Julia Fedorin, a University of Waterloo student, posted a self-promotional video on social media for a Shopify marketing internship. Shopify recruiters saw it, scheduled an interview, and offered her the job within 20.5 hours.
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I can't believe I'm saying this, but I landed a marketing internship with Shopify in under 24 hours with just one video. A University of Waterloo student has put a unique spin on selling herself in the hunt for a fall internship. Julia Fedorin shared a video on social media in hopes of landing a gig with e-commerce platform Shopify.
I just finished my going away run. I have a freaking interview with Shopify tomorrow. What the heck? What the frick? Oh my gosh, guys, guess freaking what? I'm prepping for a Shopify interview right now.
Good morning, guys.
It is the morning. It's 5:30 right now. I have my interview in an hour. I'm not trying to get too excited yet though because nothing's confirmed yet.
I'm, I'm Allie. I'm a recruiter at Shopify. Hi, I'm Christine Casiz. I lead the social team here at Shopify, and I'm so excited to be connected with you. Let's keep going.
I don't know what's happening right now. I don't know what's happening.
Posted your video 5:43 yesterday. Yes, so we have got you from video post to a fully realized job offer in like 20.5 hours.