Many times, such opportunities are time sensitive, meaning the first to get his foot in the door usually gets the job. (artofmanliness.com)
Points for walking in the door of your favorite stores, points for scanning items in store, points for buying things you already planned to buy... did I mention I love points? (classicingray.com)
This may mean that you end up applying for fewer jobs but your chances of getting in the door with an interview will increase exponentially. (blog.simplyhired.com)