
University Discounts for Jobless Alums
St. John's Gives 50% Off Tuition for Laid-Off Grads
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Joking About Joblessness
Joking About Joblessness
“Layoff: The Game” Lets You Pick Workers to Be Axed
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Odd Jobs Via GPRS
Odd Jobs Via GPRS
Otetsudai Flexible Workforce
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Mystical Career Counseling
Mystical Career Counseling
The Jobless BeginTurning to Psychics for Economic Guidance
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Virtual Job Interviews As Game Promos
Virtual Job Interviews As Game Promos
King of Cubicles for 'Rubik's World'
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Student Writers Wanted
Student Writers Wanted
Virtual Student Writer Jobs Earn You Cash and Fame
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Super Bowl Ads for Job Hunters
Super Bowl Ads for Job Hunters
Monster.com ‘Head vs. Ass' Ad Is Shockingly Memorable
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Unemployment Olympics
Unemployment Olympics
Jobless Gather to Blow off Steam in Laid Off Games in NYC
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Customizeable Job-a-matic
Customizeable Job-a-matic
Instant Job Board For Your Website
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Naughty Economic Boosts
Naughty Economic Boosts
Strip Clubs Hold Job Fairs for Solution to Financial Crisis
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Job Fair in China
Job Fair in China
Thousands Cram Into One Room
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Testing 52 Jobs in a Year
Testing 52 Jobs in a Year
Sean Aiken's One Week Job
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$10,000/Month Dream Jobs
$10,000/Month Dream Jobs
Murphy-Goode's ‘Really Goode Job' for Web-Savvy Winos
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Gene-Based Job Recruitment
Gene-Based Job Recruitment
Sifting Through Genetic Resumes for the Best Employees
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Personalized Websites For Low Income Job Seekers
Personalized Websites For Low Income Job Seekers
Babajob India
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Self-Promotional Ads For Jobless Advertisers
Self-Promotional Ads For Jobless Advertisers
Unemployed Egyptian Pharaohs
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Virtual Good Samaritans
Virtual Good Samaritans
'Twitter Angels' Aid Ailing Job-Seekers
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5 Jobs Created By Global Warming
5 Jobs Created By Global Warming
Careers For Climate Change
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Odd Jobs Driven by Diversifying Economy
Odd Jobs Driven by Diversifying Economy
10 Micro Niche Jobs
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Male Job Hunting Fashion
Male Job Hunting Fashion
Louis Vuitton Fall 2009 Men's Runway Looked Like Wallstreet
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Ultra Luxurious Job Offers
Ultra Luxurious Job Offers
Tourism Queensland Offers 'Best Job in the World'
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Recession-Proof Jobs
Recession-Proof Jobs
Careers Promising Prosperity and Stability in 2009
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Resume T-Shirts
Resume T-Shirts
Let Your Shirt Get You a New Job
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Condom Testers Wanted
Condom Testers Wanted
Tough Job For Some
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