My friend who has been unemployed for almost 2 years went
and set up shop outside of a company she really wants to work for. She went about 3 days straight around “quitting
time” to observe the faces and body languages of the people coming out of the
building. Then she went back again with
cash and a copy of her resume.
She
approached someone she felt looked relatively happy, older and gave her eye
contact...told them her story and made a proposal. She gave them $50 cash to take the resume and
promised $50 a week if the person helped get her in. The person agreed, pretended she was a
relative, got her an interview, but followed up with the hiring manager almost
daily.
The fake relative sent emails,
went by the hiring manager's office, introduced, made nice...and kept following
up. This went on for maybe 2 + weeks. My friend's bill was $150 after the initial
$50. (Mind you...we both have
"friends" who work at this company who never seem to know anyone or
want to go above and beyond by doing research. ) Now my friend works at this company. The fake relative gave her $100 back, got
money from the company for the employee referral, and told my friend she would give
her the rest of the money back IF she
makes it past her 90 day probation period and doesn't tarnish the referral.
My friend is grateful, happy and no longer
depressed. How many of you want to try
that now? I have sooooooo many friends
out of work or Freelancing random short-term gigs for pennies that I felt like
I had to share. Praying for anyone suffering at the hands of this
Recession…For real.
Claudia Mocha Jean
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Great story!
ReplyDeleteGood for your friend. The moral of the story to some people is you can't expect the job you want to come to you. Go get it! Great post!
ReplyDeleteGod Bless her, I too have friends and fam that were unemployed for 2+ yrs, I couldn't imagine. I've been unemployed since Feb. by choice and I start my new gig this Wed. in addition to pursing my acting career. It's hard out here to say the least. I think what she did was great a very "think outside of the box" approach!
ReplyDeleteThis was awesome and very inspiring. makes me look at some of my socalled friends too.
ReplyDeleteHi my name is cherrysecret22 on twitter I just followed you that is a dope story! I respect your friend's hustle! I am an aspiring Songwriter and I would love if you could send some opportunities my way!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Great story I'm so inspired.
ReplyDeleteAmazing story! Funny that you both have "friends" who work their as well.
ReplyDeleteHi-5 to your friend for due diligence and persistence
*there as well
ReplyDeleteI always try to help people when they are looking for gigs, no incentive needed but maybe I should try this out for the gig I would like to get
ReplyDeleteExcellent!
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