Need A Job? Go get A Cup Of Coffee

This guy says Starbucks saved his life. I’m not going that far, but it certainly has provided me more than just a tall Sumatra everyday and an empty wallet.

Yesterday, I was minding my own business reading the paper there and guy a started a conversation with me. Turns out he was in commercial real estate. After talking biz stuff with him for a while, he took me on a tour of a gorgeous oceanfront small business spot he is opening in a few weeks. And you guessed it- potential job op. Today, a few other businessy and “important” looking gents who were there yesterday too greeted me as soon as I walked in the door, and you guessed it- they started asking me what I did for work, etc. and yup, yet another pal made and possible job op. 

I want to note that I rolled out of bed, didn’t shower, put baggy jeans, a sweatshirt, fleece jacket, hat and flip-flops. I was certainly not the pillar of fashion. I suppose I just looked approachable. It seems as if you simply walk around looking slightly pleasant and smiling a bit, people want to talk to you. 

Here’s a game plan for anyone out there annoyed they can’t get anywhere with their current job search:

*Get dressed in the morning in something that is you, you are comfortable in and that suits your personality. (Bonus if it’s a sweatshirt, hat, etc. where you are from or went to school- a total easy conversation starter)

*Grab a coffee at any coffee shop. Don’t drink coffee? Still go to a coffee shop for a beverage of any kind and linger for a few minutes. Snuggle in a chair or get a table. Read a local publication or write

*Go do something you love and pay attention to people around you

* Try something you have always wanted to or something you think is interesting and ask questions

*Look around and be conscious of your surroundings

*Smile at strangers and make small talk

It’s worth a try. We all know that for sure it’s not what you know it’s who you know. I’ll bet you a latte you’ll make one connection that will lead to another and somehow lead to something bigger than you ever expected.