Maybe. Comedian Jay Leno once got turned down for an auto shop job, he writes in Leading With My Chin. He just went to the mechanics and said "I'm the new guy. What do you want me to do?" By the time the manager noticed him days later, the mechanics wanted him to stay. He got the job.
But today showing up uninvited means you're going to see a lot of receptionists. If you stumble on a decisionmaker, will they be happy at your interruption?
I think building your network--online and in person--and showing what you can do before the word "job" is mentioned works far better for your job hunt. Plus you won't tick anyone off.
The Bermuda Regiment has a library of sharp suits for soldiers or war veterans needing to look good for an interview. That's an idea others might want to take up.
Your résumé is your advertisment, not your autobiography, this author reminds us.
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