DO DRIVE BY'S WORK??!!

It has been said by many, in these turbulent times, that NOW is the time to start your own business and embrace your entrepreneurial spirit. I am 100% with it, I have been up "with it" and I have been down "with it". I have also come to a point where, I really would like to have my own apartment! Along side of my "entrepreneurial spirit", I have been cruse'in the online job sites in a 25 mile radius, looking for anything I can find in addition to employment in my past field or new passion.

My strategy:

- target a job that looks remotely interesting

- apply on line

- make an appearance

I have targeted 3 "I would really like to work for" companies and throughout the year, made appearances. My approach, "Hello, I just wanted to come in and introduce myself. I have applied for your current position online and thought it might be helpful to have a face to go along with my name, "then BAM, I hand them my card. I have done drive by's on these 3 locations at least 4 times each in the past 10 months. I stay optimistic as if each appearance is my first. Does this approach work? well, it certainly cannot hurt! Last week I FINALLY received a call from one of my targeted companies and this week FINALLY a call from another. Does this approach work? I will keep you posted!