--- title: What You Can Learn from Zombies about Job Hunting description: What can you learn from Zombies about getting a job? You might be surprised... Have a specific goal, be persistent, & come back from the dead? --- [Blog ](https://creative.artisantalent.com) # [What You Can Learn from Zombies about Job Hunting](https://creative.artisantalent.com/zombies-get-a-job/) Written by [Artisan](https://creative.artisantalent.com/author/artisan) | Oct 29, 2015 12:00:27 PM ## Learn From Zombies Halloween is right around the corner, which naturally makes us think of candy, pumpkins, zombies, and more. But can any of these things help you find a job? Is there anything we can learn from Halloween and zombies? Yes! You can learn a lot from a zombie [according to zombie expert David Castillo](http://www.voanews.com/content/we-can-learn-from-zombies-experts-say/1780280.html), literature professor at the University at Buffalo. So we've gathered up 5 favorite things you can learn from a zombie when it comes to getting your next job. ## 1. Never Give Up It takes a lot to get a zombie down. (Double tap anyone?) Even though their first job - being human - didn't work out so well, they don't let their past failures affect them when it comes to perusing a new objective. They keep getting up and trying again. So even if you've[ applied to dozens of jobs](http://artisantalent.com/jobs), keep trying. Think like a zombie and don't stop until you get what you want. The next resume you send out, could be the one! ## 2. Stand Out “Zombies tap into our primal fear of being consumed and force us to come up with something–anything–to distinguish ourselves from the ever-hungry, animated corpses traipsing about the countryside and eating flesh," says the site [Deliriums Realm](http://www.deliriumsrealm.com/learn-zombie-movies/). Think about *The Walking Dead*, it's the zombies that stand out that get what they want, not the ones hiding in barn. So [spruce up that resume](http://artisantalent.com/quick-tips/), connect with that recruiter on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/artisan), and put yourself out there on [social media](http://artisantalent.com/social-media-dos-and-donts/). A really great way to stand out? [Send a snail mail thank you note after a job interview](http://artisantalent.com/interview-thank-you/) - hardly anyone does anymore. ## 3. Don't Be Seasonal Is there a season you haven't seen a zombie in? Nope. Zombies know that they can use their talents anytime of the year. Are you a [Graphic Designer](http://artisantalent.com/i-am-a-graphic-designer/) who does amazing banner ads or Christmas cards? Or a your a [Digital Strategist ](http://artisantalent.com/i-am-a-digital-strategist/)who excels in crisis management? Put yourself out there and expand your horizons. Start designing for emails, Valentine's Day, or working on social projects day to day for a non-profit to beef up your skills. Use your talents, no matter what the season. ## ## 4. Come Back to Life "Don’t ever count a zombie out – they come back to life. So should your content," says [TSBC.com](http://www.tsbc.com/what-you-can-learn-from-zombieland/). This is especially helpful if you've published a great piece of content or done work for a great client - already shared it on social media? Do it again. Haven't used it in your portfolio? Put it in. Think like a zombie and bring yourself back to life. Be recurring on LinkedIn as well - comment on posts, like work anniversaries, and respond to in mail. If you were in a content creating job before, "look back over content you’ve published in the past, and see if it can be used again – either to promote a new product, or re-purposed in some way. For example, a case study could be transformed into an interesting [presentation](http://artisantalent.com/presentation-wow/) or white paper." Want more zombie tips for content? Check out [this great post](http://www.tsbc.com/what-you-can-learn-from-zombieland/). ## 5. There is No Plan B *"There's no reason to have a plan B because it distracts from plan A." * Zombies never have a plan B, they don't waste time wondering what they should do if being a zombie doesn't work out, they just "be a zombie." Having a plan B can work for some, but "with most people when we give ourselves a way out we will always take it as soon as things get tough...lots of plans = zero results," says this [Slideshare](http://www.slideshare.net/wiggmans/wiggmanscoachingcom-what-wecanlearnfromzombiesaboutgoalsetting) presentation. Take this approach to finding a job by going after your dream job and favorite companies and not settling for less than the best. ## Ready to think like a Zombie? 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