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It's Bad: NYC Cabbie With MBA Posts Résumé in Taxi

La Salle grad drives taxi while awaiting dream job

By Wesley Oliver,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 7, 2008 10:23 AM CST

(Newser) – A recent MBA grad who can’t find a job does have a captive audience: his taxi passengers. After four months of job hunting, James Williamson got his taxi license and posted his résumé in his New York City cab. There aren’t any offers yet, but the 25-year-old says, “I had a lady come in the cab who was giving me a few tips on my résumé.”

A recent MBA graduate who can't find work has posted his resume in the yellow taxi he's been driving around New York City to help pay his bills.
A recent MBA graduate who can't find work has posted his resume in the yellow taxi he's been driving around New York City to help pay his bills.   (Shutter Stock)
James Williamson is earning $140 to $180 a day behind the wheel and working six days a week - but with more than $30,000 in student loans hanging over his head, it's not a long-term solution.
James Williamson is earning $140 to $180 a day behind the wheel and working six days a week - but with more than $30,000 in student loans hanging over his head, it's not a long-term solution.   (Shutter Stock)
James Williamson earned his master's degree in business administration at Philadelphia's La Salle University. He spent four months on interviews before getting his taxi license.
James Williamson earned his master's degree in business administration at Philadelphia's La Salle University. He spent four months on interviews before getting his taxi license.   (Shutter Stock)
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COMMENTS
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Guest
Dec 8, 2008 5:29 AM CST
good luck to this guy.hopefully things will change for him and others in the new year.also what a unique idea sure to get someones attention
wwwonderer
Dec 7, 2008 10:33 PM CST
It's a shame. I'm sure his education expenses can't possibly be covered by cab driving. Especially as there won't be as many wealthy cab riders to Wall Street.
EddyTeach
Dec 6, 2008 10:52 PM CST
no matter how his resume looks, i'm sure he's scoring points just for having this idea...

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