Want to make a really bad first impression with a potential employer?

[Darth Biscuit]

Show up at 4:30 in the afternoon on a Monday, on a holiday week, with no appointment, not know the name of the company you're at and ask for specific information about projects and ask for a tour.

 

 

Yeah... that didn't go so well for the young fellow.

 

[Happy Panther]

Show up at 4:30 in the afternoon on a Monday, on a holiday week, with no appointment, not know the name of the company you're at and ask for specific information about projects and ask for a tour.

 

 

Yeah... that didn't go so well for the young fellow.

 

I thought it showed initiative

 

Also you dress funny.

[Darth Biscuit]

I thought it showed initiative

 

Also you dress funny.

 

I do dress funny, but that's beside the point.

[Ja Rhule]

I tho it was wearing Panthers Polo?

[shreddingdefense]

Well what do you expect out of matt ryan when he was sacked 6 times the day prior?

[Hotsauce]

Braided belt was too much?

[Darth Biscuit]

No Panthers polos here... Or braided belts. Jerseys or Panthers t-shirt with no sleeves or gtfo.

Sometimes we don't even wear shirts...

[Guest Irv]

employers just don't give a poo about initiative anymore i guess

[Darth Biscuit]

Initiative is fine... Just use some common sense.

Stopping by without an appointment isn't a big deal if done correctly.

Expecting a tour at the end of the day with no appointment is.

Idk, it just struck me wrong...

[MCP]

It struck you wrong because it is wrong. That's not initiative, it is ignorant, and presumptuous.

[Brooklyn Bully]

Weird. I got a lead copywriter role back in Charlotte once by knocking on an agency's door and asking to work for them. When all was said and done I had written and had produced 75 TV and radio spots for them. You only live once ya know. May as well try it all.

[Panthro]

YoyYou could have run him off had you kissed him on the forehead

[Darth Biscuit]

It struck you wrong because it is wrong. That's not initiative, it is ignorant, and presumptuous.

I had a feeling you'd feel that way.

I wasn't rude to him but I made it clear that he would be getting no tour or much info.

If you're genuinely interested in what we do, call or email me and I'd gladly make time (at my convenience) to give you some info even if we're not hiring (we're not).

I'm just not much on being interrupted. Whether you're selling something or what... Call me and if I'm interested I'll let you know. Better yet, email me... A local IT company sent me an email solicitation recently, and not only did they get a meeting with me, they've done over $3000 worth of business with us since.

We're a small company yes... And our door is open, but my time is valuable... Would you expect to walk in a large company and immediately talk to the CEO in person? No, you'd make an appointment or talk to HR first...

[Panthro]

I had a feeling you'd feel that way.

I wasn't rude to him but I made it clear that he would be getting no tour or much info.

If you're genuinely interested in what we do, call or email me and I'd gladly make time (at my convenience) to give you some info even if we're not hiring (we're not).

I'm just not much on being interrupted. Whether you're selling something or what... Call me and if I'm interested I'll let you know. Better yet, email me... A local IT company sent me an email solicitation recently, and not only did they get a meeting with me, they've done over $3000 worth of business with us since.

We're a small company yes... And our door is open, but my time is valuable... Would you expect to walk in a large company and immediately talk to the CEO in person? No, you'd make an appointment or talk to HR first...

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