With the economy crashing and law firms wielding the axe all over the shop, how do experienced, highly qualified entrants into the job market stand out from the crowd? Well there are many answers to that question and what better way to demonstrate than by giving an example. This chap obviously doesn’t have a strictly ‘legal’ background but his advert from the "Employment Wanted" section of the Financial Post in Toronto does have some admirable qualities…

"Having successfully completed a ten year sentence, incident-free, for importing 75 tons of marijuana into the United States, I am now seeking a legal and legitimate means to support myself and my family.

Business experience — Owned and operated a successful fishing business: multi-vessel, one airplane, one island and processing facility. Simultaneously owned and operated a fleet of tractor-trailer trucks conducting business in the Western United States. During this time I also co-owned and participated in the executive level management of 120 people worldwide in a successful pot smuggling venture with revenues in excess of U.S. $100 million annually. I took responsibility for my actions, and received a ten year sentence in the United States while others walked free for their cooperation.

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Attributes — I am an expert in all levels of security. I have extensive computer skills, am personable, outgoing, well-educated, reliable, clean and sober. I am well-traveled and speak English, French and Spanish. References available from friends, family, the U.S. District Attorney, etc."

Source: ad placed in Classifieds, Financial Post (Toronto), Feb. 23, 2001 by "Former Marijuana Smuggler"

Which just goes to show, every cloud can have a silver lining if you are prepared to look hard enough.

So, make the most of what you’ve got!

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