One viral video got this job seeker hundreds of interview requests

Puerto’s video has gone viral, with over 60,000 likes on LinkedIn and counting, and has captured the attention of hundreds of employers. — Screenshot from www.marta-puerto.com

Marta Puerto was just one of thousands of job seekers struggling to stand out in a cooling labour market – and losing hope. Her fortunes reversed with a 1 minute, 42 second long video posted to LinkedIn.

Instead of relying on the standard resume to introduce herself to employers, the Madrid-based marketing manager decided to try to tell her story a different way, showcasing her skills by marketing herself.