One of my fellow Employment Specialists brought a take-out sandwich back to the office last week, and she started raving about how good it was as soon as she took the first bite. What was the first thing she did after she finished her lunch? She called the restaurant and told them how great the sandwich was.
Another time, we received poor service at a nearby pizza place, and she politely reported that she was used to much better at that restaurant. She didn't make them feel bad or threaten to take her business elsewhere, and she even tipped.
Any time we walk down the street or visit a public place, she runs into 2 or 3 people she knows, because she's met people everywhere and she meets more every day.
She's great at approaching employers, because she really values the work they do and is not afraid to let them know this.
Her personal interest in everyone reminds me of posts I've seen from the Sales by 5 blog. Sales by 5 was one of the consultants working on rebranding a workforce investment board I interacted with in Texas. The team there is also not shy about having meaningful interactions with the places where they shop, eat, and play. Here are some related posts on how they react to good and bad service:
Smart Phones - A Slacker's Enemy
An Open Letter to Steve Wynn And Joy
What Happens After a Mistake Matters Most
Systems Need to Make Sense
Sales by 5 also has advice on getting past the gatekeeper, which can translate from sales to job developing.
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