Last year, Helix conducted the first of many social experiments when he posed the question, "Can a monster hand puppet get a job?" to his website visitors. A stunning 91% of humans polled thought that Helix could, in fact, get a job.

Helix set out to prove them right and applied for hundreds of positions on www.monster.com during December 2001. Helix was pleased to receive 21 responses to his inquiry for employment.

Helix considered his experiment a success when he got the following e-mail regarding a position for a Home Theater Audio/Video Installer:

"You are hired. When can you come in for an interview?"

Helix was thrilled by this offer but unfortunately, at that time did not possess artificial legs and could not walk to the interview. Now, that Helix has three pairs of artificial legs, transportation is not a problem.

During the month of March, Helix will again visit www.monster.com and send a link to his online resume to potential employers.

Stay tuned to this page for updates on this exciting experiment!

View Helix's Online Resume

Recent Responses to Helix's Resume

Position:
Administrative Assistant

Company:
iBasis, Inc.

Comments:
"Thank you so much for your resume.  At this time, we have no immediate needs for an orange monster who has no phone skills (phone skills are very much a requirement for this position), but we will certainly keep your resume on file in case another opening arises that is more suitable for your skills. Thanks for your interest in iBasis, Inc.!" (Human Resources, iBasis, Inc.)

Position:
Graphic Sales Professional

Company:
Weyerhaeuser

Comments:
"Helix: Thank you for your interest in Weyerhaeuser. We received your email regarding the Graphic Sales Professional.  It appears that your resume is attempting to make fun.  We can appreciate that as well as anyone; however, if you would like to send a legitimate resume, we would welcome that.  Again, thank you for your interest in Weyerhaeuser." (Nathan DeWittie)