Would you interview for a position where you were not provided with a job description ahead of time?

Question

Am currently working, so it's a bit difficult to get away from work to interview for other jobs. However, if a potential job is very attractive (title, description), I'll make the time. Was approached by a company that found my resume on Monster. Contacted me for an interview, but provided no job title or description up front. Asked for the title, got it ("I think this is what they're interviewing you for," is what she said) Asked for a job description 3 times and finally got the description of the position that would be 'below' me. Said there was no formal description in place and they'd give me the description during the interview. If they're that disorganized that they can't provide something so basic, that raises red flags in my mind. Granted, it could be a new position, but they should have their ducks in a row 'before' they start interviewing candidates and wasting everyone's time. Thoughts??

Also...researched the company, so I know what they do, and they know specifically what I'm looking for based on my resume and Monster profile.

this is not a headhunter/recruiter

Answer 1

There are an awful lot of positions out there that don't have job descriptions developed. Many of them are worth having, some aren't. Most job descriptions are purposefully vague in the first place so that they can attach additional duties as the need arises or as an employee advances in ability. If the job sounds interesting, interview and get a better idea of what your duties would entail.

Answer 2

Really, you just got to figure out if you can take the time for it. Like the other said, they might just want to get you in their file, like what they see and keep it as a reference if other positions open up, and that can actually be a benefit to you if they are impressed for future jobs opening in the company. Really, you just need to go with your own gut instinct on this.

Answer 3

I used to have my resume on Monster, and I got calls all the time from recruiters. I even had calls from four different recruiters with different companies for the same job. I think most of them don't actually have any specific job lined up for you at all, they just want to get you in their files.

Answer 4

No never. You must know what you are applying for and whats expected of you. Otherwise you may be sitting at a desk one day and hauling the trash out the next. Get it?

Answer 5

I think it is more a fishing expedition

testing the water whether you are willing to try with them

you can play along and purposely ask for special benefits etc, who knows?

Answer 6

I bet it's a sales position. With sales jobs, they seem to be more hesitant to say that's what it is. If you know what company it is, try to see what positions are listed on their website.