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Finding New Pools of A-Player Talent 115
Many transactional sales organizations find that former
waiters and waitresses do well in their business model.
Expand your network in this talent pool and hire the most
exceptional people you find.
Teachers have strong people skills and excellent communication
abilities, and often are underpaid. Look for ways to
utilize them during the summer months and provide them
with flexibility during the school year. Some of them may
become full-time A-players.
Starbucks and other national retailers offer a pool of welltrained
staff. Every time you interact with employees at
these stores, you are interviewing them. Establish connections
with those who most impress you, and over time, you
may bring some of them into your own organization.
Even small companies can succeed at attracting top talent
on campus. Build relationships with professors and other
Influencers who can help you to connect with the students
who fit your A-Player Profile.
Design an internship program at your company to cultivate
A-player talent. Set clear goals for the program and create a
great experience that generates positive word of mouth and
quality referrals for the following year’s program.