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When Applying to EA: Hire Me to Unlock My Full Potential

This satirical meme depicts an intentionally incomplete job resume. Only the upper part of an applicant's headshot (showing just their eyes and the top of their head), a short generic career objective under the 'Objectives' header, and the top of the 'Education' section header are visible. The rest of the resume page is blank, with text at the bottom reading 'Hire me to unlock my full potential'. The joke plays on the widespread public criticism of video game publisher Electronic Arts (EA) for locking large amounts of in-game content behind paywalls, DLC purchases, or unlock requirements, applied humorously to a job application submitted to EA, implying the applicant's full qualifications and resume content will only be revealed if they are hired first.
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Hire me to unlock my full potential

Overview

This satirical meme depicts an intentionally incomplete job resume. Only the upper part of an applicant's headshot (showing just their eyes and the top of their head), a short generic career objective under the 'Objectives' header, and the top of the 'Education' section header are visible. The rest of the resume page is blank, with text at the bottom reading 'Hire me to unlock my full potential'. The joke plays on the widespread public criticism of video game publisher Electronic Arts (EA) for locking large amounts of in-game content behind paywalls, DLC purchases, or unlock requirements, applied humorously to a job application submitted to EA, implying the applicant's full qualifications and resume content will only be revealed if they are hired first.

Origin notes

This meme was originally shared on Reddit in meme communities, with the official original title 'When applying to EA'. It draws on long-running internet jokes about EA's controversial monetization practices to create a relatable humorous take on the job application process.

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