My red flag radar has been bugging me about a company I recently submitted my resume to. It's a marketing company, but they don't specify what each open position entails and they're website is just as vague. I got a call-back in less than 24 hours, so I was wondering if I should just go through with the interview and see or steer clear?
2007-02-14 04:43:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I called the person back and she regurgitated almost verbatim what was said on their website and couldn't give me a straight answer about the position.... I passed. Thanks guys!
2007-02-14 05:37:14 · update #1
No, steer clear. It would be a waste of everybody time. There are lots of company's out there that are not on the up and up. You are wise be be weary of them. Good luck.
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2007-02-14 04:49:34 · answer #1 · answered by Bacchus 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Research the company on the Internet. Look on www.switchboard.com ........ If the company is indeed not reputable, steer clear. Then, research the top marketing companies. This my give you an edge during any interview. Potential employers are always impressed with job applicants that are knowledgeable about the field they are working in.
Marketing companies may purposely not post precise and descriptive positions for certain jobs because you may be expected to do many types of tasks. This company may not know who will apply to the position and may tailor the position to the person hired depending on their experience.
There is no harm in going to the interview. So go. Ask the obvious questions. Good luck.
2007-02-14 05:43:25 · answer #2 · answered by Sleepless in Chicago 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work for an employment agency and here's what could be going on, yes it could be shady or not shady and just vague because they have more than position to fill. Going to the interview wouldn't hurt, it will help you get the knowledge you need to know before deciding to work for this company. Go, ask questions, check the place out. You can tell alot from and interview. An interview give the applicant a change to meet the company and the company a change to meet the applicant to see if it's a possible employment match. Just because you are going to an interview, doesn't mean you have to take the job. Good luck.
2007-02-14 04:59:40 · answer #3 · answered by Michelle Lynn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There have been some pyramid schemes and other unsavory businesses recruiting from the rolls of job sites, and posing as legitimate employment. Your suspicions about the company would fit the pattern of these companies, who call a wide array of people and are indeed vague about the position.
Check with your local better business bureau to see if they have a red flag on the company, search the internet for their name to see if others have complained of their business and recruiting practices. I suspect that even if this is not the case, this is not the company for you - whatever reason the red flag went up, your instincts are probably rights. I suppose you could use them to get interview experience, making you better at the next legitimate one you have, but this opens you up to the risk that you will waste your time, that they will never stop bothering you, and that your future self will be tempted by an actual job offer, no matter how shady.
A marketing scheme called my husband when he posted his resume on a local job site. A little research turned up their ploy, but no matter how many times he tells them he has a job now, and is not interested, they keep calling. If this happens, your best recourse is to tell them in no uncertain terms they do not have permission to call you, and that you will contact the FTC and report them for violations of the do-not-call act if they don't leave you alone.
FYI, one such scheme asks you to pay for training materials and then hires you as a contractor to sell their product. If a prospective employer makes you pay for anything, run away, fast. It might help to ask straight out if you will incur any costs when you get suspicious, and save you the time you might otherwise waste finding out.
2007-02-14 04:59:59 · answer #4 · answered by LawGeek 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you should do some research on the company, maybe check it out with the BBB. The website is http://lookup.bbb.org/. You shouldn't be too worried though, a lot of companies try to keep information within the company. If it will make you feel better, I would recommend you take a buddy with you to the interview, she/he could wait in the car. After the interview decide if the makes you feel comfortable. I HOPE THIS HELPS!!
2007-02-14 04:52:27 · answer #5 · answered by premius_acid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably wouldn't want to work for the company, but an interview wouldn't be the end of the world.
I'd probably go on the interview just for the entertainment factor, though. Shady companies usually have very strange interview processes.
Good luck. Have fun.
2007-02-14 05:38:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forgive me, I could not help but chuckle when I saw this. The reason? I got exactly the same letter when I was in high school. And all of my friends go it. I've never gotten into it, but from my friends who have, they say it simply comes down to good ol' fashioned, customer-direct selling. Making phone calls, posting flyers, and yes, even going door-to-door. It's a legit company, Vector, but it is rather "unusual", yes.
2016-05-23 22:29:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you want your other possible employers to think that you are shady also? If you get hired, will you want your resumee to have that on thereto show a future job? But it is a matter ofr serious consideration.
2007-02-14 04:52:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I'd steer clear.
2007-02-14 04:47:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It might be good practice......In my experience, companies that are desperate for help like that.....there is a good reason. Usually it is b/c they can't keep help. I could be wrong, good luck in what ever you decide to do.
2007-02-14 04:50:19 · answer #10 · answered by zaeli22 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