For the life of me I can’t understand this phenomenon- which seems to happen relatively frequently- and I’m hoping that someone can shed some light on the following mystery:
We’re contacted multiple times by someone who wants a job. With tenacity like that, we just can’t ignore the person- it’s the sign of a good media relations pro. So, with an interview all arranged [this morning], she bails the day of, saying she just can’t make the commitment.
Respectable excuse, yes, but an interview certainly isn’t the guarantee of a job, and in this industry especially, it’s important to take every networking opportunity you can get. It’s not as though there are a multitude of agencies in the city- and when the time comes that she is ready to commit, previous networking experiences can really help her get her foot in the door.
It’s like clamoring for a date from someone you really like- if you ask enough, you might get one… so what sense does it make to stand the person up?
So, inquiring minds want to know, why does this happen? Perhaps they don’t yet understand the opportunistic nature of this business… perhaps they read our bios?
Perhaps…..?
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