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by Casseres 4547 days ago
Chris Gardner was 27 or 28 and homeless when he became a trainee at Dean Witter Reynolds. If the name isn't familiar, a movie was based on him called The Pursuit of Happyness (2006), played by Will Smith.

If you meet the hiring manager's qualifications, you'll probably get a call for an interview. Just be sure to be ready to explain why they should take you.

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That story was very inspirational to me. I know Hollywood glamorizes but it is a beautiful story in its own right. Good post.