My First Job: Tom Varga

August 24, 2007

My First Job: Tom Varga

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Tom Varga

Now: Managing partner

Then: Italian delicatessen counter clerk

Current position: Managing partner for CFO Selections, a finance consulting and recruiting firm

First job: In high school, I worked at an Italian deli. The owner coached me to say the names of the foods with an Italian accent, which wasn't always easy for a kid growing up in Cleveland. He said it was what the customers expected.

What I learned: I learned a lot about customer service, relationships and salesmanship. The owner, even at age 78, donned his apron and helped customers carry bags to their cars.

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