"Gee, it's certainly a shame that the Personnel Director told you there are no openings right now. It's too bad I don't have any influence with that department, or I'd intervene on your behalf. Hmmmm, now that I think about it, perhaps I can help find a position or two for you somewhere else. Drop by my place later this evening, and we'll see what I can come up with. Here's the address . . . "
What would you do, what would you say?
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