This. I'm taking a break from big tech, and started a restaurant a couple years ago. We get a lot of people sending emails/social media messages saying they want a job, but so far we've only hired those who have come into the location (with great success). I use it as a litmus test for someone being able to actually show up for the job when hired.
The old adage of "why don't you go down and ask for a job" still works in service/retail.
The old adage of "why don't you go down and ask for a job" still works in service/retail.