This so-called Fashion company start-up is a bogus sham.
Here is the ad they posted on craigslist:
http://newyork. Craigslist.org/mnh/med/2328011891.html
First of all, they would only interview candidates in a group, like cattle, around a big conference table they clearly rented by the hour in the Chrysler Building.
Why would you interview a photographer or writer in a group? Why would a photographer agree to show work in such an unprofessional situation?
Secondly, they would only interview you if you agree to be videotaped during the group interview, and sign a release form, basically allowing them to do whatever they want with your videotaped image.
As per their Photograph and Video Release Form:
I hereby grant permission to the rights of my image, likeness, and sound of my voice as recorded on audio or video tape without payment or any other consideration to Fidoo Inc. I understand taht my image may be edited, copied, exhibited, published or distributed and waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of my image or recording. I also understand that this material may be used in diverse educational settings within an unrestricted geographic area.
It goes on and on... Obviously their intention is not to interview qualified and talented people for a job but to gather video footage for who knows what. Porno movies? Stock footage to sell to Asia? Who knows?
What honest, hard working and serious job candidate would agree to virtually signing away all rights to their own image to these Bozo's?
They claim to be a: "web based application that organizes information about fashion brands, designers, and stores. We highlight some of the most popular and sought after styles in the world of fashion."
Hard to believe if you took a look at the so-called Human Resource staff leading this sham. One sat in dark glasses [Canal Street purchase, perhaps? ] and a tacky suit at the head of the conference table, and the other one wore a 100% polyester monstrosity dress which revealed her underwear to all.
They claim:
Pay for this position is $1,000-$2,500/month.
Then they go on to stipulate:
Minimum 20 articles a month
Pay will be scale by number of exceeded articles
Statistics of page visits
Original photography
Great written article [according to whom? Their literature is riddled with spelling and grammatical errors galore! ]
Original articles [that drive traffic]
Exclusive content [interviews, new line photos, exclusive fashion news, etc]
This position will start as a part time position as we find the people we like it will develop into a full time position.
In other words, they may use any excuse not to pay for work submitted. If it doesn't get enough hits, if it doesn't "drive traffic to the site" and so on and so forth.
This is clearly a scam, and a waste of time. I urge all honest New Yorkers in search of employment to look elsewhere. Your roundtrip metro card fare to this interview would be better served at another job seeking destination. Eg Duane Reade or McDonalds.
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