pound the pavement
Walk seeking work
To pound the pavement is to walk the streets with purpose, especially in search of something.
The phrase typically describes job hunting—going door to door with applications—or canvassing for votes or sales: She spent three weeks pounding the pavement before landing an interview.
Police or reporters who pound the pavement work their beat on foot, covering ground persistently.
Career summary document
- interviewFormal questioning session
- applicationFormal request document
- networkingBuilding professional relationships
- recruiterOne who finds candidates
cover letter · employment · career fair · headhunter · LinkedIn · portfolio · job board · vacancy
Seek opinions systematically
- scourClean by hard rubbing
- hustleEnergetic, aggressive action
- grindCrush into particles
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
legwork · door-to-door · comb · exhaustive · thorough · tireless · determined · methodical
resume
Career summary document
- interviewFormal questioning session
- applicationFormal request document
- networkingBuilding professional relationships
recruiter · cover letter · employment · career fair · headhunter · LinkedIn · portfolio · job board · vacancy · qualifications
canvass
Seek opinions systematically
persistence · legwork · door-to-door · comb · exhaustive · thorough · tireless · determined · methodical · systematic
sidewalk
Paved pedestrian pathway
urban · city blocks · asphalt · curb · crosswalk · footwear · sole · heel · stride · trek
pound the pavementwait around
Remain idly expecting something
do nothing · throw in the towel · coast · hope for the best · rest on one's laurels
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