I think you should think about St. Paul's imprisonment and the part where the earthquake happens and you guys seek to kill yourselves.
Bring-it! God is just. Like St. Paul might say.
WTF are you thinking fighting God, you retards! Surrender before He hurts you. Actually, I want to see that.
God says...
C:\Text\2CITIES.TXT
all be more happy to execute it."
"Sir, I thank you indeed. I thank you very gratefully. It was told
me by the Bank that the gentleman would explain to me the details of
the business, and that I must prepare myself to find them of a
surprising nature. I have done my best to prepare myself, and I
naturally have a strong and eager interest to know what they are."
"Naturally," said Mr. Lorry. "Yes--I--"
After a pause, he added, again settling the crisp flaxen wig at the ears,
"It is very dif
Honesty? One who can not admit mistakes are unlikely to become a good co-worker. I might have lowered the % to say 9 instead of 16, but the general idea is sound.
I believe it's just the fact he has no e.preventDefault() or onclick="return false;" for the old school guys on the link action. In thish case, the browser is simply looking for a named anchor that doesn't exist, so it jumps to top.
Well, yeah, it's directly from the original product page I worked from. I didn't have a fun idea for that part, so I left it as-is with a blank link.
If you have a good idea, I would totally do it :)
Thanks!
Philippe
I thought the rating distribution was brilliant. I want to work with people who make most people happy, but also piss a few people off. Those are the people willing to make difficult, unpopular, but important decisions when needed.
It's certainly an original and clever idea, but I don't think it makes the resume any more effective. In fact, I think being designed like an Amazon product page makes the resume less effective simply because most people have trained themselves to ignore much of what is displayed on an Amazon product page.
If a resume like this showed up on my desk, I'd show it to everyone nearby. It's unusual and carefully done, to the point that even if you don't like online shopping there's still this moment of wonder: Wow, what's going on with this guy?
Most resumes are a chore to read, reminiscent of those pamphlets your bank sends to notify you of changes to their policies.
As much as I like the new idea, I find it really hard to read. It's not that this page itself is bad - I have problems to find reasonable information on a typical Amazon page and his resume just reflects the same: lots of referals to other products and lots of noise. The typography is also very poor / hard to read unfortunately.
So - great idea... but I don't think it's going to be a success apart from creating a lot of social noise at the beginning.
> but I don't think it's going to be a success apart from creating a lot of social noise at the beginning.
Isn't the biggest problem with resumes getting them noticed and making them stand out? If so, he's probably going to get way more eyeballs on this than your standard cv.
As a custom made resume when seeking work related to online stores, this would likely be a very successful method to stand out. Compared to all the generic resumes, a tailor made one tend to stand out as to say "I really want this job, and I understand what your company is about".
This idea has limits. Dumping glitter on your resume printed on pink paper and doing it in Comic Sans makes it stand out, but it is also obnoxious and gets in the way.
This is how I felt. With Amazon pages, I know I can skip most of the text to get to what matters; the reviews. With a résumé, every bit of information is equally important. Amazon's layout wasn't meant to be read that way (for good reason), so using it in this context really throws me off and belittles data that shouldn't be ignored.
Outstanding idea! I've been in the industry of viewing resumes for a very long time and love to see someone take a risk and try something new. Well done.
I'd suggest making them links to LinkedIn profiles of your friends. You know, the ones whose resumés make you look good by comparison ;). Even if you don't get hired, maybe you'll do one of them a favor.
Personally, I think he should add some one-star reviews -- nothing so serious as an ex-girlfriend please, but something perhaps from a drive-by troll, or someone who's clearly mixing him up with a completely different product, or someone who took a dislike because of something completely innocuous.
Seems to be so. I've only seen similar disclaimers on (copied) Youtube music videos before. This might be the copyright version of "I am not a [racist|homophobe|...], but ...".
He could probably argue it's a parody, in which case it's not really infringement. But saying "no copyright infringement intended" is like saying "Hey, potential employers! I don't know how copyright works!"
You wanna know why copyright infringement is a big deal? Two words: vicarious liability.
If you hire someone who has no idea how copyright works, and in the course of their employment with you they go ahead and infringe someone's IP, you're liable.
Yeah, this is the biggest black mark on an otherwise well done resume. It's especially problematic if the OP is trying to qualify for a job in marketing and product management.
The caveat at the bottom should not use the hokey "not intended" phrase. It should say that the site is meant as parody and is not at all a representation of Amazon nor endorsed by Amazon.
Yes, that seems pedantic, but the law is pedantic.
Otherwise, very well done and I hope the OP gets a good job as a result.
