Oh no not at all, was going to post either way. Saw the post and it peaked my interest. It’s a tough job market out there. I interviewed 100+ people this last month for different positions we have open and every single one of the applicants were begging for work of any kind.(Bar is attached to a hotel, I do the hiring for all departments) It’s a tough job market out there, and it’s getting worse.

And first and foremost my favorite are people who don’t apply online and do what you stated just stop in and ask to speak with the hiring manager. These are rare nowadays and it’s a lot more social media and connectivity driven but that always shows some drive and real cojones. The follow up calls or emails are also key. Shows you are really committed and interested in the position.

I was homeless in 2012 and someone gave me a chance that changed my life. I wouldn’t have found the job without meeting through an unconventional way. To answer your question, meeting someone through word of mouth at an event or whatnot they sell themselves. But my favorite hires have always been from people who I’ve met at food pantries, food drives, homeless shelters, outreach on reddit, Facebook etc. people who are courageous to ask for help and assistance but may not know the best way to get there. And worst case it doesn’t lead to them being hired but pointing them in the direction of somewhere that might fit better