Sometimes There Are Corporate Good Guys

Son is, and so far, unsuccessfully, seeking employment. Not just for the summer but for his senior year.  Have made some suggestions, he's applied and heard nada.

I've had good experience as a customer with one semi-national coffee chain (which I prefer over the other, more well known national/international chain) and as there are 3 stores within decent commuting distance from home, had him apply.  Then asked him to follow up but he's not gotten calls back and in one case he was told by the store manager, his name wasn't even on the list of those who had applied.  He goes back on-line to reapply and the system tells him his application is in the works, 'so what do I do now, dad?'

So I call corporate, am eventually connected to a HR person, leave a message and surprise of surprises I am called back, explain my son's situation and am told son will be contacted the next day to sort things out.  Son was called and he was told then would make sure his application would be sent to the stores he's applied to.

Fantastic!  Both of us could have easily been blown off, but these guys followed up.  Son may not end up getting a job with them, but at least he's going to get a fair shake now.