LA/SoCal question for employers
Hey yall! Quick question.
I am in southern California looking for marketing work. Relatively new to marketing after undergoing a career switch a few years ago from media/film industry following a physical injury and divorce but I have a semi-decent portfolio of freelance work for smaller companies.
After reading countless stories about the uphill battle of finding a job and issues with resume filters, tracking, etc, I am debating going in person to drop off my resume with hard portfolio copies. It seems like a wild thought in this day to do that but a huge part of my "brand" and skillset is being able to cut through the noise and connect with people. Bonus points that I am often told I have "that energy" that seems to translate better in-person than on paper.
Wondering if anyone has insight into whether this is worth it, potentially damaging, or an absolute whack-a-do idea. Post-pandemic LA I have noticed people seem more reserved about stranger meetings than ever before but at the same time, I could see a potential employer appreciating not just the show of sincerity, but a more classic and human approach to what's become such a digital bombardment.
Thanks in advance!