Instant Interviews: 101 Ways to Get the Best Job of Your Life

Chapter 45. Networking Out at the Jobgym

Intense instant interviewing goes on at jobgyms!

You just have to know which are the jobgyms and when to networkout.

During the two years we were developing the basic genie technique (Do 1), I visited almost 30 gyms in Southern California. (I belong to one of the large chains.) I went from 5 a.m. through midnight depending on where my research led. I've logged well over 6,000 visits in 17 years.

I even instant interviewed at an independent gym while we were on vacation.

Run in place to warm up for a minute while I give you an:

Interview Insight

I went to the gym, walked up to the front desk, turned over an aerobics schedule, took my pen out of my left front pocket, and headed the page "Weekender Workout Welcome." Then I wrote down the deal I wanted (an annual prepay to use the gym periodically). Next, I laid a Magic Four Hello (Do 1) on the manager and showed him my offer. He looked at it, asked me for ID, and offered me a free smoothie of my choice to seal the deal.

You know I Magic Foured that goodbye with a smile!

A month or so later, it was advertised as a special to weekenders.

This technique was learned by slaving over a hot counsel table in court. Instead of jivin' with the judge, I would print out a Proposed Order in advance.

The judge glances, crosses out the word Proposed, and signs it.

Give an offeror a reason to offer, and he'll offer.

Okay, you look rested now. Let me check your pulse.... Good! You're ready for the heavy lifting.

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