Just slightly off-topic, but it can be to the advantage of someone looking for employment to actually just walk into a company and ask if they need any employees.
The above often can impress a prospective employer with the fact that the person in reception has actually "got on their bike" and come looking for work in their buisness.
It can also "pay off" for those seeking work if a company has employees off sick or on holiday etc and requires someone temporarily but urgently, and temporary work can often turn into regular employment.
Whenever anyone has come to our reception in the above manner we always tell them that if they are prepared to wait, as soon as someone qualified becomes available they will see and interview them. Even if we do not require anyone at that time we always ensure that such persons are the first to be contacted when any work comes up.
Of course, the more wide-ranging work the person is prepared to carry out and train for, the more likely he/she will be offered something quickly.
However, it is very usual that those that just walk into a company in the above manner are prepared to carry out anything offered to start, and they usually prove to be the best employees and are therefore trained on to their highest abilities.