Faced with the unemployment line, there’s only one thing these job candidates could do: Sing for a job.

The “Careereoki” contest, sponsored by Workforce Central Florida and the Orange County Board, is going to give one lucky singer a career training scholarship, personal and resume makeovers, and a $100 gas card.

Dreamed up by the Orlando-area establishments, the contest requires people to videotape themselves singing about their dream career, karaoke-style. Most of the entrants are from Central Florida, because the grand prize includes tuition for a certificate program at Orange County Technical School.

Judges have the competition pared down to the final five, including takes on Robert Palmer’s “Bad Case of Loving You” and “Summer Nights” from the musical Grease.

The final winner will be decided by looking at three categories. Originality earns up to 50% of a contestant’s total score, while creativity and overall humor are worth 25% each.

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Tags: Careereoki, Dream career, Orange County