What would Santa’s CV look like?
Ok it’s a long shot but let’s imagine a time when Santa is redundant
Children no longer post letters to him at the North Pole or push them up the chimney, they simply use their smart phone app. All shopping is done online and delivered by drones. And mince pies and sherry are banned by the sugar police and drink responsibly brigade.
What would Santa’s CV look like and what career path would his job search lead him down? Here’s what we think the future could hold for him…
Name: Santa Claus
Age: Don't ask!
Address: The North Pole
Martial Status: Married to Mrs Claus
Dependents: Hundreds of Elves and 9 Reindeers
Personal Profile:
I am a jolly fellow, hard-working, a good team player but an independent spirit with a love of reindeers. A little too fond of rich food but capable of travelling at speed and meeting strict deadlines.
Experience & Skills:
- Expert in global travel with a good geographical knowledge
- Skilled sleigh driver with the ability to travel safely at high speeds
- Good at lists - especially naughty and nice
- Amazing at schedules and achieving deadlines
- Speed reading and photographic memory where letters are concerned
- Excellent managerial skills - leading a team of 100+ Elves
- Full Elf & Safety qualifications
- Reindeer handling skills par excellence
- Spreader of joy and goodwill
- Doesn’t feel the cold
- Connoisseur of mince pies and sherry
- Chimney recognition beyond compare
Possible Careers:
- Courier / delivery driver
- Toy maker
- Animal Welfare Officer
- Pie taster
- Continuity / voiceover presenter
- Manager of little people
- Percussion musician - sleigh bells shaker
- Podcast Creator - ‘Diary of an ECO (Ex-Christmas Organiser)’
Should you unfortunately find yourself in a similar position as Santa, you can read our helpful guide on Dealing with Redundancy here.
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