I don't know how they all get away with it, but there is yet another marketing scam job offering company out there. Jerrica Marketing, aka Unlimited is another leading company that has a high turn-over rate.
I saw their ads on careerbuilder.com. I called Jerrica, then minutes later called Unlimited, only to find out they are the same number. (Hm). I was assured that they are "not" the same company and that I could interview for "both" if I wanted to.
My FIRST clue that it was a scam was the fact that I was told that "I could only come in for an interview the day AFTER I called, because they want to fill this exciting position IMMEDIATELY".in the waiting room for the interview (which was a hole in the wall with a desk), I heard the secretary answer numerous phone calls, all telling them the exact same thing - "ONLY tommorow".
That kind of made me uncomfortable. Next, I had my interview with Jerrica. They took my resume then the interviewer introduced himself and lead me into a makeshift office. The interview lasted TWO MINUTES. He said that there was little to no chance I would be called later but expect a yes or a no an hour later. The interviewer asked me 3 questions total and scribbled some stuff on paper, saying he had to run to corporate and have them "make a decision". He immediately ran out of the office and the building (shady).
My second interview was even worse. This one was for Unlimited. It was slightly longer, but the interviewer was clearly a faker. He pretended to act like he cared about my day then quickly dropped any personal conversation. He literally recited the companies' mantra/mission statement off their website and acted like it was original. Here's the thing: he was talking a mile a minute, and LOOKING UP in the air like he was remembering a script. That was another clue. He then told me that I was special, and of a select few of only 2 of 900 interviewees that would get to come in tomorrow and work with a "top executive" from 10-6. I am straight out of college, and barely had as many qualifications as the 30-50 year old people waiting in the same office as me. This was too obvious of a flag.
I was very weary the next morning, and googled "Jerrica scam" and "Unlimited Marketing" scam. Sure enough, I came up with a case that was almost IDENTICAL to mine. The 10-6 day would not be an interview, but essentially be a free work day for them, filled with nonsensical, circular answers to your legitimate questions like "how much will I be payed?", and pressure to "take this exciting opportunity before 898 other people do right behind you".
It gets worse.in an hour Jerrica called me and said that I was offered the position (surprise). I told them "sorry, I already got the job with Unlimited". She replied "oh really? Well WE'LL SEE YOU at 10 tomorrow". So I was assured before I got "hired" that they were two different companies, only to find out that once they lured me in, they actually AREN'T.
It only goes downhill from there for people who actually take the job. I would love to hear from anyone who has made it into the company, but of course you will get tons of biased, brainwashed employees who swear that the company is legitimate. I tell you ladies and gentleman, that the company was dishonest EVEN BEFORE I WAS HIRED, and tried to play it off, and badly, I might add. Please watch this company. Myself, and a cousin of mine have been tricked by a similar company, and the reason we fell into it was the idea of a new "marketing job" with little experience. It makes you feel good at first, then they start to work on you, and you only get sucked in more and more from there.
Essentially in a nutshell they promise you anywhere from $25,000 to over $100,000 with little experience required. Then, your salary is actually entirely based on your "sales" and "merit". Therefore when you expect that fat paycheck to pay your rent with later that month, you don't get it if you aren't perfect, or if you act differently than the rest of the company. You pay for your own travel expenses, so you may even LOSE money working for these companies, and almost ruin your life quitting your job working for them. I'm not 100% certain that this is the EXACT scam company that is running rampant across the nation, but i'd be interested in seeing other people who similarly applied for this insincere company.
In conclusion, I was valued as a "special employee" for that special training day, and when I didn't show up, they didn't even call me wondering where I was. There literally were 800 other people ready to be scammed, because that's what these companies do.
See this report for an almost IDENTICAL situation involving a person who actually took an offer
http://usacomplaints.com/reports/0/273/RipOff0273967.htm#208842
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