The Speed-up Loop

Thursday, January 24. 2008

The Speed-up Loop

“So what do you think about the opportunity,” Ben’s recruiting agent asked. He thought about it for a few moments. It wasn’t exactly what he was looking for, but then again, he had been out of work since November of 1989 – nearly three whole months – and figured he should probably get back in to the swing of things. He told the recruiter that he’d like to talk to the client and asked to schedule an interview for the following week.

“Actually,” the recruiter replied, “they need someone A-S-A-P. Can you go in any sooner? As in, later today?”