{
  "id": 15587809,
  "title": "I posted a 'Legally Blonde'-inspired TikTok to capture a CEO's attention. It got me an internship that turned into a full-time job.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/i-posted-a-legally-blonde-inspired-tiktok-to-capture-a-ceos-attention",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-19T09:05:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/landed-dream-internship-posting-tiktok-get-attention-2026-10"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Isaac Persky posted a TikTok video inspired by \"Legally Blonde\" to capture the attention of Tarte Cosmetics CEO Maureen Kelly. Though Isaac had no industry connections, he believed a creative video would help him stand out among numerous applicants. The video, showcasing his passion and skills, caught Maureen's eye, leading to an internship offer at Tarte Cosmetics in New York City. Isaac accepted the role, transitioning from a summer internship to a full-time position, where he found a career combining his interests in comedy, public relations, and storytelling. This experience challenged his initial assumptions about internships, showing that creativity and self-promotion can lead to valuable opportunities, emphasizing the importance of standing out in a competitive job market.",
  "summary": "Isaac Persky landed a Tarte Cosmetics internship in 2024 using a creative video. He impressed CEO Maureen Kelly and was later hired full-time.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}