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    Last night I had a marathon job hunting session, and applied for anything I thought I MIGHT be able to do. Result - 3 offers for interview came through today.

    However, one I did not remember applying for, a sales and marketing job. When I took the phone call I didn't recognise the company name, but thought maybe it had passed through an agency. I made an appointment, and the guy emailed me directions, a website and confirmation of the day and time. When I clicked on the website link I was taken to a registered site, with no content, so I returned to the email and ran a check on the company, which only started up in Feb. The two listed directors are quite young (22 and 23), one very interested in rugby according to his twitter account.
    After doing this, I tried the weblink again, this time a website appeared, but saying the company had been running since 2004. The website says there is no cost to the client if the results of the sales campaign are not satisfactory, which then made me wonder if it is really a self employed position (commission only) rather than basic plus comission. As I can't find details of where I found the job I can't check the wording used. OH says to go along anyway, it might be a good opportunity, whereas I'm wondering if it will be a waste of time and petrol. I'm inclined to email and ask a few more questions before going to the interview. What would you do?
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  • #2
    More questions, definitely. No decent company would expect otherwise. It *might* be ok (I sense you're not holding your breath ). How much would it cost you in time and fuel to go and have a chat with them?
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    • #3
      I would be more than a little suspicious and not just about the job prospects. Deffo more questions.

      Colin
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      • #4
        Check them out and ask if they'll pay your interview expenses - and take someone with you!

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        • #5
          Originally posted by BarleySugar View Post
          one I did not remember applying for ...
          That's odd. Ask them how they got your details?
          All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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          • #6
            BS it does sound a bit odd, have you checked out their website using this site it gives out all the registry details :-
            Who.is: Whois Lookup, Website, Domain Name, and IP Tools - Who.is
            Location....East Midlands.

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            • #7
              I emailed to find out a bit more, and the chap said they had decided to go it alone after working in a similar company. Also it was self employed sales, no sale, no money, so I politely cancelled the interview (he got the time wrong in his reply anyway). Checking out Bren's link, the website looks as if it was set up on the same day as I got the contact from them. They might well be a legitamate start up, but I can't afford to risk it. Son No2 said wasn't just a bit satisfying saying that I didn't think they were what I was looking for, rather than the boot being on the other foot.
              Last edited by BarleySugar; 25-04-2012, 10:14 PM.
              I could not live without a garden, it is my place to unwind and recover, to marvel at the power of all growing things, even weeds!
              Now a little Shrinking Violet.

              http://potagerplot.blogspot.com/

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              • #8
                Good luck with your other two interviews BS
                Location....East Midlands.

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