Last month it was FedEx - with just one day free service. Now, it is Office Depot - extending the offer for a while month and more.
I am assuming that these companies can absorb this cost as part of their marketing budget aimed at getting customers to walk into their store, often upgrade to a better quality resume paper, pay more for double sided prints etc. Office Depot has thought this a bit more than FedEx did. Office Depot also offer free fax (up to 5).
25 single sided Black & White prints and 5 domestic faxes doesn't add up to a huge amount - and probably the least anyone hunting for a job in this market is willing to pay for.
In any case, it is a good gesture that also reminds folks to think about sharpening the resume and get some of the paper work for job hunt taken care of. While at the store, it might help to keep the eyes and ears open for other folks walking in for free resume printing and establish some network. You might find some one who turned down a job you might take!
Office Depot is helping our customers take care of business by providing a valuable service free of charge.
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