my job "interview"

[dtgrl812]

I was happy last week because I got a job interview. I got a call from the guy last week. He quoted my cover letter. I thought that he was calling from one of the "company confidential" companies that I applied for, since my cover letter is not posted online. It was for a financial company. I assumed it was for a front desk position, since those are the only ones I have been really applying for lately. I went to the interview and when I went in the office, there was no front desk....it was the guy's office. The "interview" turned out to be more of a pitch. The company gives "free" advice and some how you make big money from this. I was really upset; because when the guy called I was sure to ask if I would have to do any sales and he said no.... the whole pitch was about sales and commissions. He also was very vague about the license issue--- he told me I had to get 3 of them one moment and then the very next told me I could make do with out one license. I just did not get a good vibe. Oh well--- back to the job search.

[Alezia]

Congrats for not falling into that trap!

Even though you didn't land a job, atleast you are not another fish in the bowl.

[waveseer]

I overheard a couple trying to talk a young man into some scheme in a restaurant. I wanted to tell the young man that he was being scammed so badly but I couldn't figure out how to have any impact while they had their hooks in him. So I waited, we all left at the same time and in the parking lot as they were applying the last bit of pressure I yelled out as loud as I could, "DON'T DO IT!"

 

I hope he took it to heart.

[dtgrl812]

I did end up researching the national chain of this company. They did get a good BBB rating (for the national chain). That does not mean the local branch is that great. My interviewer just seemed flighty. He also mentioned grooming me for a recruiter position.... they way he did it was very similar to a mary kay pitch I heard once.

[Alezia]

Of course they will want you as a recruiter...

They make a % of what you make and what other people make.

Hum.. this reminds me of a scheme with the name of a shape! =P

[Wolf_22]

Sounds like another CraigsList scam.

[hmdreamer7]

as they were applying the last bit of pressure I yelled out as loud as I could, "DON'T DO IT!"

 

I hope he took it to heart.

 

I love it! Straight and to the point.

 

That's too bad that they had lied on the phone and tricked you. Good luck with your continued job search though.