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Door Knocking to Find Jobs

Survival Kit

• Wear suitable clothing and shoes
• Take along some bandaids
• Carry food and drink
• Take along timetables, maps
• Take along street directory (or photocopy)
• Carry notepads, pen etc
• Be tidy and carry everything in a suitable bag

Plan of Action and Attitude

• Don’t try to cover too much area in one day
• Don’t overstress yourself
• Approach the gatehouse or office first
• Impress the first person you meet
• Try and see the personnel manager
• Always explain you are really looking for a job
• If you are too tired to leave a good impression, come back another day
• If someone is rude to you don’t be rude back
• Look interested and ask questions