1. At least in the U.S., this is clearly fair use [1] [EDIT: for purposes of copyright law], first because the use is "transformative," and second because it will have zero impact on the market for authorized copies (or displays or performances) of (i) the original copyrighted work, namely the Amazon Web site; or (ii) licensed derivatives of the Amazon Web site. See the Supreme Court's decision in Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music, the "Oh Pretty Woman" parody case in which rappers 2 Live Crew prevailed [2].
2. If Amazon were to sue Philippe Dubost in the U.S. for infringement, the judge likely would toss out the case under the Supreme Court's Twombly/Iqbal doctrine [3], assuming Dubost filed a motion to dismiss --- I can't imagine how Amazon could plead a plausible case that the infringement had affected its market, as would be required by Twombly/Iqbal.
3. In the unlikely event that Amazon did sue Philippe Dubost in the U.S. for infringement, if Dubost won, he might very well be able to recover reasonable attorneys' fees from Amazon [4].
4. The resume suggests that Philippe Dubost is in Paris, so Amazon could sue in France for infringement of the French copyright; I don't know what the outcome would be in that case.
5. If someone at Amazon did want to file suit for infringement, the marketing people should throw their bodies in front of the train, because Amazon would be widely mocked. If anything, the resume's mimicry of the Amazon style provides (incremental) validation of Amazon's status as a First World icon.
5A. [EDIT:] On the trademark side, Amazon might have a plausible case against Dubost for "dilution" of a famous trademark, namely the totality of the Amazon Web site's look and feel. [5]
> Just out of interest, how do fair use doctrines interact with the subsequent assertion of copyright over the page itself?
Addressing U.S. law only, and continuing the paragraph numbering of my comment above:
6. Dubost's fair use of Amazon's copyrighted work should not affect Amazon's copyright, even if Amazon didn't sue for infringement.
7. Dubost would have a copyright of his own, but only as to the "original" material that he contributed in his "fork" of Amazon's page; he would have no claim to copyright in Amazon's underlying work.
Could there be a language/culture barrier thing going on? YouTube seems to be clear that, whenever you use a copyrighted item in any way, you have to say "No copyright violation intended". It's possible he may think that is how Americans say, "I'm making a parody and not trying to profit directly from your work".
Not impossible, but also most sensible people won't think "some people on YouTube seem to think this works, so I'll do that" any more than they'll go to Yahoo Answers to find out the proper approach... there's just so much obvious foolishness on display.
Regardless of whether this is or isn't free use, the author clearly doesn't understand the most basic principles of copyright. That ignorance could easily sink a small company. No hire.
> "No copyright infringement intended" is not a thing.
It isn't a legal thing. I look at it as a social signal: "I am not trying to be a dick here."
Remember that the copyright holder has to actually take action. When I find my copyrighted stuff borrowed, my reaction depends a lot on who's doing it and why. If somebody basically says, "Hey, I don't totally get this copyright thing, but I'm trying to do it right," that would make me more willing to contact them and work things out amicably.
This comment made my morning. Thank goodness no one was around 'cause I snorted/laughed and nearly spewed coffee onto my keyboard...I guess you had to be there.
You mean the process where I'm logged in, add some items to my cart and when I click checkout get asked to login again, get to the 3rd screen and I'm told they don't ship to my country? Yeah, painless.
That doesn't cover everything though. For example, last I tried Amazon did not ship any storage media to Austria, even if it says "international shipping". But they only give indication of this at the end of the ordering process.
You're not logged in, initially - merely recognised. You wouldn't be too pleased if anyone could just walk up and buy stuff for themselves based on a cookie, would you?
Neat! However, here is some (hopefully helpful) criticism:
The stars bar chart bothers me because of its inconsistency, first it says 5 previous positions, and then you have 233 reviews, but the average is not quite 5/5.
You need to proofread this better. I have found a 'resent' in place of 'recent' and in the same section I'm not sure that 'Main Skills Rank' is the right title.
Other than that, very very nice idea and good luck!
For a second I thought someone had posted their resume as an eBook on Amazon.com and then used the product description options Amazon gives "publishers" very creatively.
Since it turns out that this is not what this is, I might do it, post a link on Hackernews, get lots of eyeballs that way, and subsequently receive a super-awesome job offer. Assuming the latter is also phildub's intention: Good luck!
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I think you should think about St. Paul's imprisonment and the part where the earthquake happens and you guys seek to kill yourselves.
Bring-it! God is just. Like St. Paul might say.
WTF are you thinking fighting God, you retards! Surrender before He hurts you. Actually, I want to see that.
God says... C:\Text\2CITIES.TXT
all be more happy to execute it."
