Ellen DeGeneres & I.

A big-a$$ idea on how I’d get my book into Ellen’s hands.

I have a goal to share with you. I’m determined to get my book into Ellen’s hands.

Imagine how many of Ellen’s viewers are out of work and job searching with incredibly out of date resume and interview skills.

My guess? Lots.

I’d love to be able to help her viewers to land their new zippy gig by using my Shiny 2-step resume formula.

(Before we go any further, you’re likely wondering “what the heck is a zippy gig?” My first book — “Hired! How To Get The Zippy Gig. Insider Secrets From A Top Recruiter.” I chose the words “zippy gigs” because the word “zippy” is just a fun word. And, why not add a little fun into resume writing and such?!)

Back to helping Ellen’s viewers….how amazingggggggggggggggggg would that be?

I’ve been simmering on just how I might be able to pull off that gargantuan goal.

Well, the wheels started in motion when I learned…

Ellen was in town.

I rolled out of bed on Saturday morning. Fired up Stub Hub and found an amazing ticket.

In the 3rd row!

Within a minute (and not even a full cup of coffee) I’d purchased the ticket.

I was soooooooooo excited.

I’ve had a very witty and funny letter written to her for a really long time.

Not sure why. But, I’d never sent it.

Glad that I didn’t send it, because, just maybe I’ll have the chance to perhaps deliver it to her in person!

I re-read the letter to Ellen. It still made me chuckle. I know you’re curious…so here’s the letter:

Dear Ellen,

You make me laugh.

Enough about you. :-)

Let’s talk about me. HA. I wrote an Amazon best-selling book, called “Hired! How To Get The Zippy Gig. Insider Secrets From A Top Recruiter.”

There’s lots of people who are looking for a new job or unemployed. And even more really bad advice out there on how to write resumes and how to interview. I wanted to change that. My book is clever, funny, and helps people to get jobs!

Here’s two recent comments:

I heard you on 770 radio and bought your book. I enjoyed reading it and implemented your ideas. I now have two job offers and can’t decide between the two! Can you help me?

I went from sending out 125+ resumes with ZERO response. I read your book and changed my resume. I sent out 5 resumes and got 5 interviews. I’m starting on Monday in an amazing new job with a six figure salary!

Take a look at my book. If you crack a smile at least once, I’d love to figure out how we can get my book into the hands of your viewers who need great resume & interviewing advice to get their zippy gig!

If the above wasn’t compelling enough — we could also have a lively chat about the virtues of kick-ass blondes who rock cool hair.

A fan,

Sheila, Author of Hired!

I dashed into the office to print a copy of the letter and grab a book.

I subscribe to a media database that proved to be golden.

I logged on and typed in “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”. Loads of contacts came up. I selected 8 producers.

I sent off a clever email indicating I’d be at the show that evening.

And, I’d be super easy to spot.

Blonde crazy hair.

3rd row, stage left and I’d be wearing a sequined union jack top!

(I knew I’d have the perfect occasion to wear it!) . And, I’d have a copy of my book in my bag for her.

Yes, a longgggggggggggg shot.

I got to the venue and found my amazing seat. The place was buzzing with excitement.

I spotted a well-dressed man, with an earpiece only a high-end security detail person would have.

He had to be “in the know”.

I asked him if I could leave a copy of my book with him to give to Ellen.

His reply:

“Ellen isn’t accepting gifts today.”

His very stern look told me his answer was FIRM.

OK, well, it was worth a shot.

The show was fabulous.

And are you ready for this?

I was thrilled to be captured in the video Ellen tweeted.

22 seconds into the video you’ll spot a woman with crazy-ass blonde hair. That’s me.

Stay tuned on this little project.

Back to you.

What clever idea do you have sitting on the back-burner?

The one that seems crazily impossible? As I wrote about in my latest book, “Unexpected Mentors. Weird & Creative Ideas To Boost Your Career.”….

You need to be a$$-clenching bold in your asks in your life and career.

Go there. GRIN.

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I write about recruitment, interviewing, resume writing, job searching… all with a dose of humour. (Yes, I’m Canadian… we leave the U’s in our words). I’ve authored two books, best-seller, “Hired! How To Get The Zippy Gig. Insider Secrets From A Top Recruiter.” & “Unexpected Mentors. Weird & Creative Ideas To Boost Your Career.” Both can be found on Amazon. www.sheilamusgrove.com