"Sir, I thank you indeed. I thank you very gratefully. It was told me by the Bank that the gentleman would explain to me the details of the business, and that I must prepare myself to find them of a surprising nature. I have done my best to prepare myself, and I naturally have a strong and eager interest to know what they are."
"Naturally," said Mr. Lorry. "Yes--I--"
After a pause, he added, again settling the crisp flaxen wig at the ears, "It is very dif
I'm not sure if it's supposed to be insinuating that he's "one star" available, but I thought it was mildly clever.
"Phil Dub often works too hard and put in too many late night unbillable hours on projects as he is a perfectionist"
"Was unable to leap tall building."
"A decent doll would at least be poseable."
"Demanded food immediately after arrival."
Most resumes are a chore to read, reminiscent of those pamphlets your bank sends to notify you of changes to their policies.
So - great idea... but I don't think it's going to be a success apart from creating a lot of social noise at the beginning.
Isn't the biggest problem with resumes getting them noticed and making them stand out? If so, he's probably going to get way more eyeballs on this than your standard cv.
I think the idea is novel.
Also, see: http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/shouts/2012/09/one-sta...
> This website was made in Jan 2013 by Philippe Dubost for the sole purpose of a playful and creative job search. No copyright infrigement intended.
"No copyright infringement intended" is not a thing. Also, right below that it then says:
> © 2013, Philippe Dubost
Seems a bit strange to me.
EDIT: Oh, I see what you're saying. Call it satire and it's ‘fair use’
Amazon's monetary losses over this offense must be immeasurable. Jail time or crippling life-time debt could be the only satisfactory retribution.
/s
If you hire someone who has no idea how copyright works, and in the course of their employment with you they go ahead and infringe someone's IP, you're liable.
The caveat at the bottom should not use the hokey "not intended" phrase. It should say that the site is meant as parody and is not at all a representation of Amazon nor endorsed by Amazon.
Yes, that seems pedantic, but the law is pedantic.
Otherwise, very well done and I hope the OP gets a good job as a result.
2. If Amazon were to sue Philippe Dubost in the U.S. for infringement, the judge likely would toss out the case under the Supreme Court's Twombly/Iqbal doctrine [3], assuming Dubost filed a motion to dismiss --- I can't imagine how Amazon could plead a plausible case that the infringement had affected its market, as would be required by Twombly/Iqbal.
3. In the unlikely event that Amazon did sue Philippe Dubost in the U.S. for infringement, if Dubost won, he might very well be able to recover reasonable attorneys' fees from Amazon [4].
4. The resume suggests that Philippe Dubost is in Paris, so Amazon could sue in France for infringement of the French copyright; I don't know what the outcome would be in that case.
5. If someone at Amazon did want to file suit for infringement, the marketing people should throw their bodies in front of the train, because Amazon would be widely mocked. If anything, the resume's mimicry of the Amazon style provides (incremental) validation of Amazon's status as a First World icon.
5A. [EDIT:] On the trademark side, Amazon might have a plausible case against Dubost for "dilution" of a famous trademark, namely the totality of the Amazon Web site's look and feel. [5]
[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_use
[2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campbell_v._Acuff-Rose_Music,_I....
[3] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashcroft_v._Iqbal#Rule_8_pleadi...
[4] http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap5.html#505
[5] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trademark_dilution
Addressing U.S. law only, and continuing the paragraph numbering of my comment above:
6. Dubost's fair use of Amazon's copyrighted work should not affect Amazon's copyright, even if Amazon didn't sue for infringement.
7. Dubost would have a copyright of his own, but only as to the "original" material that he contributed in his "fork" of Amazon's page; he would have no claim to copyright in Amazon's underlying work.
It isn't a legal thing. I look at it as a social signal: "I am not trying to be a dick here."
Remember that the copyright holder has to actually take action. When I find my copyrighted stuff borrowed, my reaction depends a lot on who's doing it and why. If somebody basically says, "Hey, I don't totally get this copyright thing, but I'm trying to do it right," that would make me more willing to contact them and work things out amicably.
http://waxy.org/2011/12/no_copyright_intended/
The shipping thing is poor though.
Doesn't have to be the most readable format since he has the same information in other places.
The stars bar chart bothers me because of its inconsistency, first it says 5 previous positions, and then you have 233 reviews, but the average is not quite 5/5.
You need to proofread this better. I have found a 'resent' in place of 'recent' and in the same section I'm not sure that 'Main Skills Rank' is the right title.
Other than that, very very nice idea and good luck!
Since it turns out that this is not what this is, I might do it, post a link on Hackernews, get lots of eyeballs that way, and subsequently receive a super-awesome job offer. Assuming the latter is also phildub's intention: Good luck!